Experience the essence of Tuscany with a self-guided walking tour through its picturesque landscapes, indulging in local cuisine and culture.
  • Fabulous insight into traditional Tuscan life: the food, the wine, the culture
  • Wonderfully varied walking, including the beautiful UNESCO Val d'Orcia
  • Delicious classic Tuscan cuisine 'km 0' cooking (all local food)
  • The wine and cheese towns of Montepulciano and Pienza
  • Chianciano's medieval centre and ancient spa town
  • Charming Lake Chiusi with birdlife and lakeside dining
  • Explore the Etruscan Museum of Chianciano Terme
  • Visit the Roman town of Bagno Vignoni with its large baths in the center of town
Your base for the week is the modest but comfortable Agriturismo La Pietricca, which stands on a hill with great views of Chianciano Vecchia. Stefano, who runs the agriturismo, will welcome you with his enthusiasm for everything to do with nature in the surrounding area and will also teach you all about the artisan products in the local area. The hotel produces 65% of what it serves on your table, and is surrounded by its own farm and orchards. There is a lovely terrace and swimming pool and lovely shady grassy area that looks out across the valley, where in the heat of summer you can take your dinner outside.