Tuscany
Think of Tuscany and you naturally think of warm sun-filled days, rolling hills
of gold or green, rows of tall Cyprus trees and leisurely lunches. In the beautiful
southern wine regions of "Brunello" and "Nobile", you will
experience all this whilst passing through wonderful renaissance towns and visiting
superb monasteries. The breathtaking scenery, wine and delicious Italian meals
make this a walking trail to remember. The highlight of your holiday however is
your arrival in the romantic medieval city of Siena, where art, history and magnificent
architecture combine to make a memorable finale.
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Enjoy relaxed walking through
Tuscan hills and Renaissance
towns |
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Sample delicious local wines |
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Enjoy regional food specialities, pecorino cheese and truffles |
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Explore the romantic medieval
town of Siena |
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Detailed information
| Detailed itinerary |
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Day 1: arrive in Rome, take the train to Chiusi,
taxi transfer provided to hotel in Montepulciano.
Day 2: discover the village of Montichiello en
route as you walk from Montepulciano to Pienza.
(9 miles, 1,600ft of ascent)
Day 3: as you walk from Pienza to Bagno
Vignoni you can take time to explore the
medieval town of San Quirico and bathe
in the thermal springs in Bagno Vignoni at the
end of the day. (8½ miles, 1,700ft of ascent)
Day 4: walk from Bagno Vignoni to the lovely
Benedictine Abbey of Sant'Antimo. Transfer to
the town of Montalcino, known for its Brunello
wine. (8 miles, 1,950ft of ascent)
Day 5: enjoy walking through the Brunello
vineyards and local olive groves to reach
Buonconvento / Pieve a Salti. (11½ or 14½ miles, 1,300ft or
1,750ft of ascent)
Day 6: transfer to the beautiful Abbey of Monte
Oliveto Maggiore. Enjoy the magnificent frescoes of
The Life of St Benedict before walking back to
Buonconvento. (6 miles, 850ft of ascent)
Day 7: walk down to the Ombrone river valley and
then up through the Torrente Stile to reach the
walled village of Murlo. Transfer to your hotel in
Siena. (10 miles, 1,000ft of ascent)
Day 8: explore beautiful Siena or return to your
departure airport.
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| Type of walking |
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Daily walks follow the region's old drove roads and wide farm tracks. |
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| Dates and prices |
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Daily departures only from April to November 2008
| Minimum of 2 persons per booking |
| Single supplement: £16 per night |
| Extra nights: request quote |
We have designed our holidays to be completely flexible so that you have the freedom to decide when to go, where to go and for how long. The sooner you book your holiday however, the easier it will be to match your preferred holiday dates. If you wish to travel around bank holidays or during the peak summer season we recommend that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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| Travel to and from your holiday |
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Flights are not included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.
| British Airways to Rome |
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Out |
Return |
Prices from |
| Gatwick |
12:40-16:45 |
17:15-19:00 |
£100 |
| Jet2 to Rome |
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| From |
Out |
Return |
Prices from |
| Manchester |
06:50-10:35 |
11:20-13:15 |
£70 |
Transfer by train to Chiusi - 2hrs 30 mins
(payable locally) then taxi to Montepulciano (included
in price)
Return transfer by direct bus from Siena - 3hrs 30 mins (payable locally)
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Your accommodation and meals |
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Spend seven nights in friendly, high quality
hotels, situated in the pretty towns along the
trail. All accommodation is of an excellent
standard, and has been handpicked, letting you
relax and unwind in true Tuscan style at the end
of each day. All rooms have en-suite facilities. Below are a selection of the hotels we use for this tour.
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| Average temperatures |
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| April |
7°C |
18°C |
| May |
11°C |
23°C |
| June |
14°C |
26°C |
| July |
17°C |
30°C |
| Aug |
17°C |
30°C |
| Sept |
14°C |
26°C |
| Oct |
10°C |
20°C |
| Nov |
6°C |
14°C |
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| Extend your stay |
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We can add extra days at the end of your trip to extend your holiday by as
long as you wish. If you would like to stay longer in Siena then let us know when
you book your holiday and we will arrange it for you.
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| Why not try... |
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A guided Classic Walking holiday at San Quirico in Southern Tuscany
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What the holiday includes
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|  5 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast
2 nights' bed and
breakfast only
Twin or double rooms with en-suite facilities
Transfers between the route and your accommodation as described in itinerary
Luggage transfer
Maps and walking route notes (one set per party)
Local and background regional information
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