Enjoying day hikes in stunning Tuscany, tasting local specialities, savouring home cooked meals, relaxing at our authentic countryside accommodation
The difference between a tourist and a traveller? Tourists visit. Travellers inhabit. And once you’ve seen, smelled, felt and tasted northern Tuscany, you’ll want to move right in. This journey into the Garfagnana region offers a truly immersive and transformative experience for mind, body and soul. Over eight days, you’ll live like the lucky locals who work and play here year-round. Hike the unspoiled mountains by day, learn to prepare delicious local cuisine and revel in the simple pleasures of country life by night.
What's Included
- Four local hikes, visit to traditional produce suppliers, home cooking experience, 6 home cooked local dinners.
- 7 Breakfasts, 6 dinners (Allow EUR120-150 for meals not included)
- Small locally-owned farm house / agriturismo (7 nts)
- Walking, mini-van/car
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
- Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 8
Places Visited
- Italy
Day 1 Garfagnana (D)
Arrive at any time after 2pm.
Day 2 Garfagnana (B,D)
Half-day walk to Monte Croce, followed by an authentic Tuscan lunch in local village restaurant.
Day 3 Garfagnana (B,D)
Let our local hosts show you their way of life and traditional farming, followed by a cooking lesson of rustic fare at our Agriturismo.
Day 4 Garfagnana (B)
Full day hike in the Apennine mountains
Day 5 Garfagnana (B,D)
Free day options include visits to Barga, to the spa resort of Bagni di Lucca, or to the historic city of Lucca itself.
Day 6 Garfagnana (B,D)
Day hike to Monte Forato or Pania della Croce.
Day 7 Garfagnana (B,D)
Hike in the beautiful Orecchiella nature reserve in the Apeninne mountains.
Day 8 Garfagnana (B)
Depart at any time.
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