The Val d’Orcia region of Southern Tuscany is full of tiny hill towns, wineries, olive groves, and chalk walking trails that make for a wonderful day of sightseeing on foot. You can hike between most of the towns via the region’s system of trails — stop by your local market and pick up some fruit, bread, cheese (pecorino is the local specialty), and a little bit of wine for a picnic along the way.
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