On the tracks of Isabella de' Medici in Cerreto Guidi
Tours among nature, art and history in the Medici countryside, around Florence
An itinerary in the countryside, a Unesco Heritage villa and the emancipated and tragic figure of Isabella de' Medici are the ingredients of this proposal.
We will drive through the scenic surrounding hills entering the Valley of the Streda stream with beautiful views of Montalbano. We are at the center of an area created by the union between nature and man.
On our way, we will encounter historic roads used by the Etruscans and Romans, while wonderful views of Cerreto will open up from the Colle di San Zio. We will descend along the Rio Filicaja Valley to reach the historic farm of Colle Alberti, founded by the noble lineage of the Longobard Counts where silkworms were bred in the 19th century.
Once we reach Cerreto Guidi, we will be fascinated by the Villa and the story of Isabella de' Medici, who met her fateful hour in this place.
In this proposal, we will have the opportunity to:
- visit the Medici countryside around Cerreto Guidi
- visit the Medici Villa of Cerreto Guidi
- listen to the story of Isabella de' Medici
The tour will take place on Sunday, April 16, departing at 9:00 am.
Prices include
- Organization
- Assistance of legally qualified environmental hiking guide in accordance with Law 04/2013 and L.R. 86/2016
- RCT policy: it does not cover casual accident damage derived only as a non-exhaustive example, trips, slips or falls from overcoming obstacles
Supplemental charges
Anything not mentioned under "Prices Include" section
Meeting point
Plan
- Difficulty: hiking
- Distance: 15 kilometers
- Altitude difference: 300 meters positive
- Route type: loop, historical, scenic interests between nature and folklore
- Dogs allowed: yes, to be communicated at the time of booking to verify the achievement of the maximum number recommended for the hike
- What to bring: packed lunch, snacks, water 1 liter each, packed lunch, hiking or trail shoes mandatory, layered clothing (microfleece, windproof, shell or k-way), trekking poles (optional), backpack, battery charger
- The hike will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 25
Cancellation
and no-show policies
The guide reserves the right to make changes to the excursion to ensure the safety of the group, or to cancel the excursion in case of bad weather and/or alerts