A day out in Tuscany
A day out in Tuscany
An interesting itinerary for a day ’ s excursion into the country side if you ’ re based at the Hotel il Pellicano , at Porto Ercole
Drive through Orbetello and join the ‘ Aurelia ’ northwards for a very short distance . Then you turn to the right along a long , straight road flanked by fields of sunflowers and vines , gently sloping upwards to the town of Magliano , surrounded by 14th Century and Renaissance walls . Stop perhaps to stroll along the Via di Mezzo . Continue as the road winds onwards and upwards through the perched village of Pereta and on to Scansano , stopping for a mid�morning cappuccino .
After Scansano you head towards the regional capital of Grosseto skirting the town but perhaps stopping at the famous Etruscan and Roman site of Roselle before continuing northwards towards the famous vineyards of Montalcino . In the distance to your right looms the peak of volcanic Monte Amiata . The road climbs through the glorious vineyards until you reach the town itself . Park in one of the numerous carparks indicated and then it ’ s a short walk into the centre of this beautiful town with cobbled streets , interesting shops selling an enormous variety of local wine , food , ceramics , Florentine stationery and pictures . The 14th Century fortress affords remarkable views over the surrounding countryside . Have lunch in the Pizzeria San Giorgio and then visit Il Coccio for a wide range of ceramics . Wine can be tasted and purchased in one of the many ‘ Enoteca ’ in Montalcino or visit one of the producers � in front of the castle a map shows the location of the local producers . Return back to the coast perhaps stopping for a swim on the sandy beach near Albinia .
How you get there By air Airports at Pisa ( Daily flights with British Airways from Gatwick ), Bologna ( Daily flights with British Airways from Gatwick ) and Florence ( non-daily flights with BA from London City ). Rome ( numerous flights by British Airways from London ) is also recommended for the hotels in southern Tuscany . ' No-frills ' and some charter flights into Pisa . Most of the hotels in Tuscany are no more than a couple of hours ’ drive from one of the airports . Hire�cars We include a hire�car with all our holidays to Tuscany ( except the Florence and Pisa city centre hotels ) as you really do need a car to make the most of your holiday in this
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region . However , if you want to combine a stay in Florence with a stay in the country then you do not need the car during your time in Florence . In this case , we arrange for you to drop off or to collect your car in Florence at the beginning or end of your stay there . With your own car Tuscany can be reached comfortably with two overnight stops from the UK if you want to take your own car . For example you could overnight in Alsace and then the Italian Lakes and then return via Lake Geneva and the Champagne region . Ask us for advice and let us make these arrangements for you .
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Olives and bread are typical of the hearty cuisine of Tuscany
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