“We just returned from our trip this Sunday and wanted to let you know that it was a trip of a lifetime. We enjoyed every minute of it and are missing our 8 wonderful days in the Tuscany area. The biking was really a lot of fun. ”
Deluxe Accommodations in Tuscany

Perched above the Chianti-Classico producing town of Gaiole-in-Chianti, this evocative luxury hotel is steeped in history. The castle and church date back 1000 years and the grounds have witnessed the comings and goings of countless monks, knights, priests and peasants over the ensuing centuries.
Read MoreThe hotel offers spa services, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis courts all set amidst the vineyards from which they produce their own Chianti Classico wine. A well-stocked wine cellar and bar complement to the seasonally-inspired dishes provided by the restaurant.

This lovely hotel is built right into the walls of Montalcino; the same walls that held out against the armies of Florence longer than any of Siena’s other satellites in the 1550’s. As the name implies, this hotel was once an olive oil mill, but has been carefully renovated while preserving the building’s old charm.
Read MoreThe location is ideal because it affords a spectacular view out towards Siena from the pool and balconies while the front door opens onto the town’s narrow old streets. We spend plenty of free time here, giving everyone the opportunity to take a swim and explore the town in search of that perfect bottle of Brunello, souvenir or cappuccino at a local café. Sandro, the owner, is a perfect Italian gentleman who will do anything to make your stay more pleasant. Wireless Internet available.

Words cannot describe the views from La Chiusa’s many terraces and gardens. Across the vineyard-filled valley, the picturesque town of Montepulciano snakes along the ridge.
Read MoreTo the south, Tuscany’s highest peak and dormant volcano, Monte Amiata, dominates its surroundings. In the mornings, the valleys often fill with fog creating the impression that the surrounding hilltowns are islands in a vast, misty sea.
This charming little relais and restaurant holds a very special place in our hearts. La Chiusa is the product of the lifelong work of two of our dear friends, Dania and Umberto. It was Umberto’s vision that transformed his family’s medieval olive mill into a stunning luxury hotel. In many of the hotel’s fifteen rooms, you can find old millstones and other reminders of the building’s agricultural past. The jacuzzi-like bathtubs, however, are definitely a modern touch. Umberto is a true Tuscan man and makes sure his guests get anything they want. Every afternoon you can find him overseeing his splendid staff from his table under the pergola where he will be happy to share a bottle of prosecco, fresh grapes from his vineyards, and the story of how he brought running water to the town.
Dania is a world-renowned Tuscan chef and the Ristorante La Chiusa, where we eat on the first night of the tour, is her baby. She has devoted a lifetime to preserving traditional Tuscan cuisine, using only the freshest seasonal ingredients and age- old methods. Her meals are unforgettable. She always makes a point of coming to our table after the meal and giving us a tour of the kitchen or autographing copies of her cookbook. There is also an extraordinary selection of local wines, with special attention to Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano and Chianti Classico. "Super Tuscans" such as Sassicaia, Solaia, Ornellaia Tiganello, Pergole Torte are never missing, and the wine cellar also offers Château Lafite, Mouton Rothschild, Château Petrus, Romanée Conti, Opus One and other jewels of the international enology. Complimentary Wireless Internet available.

Nestled amongst the trees on a remote forested ridge in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, this hotel and winery is one of our favorite discoveries. You could drive right past the driveway and never know it was there. This isolation makes it the essence of peacefulness.
Read MoreOnce a remote medieval hamlet, the buildings have been converted into a hotel so that the rooms, spread out between a number of different stone outbuildings, are large, quiet and comfortable. The walls are covered with ivy and the brick walkways are lined with flowers. The pool, with its accompanying bar, is a particular favorite for our cyclists, relaxing with new made friends after the last day of riding.
Our friend Vincenzo is the enologist and he will give us a tasting of his Lodolaio Chianti Classico as well as proseccos, whites and a malbec made at their sister winery in the Veneto.
The view here is fantastic and in the morning, early risers are rewarded with an incredible sunrise. Wireless and public internet computer available.

The Dei Capitani hotel is situated in a unique position in the historic area of Montalcino, in a natural and romantic landscape spacing from Val dOrcia and Val dArbia on one side and the centre of Montalcino with its winding streets and small houses on the other side.
Read MoreThe Dei Capitani hotel has been built over an ancient 18th century's building, probably used as a refuge for the inhabitants of Siena escaping from the Florentine army and thats the reason of the name Dei Capitani.
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