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Step into a medieval painting on this comprehensive self
guided walk through the timeless Tuscan countryside
A more comprehensive walk through Tuscany allowing you time to absorb
and admire the gentle and varied landscapes of this stunning region. The
extended 11 day tour continues to Florence, a great place for art lovers
and romantics of all ages. Tuscany is renowned for its wine and you'll have
many opportunities to stop and sample the Chianti wines and many other
gastronomic delights, such as pecorino cheese, wild boar and porcini
mushrooms! You'll feel inspired as you wind your way through farmland,
quiet woods and white roads to Colle Val D'Elsa, 'Strada Bianca' the medieval
fortress town Monteriggioni and the archetypal Tuscan city of Siena before
concluding in Greve‑in‑Chianti from where you transfer by bus to Florence.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Volterra
2 |
Walk to Castelvecchio (5hrs)
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Walk through vineyards and oak woods to San Gimignano (4-5hrs)
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choice of walks to Colle Val d'Elsa (4hrs)
5 |
Walk to Monteriggioni (5.5hrs)
6 |
Walk to San Columba and transfer to Siena (4hrs)
7 |
Taxi to San Sano,
walk to Radda-in-Chianti (4hrs)
8 |
A circular walk from Radda-in-Chianti
to Gaiole-in-Chianti taking in the villages of Vertine and Selvole (5.5hrs)
9 |
Choice of 2 routes to the hill town of Panzano-in-Chianti (4.5-5.5hrs),
bus to Greve
10 |
Bus to Florence, day at leisure or optional walk (2hrs)
11 |
Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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10 breakfasts, 2 dinners
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10 nights accommodation in 2‑4
star hotels and guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
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vehicle
transfers on day 7
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luggage transfer (except to Florence)
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information pack
including route notes & maps
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emergency hotline
NOTES:
See our website for details of our 7 day Tuscany on Foot
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TOUR CODE:
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An active family experience: hidden treasures of Rome,
Pompeii, Mt Vesuvius, Capri and the stunning Amalfi Coast
Fun, active and engaging. These are the essential elements of this carefully
researched family trip exploring the diverse attractions and landscapes from
Rome to the famed Amalfi Coast. Packed full of activities to enrapture the whole
family you'll soon find that those electronic devices will become redundant as
the kids swap them for even more interactive ideas like making the perfect
Neapolitan pizza, tasting the best Gelato, cycling along the ancient Via Appia in
Rome, hiking to the top of the Mount Vesuvius volcano, swimming at the beach
in Positano and taking a boat to the beautiful island of Capri, to name just a
few. In the company of an expert local guide, your family will explore the hidden
treasures in Rome, visit a ceramics workshop, a paper museum and enjoy a
typical southern Italian lunch at a family run vineyard. Surrounded by verdant
forests and with sweeping views of the Mediterranean, your base at Agerola is
the ideal location to explore the many natural highlights of the Amalfi Coast.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Rome
2 |
Morning walking tour to view
main sites, afternoon cycle in the parklands of the Via Appia
3 |
Transfer to
Herculaneum for vineyard lunch, followed by an ascent of Mt Vesuvius crater
(2hrs return), continue to Agerola for Neopolitan pizza making
4 |
Transfer
to Amalfi, visit paper museum and walk to Ravello (3hrs), return to Agerola
5 |
Public bus to Amalfi and boat to Capri with free time to explore the island
6 |
Transfer to Pompeii by public bus and return to Agerola, visit a ceramic
workshop
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Hike the 'walk of the gods' to Positanowith free time to explore,
swim or relax at a cafe
8 |
Transfer to Naples airport, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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7 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches, 6 dinners
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7 nights
accommodation in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel
taxes extra, payable locally ‑ allow €10‑15)
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all transfers as per the itinerary using
a mix of private or public buses and train
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Hydrofoil to Capri, boat from Positano
to Amalfi
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English speaking guide
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ceramic workshop visit
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pizza making
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visit of paper museum in Amalfi
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entrance ticket in Vesuvius (Pompeii extra
for adults aged 19‑64 ‑ allow EUR11)
NOTES:
High season: Aug; Mid season:
Jul & Easter – Supplements apply.
Italy Family Adventure
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DATES | 2015
12 Apr-19 Apr
21 Jun-28 Jun
04 Jul-11 Jul
25 Jul-01 Aug
01 Aug-08 Aug
22 Aug-29 Aug
20 Sep-27 Sep
DATES 2015
Daily from 01 Apr to 21 Nov
11 DAY
Joining Volterra
7 DAY
Joining Volterra
Joining Rome
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