The 5 Best Walking Tours in San Quirico d'Orcia, Tuscany

For many people, this is the beginning of a spiritual roads; some souls, looking deep inside themselves, in a natural and peaceful setting, in the silence of the holy places, in the sharing with the other pilgrims. Walking along those trails makes people feel part of a larger family; it creates a sense of belonging; since we are easy and informal, the pilgrimage turns into an experience in sharing and friendship. It is a challenging experience as it requires continuous physical efforts. Walking 15 to 30 km for day for several days, gives people the possibility to test the capabilities and sometimes to go beyond.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

This is a little detour from the Via Francigena main path. Monte Oliveto is the most beautitul monastery in the area and you will be able to visit the abbey and then have a half-day walk in the "Crete Senesi" , the beautiful tuscan hill with impressive landscape. Our guide will be with you in this walk from Monte oliveto to Buoncovento

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

The Valdorcia Valley is the most iconic image of Tuscany all over the world. It is recognised as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Discover this masterpiece of nature and human labour with our slow-paced tour that will let you enjoy its treasures. Galavent through the small lanes of Pienza, a town designed according to the Renaissance canons of beauty. Chill out in the Medicean gardens of dormant San Quirico d’Orcia and enjoy the views over gentle hills dotted with medieval hamlets, cypress and olive trees. Let ancient villas and churches invite you to day-dream. Valdorcia is a landscape symphony that will touch your heart. Fearing an aesthetic overload? No worries, delicious food is also part of this tour: Pienza is well known for its fantastic pecorino cheese! We will finish our tour in Bagno Vignoni, a unique hamlet where an ancient source of thermal water springs out right in the middle of the local piazza. A short stay in one of the local SPAs can be arranged upon request!

Inclusions: Light Tuscan lunch in San Quirico

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The magnificent landscape of the Val d'Orcia, among the Tuscan hills, was included in the World Heritage List by Unesco in 2004. Pienza San Quirico and Montalcino are the 3 most famous ancient villages that you can visit together with our guide who will introduce you to all the secrets and history of this incredible valley. You will also be able to taste a lunch in a typical farmhouse with 2 courses and wine included.

Inclusions: Language guide, 2-course lunch in a typical restaurant, tasting of typical products, Private transportation, pick up and drop off at the hotel, Air-conditioned vehicle, entrance to the monuments

Exclusions: Gratuities

San Quirico and Bagno Vignoni towns offer a dreamy landscape of Val d’Orcia. At the end of the tour, you will have the chance to visit Bagno Vignoni’s natural thermal baths, whose mineral-rich spring water offer various health treatments. So, if you want bring your swimsuit and a towel! During the Middle Ages San Quirico has been an important stop-by along the Frankish way for pilgrims, it still shows the signs of its medieval structure, as it is surrounded by the ancient defending fortress. You will visit the charming Romanesque Church of San Quirico and Giulitta, and then the enchanting Horti Leonini, un example of Italian Garden of the 16th century. The visit continues in Bagno Vignoni, which presents a singularity: all the main monuments have been constructed around the natural source of the thermal bath. Therefore, Bagno Vignoni does not have a real square, but a large pool. Saint Catherine of Siena is linked to this place, come discover why she came here.

Inclusions: admire the most evocative views of the Val d'Orcia , visit two charming villages: San Quirico and Bagno Vignoni, enter the free thermal baths and if you want, immerse yourself in the thermal waters

Exclusions: Transfer if needed , Museum admission tickets , Wine and cheese tastings