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The Heart of Italy - NEW for 2010!
Tuscany & Umbria, Italy
From Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, to the medieval village of San Gimignano. A countryside farmhouse nestled on the ancient Francigena pilgrimage trail (Canterbury to Rome); together with Camino de Santiago, this was the principal spiritual route of the great era of pilgrimage. The essence of all that is Tuscany: open and undulating hills, medieval towers, captivating hamlets, sunflowers, endless vineyards, unforgettable Renaissance art, mouth-watering local cuisine & world famous wines. Holy Umbria, preserved fully intact with its medieval urban structures, and Montefalco, called “balcony of Umbria”, a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. Sojourn to an eighth century Benedictine monastery converted to a hotel, live a mystical experience in converted monks' cells. More poets and saints than any other region in Italy. Umbria: land of green ridges and castles, rounded mountain tops and wild olives. Wander through the Italian landscapes and unexplored areas of the “green heart” of Italy. Experience La Dolce Vita!
Details:
8 Days/7 Nights
Easy to Moderate Walking
3 to 8 miles per day
Start from Florence, Italy
Depart from Spoleto, Italy
(Assistance with Train Connections Included)
Custom Dates - Private Trips - Self Guided Trip Planning available upon request
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2010 Dates
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$ Price (CAD)
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Highlights
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Oct 24-31*
3 Spaces Available!
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$2995 CAD
Approx. $2845 US
$400 CAD
Single Supplement
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Florence
Etruscan Village
of Volterrra
San Gimignano
Pienza
Pilgrimage Trail
Vineyards, Olives, Sunflowers
‘Balcony of Umbria’
Benedictine Monastery
Bilingual Guides
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Experience:
A fully guided, walking and hiking adventure tour on the best walking trails through the Italian countryside. Note: most meals included.
Enjoy fine accommodations & dining and responsible small group travel.
"Upon arrival in Firenze, my senses shifted in time. Marble statues, cobblestone streets, the Duomo – all magnificent and have stood the test of time. Picturing fields of sunflowers as we walked the undulating hills of the Tuscan countryside…lovely guides, passion, history & culture abound. It truly is La Dolce Vita!"
Angela Chisholm, President, Scott Walking Adventures, November 2009
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