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Tuscany walking holiday, Italy

COUNTRY:
Italy
LOCATION:
Tuscany
HOLIDAY TYPE:
Moderate walking holidays
DEPARTURES:
PRICE:
From £1275 (8 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Tuscany walking holiday, Italy

Tuscany walking holiday, Italy

Small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.

How this holiday makes a difference

See Tuscany through the eyes of a local, as your Italian tour leader gives you a first-hand insight into the exotic and colourful tapestry that makes up this vibrant area. Wandering around historic towns and visiting secluded hilltop villages imparts to travellers an awareness of these valuable historical gems and the importance of them being preserved and protected, so that they can be enjoyed and appreciated by future generations. The people living in the region also have a rich and enduring culture, which is unveiled on this trip. Equally important, your local tour leader helps you to understand the traditions of these proud people, ensuring you don’t commit any cultural ‘faux pas’.

To support tour programs in Italy this operator is training their tour leaders on a variety of issues, from environmental awareness to First Aid. This not only assists in the conduct of a tour but also provides leaders with important life skills. By only employing tour leaders born and bred in the regions they visit, they are supporting local economies. This operator prefers to give their patronage to small owner-managed hotels rather than those from international chains, as they feel these places offer quality and character and also directly benefit local people. Through offering employment and steady revenue, tourism can ultimately make a real positive difference to local communities.

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Tuscany walking holiday, Italy

Reviewed 30 May 2009 by Elizabeth Cummins4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Where do I start... great sites, wonderful food and enjoyable company. Walking is one of the best ways to see the REAL country.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Make sure that your level of fitness is reasonable, this holiday doesn't just involve strolling around a city... you will be tired by the evening. Good comfortable but sturdy shoes, a hat, sunscreen and rain gear are all essentials on this trip too. Leave room for some great local cuisine... this is not a trip where you should expect to lose weight!! Also bring your camera, there are so many beautiful sights to capture.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


We had the chance on this holiday to certainly meet local people (including our guide) and do business with them. The holiday did minimise impacts on the environment in terms of walking often rather than using transport, eating local produce and also in terms of the choice of accommodation and the practices they employed to reduce impacts on the environment. I wouldn't say that this was explicitly a 'green holiday' though.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Very good in terms of the itinerary (we went to places off the tourist map), choice of accommodation, guide and information provided and the size of the group
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