Walking and Yoga in Tuscany

Introduction
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Tuscany / 6 days of gentle hikes and yoga

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Walking and Yoga in Tuscany

Experience a perfect blend of gentle hikes, yoga, and cultural immersion in the heart of Tuscany. Stay in a quintessential Tuscan villa with a swimming pool and gardens, explore rolling hills, vineyards, and historic villages, and enjoy authentic cuisine. Led by knowledgeable guides, this trip focuses on relaxation, inclusivity, and the classic Italian experience.
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Trip Overview

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At a glance

Day 1 - Arrive Florence Airport – Transfer to Villa Palagione

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Arrive in Florence and Settle into Villa Palagione

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Group transfer from Florence Train Station to Villa Palagione

With a rendezvous at the Florence Train station, a group transfer takes you to the Villa Palagione, near the village of Volterra.
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Program introduction and settling in

Upon arrival we take time to introduce the program, get to know each other, and settle into the accommodation before your first restorative yoga session offers a perfect way to ease into the week, before dinner in the spectacular grounds of Villa Palagione.
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Restorative yoga session

Your first restorative yoga session offers a perfect way to ease into the week.
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Villa Palagione

Villa Palagione is a quintessential Tuscan villa located near Volterra, with extensive gardens and a swimming pool, providing a perfect base to explore the region.
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Dinner at Villa Palagione

Dinner in the spectacular grounds of Villa Palagione.

Day 2 - Morning Yoga and Hike to Volterra

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Yoga Session and Hike to Historic Volterra

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Morning Yoga Class

Following breakfast, a mid-morning yoga session and a leisurely lunch, you embark on your first gentle hike through the Tuscan countryside to reach the spectacular walled village of Volterra.
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Afternoon Hike to Volterra

A gentle hike through the Tuscan countryside to reach the spectacular walled village of Volterra. Once an important pre-Roman trading centre, Volterra is one of the oldest towns in Italy offering extensive and well-preserved ramparts, archeological sites, and medieval buildings. You’ll have time to explore Volterra’s ancient ruins, narrow streets and open piazzas before setting down at a local restaurant for dinner. Distance Hiked: 4 miles. Height Gain: +1198ft, -236ft.
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Dinner at Local Restaurant in Volterra

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in the walled village of Volterra after your hike.

Day 3 - Morning Hike in Casole d’Elsa and Yoga

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Hiking Casole d’Elsa and Afternoon Yoga Session

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Morning hike in the area of Casole d’Elsa

After breakfast, a short transfer will take you to the picturesque hilltop village of Casole d’Elsa where a circular hike through classic Tuscan countryside sees you ambling across fields and alongside vineyards, before finishing back in this idyllic village for lunch at a local restaurant.
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Lunch at local restaurant in Casole d’Elsa

Lunch at a local restaurant in the idyllic village of Casole d’Elsa after the morning hike.
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Afternoon yoga session

A late afternoon yoga session will be followed by dinner at Villa Palagione.
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Dinner at Villa Palagione

Dinner at Villa Palagione following the afternoon yoga session.

Day 4 - Pre-breakfast Hike, Free Day, Yoga and Wine Tasting

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Pre-breakfast Hike, Free Day, Yoga and Wine Tasting

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Pre-breakfast hike to Monte Voltraio

A pre-breakfast hike to the top of Monte Voltraio allows for an energising meditation session in the crisp morning air, before returning to the villa for a leisurely breakfast.
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Free day at Villa Palagione

With the remainder of the day yours to relax, read, swim or undertake your own explorations, we come together again in the late afternoon for a yoga session and the opportunity to enjoy a wine tasting before dinner.
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Late afternoon yoga session

A late afternoon yoga session before wine tasting and dinner.
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Wine tasting in cave restaurant

One of the highlights of the trip, the wine tasting takes place inside a cave converted into a spectacular restaurant and is followed by dinner in this truly unique spot.

Day 5 - Morning Yoga and Hike to San Gimignano

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Yoga and Hike to Medieval San Gimignano

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Morning yoga session

An early morning yoga class, followed by breakfast, energizes you into the day.
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Afternoon hike to San Gimignano

After lunch you transfer to a trailhead and hike into San Gimignano, once the symbol of power and wealth and one of Italy’s best preserved medieval hilltop towns, where you will have plenty of time to explore the small streets and artisan shops before dining in the grounds of our countryside villa. Distance Hiked: 4.5 miles. Height Gain: +643ft, -853ft.
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Dinner in the grounds of countryside villa

Dinner in the grounds of our countryside villa after exploring San Gimignano.

Day 6 - Morning Yoga and Farewell at Villa Palagione

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Final Yoga Practice and Farewell Gathering

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Morning yoga session

After breakfast you enjoy an extended yoga practice to bring together our Chakra journey.
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Farewell at Villa Palagione

A final farewell at the beautiful Villa Palagione allows an opportunity to enjoy the company of the other guests and to share your experiences of the week.
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Short farewell hike

Distance Hiked: 1.5 miles. Height Gain: +300ft, -984ft.
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1. Villa Palagione

Villa Palagione, 56048 Volterra PI, Italy

2. Volterra

Volterra, 56048 Province of Pisa, Italy

3. Casole d’Elsa

Casole d’Elsa, 53031 Province of Siena, Italy

4. Monte Voltraio

Monte Voltraio, 56048 Volterra PI, Italy

5. San Gimignano

San Gimignano, 53037 Province of Siena, Italy

6. Florence Train Station (Firenze Santa Maria Novella)

Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the accommodation listed in the itinerary guaranteed?

A. While we endeavour to ensure that the accommodation listed on the itinerary will be where you stay, open occasion it may be necessary to switch to an alternative.

When this happens we work hard to ensure that the alternative accommodation is of the same or a better standard, that it's location is close to the original destination, and that the overall impact is minimised in every way.

Accommodation details will be finalised and shared close to the trip departure (4-6 weeks in advance), however remains subject to change up to and following departure.

Q. How challenging are the treks / hikes?

A. We have graded this trip as a Level 1.

(please see the grading section on the Live Breathe Hike website).

This trip is considered suitable for individuals with any level of fitness and trekking experience and yoga experience is not needed. With key points including:

  • The terrain involves easy trails

  • Duration of hikes : 2-3 hours on

  • Physical Requirements: Normal fitness

  • You / your party members should be comfortable carrying your personal possessions required for a few hours per day in a rucksack, which might include items such as:

  • A water bottle 1L

  • Camera / phone / electronics

  • Warm top / sun hat / sun cream

  • Any other items you would want to access while out for the day.

If you would like further advice on the suitability of this trip for you or your party, please contact us.

Q. Do I have to do the planned activities, every day?

A. Not necessarily. Clients can request a 'rest day' or perhaps the opportunity to break from the scheduled itinerary, although when that day can land will entirely depend on the itinerary and other considerations from the trip leaders.

In all cases we will work with guests to best accommodate their request.