Sentences with phrase «medieval hill towns»

Discover the rich history, medieval hill towns, gothic and renaissance cities and the spellbinding landscape of rolling hills with vineyards, olive groves and cypress lined roads of Tuscany in Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana.

Valerie is a freelance writer, who lived in New Mexico for twenty years before trading the high desert for the medieval hill towns of Italy in May, 2006.

Once Jack dispatches his foes in Scandinavia, he departs for Italy, where his boss (Johan Leysen) suggests he lie low for a while in one of Abruzzo's medieval hill towns.

For solo travellers looking for more than just sunshine on their summer holiday, seven - night beachside breaks in Catalan Spain include authentic experiences such as a cookery workshop and escorted trips to Barcelona, Girona, the medieval hill town of Hostalric and Canet de Mar, with its Catalan architecture.

Perugia Breaks Perugia's City of Chocolate is dressed like a medieval hill town from its Gothic palaces to its jazz cafes all the way to the ancient alleys of stone that dropped sharply off a 19th century shopping promenade.

When I was researching an itinerary for mine and my mum's 7 - day trip to Tuscany, I kept being drawn to the beautiful medieval hill town of San Gimignano.

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Afterwards, we will hike to Rocca Calascio, a medieval fortress and visit the hill town of Santo Stefano, where we will have dinner at a local restaurant.

We offer you the hidden gems like medieval villages of Monticchiello and Palazzone, and better known hill towns of Cetona, Pienza, and Montepulciano.

A fascinating medieval town, hidden in the hills, Castelo Rodrigo has seen a variety of different peoples and civilisations come and go.

Enjoy family - friendly activities while exploring intriguing ruins and picturesque hill towns, medieval palaces, and fresco - adorned churches.

This afternoon, visit the quaint medieval market town of Stow on the Wold in the heart of the Cotswolds nestled atop an 800ft hill.

From the rolling hills of the Emerald Isle to the medieval towns of Yorkshire, the UK and Ireland boast enchanting countryside and a wealth of historic monuments.

Standing at an altitude of three hundred metres and reached by a funicular railway from the spa town of Montecatini Terme, the medieval town of Montecatini Alto dominates the hill from which it takes its name, treating visitors to spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding Tuscany countryside.

Sailing from Basel to Cologne, this cruise takes you through the most enchanting landscapes of the Rhine Valley, past vineyard - covered hills watched over by the romantic ruins of medieval castles, calling at picture - postcard towns along the way.

There are lots of beautiful walks, traditional villages and secluded picnic spots in the hills inland, or you could spend the day in gorgeous Rhodes Town, a beautiful medieval city full of enticing shops and cafés.

One dreams of rolling green hills covered with vineyards as well as hill top medieval villages and ancient fortified towns and -LSB-...]

I Melograni del Chianti farm holiday residence is located in the Tuscan hills, in the small medieval town of Talciona, a perfect barycentre in between the biggest cities of art in Tuscany: Florence, Siena, Volterra and San Gimignano.

Visit the dungeon, see the rare medieval wall art — The Halberdier, and visit the battlements at the top of the 12th - century castle to enjoy the amazing views of Vinegar Hill Battlefield and the surrounding town and countryside.