Walking in Tuscany(Trip #60945)

Tour Overview

Relaxing daywalks and matchless hospitality in the beautiful Garfagnana countryside.

The rural enclave in northwest Tuscany known as the Garfagnana, meaning 'enchanted forests', has to be one of Italy's best-kept secrets. Within reach of the Tuscan gems of Lucca, Pisa and Florence. Garfagnana's appeal lies more in its isolation, lack of tourism and striking scenery. This area of outstanding natural beauty nestles between two distinct mountain ranges, the spectacular jagged 'marble mountains' of the Alpi Apuane and the rolling spine of Italy, the Apennines. Our paths thread their way between the hilltop and lakeside villages where the traditional rural lifestyle of tending and harvesting their bountiful produce continues. Every season demands our attention, with carpets of flowers in the crisp springtime giving way to long hot summer days followed by the rich autumnal hues of chestnut and beech forests. This week of walking and exploring includes time to enjoy a glass of wine or take a swim in the pool at our Braccicorti lodge. With so much to explore, we have decided to offer a more challenging grade of walking on certain dates.

Itinerary:
Day 1Start Braccicorti.
Days 2 - 7 Five optional daywalks through enchanted forests and pretty hilltop villages. One free day with optional activities.
Day 8 End Braccicorti.

(Reference ID: EDTDT)

Departure Dates

03/22/2008
03/29/2008
04/05/2008
04/12/2008
04/19/2008
04/26/2008
05/03/2008
05/10/2008
05/17/2008
05/24/2008
05/31/2008
06/07/2008
06/14/2008
06/21/2008
06/28/2008
07/05/2008
07/12/2008
07/19/2008
07/26/2008
08/02/2008
08/09/2008
08/16/2008
08/23/2008
08/30/2008
09/06/2008
09/13/2008
09/27/2008
10/04/2008
10/11/2008
10/18/2008
10/25/2008
03/14/2009
03/21/2009

Prices

Date: Base Price
03/22/2008: $1,340
03/29/2008: $1,250
04/05/2008: $1,250
04/12/2008: $1,250
04/19/2008: $1,340
04/26/2008: $1,250
05/03/2008: $1,250
05/10/2008: $1,340
05/17/2008: $1,340
05/24/2008: $1,250
05/31/2008: $1,250
06/07/2008: $1,250
06/14/2008: $1,340
06/21/2008: $1,250
06/28/2008: $1,250
07/05/2008: $1,250
07/12/2008: $1,340
07/19/2008: $1,250
07/26/2008: $1,250
08/02/2008: $1,250
08/09/2008: $1,250
08/16/2008: $1,340
08/23/2008: $1,250
08/30/2008: $1,250
09/06/2008: $1,250
09/13/2008: $1,250
09/27/2008: $1,340
10/04/2008: $1,250
10/11/2008: $1,250
10/18/2008: $1,250
10/25/2008: $1,250
03/14/2009: $1,340
03/21/2009: $1,340

Trip Information

Accomodations and comfort level:
7 nights farmhouse with swimming pool (open May - Sept).

Are meals included?
All breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches and 5 dinners included.

Notes :
Five days of center-based walking through forests with some ascents.