Stay independently in this unique, award-winning, Augustinian canonry complex located in idyllic countryside, between Florence & Siena in central Italy.
• Enjoy ‘Tuscany’s best’
• Enjoy the serviced ‘home from home’ ambiance of this exclusive retreat
• Enjoy the area’s incomparably rich range of World Heritage offerings
• Relax, walk, swim (summer) or take the ‘shuttle' to visit…
Starting in Spoleto, walk through ever more beautiful landscapes, from vineyards and villages, through wooded valleys and up to the remote beauty of the Monti Sibillini.
• Romanesque monasteries & frescoed churches
• Pilgrim paths to Roccaporena, birthplace of Santa Rita
• Visit Norcia, the black truffle centre of Italy
• Breathtaking finish in the Piano Grande (Great Plain)
Art & Architecture
Flower Trips
Gastronomy
Historic & Pilgrim Routes
Historic Towns
National Parks
Independent
Moderate to Challenging Walking
Duration:9 days
Route Open:May, June, July, August, September, October
All abilities are welcome on this trip combining daily photography tuition with optional yoga sessions, all based at ATG’s tranquil Tuscan residence, Pieve a Castello.
• Photography subjects include macro, abstract, landscape…& more
Discover the hills of eastern Tuscany, homeland of the celebrated Early Renaissance artist, Piero della Francesca, its delightful walled medieval towns, and walks with wonderful views.
• See works by Piero in the places they were painted
• Stay each night in historic, art-rich, medieval towns
• Enjoy Cortona’s treasures & views to Lake Trasimeno
• Discover Perugia’s underground city monuments & museums
Explore the mysterious Etruscan civilisation, walking their ancient paths and visiting their hilltop towns. Striking volcanic landscapes with tufa outcrops and deep ravines.
• Walk deep-hewn Etruscan lanes, used over 2,500 years ago
Historic paths between ancient volcanic crater lakes, surrounded by forest, hazelnut and olive groves, lead to fascinating Etruscan, Roman, medieval and Renaissance sites.
• Swim in the pristine lakes or wallow in thermal pool
• Two of Italy’s finest gardens: Villa Lante & Villa Farnese
• Visit a rock-hewn amphitheatre, walled medieval towns & castles
• Discover crag-top Orvieto, its splendid cathedral & frescoes
Based at Pieve a Castello, set in unspoilt landscape in central Tuscany. A flexible itinerary including varied walk options, excursions, time to relax, superb food and wine...
• Staying in an 8th century, award-winning historic monument
• Flexible itinerary allowing you to walk as much or as little as you like
We travel from northern Portugal into Spain along two exceptionally well-preserved, ancient roads, the Roman Via Nova and the Camino Real, a route used by royal officials.
• Historic sites, including Roman relics and fine monasteries
• Spectacular landscapes including unique granite uplands
• Visit the gardens of Pazo de Oca, the ‘Galician Versailles’
• Memorable finish in pilgrim centre of Santiago de Compostela