CHIANTI

Occupying the north/south axis from Florence down to Siena, the Chianti region is famous the world over for it's fine wines and exceptional food, but there's more than just food and wine as you will discover on our walking and cycling holidays.

Inhabited since ancient times by the Etruscans, the area was also controlled by the Romans prior to Medieval times and all have left their mark over the centuries. Scenic Etruscan trails, pilgrims' paths and pretty Mediaeval hilltop hamlets are scattered amongst the quintessential Italian landscape of sunflowers, vines and cypress trees - it's easy to see why the area has so inspired artists and writers for centuries. You'll feel as though you're passing through history as you effortlessly discover sleepy hilltop hamlets crowning sun dappled hills, verdant vineyards and panoramic picnic spots in fields ablaze with sunflowers.

Activity holidays in Chianti

This is a side of Italy that few visitors ever see - farmers harvesting olives, infinite views over the rolling plains, lively fetes in hidden hilltop villages - and to appeciate it fully you need to slow right down. We've both independent walking and cycling holidays here which offer the perfect opportunity to soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful region.