ACTIVE CULINARY
WALKING & HIKING
Florence
ITALY
DAYS 1–2 Walk through vineyards, woodland and Renaissance hill towns • Get a taste of the region’s undulating terrain as you trek from Castellina to our hotel • Explore an area that features numerous fine Chianti wineries • High ridges and peaceful forests lead the way to our lunch spot in the home of a local friend—a one-of-a-kind experience! • Sip Chianti Classico wines and learn the secret to traditional recipes in a cooking class led by an engaging Italian chef • Relax at our beautiful hotel in the heart of the Chianti Valley. » Hotel Villa Campomaggio Resort & Spa - Casual DAY 3 Hike from one unbelievable vista to the next, stopping for an alfresco picnic among the grapevines • Learn how to cook a home- style Italian meal alongside locals • Lounge with a glass of the region’s finest vino by the fireplace at our elegant retreat in Radda in Chianti. » Palazzo Leopoldo - Casual DAYS 4–6 Follow the strade bianche (white roads) of southern Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia • Savor local delicacies as we indulge in a sampling of the region’s traditional cuisine • Wander in Renaissance-style Pienza, Pope Pius II’s utopian village • Lunch takes place at a working farm complete with a pasta-making demonstration • Soak in our hotel’s healing natural thermal pools and unwind with a treatment at the spa • Say arrivederci to Tuscany with a leisurely hike in the countryside surrounding Bagno Vignoni. » Albergo Posta Marcucci - Deluxe Discover the joys of the Tuscan table alongside our charming local friends. Celebrate fresh seasonal ingredients. And savor this journey that nurtures body and spirit. Gourmet Adventure in Italy from Chianti to Val d’Orcia TUSCANY
ROME
Arno River
Panzano
Radda
Arezzo
Gaiole
Castellina
Pienza
Val d'Orcia
San Quirico d’Orcia
Bagno Vignoni
6 Days Activity Levels 1-3 Casual & Deluxe $4,499 to $4,899 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Women’s Adventures • Your Private Group o \ Search TUCW on backroads.com
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