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Walk with Mona Lisa off the Beaten Path
Would you like to immerse yourself in the landscapes that inspired Leonardo da Vinci? Take a walk through Le Balze, one of the most beautiful and fascinating areas of Tuscany. Retrace Leonardo’s steps and discover the sceneries depicted in the Mona Lisa.
Duration 6 hours
Private tour available in English
Group tour available in English
Group tour pricing from 350 EUR per person
Highlights
Walk through the Tuscan countryside
Discover the landscape behind Mona Lisa
Enjoy panoramic views over the Valdarno valley
Learn about wine and olive oil
Description
Between Florence and Arezzo, along the Arno river, you can admire an incredible erosive phenomenon known as the Balze of Valdarno.
It's an outstanding area where the erosion has produced spectacular geological formations composed of layers of clay, sand, and gravel. Among natural cathedrals, fascinating in their beautiful colours ranging from grey-blue to ochre-orange, visitors can enjoy enchanting views of villages, vineyards, and olive groves.
The Balze is a place out of the ordinary, an entrancing beauty.
Today it’s still possible to observe the area much as it was when Leonardo discovered it, experiencing the same sensations. It’s most definitely a photograph you’ll want to take.
The meeting point is the San Giovanni Valdarno train station. You can get a direct 30-minute train from the Santa Maria Novella station in Florence. You’ll return to Florence by train.
It's an outstanding area where the erosion has produced spectacular geological formations composed of layers of clay, sand, and gravel. Among natural cathedrals, fascinating in their beautiful colours ranging from grey-blue to ochre-orange, visitors can enjoy enchanting views of villages, vineyards, and olive groves.
The Balze is a place out of the ordinary, an entrancing beauty.
Today it’s still possible to observe the area much as it was when Leonardo discovered it, experiencing the same sensations. It’s most definitely a photograph you’ll want to take.
The meeting point is the San Giovanni Valdarno train station. You can get a direct 30-minute train from the Santa Maria Novella station in Florence. You’ll return to Florence by train.
What’s included & not included
English-speaking nature guide
Lunch
Train tickets
Meeting point
Figline Valdarno train station
Florence
Figline Valdarno train stationMarco Valtriani