Florence Half-Marathon

Tuscany Italy

Level:
Intermediate

Pricing:
$7,240/Person

Duration:
7 Days

Date:
March 2026

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Adventure Highlights

  • Stay at an ancient castle once visited by Dante Alighieri

  • Enjoy the sites, sounds, and tastes of Florence as you race a half marathon through the “Centro Storico” with thousands of runners from around the globe

  • Hike across the green hills and valleys under the Tuscan Sun

  • Mountain bike along paths to vineyards for wine tastings

  • Enjoy a guided fly fishing trip on the Arno River

  • Stay in luxury for two nights in Florence with balconies overlooking the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River

  • Eat like Kings and Queens is some of the best restaurants Tuscany has to offer



ITINERARY

March 24th (Tues)

  • Arrive at Florence Airport (FLR)

  • Private transport to Castello di Porciano

  • Welcome Orientation

  • Relax & enjoy the Villa, pool & grounds

  • 6:00 – Apertivi on Castle Rooftop

  • 8:00 – On-site dinner

March 25th (Wed)

  • Breakfast at Castle

  • Hike 8-12 miles through the Tuscan counteryside with picnic lunch and wine

  • Rest and relaxation on castle grounds

  • 6:00 - Apertivi and site seeing in town of Stia

  • 8:00 - Dinner in Stia

March 26th (Thur)

  • Breakfast at Castle

  • Mountain bike through Casentinesi Forest Natural Park

  • Picnic lunch along the trails

  • Wine tasting at Bellosguardo Winery

  • Rest and relaxation on castle grounds

  • 6:00 - Apertivi on castle rooftop

  • 8:00 - Make your own pasta dinner at II Fienile

March 27th (Fri)

  • Breakfast at Castle

  • Transport to Arezzo for shopping and sight seeing

  • Lunch in Arezzo on your own

  • 5:00 - Yoga or Watercolor painting class on castle grounds

  • 8:00 - Dinner in Stia

March 28th (Sat)

  • Breakfast at Castle

  • Transport to Florence

  • Sightseeing in Florence (guided tours can be arranged)

  • Lunch on your own in Florence

  • 3:00 - Check into luxury accommodations overlooking the Ponte Vecchio

  • 4:00 - Race check-in and bibb pick up at Run Village at Santa Croce Square

  • 8:00 - Celebration dinner al fresco in Firenze!

March 29th (Sun)

  • Breakfast in Piazza

  • 9:00 - Florence Half-Marathon start

  • 1:00 - Lunch in Piazza Della Signoria

  • Rest and relaxation at apartment or explore Florence

  • 6:00 Apertivi

  • 8:00 Celebration and Farewell Dinner

March 30th (Mon)

  • Transport to Florence Airport for departure

  • Arrivederci & Grazie mille!!


dATES & PRICING

Date:
March 24th - 30th, 2026

Pricing:
$7,240/Person

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INCLUSION + DETAILS
  • Expert ODA trip leaders & Italian logistics team

  • Airport transfers to & from Florence Airport (FLR) & between accommodations & all activities

  • 6 nights of luxury accommodations

  • Carefully designed & curated adventures, all adjusted to your group’s fitness level

  • Entry fees to Florence Half Marathon Race

  • All meals as scheduled and described, unless listed as “on your own” in the itinerary above

  • Winery visit and tasting

  • Trail snacks and hydration during all adventures

  • ODA Adventures merchandise

  • Mountain bike rentals including helmets

  • All classes and fishing trip

  • Limited Alcohol at apertivi and dinners


nOT INCLUDED
  • Flights to and from Florence, Italy

  • Alcoholic beverages (beyond what is provided)

  • Travel protection (strongly recommended)

  • Personal purchases and souvenirs

  • Gratuities for guides and local staff

  • Personal gear and equipment (e.g., running gear, hiking poles, biking shorts, etc.)


fREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Why choose the Florence Half Marathon?

    Running is fun, buuuuut running through the streets of Florence with runners from around the world,—while also hiking beautiful mountains & biking through the countryside, all while staying at a Castle? Why wouldn’t you choose this trip?

  • What condition do I need to be in?

    This is an intermediate-level trip but can be customized to fit your group’s fitness level. The standard trip requires comfort with running 8–10 miles, mountain biking 20+ miles, and hiking 10+ miles with 1,500–2,000 ft of elevation gain. Our goal is for you and your friends to be physically challenged—but mostly comfortable. We can also direct you toward various training programs if you need a little pre-trip boost.

  • What will we do when not running, biking, and hiking?

    Resting, relaxing, and connecting. You’ll also be immersed in local Italian culture, including food, wine, shopping and community.

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    We’ve done our best to create a cancellation policy that balances flexibility with our advance costs. For more detailed information, contact us for a copy of our current Full Booking Terms & Conditions Policy.