Italy: Bike Tour of Tuscany

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This tour captures the essence of the Italian experience including visits to Siena, Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano and Bagno Vignoni. We have selected absolutely stunning accommodations and include superb meals, wine tastings, and a personalized walking tour of Siena. You will be led by talented, engaging, and very experienced bilingual Italian guides, who...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Florence
    • Visit the spectacular Castello Banfi
    • Enjoy wine tasting at the famous Villa Barbi vineyard
    • Visit to an exquisite small 13th century church

What's this trip about?

    This tour captures the essence of the Italian experience including visits to Siena, Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano and Bagno Vignoni. We have selected absolutely stunning accommodations and include superb meals, wine tastings, and a personalized walking tour of Siena. You will be led by talented, engaging, and very experienced bilingual Italian guides, whose intimate knowledge of love of all things, places, and people Italian will assure that your vacation is a visual, culinary, and cultural delight.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityFlorence
End CityChiusi

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Florence
  • Siena
  • Tuscany

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Guided walking tour of Florence
    • Guided walking tour of Siena
    • Brunello wine tasting in Montalcino, entry fees
    • Transfers during the tour
    • 7 nights lodging, 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners (you are on your own for dinner one night in Montalcino and one night in Pienza)
    • All gratuities for accommodations and meals
    • Detailed maps and itineraries
    • Experienced Italian guides
    • Full van support, bicycle and helmet
    • Coach transfer from Florence to Siena
    • Facilitation of transfers to Rome or Florence at end of tour

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival Day  |  Distance: Walking

Accommodation: Hotel Cellai

We have added a day and night in Florence including a guided walking tour, dinner and accommodations at the delightful Hotel Cellai! The next morning you are on your own to explore Florence before we transfer to Siena.

Day 2 Distance: Walking  |  Terrain: Intermediate

Accommodation: Hotel Palazzo Ravizza

Around 3:30-4:00 pm, we will take a walking tour of Siena. The tour will end in time for everyone to be fitted to their bikes, and to then enjoy a great dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 3 Distance: 26 or 34 miles  |  Terrain: Intermediate

Accommodation: Hotel Vecchia Oliviera

After breakfast, we will have a meeting to discuss the details of the tour, safe cycling, and other issues, and be given our tour maps and directions. You will then be transported outside of the city to a quiet location on ...

Day 4: Distance: 22 or 34 miles  |  Terrain: Intermediate

Accommodation: Hotel Vecchia Oliviera

Today we ride through some of Montalcino’s finest vineyards, home to the famous Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino, and we visit the spectacular Castello Banfi. We then ride (or take a short 10 minute shuttle) u...

Day 5: Distance: 24 miles  |  Terrain: Intermediate

Accommodation: Hotel Relais Il Chiostro de Pienza

Today we ride through Torrenieri and then continue with easy cycling along the River Asso to the beautiful medieval villages of Montisi and Castlemuzio where we have lunch. We then ride to the lovely medieval mo...

Day 6: Distance: 30 miles  |  Terrain: Intermediate

Accommodation: Hotel Relais Il Chiostro de Pienza

Today’s ride takes us from Pienza to the beautiful walled hill town of Montepulciano. Here we wind our way through narrow cobbled streets and past magnificent palaces to Piazza Grande with its 13th century tower...

Day 7: Distance: 28 miles  |  Terrain: Intermediate

Accommodation: Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort

Today we ride on a long gentle downhill, passing huge pinola trees that arch over the road, followed by some modest climbs through beautiful Tuscan countryside to San Casciano dei Bagni. The town is small and attract...

Day 8: Departure Day

Departure day. In the morning we will transport you to the train station in Chiusi. Trains to Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan stop here several times each day. Our leaders will assist you in making all your train reservations for your departure.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,395
Price per day$340
Single supplement (single occupancy)$498
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Ride your bike from inn to inn, enjoy fine food and great lodging, while you are pampered by professional and engaging leaders. We take care of all the details for you, at the inns and along the way, so you can relax and have fun. Discovery Bicycle Tour vans carry your luggage, water to refill your bottle, purchases you might make, and spare parts and tools for roadside repairs or adjustments. And if you want a break from pedaling, there is always an empty seat waiting for you, and our leaders are always glad to have some interesting company.

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Accommodation

,Hotel Cellai Hotel Cellai is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence, surrounded by monuments, churches and buildings of extraordinary beauty. All the most interesting and evocative city sites are within a short walking distance, passing through little streets full of charm and mystery. Hotel Palazzo Ravizza Historical significance, spectacular aesthetics and great service have made Palazzo Ravizza one of the standard-bearers among Siena hotels in Italy Hotel Vecchia Oliviera Hotel Vecchia Oliviera is situated at the gates of Montalcino in the province of Siena. A town of a noble traditions, Montalcino lies at the heart of the Val D’orcia, and is the home of Brunello the prestigious wine known all over the world for its excellent quality. Hotel Relais Il Chiostro de Pienza This elegant hotel located in the heart of the walled Renaissance town of Pienza was once a 15th Century Franciscan monastery. It now offers wonderful rooms with views over red tiled roofs and beyond into the valley. Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort The exclusive resort was built in the 17th century by the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de’ Medici amid precious hot springs whose therapeutic properties were known since ancient times. This is the premier spa center in Europe and the resort includes extensive spa facilities,  natural thermal hot waters, seven swimming therapeutic pools, a holistic center and beauty center as well as one of the areas’ finest restaurants.
Cancellation policy

Cancellations:

If you cancel your tour reservation, your cancellation fee will be determined as follows:

If you cancel 60 or more days prior to the start of your tour, there is no cancellation fee.

If you cancel between 45 and 59 days prior to the start of your tour, you will forfeit 50% of all tour payments.

If you cancel between 0 and 44 days prior to the start of your tour, all tour payments will be forfeited.

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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