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ITALY - Walking
Wines & Walks in Tuscany
8 days
from
£649
HALF BOARD WALKING GRADE 2
Highlights Include Monte Amiata Montalcino to Sant' Antimo Abbey Castello di Banfi Bagno Vignoni to Pienza Optional Excursion Siena & San Gimignano
The beautiful rolling countryside of Tuscany is the perfect backdrop for this wonderful holiday. Our programme of scenic walks will introduce you to this unspoilt region with its enchanting hilltop towns, wine estates and historic architecture. It's a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience.
YOUR RESORT Your base is the popular resort of Chianciano Terme, close to the border between Tuscany and Umbria. The town's historic centre offers narrow streets and picturesque piazzas to explore and there is a selection of bars, cafés and shops. INCLUDED EXCURSIONS Monte Amiata - We start high on the slopes of this dormant volcano, which are covered in forests and are home to wild boar, deer and the occasional wolf. Enjoy marvellous views over the surrounding countryside (approx. 3 hours' walk). Montalcino to Sant' Antimo Abbey - After a short drive, we start from the beautiful hilltop town of Montalcino and take a pleasant walk through the farmland of Brunello country home to the region's most famous wine of the region. We pass by typical Tuscan villas and farmhouses with panoramic views of the historic countryside and Monte Amiata. Your walk ends at the stunning Romanesque abbey of Sant' Antimo (approx. 2½ hours' walk). Castello di Banfi - After our coach journey to the castle, enjoy time at leisure, or take the pleasant three mile walk to the Cantina entrance. Established only 20 years ago, this family-owned vineyard has been voted `International Winery of the Year' in its category many times. Enjoy a tour of the cellars, plus a tasting of some of the estate's wines and the chance to buy your favourite in the wine store. Bagno Vignoni to Pienza - Departing from the picturesque spa resort of Bagno Vignoni we enjoy a leisurely walk through rolling fields and along a trail to Pienza (approx. 2½ hours' walk). You will have free time in this picture-postcard town to sample some of the local specialities, such as Pecorino cheese. CHOICE OF OPTIONAL EXCURSION Siena & San Gimignano - Siena is one of the most perfectly preserved medieval towns in Europe. Its narrow streets lined with palaces and mansions lead to the famous Piazza del Campo. The enchanting hilltop town of San Gimignano is known as the `town of beautiful towers', a striking feature of the Tuscan landscape. YOUR HOTEL You will stay in the friendly three star Hotel Mizar centrally located in Chianciano Terme. The hotel has a bar, lounge, dining room and garden, along with a terrace and rooftop garden with beautiful views. All bedrooms have private facilities, satellite TV, hairdryer, safe and air-conditioning, and telephone.
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What's Included
Return scheduled flights to Rome Transfers between airport and hotels Services of an air-conditioned coach Seven nights' half board accommodation Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Welcome drink Four excursions including walks with a local guide as detailed All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges
Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: GEIT
Heathrow
British Airways Depart 1240 hrs Return arr. 1645 hrs
HOLIDAY REF: GEIT
Siena
San Gimignano Chianciano Terme Pienza Rome
`08 May 12 June 9
£649 £699
Sept 1 Oct 6
£699 £649
Montalcino
Deposit £100 per person Single room £85 For insurance information, please see Important Information Booklet. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities FLY FROM YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT
ITALY
You can fly to your destination from the following airports at the supplement shown below (per person). Birmingham £NIL Leeds/Bradford £NIL Bristol £29 East Midlands £NIL Manchester £NIL Newcastle £29 Gatwick £NIL Belfast £29 For details of airlines and approximate flight timings please see pages 126-127. Regional connecting flights are also available. Please see pages 6-7 for details. TRANSFERS MAKE YOUR OWN WAY Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 3 hours. Save £150. Please see page 7 for further details.
Walking Information
walking experience. You will need comfortable walking boots, a small rucksack, waterproofs, a hat and sunglasses. A local guide will also accompany you on your walks. Grade 2 Walks These are moderate, for anyone who is comfortable walking hills. Still plenty of time to rest and enjoy the scenery, however up to 5 hours walking a day on slightly more rugged terrain. Ascent less than 500m per day.
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