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Tuscany Hiking & Walking Tour

From the rolling hills of Val d'Orcia to the coast of Monte Argentario

Tour Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Trip Style

Hiking + Walking

Activity Level

Level 2, Level 3

Hotel Level

Luxury

Starting from

$4,599.00 per person

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Traverse Tuscany's beauty on our Hiking and Walking Tour, from Val d'Orcia's rolling hills to Monte Argentario's coastal trails.

Step into Italy's celebrated Tuscany on our Hiking and Walking Tour and experience the journey from the picturesque countryside to the stunning coast. Immerse yourself in postcard-perfect landscapes, verdant vineyards, and iconic places in Val d'Orcia, including the thermal baths of Bagno Vignoni and the hilltop towns of Montalcino and Pienza. Hiking in Val d'Orcia takes you along country roads, through rolling hills dotted with cypress trees and picturesque farmland, leading to panoramic vistas and charming villages. The scent of wildflowers and grazing sheep completes the scene. Next, visit the Monte Argentario peninsula for a contrasting perspective of Tuscany's splendor. Explore rugged coastlines, azure waters, and quaint fishing villages, with trails offering breathtaking views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and leading to hidden beaches. Discover the true essence of Tuscany on our Hiking and Walking Tour, where enchanting inland beauty meets captivating coastal charm, blending two distinct yet equally mesmerizing Tuscan landscapes.

Trip Wows
  • Hike through Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its iconic and harmonious Renaissance agricultural landscapes

  • Indulge in an exclusive wine tasting at a local winery and savor the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, a 150-year-old Tuscan treasure

  • Sample exquisite pecorino cheese in the charming hilltop town of Pienza, where Tuscany’s rich culinary traditions and historic architecture come to life

  • Discover the seaside village of Porto Ercole on a private walking tour, unveiling the mysteries of its fortresses built during Spanish rule

  • Relax in our carefully selected hotels, featuring natural thermal pools at Albergo Posta Marcucci and private beach access at Torre di Cala Piccola

Pienza in the Val d'Orcia

Medieval hilltop village of Pienza

Discover Pienza, a Renaissance gem in Tuscany, known for its stunning architecture, charming piazzas, and panoramic views of Val d'Orcia. Enjoy the enduring beauty of this hilltop town.


What Guests are Saying

This trip through Tuscany is fascinating because it takes you from the iconic region of Val d'Orcia to the scenic Monte Argentario by the sea, a local favorite. And the food is absolutely amazing too!

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Melanie B., Trek Travel Trip Designer

Everything was well thought out and the guides were really fabulous! The whole experience was wonderful!

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Elizabeth L., Trek Travel Guest

This was our first time using an organization for our travel experience. As the one who usually is doing all the planning and logistics, I was beyond delighted to be just a guest! I was especially impressed with the quality of the guides and the incredibly rigorous hiring process. It made a difference. We'll be trekking with Trek Travel! Thank you!

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Kallene C., Trek Travel Guest

Overall a wonderful experience. I wouldn't change anything. I have a life time of memories from this trip.

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Larry G., Trek Travel Guest


Great Hike

The iconic Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Experience the timeless beauty of Val d'Orcia as you hike through this quintessential Tuscan landscape, celebrated for its stunning rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, and picturesque vineyards.


Dates & Pricing

Book early for the best price

  • Guaranteed

  • Join Waitlist

  • Private

  • Limited Availability


Itinerary
Activity Information

Hotels
Bagno Vignoni, Italy
Albergo Posta Marcucci
Luxury

With roots in the 19th century as an inn, the restored ancient building has become the beautiful Posta Marcucci hotel. Blending historic charm with modern comfort, it features cozy rooms, thermal pools, and stunning views of Val d’Orcia, offering warm hospitality and a serene retreat in Bagno Vignoni.

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The pool at Torre di Cala Piccola
Balcony with tables overlooking mediterranean
Deluxe room with sea view
Torre Di Cala Piccola front entrance at night
Porto Santo Stefano, Italy
Boutique Hotel Torre Cala Piccola
Luxury

This luxurious 4-star hotel, perched just 100 meters above the Mediterranean Sea, offers a spectacular location with breathtaking 360-degree views of the Argentario peninsula. Torre di Cala Piccola boasts elegantly appointed rooms, a private swimming cove, a panoramic terrace, and a gourmet restaurant. With attentive service and an enchanting setting, you are sure to be captivated by this beautiful property.

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Trek Travel Guides

The World’s Best

From the moment you meet our guides, you'll understand the difference. You'll feel the genuine care they take to make your vacation perfect. From their expert support to sharing their favorite hidden spots, they tailor every moment to you.


Trip Inclusions

Additional Details

Know Before You Go!

We want you to be fully prepared for you hiking and walking tour with us. This involves making sure that you choose the appropriate trip for you and that every aspect of your experience is flawless. Each Trek Travel trip is unique to ensure maximum enjoyment every time.

Your Trip Need to Knows:

  • There is limited shade while hiking in Tuscany, as you will be enjoying open vistas most of the time. We recommend a large brim hat for protection. While we provide sunscreen, also consider bringing your own for convenience.
  • Dining in Tuscany: Meals in the Tuscany region often start later. Lunch begins from 1:00 PM and dinner from 8:00 PM. Dinner can also last two or more hours, allowing time to enjoy the delicious cuisine of the area at a leisurely pace.

Before and After Your Trip

FAQs

Spring and fall in Tuscany are usually clear and sunny, with warm daytime temperatures (75-90ºF/24-32ºC) and evening temperatures 10-15 degrees cooler. A jacket or wrap will be useful in the evening. Summers are warmer with warm daytime temperatures (80-95ºF/27-34ºC). Rain is always a possibility, however, so be prepared with wet-weather gear in order to best enjoy your hiking vacation.

View our Packing List

To reserve your space on a trip, you can either call us at 866-464-8735 to speak with an expert Trip Consultant or book online any time by clicking the “BOOK THIS TRIP” icon near the upper right of each destination’s overview page.* Once you have submitted your reservation online, a Trip Consultant will contact you within one business day to answer any questions you may have and to confirm space and room availability on your desired trip. Your booking will be finalized once your no-risk deposit is paid. If you make a reservation more than 90 days prior to the trip, a $750 no risk deposit is due at the time of booking.** If you reserve your trip less than 90 days prior to the departure, the full balance is due at the time of booking. Once your booking is complete you will receive an email confirmation with important information pertaining to your trip.

*Please note that select trips cannot be booked online at this time. For those trips, please call a trip consultant at 866-464-8735.

**Deposit amounts can vary. Please confirm deposit amounts for all trips with your Trip Consultant at time of booking.

When a trip is booked, a guest confirmation email is immediately sent out. One week prior to the trip start, you’ll receive an email containing your trip start meeting location reminder and any last-minute information that you’ll need to know. You will also receive instructions to download the Ride with GPS app before your trip to provide you the day to day plan.

With one person booked on a date, the trip becomes guaranteed.*

In the case where trips are at one or two guests, we will contact you prior to final payment to give you the following options:

Pay a small trip fee of $500 per person for two guests or $1000 for one guest, which ensures your preferred trip date will run. If there are three or more guests before departure date, the fee will be refunded in full.

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Switch to a different trip or different departure date. Should there be any difference in trip price between your original trip and the new one, you will be expected to pay the difference, or we will refund you accordingly.

Offer only valid if Trek Travel contacts a guest to discuss these specific options. Bike trips with fewer than three guests may operate with only one guide. The guide will support all rides with a Trek Travel van. If you would like to discuss the option of having two guides, please speak with your trip consultant.

The small trip supplement for Ride Camps is as follows – for two guests an additional $250 or for one guest an additional $500.

*Cross Country, Discover, Race, and Special Edition trips as well as a small number of select departures have a minimum guest count to guarantee. Please check with your Trip Consultant for more information.

Unforeseen events may make it necessary to cancel or modify a trip. Our Guest Services team will update you with any changes. We reserve the right to cancel departures in cases of force majeure or the failure of third parties—such as hotels—to honor their reservations, in which case all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement. Trek Travel is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs that are incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, or illness. We strongly encourage Travel Protection for complete coverage.

We understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your tour.

Read our Cancellation Policy

Our Trip Consultants are available to assist and can answer your questions. Please call us at 866-464-8735.

Trek Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help safeguard you and your travel investment against the unexpected. We offer a travel protection plan through Arch RoamRight that provides coverage for unforeseen events that could affect your ability to travel with us. Learn more about our Travel Protection

We have partnered with Santa Barbara Travel Bureau. to offer our guests a dedicated concierge travel team that is available to assist you in getting to and from your Trek Travel trip. Learn more about our Travel Services

Sharing the joy that comes with wow moments

Guide gratuities are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this Signature trip, we suggest a tip for your guides between $240-$300 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience. While local currency is preferred, there are other options to make tipping easier. Most guides accept gratuity via PayPal or our staff can help before or after the trip. Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.

Like everything else about your vacation, the Trek Travel team is here to make this experience easier for you. While local currency is preferred, you may also tip through the following options:

Via PayPal (please have this account set up in advance when possible) or with your guest services representative on the phone before or after the trip.

Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.

You cannot put a price on a wow. But you can show your thanks for an exceptional experience.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out our General FAQs section. You will find answers to the most common questions that don't necessarily pertain to a specific trip. See Hiking & Walking FAQs


Guaranteed Trips

Our trips are guaranteed to run once we have one confirmed booking on the trip. Click here to view our full guarantee policy.

Trek Travel reserves the right to cancel trips with zero guests, therefore you must book with Trek Travel before making travel arrangements for the trip. We are not responsible for travel arrangements made prior to confirming your Trek Travel Trip. Select trips are not guaranteed.

Sold Out/Waitlist

This trip is currently sold out, but you may be added to the waitlist in the case of availability.

Limited Availability

If a date is marked with Limited Availability, there are few spots left to book. We will secure additional rooms from our hotels before confirming your reservation.

Looking to travel with a small group? Ask our trip consultants about private trips and learn more.

What are your trip styles?

Classic - Reserve:

Savor the finer things as you relax in luxurious 5-star accommodations and wine, dine, and ride in some of the most unforgettable destinations around the world.

Classic - Signature:

Explore beautiful destinations by bike, enjoy extra inclusions, savor delicious local cuisine, and enjoy the perfect mix of accommodations.

Classic - Discovor:

Enjoy a casual cycling vacation with fantastic routes and comfortable accommodations.

Ride Camp:

Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.

Pro Race:

See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.

Cross Country:

Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.

Self-Guided

Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.

Private

If a date is marked as Private, it is reserved for a private group.

Don’t see exactly what you are looking for or looking for a custom date?
Call our trip consultants at 866-464-8735

What is the Difference?

Ultimate Luxury:

Savor some of the most spectacular, 5-star properties in the world. Exuding luxury and elegance, these one-of-a-kind accommodations offer the chance to rejuvenate at award-winning spas, dine at Michelin-starred restaurants, and more.

Luxury:

Enjoy luxurious accommodations handpicked for a refined experience. From signature spa treatments to delicious local cuisine, you’ll be more than provided for; you’ll be pampered.

Explorer:

These handpicked hotels provide relaxation and fun in a casual and comfortable environment. Delicious cuisine and great service mix perfectly for a memorable stay.

Combined:

On select cycling vacations, you’ll stay at a mix of Explorer and Luxury hotels. Rest assured, no matter which hotel level you’re at, our trip designers carefully select every accommodation.

Activity Level

Level 1:

Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Level 2:

Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).

Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).

Level 3:

Road: 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Level 4:

Road: 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel: 4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

What are your trip styles?

Classic - Reserve:

Savor the finer things as you relax in luxurious 5-star accommodations and wine, dine, and ride in some of the most unforgettable destinations around the world.

Classic - Signature:

Explore beautiful destinations by bike, enjoy extra inclusions, savor delicious local cuisine, and enjoy the perfect mix of accommodations.

Classic - Discover:

Enjoy a casual cycling vacation with fantastic routes and comfortable accommodations.

Ride Camp:

Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.

Pro Race:

See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.

Cross Country:

Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.

Self-Guided

Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.

Single Occupancy

Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself