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Southern Tuscany Short Walks in the Crete SenesTour Duration : 6 Days
Monday Walk out of the hotel along the old Etruscan road towards Siena to the Pieve or church of Santo Stefano that dates from Roman times. Descend through woodland to the valley bottom and pause for coffee at 12th century mill. Arrive at Montisi to explore a medieval village with underground cantinas, and visit an artist's studio. Lunch in the restaurant La Grancia. In the afternoon return to Castelmuzio via a ruined castle and good views over the Crete Senesi. Day 3: Tuesday Transfer to the neighbouring village of San Giovanni d'Asso for a walk along the crest of the hills to lunch in Chiusure, a village perched above steep "calanche" or ravines. Visit the abbey of Monte Olivetto to see the frescos and intricate wood carving in the chapel. In the afternoon we walk to Buonconvento and return to Castelmuzio by road. Day 4: Wednesday Walk to Castelmuzio and then up to the top of the steep hill behind to an iron cross with a splendid view. Walk along the ridge to picnic under trees near an early hill-fort. In the afternoon we walk downhill to a grand restaurant for a welcome drink in their stable bar before returning to Castelmuzio by road.
Thursday Walk to Castelmuzio and then continue along the contour towards the village of Petroio, famous for its terracotta pots. Turn down to the bottom of the valley and cross the Trove (a small stream) at a pretty mill and continue to Montefollonico. Picnic among surprising rock sculptures of elephants! The afternoon walk takes us to Montepulciano, where after a break we return by road to the hotel. Farewell Dinner. Day 6: Friday Depart after breakfast
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