Self-Guided Walking in Tuscany: Montepulciano & Pienza – 8 Days
Hill towns, vineyards and thermal springs on foot, from one farmhouse.
Tour overview
This 8-day walking holiday explores the hills of southern Tuscany from one hilltop farmhouse, so there is no packing and unpacking. It is self-guided, with a navigation app and a local hotelier on hand. You stay seven nights at Agriturismo La Pietriccia, with breakfast and a four-course dinner every day.
Walks lead from the farmhouse over the hills around Chianciano and down into the Valdichiana to Lake Chiusi, and from the village of Castiglioncello back to the farm.
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After a free day with a thermal spa entrance, you walk to the wine town of Montepulciano and explore Renaissance Pienza before reaching the hot springs of Bagno Vignoni, with a tasting of local wine and olive oil.
The physical rating is moderate. This holiday suits walkers who love food, wine and quiet countryside.
Trip highlights
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Lake Chiusi (Day 3)
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Castiglioncello (Day 4)
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A thermal spa (Day 5)
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Montepulciano (Day 6)
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Pienza (Day 7)
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Bagno Vignoni (Day 7)
Your route
6 stops from Chianciano Terme to Bagno Vignoni
- Chianciano Terme Days 1–8
- Lake Chiusi Day 3
- Castiglioncello Day 4
- Montepulciano Day 6
- Pienza Day 7
- Bagno Vignoni Day 7
Why choose this tour
Tuscany's hill towns on foot. Dinner included every night.
Best suited to
- Walkers
- Food and wine lovers
- Couples and friends
- Independent travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Chianciano Terme, Italy to Chianciano Terme, Italy
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Day 1 · Chianciano Terme Chianciano
Arrive at the farm.
- Hotel
- Agriturismo La Pietriccia
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Chianciano Terme Chianciano
A circular walk.
- Hotel
- Agriturismo La Pietriccia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Valdichiana, Lake Chiusi Lake Chiusi
Down to the lake.
- Hotel
- Agriturismo La Pietriccia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Castiglioncello Castiglioncello
A village walk.
- Hotel
- Agriturismo La Pietriccia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Chianciano Terme Free day
A spa day.
- Hotel
- Agriturismo La Pietriccia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Montepulciano Montepulciano
A wine town.
- Hotel
- Agriturismo La Pietriccia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Pienza, Bagno Vignoni Pienza
Hot springs.
- Hotel
- Agriturismo La Pietriccia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Chianciano Terme Chianciano
The holiday ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Chianciano Terme (7 nights) Agriturismo La Pietriccia
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights at a farmhouse
- Meals 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners
- Wine, olive oil and local produce tasting
- One thermal spa entrance
- Navigation app with routes
- Support from the local hotelier
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 6 lunches
- Transfers not listed
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a guide or group
- You want a luxury hotel
- You want to see Florence
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £1,289 per person, twin share, tour only. 33 upcoming departures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is there a guide?
No, this is a self-guided holiday with a navigation app and local support.
Do I need a visa for Italy?
No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.
How hard is the walking?
Moderate, on country lanes and tracks with some hills.
Do I change hotels?
No, you stay at the farmhouse all week.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast and a four-course dinner every day.
When can I start?
On set days through the season.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary