Tuscany Discovery Tour
The ancient medieval town of San Quirico d'Orcha lies in the heart of the Orcia valley, amidst a wonderful landscape of green and golden hills for which Tuscany is famous. Due to its position in the middle of the main Via Francigena pilgrimage route, it has long been a staging post for wayfarers, pilgrims and merchants on the way to Rome. San Quirico is just one of the many hilltop towns and villages that dominate the skyline of this part of Tuscany.
Holiday Highlights
- The beautiful Renaissance city of Siena, famous for the Palio, makes a fascinating day
- Enjoy a day in Umbria and a boat trip on Lake Trasimeno
- Explore San Gimignano, the ‘city of beautiful towers’
What’s included
- Good quality en-suite accommodation in one of our European partner hotels
- Half Board – continental breakfast and evening meal
- The services of an experienced HF Holidays’ leader
- Full day excursions with all essential transport in resort
- ‘With flight’ holidays include return flights from the UK and hotel transfers
Trip Notes
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Hotel Albergo Palazzuolo - Tuscany
The 3-star Hotel Albergo Palazzuolo is set in a peaceful location in the countryside surrounding the village of San Quirico, and is very convenient for the local amenities. This family-owned hotel was originally an attractive farmhouse, extended on both sides to incorporate the bedrooms. The property has excellent views to the rolling hills of Montalcino and offers good standards of service and comfort with a relaxing atmosphere after your days out walking.
Rooms
The hotel has 42 comfortable bedrooms, all en-suite with shower.
All bedrooms also have:
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Fridge
- Hairdryer
Facilities
Hotel Albergo Palazzuolo facilities consists of:
- Lounge
- Bar
- Terrace
- Attractive gardens
- Outdoor swimming pool (swimming hat is required)
Food & Drink
Our holidays at Hotel Albergo Palazzuolo are on a Half Board basis and include breakfast and evening meal.
Breakfast
The self-select continental breakfast includes cereal, cheese and cooked meats, bread, croissants and home-produced honey. Tea and coffee is available.
Lunch (payable locally)
You can buy a picnic lunch from the hotel (order the night before). Alternatively ingredients can be bought in local shops, including a supermarket five minutes' walk away. On some days it may be possible to eat in a café during a walk or excursion; your leaders will advise you of all the options.
Evening meal
The five course set menu features many Tuscan specialities, using homemade pasta and locally-produced oil, meat and cheese. An alternative is available for vegetarians; however we recommend that those with special diets discuss their requirements with the manager or chef.
Drinks
There is a well-stocked bar serving beer, wine and spirits.
Your Evenings
The friendly atmosphere of our holidays continues into the evening.
Enjoy a glass of wine or local beer before hearing about the next day's activities, then join your fellow guests for a leisurely meal.
One evening our guests can learn more about olive oil and take part in a tasting session, very popular with our guests.
Your leader will be checking out for other local events going on nearby, or you may prefer to relax on the terrace enjoying the panoramic view or in the bar with a drink.
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