Tuscany Active Culinary Women's Hiking & Walking Tour
Gourmet Adventure in Italy from Chianti to Val d’Orcia
Tuscany’s greatest pleasures are simple: beautiful walks, exceptional food and good company. Discover all three on a journey through vineyard-clad hills, medieval villages and unforgettable farm-to-table experiences.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $4,599 - $4,699/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Stroll through lush vineyards and old-world villages like Radda in Chianti and Pienza
- Cook with locals, learning farm-to-table recipes passed down through generations—buon appetito!
- Hike the cypress-lined white roads of southern Tuscany and sip Chianti Classico in the hills where it was born
- Share in Italy's culinary traditions, from your first plate of handmade pasta to the last bowl-scraping spoonful of tiramisu
- Retreat to inviting Tuscan estates and boutique hotels that pair authentic local heritage with refined modern style
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Arezzo Airport & Travel Details
- Walk through vineyards, woodland and Renaissance hill towns
- Get a taste of the region’s undulating terrain as you trek from outside of Castellina to our hotel
- Explore the area of Radda, home to numerous fine Chianti wineries
- Hike from one unbelievable vista to the next, stopping for lunch at our favorite local agriturismo
- Learn how to cook a homestyle Italian meal alongside locals
- Sip Chianti Classico wines and learn the secret to traditional recipes in a cooking class led by an engaging Italian chef
- Relax at our beautiful hotel in the heart of the Chianti Valley.
Nights 1-2
Deluxe Hotel
Beautiful vineyards surround this elegant retreat in the Chianti countryside—fit with a spa and wellness center housed in an ancient wine cellar. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Hike from the village of Gaiole through vineyard-crowned hills and along panoramic ridgelines with sweeping views of the Chianti countryside
- Learn to make traditional dishes with local hosts and enjoy an exclusive tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena at a favorite agriturismo
- Trek past charming villages and manicured vineyards on the way to the hill town of Radda in Chianti
- Sip locally produced Chianti Classico wines and learn the secrets of authentic Tuscan recipes before enjoying a memorable dinner.
Night 3
Casual Hotel
Housed in a 14th-century building in the center of Radda in Chianti, Palazzo Leopoldo reflects the character of a historic Tuscan residence. The property offers easy walking access to the town's shops and restaurants, while a spa and pool provide relaxed spaces to unwind. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Journey to the southern Tuscany’s Crete Senesi, known for its lunar landscape
- Follow the strade bianche (white roads) of Val d’Orcia, home of pecorino cheese production
- Savor local delicacies as we indulge in a sampling of the region’s traditional cuisine
- Wander in Renaissance-style Pienza, Pope Pius II’s utopian village
- Lunch takes place at a friend’s gourmet trattoria complete with a dessert-making demonstration
- Soak in our hotel’s healing natural thermal pools and unwind with a treatment at the spa
- Say arrivederci to Tuscany with a leisurely hike in the countryside surrounding Bagno Vignoni.
Nights 4-5
Deluxe Hotel
Set in the medieval village of Bagno Vignoni, La Posta is an elegant boutique hotel centered around a tranquil garden courtyard. Thermal waters from the area's natural underground springs feed the hotel's pools and spa, continuing the village's long tradition as a historic spa destination. Stylish rooms, a lively bar and peaceful outdoor spaces create a relaxing place to unwind at the end of the day. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Florence Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
