Things to do

San Quirico village itself is wonderful to spend time in. There are several great shops, bars, restaurants, a great bakery all in easy walking distance.

Other activities include...

- Relax by the pool or play tennis – Hotel Palazzuolo is 10 mins walk away

- Soak & sunbathe at the hot springs of Bagno Vignoni, a Roman spa hamlet – 5 mins drive

- Hike to Castello Ripa d'Orcia, Pienza or Montalcino

- Hit the moutain bike trails in the area - Two bikes in the cellar

- Visit the Barbi & Banfi Estates for wine tasting – near Montalcino

- Try a Tuscan Cookery Evening - Contact Teresa www.cooklikeanitalian.com in Montalcino

- Explore the medieval town of Siena - 30 mins drive & climb the tower overlooking the square

- Visit the best 5 star Luxury spa hotel for some serious pampering– www.fonteverdespa.com

- Drive East to explore Cortona, Perugia & Assisi – 70 mins

- Drive South to Umbria to visit Orvieto & Todi – 70mins

- Watch the breath-taking Palio horse race - July & Aug in Siena

- In Winter- go down hill skiing at the tiny resort on the summit of the local volcano

- Visit the Antiques market in Arezzo-60 mins

- Drive to the Tuscan Coast & the fishing village of Porto Ercole (80 mins)

- Spend a night in a 5 star cliff top Hotel with its own private beach – www.pellicanohotel.com

- Drive South to Lake Bolsena for a fresh water swimming & beach (80mins)

- Drive north to Chianti wine region – exploring Castelina, Gaole,Brolio Estate,Radda (60mins)

- Day trip to Florence – 90mins

- Day trip to Rome – 100mins

- Plan 2 day trip to either Venice, Lake Garda or south to Naples & the Amalfi Coast

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