DISCOVER CHIANTI WALKING HOLIDAY

Discover the magic of Chianti; old farmhouses, medieval villages, rows of cypress trees, quiet

forests of oak, beach and chestnut, the lively atmosphere of an outside table on the piazza and the

cherry flavours of a glass of Chianti Classico. This is the definitive Tuscany!

Begin with two nights in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance; romantic, intriguing and utterly beguiling.

Explore the Etruscan and Roman ruins in Fiesole. Indulge yourself in the enotecas and picture perfect

landscapes of Greve in Chianti. Walk through vineyards and medieval hamlets to Radda in Chianti. Stroll

through the Piazza del Campo in Sienna.

The very best way to discover the secrets of Chianti is on foot. Your walking holiday in Chianti includes

hand-picked 3 * superior and 4 star charming hotels, all breakfasts, luggage transfers, some transfers,

comprehensive route notes and maps and a detailed pre-departure information pack and emergency

support.

Exploring romantic Florence, cradle of the Renaissance.

Walking through the vineyard cloaked hills of Chianti.

Enjoying the lively atmosphere of an outdoor table on the piazza.

The serious business of food, wine and olive oil appreciation.

Strolling across the Piazza del Campo in Siena.

WHY CHOOSE MACS ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS?

We specialise in outstanding self guided walking holidays where every last detail is taken care of. We

know what makes for an unforgettable adventure; great walking, breathtaking scenery, warm and

welcoming accommodation of character and wonderful food and wine. All backed up by outstanding

customer service from experts, who really care about you having a wonderful holiday.

Each holiday we offer is unique, tailor made to meet your requirements. From your first contact with Macs

Adventure Holidays you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately and will ensure

that you enjoy a truly unforgettable walking holiday in Italy.

WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY IN CHIANTI?

Walking allows you to really engage with the food, wine, history and people of Chianti. Our routes are

carefully planned so that you can discover the very best of Chianti at your own pace. Discover the art and

architectural treasures of Florence and Siena, the food and wine of rural Chianti and the hospitable people

of Tuscany on your own terms.

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SUMMARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Accommodation: Hand-picked 3 & 4* hotels.

Meals: A tasty local breakfast is included each

morning. Other meals are not included but

always available at your accommodation or

nearby.

Baggage Transfer: Included when walking

Transfers: Some included, other available as

an extra.

Travel: Not included.

IS IT FOR ME?

Relaxed walking through some of

Europe’s most beautiful cities and land-

scapes, food and wine to die for, charm-

ing hotels. You’re going to love it!

Tour: Discover Chianti

Code: WItSDC

Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday

Price: See Website

Dates: April to October on any day.Walking Days: 5Days: 8Nights: 7Start: Florence Finish: SienaDistance: 6—12 km Daily

Grade: Easy

HIGHLIGHTS

Tour: Discover ChiantiCode: WItSDCDays: 8 (5 Days Walking)Nights: 7Overnights: 2 Florence, 2 Grieve inChianti, 2 Radda in Chianti, 1 Siena

DAY 1

Arrive Florence

We recommend flying to Florence (30 min) or

Pisa (2 hours). Settle into your accommodation

and then throw yourself into the delights of

Florence. Priceless renaissance art, magnificent

piazzas, narrow streets, the Ponte Vecchio over

the River Arno and the designer shops, will have

you wishing you had more time to explore.

Overnight: Hotel Park Palace, Florence (4 Star)

Minutes away, and enjoying wonderful views of,

the historic centre of Florence. The Hotel Park

Palace is your Florentine Villa. Website:

www.parkpalace.com

DAY 2

Settignano to Fiesole

A 25 minute local bus ride brings you to the

village of Settignano, where your walk begins. A

typical Tuscan landscape of olive groves,

cypress trees and renaissance villas unrolls

before you, with the city of Florence at your feet.

Fiesole, founded in the 7th century BC, boasts

Etruscan ruins, Roman baths and amphitheatres,

a Franciscan Monastery, Tuscan Renaissance

art and outstanding restaurants.

Walk: 7 km | 300m Ascent 100m Descent | 2.5

Hrs

Overnight: Florence

DAY 3

Greve in Chianti Circular Walk

After breakfast, take the local bus (with your

luggage) or book a private transfer to Greve in

Chianti, a rustic market village in the heart of the

Chianti wine producing region.

Check into your hotel and head over to Le

Cantine di Greve where you can taste over 50

different Chianti wines.

In the afternoon, enjoy a circular walk through a

picture perfect Tuscan landscape north of the

town.

Overnight: Albergo del Chianti, Greve in Chianti

(3 Star). Located in an old tower on the main

square in Chianti the Albergo del Chianti is

perfectly situated. The 16 rooms are located at

the rear of the building and overlook a quiet

courtyard swimming pool. Website:

www.albergodelchianti.it

Walk: 11 km | 300m Ascent/Descent | 3.5 Hours

DAY 4

Walk from Panzano to Greve inChianti

Today’s walk couldn’t get more Tuscan! Your day

begins with a ten minute bus ride to the fortified

village of Panzano, wher you set off along a ridge

overlooking the Greve and Pesa Valleys.

A near perfect landscape of medieval castles,

fortified hamlets and Tuscan farmhouses

surrounded by cascading vineyards is your

companion as you walk back to Greve in Chianti.

Walk: 6km | 250m Ascent 30m Descent | 2 Hrs

Overnight: Greve in Chianti

DAY 5

Walk from Badiaccia Montemuro toRadda in Chianti

After breakfast, a short car transfer takes you to

the highest of the Chianti hills, Monte San

Michele. From Badiaccia you descend through a

forested valley of century old chestnut trees and

to the medieval hamlet of Volpaia, situated

amongst vineyards and castles. Stop in for a

glass of red at a fine Enoteca, and then continue

on to Radda in Chianti.

Radda is perched atop a high hill in a

comparatively rugged part of Tuscany. The

Capital of the old League of Chianti, its

concentric streets still surround the historic

Piazza Ferrucci, where you will find the shield

encrusted Palazzo Comunale.

Walk: 11km | 450m Ascent 350 Descent | 4.5Hrs

Overnight: Hotel Palazzo San Niccolò, Radda.

Located in the heart of Radda, on the Piazza

Ferrucci, the Hotel Palazzo San Nicolo is a

converted medieval palace dating back to 1400.

Large authentically decorated rooms with a

sense of place and sophisticated commuanal

areas envelop you in a sense of place. This will

be a highlight of your trip. Website:

www.hotelsanniccolo.com

DAY 6

Radda in Chianti Circular Walk

A quiet, relaxing day awaits you. Bask under the

Tuscan sun, go for a scenic walk around the old

centre of Radda in Chianti. Wind along the

Day Route Km

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Siena

Onward Travel

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narrow alleyways and visit the church of Santa

Maria Novella. Treat yourself by visiting a wine

cellar and tasting the wine from the celebrated

local vineyards.

Walk: 7km | 250m Ascent/Descent | 2.5 Hours

Overnight: Hotel Palazzo San Niccolò, Radda

DAY 7

Siena

After breakfast, take the local bus (with your

luggage) or a prearranged private transfer, to

Siena. Siena is famous for its biannual “Palio”

horse race, held in the shell-shaped Piazza del

Campo. History comes alive as you meander

through the narrow streets of this enchanting city.

Overnight: Hotel Villa Liberty (3 Star), Siena.

The recently restored Hotel Villa Liberty offers

comfortable and elegant rooms only a few

minutes walk from the historic centre of Siena.

Website: www. villaliberty.it

DAY 8

Onward Travel

Extensions & Extra Nights

Florence and Siena both warrant additional

nights. Just ask at the time of booking and we

would be happy to arrange this.

Accommodation

We specifically choose our hotels for comfort,

location and authenticity. All are three star and

four star hotels, which are centrally located and

offer a genuinely warm Italian welcome and real

sense of place.

Accommodation Details

We will always try and accommodate you at the

locations detailed in the brochure, but because of

limited availability we may have to accommodate

you at an alternative location of the same or

better standard. We will confirm your

accommodation details on confirming your

reservation.

Single Rooms

Single rooms are available but attract a single

supplement.

Solo Walkers

This is a great holiday for solo walkers. If you are

travelling solo the holiday is slightly more

expensive as some costs are not shared.

Meals

The delicious Italian food and wine available

locally is undoubtedly a highlight of this holiday.

The price of your holiday includes breakfast each

morning. Lunch and dinner are not included so

you are free to choose from the available

options.

Baggage Transfer

When required your bags will be transferred from

your hotel and moved onto your next overnight

accommodation. We ask you to limit your

luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.

Extra Transfers

Private transfers from Florence to Grieve in

Chianti (Day 2) and from Radda in Chianti to

Siena (Day 7) are available at a supplement if

you do not wish to take the bus.

Equipment

Your information pack has a detailed equipment

list which includes standard walking gear such as

good walking boots or shoes, waterproofs,

comfortable walking clothes, warm and

waterproof clothes and a day pack.

Walking Grade

This holiday is graded easy because the walks

are relatively short and you can choose to

shorten or skip them as you wish. Tuscany is

hilly and there are some steep descents and

ascents so you should have suitable fitness.

You will walk on city streets, dirt tracks, mule

tracks and footpaths.

Navigation

The walks are generally not way marked. We

supply very detailed route notes and maps so

navigation is straightforward.

Getting to Florence

We recommend arriving at either Florence or

Pisa Airports. Buses and taxis from Florence

Airport to the City Centre take 25 or 15 minutes

respectively and cost 4.50/20 Euro). From Pisa

Airport buses/taxis connect to the station and

trains to Florence take 1h30. Direct buses from

Pisa Airport to Florence (70 min) are also

available.

Travelling by Car

The hotels we use do not have private parking.

Parking is available in Florence and Siena and

costs about 25 Euro per day.

Getting From Siena

Florence and Pisa Airports are closest. Siena

has good road and rail links to all Italian

destinations.

Availability

You can start your holiday on any date between

the 1st April and 30th October. The best time of

year is April through June and September until

mid October. July and August can be very busy

and too hot for walking.

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Price

Up to date prices are available on our website.

Included:

7 nights accommodation including breakfast

Luggage transfer from Greve in Chianti toRadda in Chianti

Private transfer from Greve in Chianti to MonteSan Michele

24-hour telephone assistance

Detailed route notes and maps

Excluded:

All lunches & Dinners

Flights and public transportation

Travel insurance

Admissions and entrance fees of any kind

Personal expenses such as lunch, dinner,snacks, wine tasting, drinks, phone calls, etc.Any item that has not been specificallymentioned in the program

Optional Extras:

Private transfers from Florence to Greve inChianti and from Radda in Chianti to Siena.

Additional nights en route or elsewhere in Italy

Airport Transfers.

Guided tours of Florence or Siena with privatelocal city guide.

Cooking lessons in Florence or Siena

Once you decided on your holiday you can then

book by any of the following methods:

Book Securely Online: www.macsadventure.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 141 530 8886

Fax/Post: Download or request a booking form

and post it to Macs Adventure, 44 Speirs Wharf,

Glasgow, G4 9TH, UK or fax it to +44 (0) 845

527 5688

Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone or

email: info@macsadventure.com if you have any

queries and one of our expert customer service

team will be happy to help.

We operate holidays in some of the most

beautiful areas in Europe and try to operate in an

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