Chianti and Florence -8 Day Self Guided Walk

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

8 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Days 1-2	Siena to Dievole	Spend some time exploring Siena before stepping out into idyllic Tuscan landscapes. Follow rural tracks across patchwork hills and past stone-walled olive groves, vineyards and oak forests to Dievole. A 16th century villa, once home to Florentine nobility, offers shelter for tonight.
Day 3	Dievole to Gaiole-in-Chianti	Cross a valley to the fortified Romanesque church of San Polo in Rosso. Perched on a hill above sun drenched vineyards, the 1000 year old church and castle were fought over by Siena and Florence for hundreds of years. From here, follow the path to Gaiole-in-Chianti, an ancient trading town.
Days 4-5	Gaiole-in-Chianti to Panzano	Follow the trail along a ridge before descending to the valley. Continue past stone farmhouses and vineyards to the hill town of Panzano. Enjoy a rest day within its ramparts or take an optional walk to Greve-in-Chianti, a busy centre devoted to the world-renowned wines, where it is possible to sample some Chianti Classico.
Day 6	Panzano to Strada-in-Chianti	Tuscany's charms are fully displayed on this stroll along undulating paths, fertile valleys and past two fine castles. Walk uphill to Strada-in-Chianti, a small town situated on the northern edge of the famous wine region, where a room in a beautiful 17th century villa awaits.
Days 7-8	Strada-in-Chianti to Florence	Tracks and strade bianche lead through farmland before reaching the outskirts of Florence. This final walk along minor roads and pathways leads to a magnificent panorama of the city. Descend into Florence and cross the elegant Ponte Vecchio to arrive in the heart of Tuscany.

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