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Hill Towns of Tuscany Essential Info
Accommodation
One of the highlights of this tour is the high standard of the accommodation. View Accommodation Details. We specifically choose the hotels and agriturismo (country hotels) to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay. All offer a warm Tuscan welcome to walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local food and drink. Details of the lovely local hotels we normally use are detailed below.
Accommodation Details
We will always try and accommodate you at the locations detailed below, but because of limited availability we may have to accommodate you at an alternative location of the same or better standard. Alternative details will be noted on your accommodation sheet.
Single Rooms
This independent walking holiday is not available to solo walkers. If you require single rooms in your party we will of course try to accommodate your request, subject to availability and payment of a single supplement.
Meals
The delicious Tuscan food and wine available locally is undoubtedly a highlight of this holiday. The price of your holiday includes a hearty breakfast each morning. Lunch and dinner are not included so you are free to choose from the available options. Most of your accommodations will more than happy to provide a packed lunch on request and this can be booked on arrival. Alternatively your route includes details of local shops and convenient lunch stops on the way. Dinner is available either at your accommodation or nearby restaurants.
Baggage Transfer
Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.
Equipment
Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes and a day pack.
Recommended Reading
Tuscany & Umbria—Lonely Planet Regional Guides
Under The Tuscan Sun—Frances Mayes
Additional Nights
Many of our clients choose to add extra nights along the walk or at the start/end of the walk. These can be added at the time of booking.

Hotel
B&B l'Agnolo - Montepulciano
Located in the heart of Montepulciano. This once grand home is now a beautiful small and comfortable Bed and Breakfast, still displaying the ornate high fresco ceilings and wonderful surroundings. Expect a warm welcome during your stay in this unique bed and breakfast.

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Hotel Marzocco - Montepulciano
The Hotel Il Marzocco has been operating as a hotel since 1860 and operated by the same family since 1900. It has the welcoming and refined atmosphere of a large country house and is furnished with genuine XIX century furniture.

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Residence San Gregorio - Pienza
Residence San Gregorio is situated a few hundred meters away from the ancient walled town of Pienza, in the heart of Tuscany. The Hotel Residence San Gregorio is an ideal exclusive environment to spend a night or a few days immersed in the magical atmosphere of a renaissance town, considered to be an architectural jewel.

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Hotel Le Terme - Bagno Vignoni
Surrounded by the warm steam from the thermal spring, continuing the legend of healthy water, one finds the ancient construction of the Rossellino, home of Pope Pius II Piccolomini, today know as the Hotel "Le Terme". The rooms are decorated in classical style and the restaurant specialises in traditional Tuscan style food where simple ingredients are combined into delicious dishes. All complimented by delicious wines from the surrounding villages.

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Hotel Dei Capitani - Montalcino
Hotel Dei Capitani is fantastically positioned in the centre of the Medieval town of Montalcino. You will delight in the wonderful panormaic views over the Tuscan countryside, from the beautifully designed swimming pool and terrace area. You can expect a warm welcome during your stay in this charming Hotel.

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Hotel Il Giglio - Montalcino
A charming retreat in the heart of Montalcino, a family-run Hotel in a warm and quiet building, facing a gorgeous landscape over the Tuscan countryside. This is “Il Giglio”. The hotel has just 12 rooms, each one with cast-iron bed frames, painted ceiling and travertine stone bathrooms in a harmonious blend of rustic Tuscan style and classical elegance. The breathtaking panorama through the windows contributes to create an atmosphere that can only be experienced, never described.

Country Hotel (Agriturismo)
Fattoria Pieve a Salti - Buonconvento
A traditional Tuscan agriturismo, offering total tranquility and overlooking the incredibly beautiful Tuscan countryside. Enjoy the vast array of facilities on offer, with outdoor swimming pool, spa, horseriding and the rustic restaurant which seves excellent home grown food from the estate.

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Hotel Chiusarelli - Siena
The building is a Neoclassical villa which was built around the 1860s and became one of the first hotels in Siena. In 2010, it was completely restored, maintaining its original style. In the magnificent frescoed halls, guests feel like they have gone back in time. Hotel Chiusarelli adds a gastronomic note to your stay in Siena with its Restaurant “Gli Orti di San Domenico”, where you can dine in a charming atmosphere, tasting typical recipes and dishes from traditional Tuscan cuisine.
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Getting to Chiusi
We recommend you fly to Rome, Pisa or Florence and catch the train to Chiusi. Trains run regularly and take 1h30, 2h30 or 1h50 respectively and cost approx 22 Euro from Pisa. Tickets can be booked on arrival or online prior to departure. Visit www.trenitalia.it for times, prices and booking.
From Chiusi you can take the local bus or taxi the short distance to Montepulciano (20 mins). Parking at additional cost can be arranged in advance if you are driving.
Getting from Siena
Trains run regularly from Siena back to the airport at Pisa (2h10, 8.90Euro) or Florence (1h30 6Euro).
