An exciting week of adventure awaits. To get things underway, we’ll collect you from the local station and will transport you to your new home for the next 7 days. You’ll have the afternoon to settle into your new surroundings. To keep your energy levels high, we’ll travel into Cortona where you’ll get to enjoy a mouth-watering Italian meal and a pleasant evening.

“In the morning, we’ll head back into Cortona to further immerse you in the Tuscan lifestyle. You’ll be treated to a fresh coffee followed by a walking tour of the area – allowing you to take note of the landmarks, local stores and historic buildings. We’ll then head to a local trattoria for a bite to eat – and you’ll get to choose from a range of traditionally-made Italian dishes. We’re sure that you’ll want to get back to exploring the town as soon as possible – and you’ll have plenty of free time to do exactly this after lunch. You can choose to stay in Cortona until dinner, or you can travel back with us to your accommodation at 4pm. Whatever you decide, we’ll be back in Cortona to prepare for your evening meal, complete with locally produced wine from Italian suppliers.
For dinner, you’ll be treated to a traditional aperitivo in the iconic Piazza, followed by tantalising dinner to fill your stomach and prepare you for tomorrow’s adventures”

We have an exciting trek along part of the Fracigena planned for today and at 9am, we’ll head to our starting point where you can meet and greet your guide. To keep your energy up, you’ll be pleased to hear that lunch is included and we’ll be starting the trek across the beautiful scenery at 10am. By the middle of the afternoon we’ll head back to the villa where you can enjoy some time by the pool, or relax in your apartment until dinner. We’ll then enjoy a tasty meal from the comfort of the villa complex, have a glass or two of locally produced wine and prepare for tomorrows’ adventures.
Siena & San Gimignano.

Famed for its expansive vineyards, wineries and historic landmarks; we’ll be heading into the fabled town of Chianti for a day of enjoyment. Our first stop will be Castellina, where you’ll enjoy a locally produced coffee and have the opportunity to get to grips with all that the town has to offer. For food, we have an extended lunch planned, as well as a wine tasting session at the world-famous Querceto di Castellina Winery. You’ll also be able to pick up ingredients for your own dinner before we head back.

o get your Wednesday off to a flying start, we’ll be visiting Pienza – a town that effortlessly blends tradition and excitement. We have a lot ahead of us, so be sure to enjoy breakfast for the energy. We’ll embark on an exciting Vespa tour of the local area at 10am, where your guide will take you to the most prolific landmarks, starting in Pienza, through the streets and much more. For lunch, we’ll visit the famous Montepulciano, where you can take in the sights and unwind after the exhiliration of your Vespa adventure. We’ll head back to your accommodation in the late afternoon, allowing you time to take a dip in the pool, relax before your evening meal – or take a breathtaking walk around your local surroundings. To delve even deeper into the Tuscan way of life, we’ll be heading to Cortona to enjoy the most famous Italian dish known to mankind – pizza!
Bagno Vignoni

We’ll pick you up from your accommodation at 9am to begin our journey to one of the most famous parts of Tuscany – Lake Trasimeno. Rather than driving, you’ll be excited to learn that we’ll be cycling instead – allowing you to really get to grips with your Tuscan adventure. Be sure to bring a camera for photos of your travels, as there will be some pretty stunning sights to behold. You’ll be taken around the lake, where you’ll get to take in the scenery, traverse the terrain and explore the region on two wheels before having lunch. With your appetite undoubtedly ready for a meal, we’ll then head into Cortona to sit down and partake of the local cuisine, where you’ll get to enjoy the rest of your evening.
Cycling

To celebrate your last full day with us, we’ll keep this time open for you to take part in an extra activity, visit Cortona, or be dropped off at the local station for your own adventurous experience. We’ll then get you back to your accommodation in time to enjoy a traditional aperitivo and then a meal with wine to prepare you for your trip back home.

In the morning, we will take you back to the station personally to wish you well and hope that your Tuscan adventure was everything that you hoped for and more.