Tuscany Cycle Explorer
Experience the magic of Tuscany's countryside on an enlightening cycle through the enchanting towns and landscapes that characterise the region. Every day brings with it a diversity of sites including ancient monasteries, rolling vineyards and old olive groves, castles, villas and medieval centres ripe for exploration. Flexibility is a key component with the option to choose a tarmac road or off road mountain bike route according to your level of cycle experience. At night stay in characterful family run hotels where your hosts will introduce you to the delights of their local sites and trattorias.
brief itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive San Gimignano DAY 2 Circular ride and return to San Gimignano (28/31/80km) DAY 3 Cycle to Volterra (32/38/92km) DAY 4 To Monteriggioni (48/45/69km) DAY 5 To Radda in Chianti with opportunities to sample the excellent wines (39/42/105km) DAY 6 Circular road to visit the castles and villas of the region (34/41/94km) DAY 7 Cycle to Siena (38/42/110km) DAY 8 Trip concludes
trip dates
Trip Dates
Daily from Apr to Oct
what's included
•7 breakfasts, 1 dinner •4 nights in 3 star hotels on a twinshare basis, 3 nights in B&B on a twinshare basis •route notes and map •7 day service hotline •mountain or hybrid bike (for racing bike a supplement applies) Note: Cycling distances show mountain bike (off road) first, hybrid bike distances (easier route) second and racing bike route third (more challenging - race bike supplement applies).
AT A GLANCE
countries involved:
italy
trip activity:
cycling - self guided
trip grading:
moderate to challenging
duration:
8 days
price:
US $1,590.00















