Hiking the Trails of Tuscany and Lake Garda

Experience the serene beauty of northern and central Italy on a nine-day hiking journey that blends lakeside tranquility, Renaissance splendor, and classic Tuscan hillscapes. From panoramic paths above Lake Garda to vineyard trails in the Val d’Orcia and ancient pilgrimage routes near Siena, enjoy gentle, scenic walks by day and atmospheric towns, excellent cuisine, and charming hotels by night.

Tour Highlights

Settle in for three nights on the shores of Lake Garda at a welcoming 4-star hotel, with time to relax and soak in the lakeside ambiance.
Walk the spectacular suspended path from Capo Reamol to Limone sul Garda, an easy, mostly flat route built into the cliffs with breathtaking lake and mountain views.
Explore the charming village of Limone sul Garda, visiting a historic limonaia to learn about traditional lemon cultivation and enjoy a leisurely lunch.
Hike the scenic Busatte–Tempesta Trail from Riva del Garda, a circular route offering sweeping vistas of Lake Garda, surrounding peaks, and Mediterranean vegetation, followed by a relaxing winery visit and tasting.
Travel by high-speed train to Florence and stay one night in the historic center, with a guided walking tour that reveals the city’s Roman origins, medieval towers, the Duomo, and the iconic Ponte Vecchio.
Venture into Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia for two nights amid rolling hills, where a panoramic hike from Vignoni Alto to Bagno Vignoni introduces classic postcard landscapes and thermal village charm.
Follow trails past olive groves and vineyards to the Romanesque Abbey of Sant’Antimo, then enjoy lunch at a local farmhouse before visiting Pienza, a UNESCO-listed gem rich in history and culture.
Experience Siena on a guided walking tour through its medieval streets, marble-clad cathedral, and the Piccolomini Library, concluding in the famed Piazza del Campo, home of the Palio horse race.
Stay two nights in Colle Val d’Elsa, a quiet town known for crystal and glassware, with time at leisure to enjoy its relaxed pace.
Walk a section of the historic Via Francigena from the Abbey of Strove to Monteriggioni, passing the Abbey of Isola before arriving at the walled hilltop village crowned with towers, then celebrate your journey with a festive farewell dinner.

Itinerary at a Glance