Tuscany Bike Tour
- Region: Italy
- Destination: Tuscany
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Level: Active Rider
- Price From: $4495
- Single Supplement: $ 900
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Explore the iconic Tuscan countryside as you ride through its gentle green hills and cypress lined byways. Climb into ancient Etruscan villages perched atop hillsides. Discover medieval fortresses and Renaissance masterpieces. You’ll never forget the scent in the air as you ride along the ridges of the Crete Senesi, your visit to Vittorio Innocenti’s private cantina or the sight of the Piazzo del Campo at night. Savor local treats like fresh pici pasta, pecorino cheese, and garden fresh bruschetta with local olive oil, and sample the finest Brunello, Super Tuscan, Vino Nobile, and Chianti Classico wines.
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Tour by Day
Day One: Welcome to Tuscany!
Your guides will meet you at the Chiusi train station, and we’re off to Montefollonico. At the hotel, we’ll toast your arrival with a prosecco and review the essentials: bike fitting and safety talk. Then we’ll hop on our bikes and head toward the distinctive church of San Biagio. We’ll ride back to La Chiusa along the outskirts of Montepulciano, where we’ll enjoy an après velo cocktail on the patio, surrounded by breathtaking views. Tonight our chef Dania will delight you with gourmet specialties, and our host Umberto will welcome you as a friend and show you how to live like a local.
Meals: Light Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Montefollonico, Montepulciano
Accomplished: 14.5 miles / 23.2 km
Day Two: Loop Ride to Pienza
Embark on a loop ride to the town of Pienza. Ride past the villages of Petroio and Castelmuzio. Stop to taste some local olive oil before arriving in Pienza. Meander through these cobbled streets before stopping for lunch at one of the local trattoria. Opt for a shorter ride or challenge yourself with a longer loop through the stunning Val d’Orcia. Back in Montefollonico, we’ll be treated to a private tour of our friend’s, Vittorio Innocenti’s cantina. Taste his traditional Vino Nobile and Vino Santo in his garden overlooking the Chiana Valley before heading next door to Botte Piena for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Montefollonico, Pienza, Petroio
Accomplished: 23 miles / 37 km (Longer option: 32 miles / 52 km)
Day Three: Montalcino: the Land of Brunello Wines
We’re off to discover the land of the Brunello wines. Our route takes us through pastures and forests, passing through the sleepy village of Montisi and its medieval streets. Along the way, enjoy the panoramic views stretching from Mt. Amiata to Chianti. In Torrenieri we’ll stop for coffee before our big climb into Montalcino. Here, take some time to wander the streets and enjoy lunch. Choose an optional ride down to the Abbey of Sant’Antimo to listen the monks chant a Gregorian mass. Tonight we’ll walk into town for a special Tuscan dinner featuring traditional recipes and local wines.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Montefollonico, Montisi, San Giovanni d’Asso, Torrenieri, Sant'Antimo Abbey, Montalcino.
Accomplished: Shorter option: 25 miles / 40 km (Longer option: 36 miles / 58 km)
Day Four: Along the Crete Senesi
Start the day with a ride to the fourteenth-century Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore to visit its outstanding Renaissance frescos. Enjoy a guided tour of the Abbey followed by a gourmet picnic on the beautiful grounds. After lunch, opt for a van transfer into Siena or continue riding one of the week’s most stunning rides along the ridges of the Crete Senesi. Climb and descend through Asciano and Vescona to Arbia, where you’ll again have the chance to stop or continue cycling all the way into the Piazza del Campo in Siena. Tonight you are free to explore the medieval city of Siena.
Meals: Breakfast / Gourmet Picnic
Destinations: Abbey of Monte Oliveto di Maggiore, Asciano, Vescona, Arbia
Accomplished: Shorter Option: 14 miles / 22 km; Standard Option: 32.5 miles / 52.5 km; Longer Option: 40 miles / 64 km
Day Five: The Hills of Chianti
Pass through rows of olive and cypress trees as we ride deep into the hills of Chianti today. Climb above the tree line and ride along a ridge past the gorgeous estates of Bossi and San Felice. We’ll stop at Castello di Brolio, a landmark for 1000 years, for a tasting of its famous wine. This imposing castle and surrounding vineyards were given a facelift in the nineteenth-century by one of Italy’s first prime ministers, Baron Ricasoli. Continue cycling through vast stretches of Chianti vineyards and winding roads to Radda for lunch. This evening we’ll enjoy an intimate wine tasting and delectable final dinner together.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Bossi, San Felice, Brolio
Accomplished: 28 miles / 46 km (Longer option: 36 miles / 59 km)
Day Six: Florence
Enjoy your last breakfast in Tuscany and an optional final ride with your guides before shuttling to Florence where we’ll end the tour at the train station of Santa Maria Novella.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomplished: Optional ride
