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Ancient Paths to Rome I: Tuscan Hills
Section 1 of the 225 Miles to Rome: One of the world’s most unique, classic walks following the Via Francigena. A walk through central and Southern Read more »
June 7, 2013
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Florence to San Gimignano and Volterra
February 12, 2023
Posted by:Kate Whinney
A notable hike through archetypal Tuscan countryside from Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, to inspiring hilltop towns. Supreme art capitals, magnificent wines and food to match.. Hiking trip from to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance to San Gimignano… and Etruscan Volterra (8-day) . Picturesque Chianti hills, with vineyards, olive groves and forests Landscapes punctuated by hilltop castles, stone villages and Read more »
Paths of Chianti: Siena to Florence
October 16, 2013
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Hike through the picturesque Chianti hills from Siena, the best-preserved Great medieval city in Europe, to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Supreme art capitals, magnificent wines and food to match.. Hiking trip from medieval Siena, to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance Picturesque Chianti hills, with vineyards, olive groves and forests Landscapes punctuated by hilltop castles, stone villages and cypress trees Read more »
Southern Tuscany
June 10, 2013
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Two great wine areas, two of Italy’s finest abbeys, medieval hill towns and Renaissance Pienza. World-Class art. Inspiring walking, flowers, birds – and fabulous Siena.. Walk Read more »
Ancient Paths to Rome II: Volcanic Landscapes
June 8, 2013
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Section 2 of the 225 Miles to Rome: One of the world’s most unique, classic walks following the Via Francigena. Section 2 takes you from Montalcino Read more »
Ancient Paths to Rome III: Approach to Rome
June 9, 2013
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Section 3 of ‘225 Miles to Rome’: One of the world’s most unique, classic walks following the Via Francigena. Section 3 takes you from Viterbo to Read more »