7 night self drive Hotel Tour
For the discerning customers, we have selected a superb one week self-drive hotel tour in central Tuscany and Umbria, with accommodation in very nice hotels and ending in Umbria, staying in a lovely ex-noble family palazzo with cooking lessons.
HOTEL VILLA FIESOLE, Florence - 2 nights
The Villa Fiesole Hotel is located just 3km from the historic city of Florence and offers an incredible view over the historic city of Florence. Surrounded by ancient woodland, you can't help but be charmed by the impeccable and caring hospitality, by the stunning 19th century villa, with its frescos, and by the old green house, fully renovated. The hotel's 32 rooms are quiet and elegant, refined in their colours and furniture, and they are equipped with the most modern comforts which will make your stay pleasant and relaxing. Attractive restaurant, a lovely pool and only steps away from Fiesole itself. Accommodation in double rooms on a half board basis.
RELAIS HOTEL BORGO DI CORTEFREDA, Tavarnelle, Val di Pesa - 2 nights
A short drive south of Florence and you'll reach the famous Chianti area, with its wonderful, vine covered hills, lines of cypruss trees and live groves. Here we have selected the Relais Hotel Borgo di Cortefreda in Tavarnelle, Val di Pesa for its position - the chance to visit close-by San Gimignano and Siena - friendly & efficient service. If you think about a place where you can find warmth, familiarity, relaxation, natural food, clean air and a lot more, then come into the heart of the Chianti and experience the wonderful world of the Etruscans, with its perfumes, colours, spaces and sensations. Accommodation in double rooms on a half board basis. Complimentary wine tasting at the nearby wine farm.
HOTEL VILLA AUREA, near Cortona - 1 night
The hotel Villa Aurea, situated in the heart of Tuscany, near Cortona, is housed in an antique, completely renovated 18th century villa. The property is surrounded by a beautiful park, offering a splendid outdoor swimming pool. Perhaps the hotel's best attribute is its modern Antistress Psicoblu wellness center, where guests will obtain the correct balance between mind and body whilst enjoying relaxing therapies. Just a short drive from famous Cortona and other major places of interest in western Umbria. Accommodation in double rooms on a half board basis.
RELAIS CA' DE PRINCIPI, Piegaro, near Perugia - 2 nights
Passing Porta Romana you will find Palazzo Pallavicini, a beautiful 18th century building, residence of the Marquis Pallavicini Principi Romani, owners of all the surrounding area. The residence of the principi has been reopened to the travellers and the place has come to life and magnificence again with its beautiful arabesques, refined and splendid rooms with frescoes of the manieristic school, fascinating Trompe l’oeil and ancient noblemen’s chapel. The Ca’ de Principi composed of suites and rooms, provided with period furniture and ancient fixtures, offers to the interested guest the possibility to live quietly this particular and unique residence. Accommodation in double rooms on a FULL board basis including cooking courses and various wine tastings, and various complimentary items.
PRICES FROM 895€ - 940€ per person according to season please ask for a detailed quotation Bookings and further information: e-mail: booking@directtuscany.com. For your convenience, payments for this property can be made in sterling via directTuscany ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | Villas | Apartments | Hotels | Flights | Car Hire |