Walking tour of Tuscany - Chianti
The Chianti area tour. This spectacular landscape has long been a source of inspiration for writers and painters
The Chianti area and its green, gentle hills covered with miles and miles of vineyards and olive groves, the ancient walled villages and the Castles and fortresses will make you go back in time and have a taste of its glorious present and past.
Our itinerary for Chianti tour
Day 1: Arrival Greve. Sleep Greve
Your first night in your departure point...have a nice evening stroll in the surrounding neighborhood and feel the animated, yet peaceful ambient of the Tuscan cities. Restaurants and trattoria are quietly fulfilled with locals and tourists, a charming, multicultural blend of people looking for the same, a taste of the superb local cuisine and the peace and magic of a place full of history... Afterwards, relax in your charming room, have a nice hot shower and a good night's rest before your tour starts...
Day 2. Greve to Panzano ( stop montefioralle ). Sleep Panzano
From Greve, you will have a nice walk to Panzano between vineyards and beautiful landscape. Stop at Montefioralle, one of the most ancient villages of Chianti, still today enclosed within the original walls. Its cool passageways and overarching houses provide one of the best surviving examples of mediaeval rural village architecture in Tuscany. There is a nice trattoria for lunch. After Montefioralle, a descent hike straight to Panzano, an attractive town located on a high ridge on the scenic Via Chiantigiana, exactly halfway between Florence to Siena. The Castle and churches are worth visiting, have a rest and a good dinner in one of the several finerestaurants of the town.
Day 3. Panzano to Radda ( stop Volpaia ). Sleep Radda
In today's hike, you will be walking through some of the most important and renowed vineyards of the Chianti area. The smell of grapes and wine will be your companion throughout the day. Stop at Volpaia, a fully restored medival village with an impressive amount of culture and history, that is also home to some of the most impressive wine cellars in the region. Afterwards, you will continue towards Radda, situated on a hill covered with woods and extensive vineyards forming the watershed between the Pesa and Arbia valleys. Palazzo della Podestà and Chiesa di San Niccolò are some of the buildings that are worth visiting in Radda.
Day 4. Radda to Castellina. Sleep Castellina
In this hike, The views from many points will be spectacular, a journey for real nature lovers. You will end up in Castellina, a tiny hilltop town. Here you can admire the Rocca Comunale, a 15C Fortress, and the Church of San Salvatore. Along Via Ferruccio, you will find Palazzo Ugolini and Palazzo Biancardi as well as a number of shops with local products and some good restaurants where to have your last nice dinner of your walking tour of Chianti.
Day 5 - Departure
While taking a nice cappuccino, let the memories of this Tour come back to your mind..then pack your baggage..we hope you enjoyed your stay !
Continue your tour with the Val D' Orcia Tour
Bus from Castellina to Siena
Lodging
We provide the lodging in 3 stars hotels in the city centres, conveniently situated so that it is possible to enjoy the main attractions each town offers. A mix of nature and city life to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Price Walking tour - Chianti
This tour cost 450 Euro per person, the minimum is 2 people. For more than 2 people, we offer a special price, see below
The price include
- 4 nights hotel in double room with breakfast
- luggage transfer
- detailed map and travel information
- GPS data
- taxes and vat
Special price for groups
Price for group of 4 people - 410 Euro/person
Price for group of 6 people - 390 Euro/person
Map and GPS data
In Hiking tours like this one, we provide GPS data. The route designed is not always available in ordinary map.
You can use these data with a GPS like garmin or with your smartphone ( a smartphone with GPS antenna ). See below the application for each operative system.
See an example of the GPS data on google maps or google earth
Use these data with your smartphone KML | GPX
Suggested application for
Iphone | Android | Blackberry
The price for the software is between 4 and 6 Euro
FAQ
Q. What is included in the price of the tour?
A. Accommodation in double room with breakfast, luggage transfer, an informative map with travel information in English, GPS Data, taxes and VAT.
Q. Are all taxes included in the prices?
A. Yes - there are no hidden extras.
Q. How can I make a reservation and when should I book?
A. You can make a reservation on this website.
Our tours depart any day from March 15th to Oct 31st. We recommend to book in advance, however, reservations must be made at least 3 days before departure date.
Q. Can I pay when I get to Italy, direct to your company representative ?
A. No, the total expense of the Tour must be paid at the moment of the reservation.
Q. Can you book a hotel for me before or after my tour?
A. Yes, use the Contact Us facility on this website.
Q. How many people will I be travelling with?.
A.Our walking tours are designed for a minimum of 2 people and multiples of 2 travelling.
It will be your personal Tour and therefore you will be on your own
Q. Do you accept groups ?
A. Yes, we are happy to accept groups on our tours. Discounts are available, check out the prices table or email for more information.
Q. Where does the "Walking the Chianti region Tour" depart from?
A. The Tour is scheduled to depart from Greve in Chianti and arrive to Castellina in Chianti. In the event that you need to invert arrival/departure points, that will be possible. No extra costs will be involved.
Q. How do I get to the Tour departure point and leave from the arrival point ? Do you pick up from airports, train stations or hotels ?
A. You should get to the departure point and leave from the arrival point by yourself, ***link***, however, if you need a transfer, please email us to get our prices.
Q. How much luggage can we bring on the tours ?
A. Your luggage will be transfered from one hotel to another, it is allowed one full-sized suitcase per person, extra pieces will have extra charges.
Q. Can we leave our extra luggage with you?
A. Yes, we have a secure deposit for our clients to leave their extra luggage, please email us to get our prices.
Q. Will I be able to buy food along the route in the "Walking the Chianti region Tour" ?
A. You will be able to buy food in your Day 3 at Volpaia.In Days 2 and 4 - you'll need to carry it with you.
We recommend to carry always food as you might find food shops closed by the time you get to the places.
Q. Will it be easy for me to get an evening meal?
A. Your accommodation will be within easy walking distance of a Trattoria or Restaurant so you’ll be able to taste the renowed wines and delicious tuscan cuisine.
Q. What should we wear?
For most of the time, you will be walking amidst nature, we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear (flat shoes) for your tour, including waterproof clothing when touring during spring and autumn.
Q. What will the weather be like?
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Q. Should we take out travel insurance?
A. Yes, We highly recommend it.
Q. What is your cancellation policy?
A. Click here to view full terms and conditions.
Q. I’ve missed my tour, can I get a refund?
A. Like other tour operators we cannot be responsible if you miss your tour and full cancellation charges will apply.
Q. What is the best tour?
A. The tours are designed to appeal to different tastes so please read the itineraries carefully, but if you are in any doubt please tell us your interests and we will be happy to recommend the tour that will suit you best.
Q. I have a question that is not covered by these FAQ’s?
A. Please use the Contact Us facility on this website to ask a question. We do our very best to answer your query as soon as possible.
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We are a Travel agency - Tour operator based in Siena - Tuscany and our knowledge of the area will make all the difference in your tour.
We will offer you the opportunity to discover Tuscany through the most scenic areas on less busy secondary roads or bike paths.
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