Walking Holiday in Tuscany, Italy - 8 days from £699

Walking Holiday in Tuscany with Travelsphere - 8 days from £699. Fly from Heathrow or your local airport.

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 for more information

The beautiful landscape of Tuscany is the perfect backdrop for this wonderful holiday. Explore glorious countryside, enchanting towns and enjoy the delicious local wines as you walk through this stunning region.

What's Included

• Return scheduled flights to Rome
• Transfers between airport and hotel
• Services of an air-conditioned executive coach
• Seven nights’ half board accommodation
• Services of a Get Up & Go Tour Manager
• Welcome drink
• Four excursions including walks with a local guide as detailed
• All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges
• Insurance and cancellation cover

Walking Information
Our walks require a reasonable level of fitness and ideally some previous 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.

Accommodation
You will stay in the delightful Hotel Mizar in Chianciano Terme. The hotel has a bar, dining room and garden. All bedrooms have private facilities, TV, hairdryer, safe and telephone.

Itinerary
DAY 1 - UK/ITALY
Depart on your flight to Rome. On arrival transfer to your hotel in the attractive town of Chianciano Terme for a seven night stay.

DAYS 2 TO 7 - CHIANCIANO TERME
Free to relax and join our great range of included walks and excursions:

Monte Amiata
We start our walk on the eastern slopes of Mount Amiata, a dormant volcano and Tuscany’s only true mountain. We take a tour of the Abbadia San Salvatore, one of the oldest monasteries in the region, and the town of the same name that has sprung up around it. From here we walk to the historic small town of Pian del Castagnaio (approx. 2½ hours’ walk), where we break for lunch (not included). We then take the bus to the top of the mountain, taking the short walk to the summit.

Montalcino to Sant’ Antimo Abbey
Drive to 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. We pass by typical Tuscan villas and farmhouses with panoramic views of the historic countryside and Monte Amiata. We end at the stunning romanesque Abbey of Sant’ Antimo (approx. 2½ hours’ walk).

Wines of Castello Banfi
Transfer by coach to this lovely castle, from where we walk to the cantina (approx. 1 hour walk). This familyowned vineyard has been voted ‘International Winery of the Year’ in its category many times and also produces wonderful balsamic vinegar. Enjoy a tour of the cellars, plus a tasting.

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 the renaissance town of Pienza (approx. 2½ hours’ walk), where we have free time to sample some of the local specialities, such as Pecorino cheese. The following excursion is optional:

Siena & San Gimignano
Siena is an enchanting medieval town, while fascinating San Gimignano is known for its beautiful towers.

DAY 8 - Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: GEIT
11/05/2009 £754
08/06/2009 £794
07/09/2009 £779
05/10/2009 £699

Deposit £100 per person

Prices based on two people sharing a twin or double bedded room with private facilities

Surcharges
The Pound has recently fallen significantly in value against other European currencies and, in common with many other businesses, our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these additional costs.
Supplements
Single room supplement £90
Insurance

Travel Information
Flights are by scheduled services of British Airways
Departing Heathrow 1240 hrs
Return arr. 1520 hrs
All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation.

Fly From Your Local Airport
You can fly to your destination from the following airports at the supplement shown below (per person).

Birmingham £NIL
Gatwick £NIL
Leeds/Bradford £NIL
Manchester £NIL
Bristol £29
Newcastle £29

Regional Connecting Flights
If you can’t fly direct to your destination from your local airport we offer the choice to take a regional connecting flight to Heathrow or Gatwick from as little as £29 per person return. Fly from Aberdeen, Belfast, Durham Tees Valley, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle or Newquay. (From £29 for Worldwide holidays and from £69 for European holidays.)

Transfers
Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 3 hours.

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 for more information