Tuscany Active Culinary Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16+ (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

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Tuscany Active Culinary Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16+ (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

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We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.

Activity Levels None (White)

See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

Deluxe Hotels

4 nights, Deluxe Hotels
1 night, Casual Hotel

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2026: Sep-Oct 2027: May, Sep-Oct

From $4,699 - $4,799/person

Gourmet Adventure in Italy from Chianti to Val d’Orcia

Tuscany’s greatest pleasures are simple: beautiful walks, exceptional food and good company. Discover all three on a journey through vineyard-clad hills, medieval villages and unforgettable farm-to-table experiences.

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Highlights

  • Stroll through lush vineyards and old-world villages like Radda in Chianti and Pienza
  • Cook with locals, learning farm-to-table recipes passed down through generations—buon appetito!
  • Hike the cypress-lined white roads of southern Tuscany and sip Chianti Classico in the hills where it was born
  • Share in Italy's culinary traditions, from your first plate of handmade pasta to the last bowl-scraping spoonful of tiramisu
  • Retreat to inviting Tuscan estates and boutique hotels that pair authentic local heritage with refined modern style
Italy Tuscany Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour map

Italy

Start Arezzo

End Florence

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Days 1-2

Description

Walk through vineyards, woodland and Renaissance hill towns • Get a taste of the region’s undulating terrain as you trek from outside of Castellina to our hotel • Explore the area of Radda, home to numerous fine Chianti wineries • Hike from one unbelievable vista to the next, stopping for lunch at our favorite local agriturismo • Learn how to cook a homestyle Italian meal alongside locals • 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.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Hotel Villa Campomaggio Resort & Spa
Radda in Chianti
Deluxe Hotel

Beautiful vineyards surround this elegant retreat in the Chianti countryside—fit with a spa and wellness center housed in an ancient wine cellar. (pool, spa)

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Shot of the Abbey of Sant'Antimo.

Day 3

Description

Hike from the village of Gaiole through vineyard-crowned hills and along panoramic ridgelines with sweeping views of the Chianti countryside • Learn to make traditional dishes with local hosts and enjoy an exclusive tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena at a favorite agriturismo • Trek past charming villages and manicured vineyards on the way to the hill town of Radda in Chianti • Sip locally produced Chianti Classico wines and learn the secrets of authentic Tuscan recipes before enjoying a memorable dinner.

Accommodations
Palazzo Leopoldo

(1 night, Casual Hotel)

Night 3

Palazzo Leopoldo
Radda in Chianti
Casual Hotel

Housed in a 14th-century building in the center of Radda in Chianti, Palazzo Leopoldo reflects the character of a historic Tuscan residence. The property offers easy walking access to the town's shops and restaurants, while a spa and pool provide relaxed spaces to unwind. (pool, spa) 
 

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Local cheese and wine market.

Days 4-6

Description

Journey to the southern Tuscany’s Crete Senesi, known for its lunar landscape • Follow the strade bianche (white roads) of  Val d’Orcia, home of pecorino cheese production • 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 friend’s gourmet trattoria complete with a dessert-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.

Accommodations
Hotel La Posta

(2 nights, Deluxe Hotel)

Nights 4-5

Hotel La Posta
Bagno Vignoni
Deluxe Hotel

Set in the medieval village of Bagno Vignoni, La Posta is an elegant boutique hotel centered around a tranquil garden courtyard. Thermal waters from the area's natural underground springs feed the hotel's pools and spa, continuing the village's long tradition as a historic spa destination. Stylish rooms, a lively bar and peaceful outdoor spaces create a relaxing place to unwind at the end of the day. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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We’ve made it even easier to go solo or enjoy your own space on select dates with reduced private room fees.

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