Private & Small Group Cycling in Tuscany

PRIVATE ITALY

Cycling from Florence through Chianti to the Tuscan Coast

Tour Code TUR-01752

Duration 8 days

Group Type Private

Departs From Italy

Meeting Point Florence

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Overview

Cycling holiday in Tuscany

We make your vacation easy and your experience active!

A Tuscan cycling vacation is what dreams are made of with the rolling hills and breath-taking views unforgettable little towns with some of the best food in Italy. On this tour you will see the best of both worlds we will take you to from the Tuscan hills to the Mediterranean sea .

The quiet, hilly roads of the Tuscan countryside offer beautiful terrain that will be enjoyed by both professional cyclists and beginners. Taste some of the best wines in the world. Explore the stunning scenery of this Italian region and enjoy the amazing photo opportunities that only a bike tour can provide. The fascinating, laid-back pace of Italy is how you can recenter and find complete euphoria on our Tuscany bike tour - a experience you'll never forget.

Itinerary

Arrival in Florence - Private Transfer to Hotel in Central Florence - Welcome Dinner

Where We Visit: Florence | Meeting Location: Florence

Arrive in Florence, one of our English speaking drivers will greet you at the airport. A complimentary luxury car service will take you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore the charming city of Florence at your leisure.

Where We Visit: Florence

Be sure to wear comfortable footwear today, for we will be doing a unique walking tour of Florence, following a delectable buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Our guide will meet this morning to take you to the Pitti Palace, the entrace to the Boboli Gardens, which are some of the most beautiful gardens in Europe and offer spectacular views over the entire city, You won't want to miss a visit here and before setting out to ride the next day, through Tuscany, this will be a good opportunity to enjoy some of the most beautiful corners of Florence by foot!

Following our visit of the Boboli gardens, you will have time to visit the Pitti Palace (home of the Medici family) as well as many of the major squares in Florence.

Our guide will offer many top restaurant selections for lunch ( on your own ) and then, in the later afternoon you will have time for shopping and exploring Florence on your own.

Dinner is on your own this evening, though we have many to restaurants in Florence, which we will be happy to share with you. We always recommend reserving our top choices in advance, since dining options in Florence are ilmited and book up fast!

Overnight at your hotel in Florence.

Where We Visit: Siena San Gimignano

Today, our ride starts leaving Siena and heading towards San Gimignano with an amazing rolling downhill. We will be cycling along some of the most beautiful quiet roads in Tuscany.

We start with the famous "Via Francigena", which was used by medieval pilgrims on their way to Rome to receive the Pope's blessing.
You will cycle on roads with so much history and be able to marvel at the same unspoiled landscapes with views of vineyards and sunflower fields along the way.
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After lunch on your own, in a amazing local restaurant that your guide will suggest to you. This afternoon we arrive in the town of San Gimignano. This medieval walled village is known as the city of a thousand towers.

San Gimignano has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the old times, there were over 58 towers that were built all over the city, each warranted by San Gimignano’s richest families, each trying to assert their power and wealth. This area was considered the vogue place of its period.
You will have many things see and do in this cute town.

This evening enjoy a luxury transfer to one of the most important wineries in this area. You will have a chance to enjoy a wine tasting surrounded by vineyards with amazing energy and a full-course Italian meal in pure bliss.

Where We Visit: Volterra Donoratico

We will leave the majestic city of Volterra and travel along one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in Tuscany to the Tuscan coast of Costa degli Etruschi.Then we will cycle through the village of Casale Marittimo, with a beautiful view of the Tyrrhenian coast, after a long descent through typical Tuscan countryside.

Following, we'll bike into Bolgheri, which is renowned for its Viale dei Cipressi, a street lined with cypress trees that Giosuè Carducci immortalized in his poem "San Guido." A pause in Bolgheri is ideal for a stroll through the typical stores and restaurants in this tiny medieval village. You can sample the "Super Tuscans," a range of red wines that transformed the Italian winemaking business, in addition to the Bolgheri DOC wine.

After lunch we pedal down the lovely Strada del Vino, which is bordered by vineyards and cork trees. Out of all Italy's most renowned wine regions, this is its number one location.

The arrival location will be an amazing 5-star Tombolo Talasso hotel owned by the Antinori family right on the Mediterranean Sea. This hotel is well-known for its amazing spa and thalassotherapy treatments. You will have time this afternoon to swim in the sea and explore this breathtaking sea side area.

With a fun farewell dinner in one of our beachfront restaurants, we will celebrate and reminisce all of our adventures together.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Fully customizable bike-tour
Hybrid E-BIKE (POWER-ASSISTED)
Road E-BIKE (POWER-ASSISTED)
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Custom Bike and Helmet

What's Not Included

Food and beverages not mentioned in the program
Gratuities of any type
Italy hotel tourist tax (must be paid locally at hotel)
Personal Expenses or Extras at hotels

Pricing & Availability

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