italian excursions | Tuscan Classic

Tuscan Classic

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Great walking! Follow the route of Via Romea , the early medieval road to Rome

Walk from the famous medieval towers of San Gimignano…to Siena the best preserved great medieval city in Europe

Nights at ATG`s exclusive **** retreat, Pieve a Castello, for seven centuries an important overnight stop on the medieval ´ Road to Rome `

Superb art especially medieval frescoes, and medieval architecture along the route

Very comfortable accommodation

Tuscan Classic:

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in San Gimignano

Day 2 Explore San Gimignano, its churches with fine medieval frescoes, famous towers and ancient streets. Optional circular walk (4miles).

Day 3 Walk across open country, through vineyards and woods, following the ancient Via Romea to Pieve a Castello. (12 miles)

Day 4 Time to relax at Pieve a Castello, swim or enjoy the extensive Footloose-style walks in the area (2-10 miles).

Day 5 Walk following the Via Romea (now a track) through the forests Montagnola, visiting the church of Santa Colomba, with early medieval frescoes, before continuing to Siena (12.4 miles)

Day 6 Departure day

Why not extend in Florence, Siena or at Pieve a Castello?

Shorter 5 day Itinerary

One night in each hotel en route.

Tuscan Classic:

Accommodation

Nights 1 & 2

	San Gimignano *** Leon Bianco Comfortable hotel in medieval centre. B&B
Nights 3 & 4

	Monteriggioni Pieve Castello **** FB
Nights 5 & 6

	Siena Athena **() B&B

Tuscan Classic:

Planning

When to go

Start any day from 01 Apr to 24 Oct

*	Of interest.
	Worth travelling to see if you are in the area.
**	Of great interest.
	Worth travelling to see if you are in the country.
*******	Of outstanding interest.
	Worth travelling to see if you are in Europe.

On Route

*** SIENA
The best - preserved great medieval city in Europe. An abundance of outstanding 14C and 15C art and architecture. The Piazza de Campo, scene of the Palio horserace.

** SAN GIMIGNANO:
Walled medieval town with world-famous towers.

* PIEVE A CASTELLO
Former Augustinian canonry with proto- Romanesque basilica-style church and rare 8th Century baptistery with Lombard arcading.

* MONTERIGGIONNI
Tiny medieval village encircled by 13C walls surmounted by watchtowers. (optional walk day 4).

Flights & Transport

Recommended Destination Airports: Pisa, Florence

From Pisa and Florence there are trains to Poggibonsi (1.5hrs ) then a bus to San Gimignano (1hr).

TAXES

From:	To:	Price
Pisa Airport	First Hotel	from ₤100
Florence Airport	First Hotel	from ₤90