Self-Guided Tuscany Hiking

Price
US$ 600
(Single Supplement)

Traveling alone?
Join a self-guided tour that has already been scheduled. We can’t run self-guided trips for one person, but we may have already booked a self-guided tour that works for you. More info

Group of three?
Tour prices are based on double room occupancy. Groups of three on self-guided trips have two options:
Option 1: Request a triple room. With a triple there is no single supplement. Option 2: Pay a single supplement (US$ 50/night) for the single room.

Dates
Any date from March 1 to October 31

5 Days, 4 Nights

Route Rating
Moderate: 3-5 miles per day of hiking with some steep ascents/descents.

Start / Finish
Florence / Radda in Chianti

Highlights

Chianti winery tour
The towns of Greve, Panzano, and Radda
Beautiful vistas of vineyards and olive groves
Peaceful country back roads and footpaths
The Greve wine bar and museum (www.lecantine.it)

What's Included

All lodging
All breakfasts
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Winery tour with wine tasting
3 beautiful hikes (4, 5, and 6 miles)
Route notes and maps
Use of cell phone for emergencies

Cancellations: Terms and Conditions

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Wineries and Castles

What if it rains?

On self-guided hiking tours there is no van support. However, we do move your luggage from hotel to hotel. In the event of rain you can catch a ride with us when we move your bags. We provide our guests with a cell phone. You can call in the morning and make arrangements for a lift.

Why Self-Guided?
Explore Tuscany at their own pace. We provide detailed route notes, luggage transfers, great accommodations, restaurant suggestions, and sightseeing notes. You choose the dates we take care of the details.

Self-Guided Tuscany Hiking Wineries and Castles

Montefioralle Castle, Greve
The castle of Montefioralle was an important stronghold in the wars between Florence and Siena. It had two sets of walls and four gates, some of which survive today. During the middle ages it was one of the largest military fortifications of the area.

Volpaia Winery and Castle, Volpaia
Volpaia is a small village dominated by a 10th century castle. Today the castle houses a winery producing Chianti Classico. The winery is fully devoted to organic farming and also makes honey, wine vinegars, infused vinegars and extra virgin olive oil.