Walking tour of Tuscany - Val D' Orcia
Val D' Orcia walking Tour. The Val D'Orcia is a marvelous landscape of never-ending hills
grain fields, and streams, with rich clay and tufa soils; it is today the real icon of Tuscany, a natural setting of extraordinary beauty that has become known all over the world as the classic Tuscan landscape.
Our itinerary for Hiking the Val D' Orcia Walking tour
Day 1 - Arrival in Montalcino, sleep in Montalcino
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 - From Montalcino to San Quirico D' Orcia, sleep in San Quirico
Visit the historical center of Montalcino and explore the local crafts and products, you can also stop at the old town wine shop for a tasting of the superb wines of the areA. The hike from Montalcino to San Quirico will be between vineyards and grain fields. The perfect trail for quiet contemplation that will provide a wonderful frame of outstanding natural beauty. In San Quirico, and after a rest, visit this small, absolutely charming town with its beautiful buildings and fortified walls, shops, restaurants and cafés. There is a lot to see, the Collegiata Church, Palazzo Chigi, Church of San Francesco, Santa Maria Assunta and Horti Leonini just to mention a few..
Add an extra night and visit the Sant'Antimo abbey and a winery
Day 3 - San quirico to Pienza. Sleep in Pienza
On route Vignoni Alto and Bagno Vignoni. Sleep PienzA.The hike from San Quirico to Pienza will be absolutely stunning, you will first get to Vignoni Alto, a small fortified borgo dating back to XI Century, from here you will admire a breathtaking panorama of the whole Val D'orciA. Following the route to Pienza, you will make another stop at Bagno Vignoni, esteemed thermal locality, a place of extreme beauty with a characteristic small chapel dedicated to St. Catherine built in the center of the porch overlooking a termal pool. In Pienza, one of the most famous and beautiful hill top towns of the entire Tuscany, Visit the square and historical buildings, Palazzo del Comune, Palazzo Vescovile, Palazzo Piccolomini and the Duomo, after this hike, it will be necessary a super dinner at a nice, local Osteria.
Day 4 - Pienza to Montepulciano. On route Monticchiello. Sleep Montepulciano.
This hike will get you passing through typical Tuscan farmhouses, beautiful open landscapes towards Mount AmiatA. Stop at Monticchiello, a small borgo perched on top of a hill and known as the balcony of the Valdorcia, it retains a truly gothic fascination. After Monticchiello, straight to Montepulciano, a town built along a narrow ridge of limestone, surrounded by an imposing city wall, famous for its renaissance architecture. You will visit the Piazza Grande, Duomo, Palazzo Pubblico and others. Have also time to taste the "Nobile di Montepulciano", the town’s winemaking symbol.
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 !
Bus from Montepulciano to Siena or Montepulciano to Chiusi (trains to Rome)
Contact us for private transfers
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 - Hiking the Val D' Orcia
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 Val D'Orcia Tour" depart from?
A. The Tour is scheduled to depart from Montalcino and arrive to Montepulciano. 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. Will I be able to buy food along the route in the "Walking the Val D'Orcia Tour" ?
A. You will be able to buy food in your Day 3 at Bagno Vignoni and Day 4 at Monticchiello. In Day 2 - route between Montalcino and San Quirico, 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. 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. What should we wear?
A. 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 below to ask a question. We do our very best to answer your query as soon as possible.
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