Things to do
Tuscany has few peers - even in Italy. You could spend months here revelling in art and culture - Florence is Europe's finest Renaissance city, Siena one of its most perfect medieval towns, and San Gimignano, Cortona, Montalcino and Pienza some of the loveliest smaller centres imaginable.
here are some ideas.
San Quirico village itself is wonderful to spend time in. There are several great shops, bars, tabacchi, a great bakery.... all in easy walking distance.
Other activities include...
- Relax by the pool or play tennis – Hotel Palazzuolo is 5 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
- Hire a scooter & tour the surrounding villages the area on two wheels
- Visit the Barbi & Banfi Estates for wine tasting – beyond Montalcino.
- Try a Tuscan Cookery Course - Contact Lesley with www.tastetuscany.co.uk
- 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 – 50 mins
- Drive South to Umbria to visit Orvieto & Todi – 50mins
- 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-50 mins
- Drive to the Tuscan Coast & the fishing village of Porto Ercole (70 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 (60mins)
- Drive north to Chianti wine region – exploring Castelina, Gaole,Brolio Estate,Radda (60mins)
- Day trip to Florence – 80mins
- Day trip to Rome – 100mins
- Plan 2 day trip to either Venice, Lake Garda or south to Naples & the Amalfi Coast
Read Traveler magazines 'Insiders Guide to Tuscany'
