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Italy
Highlights
• The Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site
• Guided tours of Siena and Pienza
• Tastings of Brunello and
Montepulciano wines
• Cooking lesson in a Tuscan farmhouse
• Walking in classic Tuscan countryside
Itinerary
Sunday
We take a guided walking tour of Siena. We take a
scenic drive to Montalcino for our Introductory
Talk and Welcome Dinner.
Overnight: Montalcino, Hotel Vecchia Oliviera
Monday
We walk through olive groves and vineyards to the
romantic abbey of Sant’Antimo to hear Gregorian
chant. After lunch in a local trattoria, we visit a
Brunello winery farm where we see the wine
production and enjoy a wine tasting.
Overnight: Montalcino, Hotel Vecchia Oliviera
Tuesday
We walk over rolling hills, through vineyards and
wheat fields, to the medieval village of San Quirico
d’Orcia for lunch in a local restaurant. We
continue to Bagno Vignoni, with its Renaissance
pool in the main square, where hot water
bubbles up from underground springs. Time to
bathe in the pool before dinner.
Overnight: Bagno Vignoni, Albergo Le Terme
Wednesday
On Monte Cetona, we walk through oak and
maple woods to the caves where Saint Francis
dwelt, and continue to lunch in Castigliocello
del Trinoro. Trails lead us to the worldrenowned
gardens of La Foce.
Overnight: Bagno Vignoni, Albergo Le Terme
Thursday
We walk from our hotel to a
Tuscan farmhouse, where we
learn to prepare Tuscan
specialities, followed by lunch
in this glorious setting. We
continue to Pienza, a
delightful hilltop town built
by Pope Pius II.
Overnight: Pienza,
Il Chiostro
Classic Tuscany
Friday
This morning, we explore Pienza and admire this
curious example of Renaissance town planning.
We visit the Romitorio of Pienza , an Etruscan
tomb used as a hermitage in the Middle Ages. We
walk to ll Casale for lunch and continue to
Montepulciano, a stunning little Renaissance
hilltop town for a tasting of its famous "vino
nobile" red wine.
Overnight: Pienza, Il Chiostro
Saturday
This morning The Wayfarers arrange your transfer
to Chiusi station.
Optional Opportunities
Swimming
Massage/Spa
Antique Shopping
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Arrival: Siena Rail Station
Departure: Chiusi Rail Station
Terrain: Rolling hills, meadow
paths, village lanes.
6-11 miles walking per day.
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US$ 3,995 per person
(US$ 3,795 Wayfarers’ Friends)
(US$ 565 Single Supplement)
Trip Length: 6 nights
2013 Dates:
September 8-14