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Tuscan Trek, with La Dolce Vita Wine Tours


September 20, 2009 (Sun) - September 25, 2009 (Fri) from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Montalcino, San Gimignano, Siena,

Cost: $3195 ($150 Early Bird Discount available til Feb. 1)
Event ID #217632

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Walking the wine roads of Montalcino & San Gimignano

A 7-day wine & walking tour (Sept. 20-26). Ancient abbeys, stone farmhouses, and cypress lanes create dream hiking around Montalcino and San Gimignano. Hear Gregorian chants, wander through the Renaissance towns of Pienza and Montepulciano, and explore Siena's serpentine streets. Taste the great Brunellos of Montalcino, as well as Dante's Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Italy's first DOC wine.

Highlights:

• Wine estates: Cesani, Panizzi, Castelli di Romitorio, Ciacci Piccolomini & more

• Walking: 3-4 hours (7-10 miles) on country paths (LEVEL: Athletic beginner)

• Visit the towns of Volterra, Pienza & Montepulciano

• Hear Gregorian chants at a medieval abbey

See full itinerary: http://www.dolcetours.com/hi_tuscan.htm

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