Europe - Italy
TREK LENGTH AND GRADIENT
FROM FROM
DURATION Tour code: TTY Tour style: Classic
TOUR DAYS 8
Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Moderate
Trails of Hidden Tuscany E
£695 £898
GARFAGNANA Pisa
ITALY
Apennino Tosco-Emiliano NP
al Serchio
‘Cinque Terre’ trail Monterosso
Vernazza Corniglia Vagli Sopra Manarola LIGURIAN SEA 0 km 20 km Trails of Hidden Tuscany TTY Accommodation Apennine Mountains and the Cinque Terre
A centre-based walking trip that explores Tuscany’s hidden gem - the Garfagnana Valley. Nestled between the ‘marble mountains’ of the Alpi Apuane and the rolling Apennines, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty. In a trip highlight we walk along the celebrated ‘Cinque Terre’ coastal path. Each evening we return to our comfortable agriturismo (farm stay) for some typical home-cooked Tuscan cuisine.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Pisa airport. Drive to our base for the week at a lovingly restored Tuscan farmhouse and working farm. Day 2 Orecchiella National Park Enjoy a walk in the Apennines with a summit picnic at 1600m offering superb views of the region. Day 3 Garfagnana Valley From the farmhouse, discover the lower Garfagnana Valley and villages along the River Serchio. Day 4 Pisa and Lucca Optional visit to Lucca for a cycle or a walk on the medieval city walls; choose to explore Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower. Day 5 Rock
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Day 2: 6hrs Day 3: 6hrs
Arch to the Med Hike up to a natural rock formation at Monte Forato for excellent views over the Ligurian sea coast. Day 6 Cinque Terre coastal walk Travel by train into the heart of the Italian Riviera. Take a memorable walk between colourful villages along the spectacular Cinque Terre coastal path. Day 7 Tuscan Emiliano Park Climb Monte Prado, Tuscany’s highest peak at 2054m. Day 8 Tour ends Pisa airport.
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Historic agriturismo
Our historic agriturismo (working farm with guesthouse) has 12th century origins and is located in a small village with gardens and a pool that enjoys magnifi cent views of the surrounding oak and chestnut woods and across to the mountains of the Alpi Apuane. Rooms are fi tted out in the style of apartments and are simply furnished with antiques in the traditional Tuscan style.
Tour essentials
Accommodation: 7 nights standard agriturismo. Meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners are included. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader / driver. Transport: Minibus, train and taxi. Trekking Details: This is a 5-day trek with individual day-walks of between 5-6 hours. Group size: Generally 10 - 16.
Planned tour dates
2014 Tour only dates 13 Apr - 20 Apr 4 May - 11 May 11 May - 18 May 18 May - 25 May 25 May - 1 Jun 1 Jun - 8 Jun 8 Jun - 15 Jun 15 Jun - 22 Jun 22 Jun - 29 Jun 29 Jun - 6 Jul 6 Jul - 13 Jul
31 Aug - 7 Sep
7 Sep - 14 Sep 14 Sep - 21 Sep 21 Sep - 28 Sep 28 Sep - 5 Oct 5 Oct - 12 Oct
12 Oct - 19 Oct
2015 Tour only dates 5 Apr - 12 Apr
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £220 Rest Day Spezia Rio Maggiore
Tambura 1889m
CASTELNUOVO DI GARFAGNANA
Alpi Apuane NP
1945m
Lake Vagli
Piazza
Prato APENNINES 2054m
1610m
Apennine Ridge Walk
Casone di Profeccia
GARFAGNANA VALLEY
Garfagnana Valley walk
From/To Pisa Airport
TOUR ONLY
DAYS 8 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE DAYS 8
Day 4
Day 5: 5hrs
Day 6: 5hrs
Day 7: 6hrs
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