Tuscany bike tour
Embark on a self-guided bicycle tour in Puglia
Starting from $ 1,998
6 Days
Level 3
May - Oct
Tour Overview
There’s something magical about cycling through Tuscany.
On this bike tour you will uncover the Tuscany, one of italy’s best destination for a bike trip !
Pedaling past vineyards and cypress-lined roads, it’s easy to understand why this region has captured imaginations for centuries. Take your time exploring medieval gems like Siena, where evenings spent in the Piazza del Campo watching the sunset are unforgettable. Local tip: visit a family-run winery near Radda in Chianti for an intimate tasting experience. From pecorino cheese to homemade pici pasta paired with Chianti, Tuscany offers endless culinary delights along your route.
Day 1 Highlights
- Get on your bike and ride to Montefollonico, a medieval town situated on a hill between the valdichiana and the val d’orcia.
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On the edge of Montpulciano, tour a wine domaine rooted in the district of Vino Nobile.
Day 2 Highlights
On day 2 and day 3, you will be cycling on what is often referred as the Val d’Orcia route. It a cycling route with many rolling hills but extremely rewarding views on renaissance towns, cypress tree lined roads and vineyards.
- Discover the architectural beauty of Pienza, a Renaissance gem shaped by Pope Pius II, and savor its timeless atmosphere, reflecting the harmony of Renaissance ideals.
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From a view point along your route, enjoy a magnificient view on the monastery of sant’anna in camprena, where many scenes of the movie the English patient which received 9 oscars were filmed.
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Delve deeper into Tuscan flavors by participating in a culinary experience highlighting the region’s traditions.
Day 3 Highlights
- Cycle down one of the most beautifful route in Tuscany down, the cypress lined Montichiello road.
- Pedal to the small hillside settlement of Bagno Vignogni famous for it’s hot spring located in the town main square.
- Step into Sant’Antimo Abbey and if you arrive at the right time, you will see monks perform Gregorian chants in an awe-inspiring Romanesque setting.
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If you choose the premium hotel tour, from your hotel you will enjoy views on monte amiata, an extinct volcano also the highest mountain in southern tuscany
Day 4 Highlights
Cycle on part of the Eroica cycling route as you make your way through the Crete Senesi.
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Indulge in a Brunello wine tasting in Montalcino, where ancient cellars produce one of Italy’s most celebrated red wines, the Rosso di Montalcino.
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Pedal across the breathtaking Crete Senesi, an otherworldly landscape of rolling clay hill and cypress-lined roads.
- Explore the medieval beauty and history of Siena as you wander the cobblestone streets, marveling at the charm of Piazza del Campo, home to the Palio horse race and admire its stunning Gothic cathedral.
Day 5 Highlights
- On day 5, you will ride on the chianti classico wine and olive oil route, passing through Radda and Gaiole in chianti.
- Stroll through radda in chianti a medival town enclosed in large defensive walls and surrounded by the valleys of arbia and peda
Premium Hotels
Villa Cicolina
Castello di velona
Il Fontanelle
Located in a green setting, the Hôtel Fontanelle is a place of relaxation. However, it’s located on a hill, and you have to make one last effort before reaching it.
Casual Hotels
Il Marzocco
In the center onf Montepulciano, this hotel have been owned by the same family since the begining of the century. The rooms either have balconies or terraces with a view on the valley or they have a view on the renaissance houses of the old town.
Si Montalcino
Villa Curina
Deep in the peaceful countryside, surrounded by rolling Chianti hills and a few kilometres from Siena arises Villa Curina Resort, a little 16 th century village full of history and fascination.
Delicate decorations of walls, antique wooden floor slabs, precious fabrics, romantic four poster beds,antique furniture and of sienese craft, contribute to crate a charming and wam atmosphere typical of a countryside villa.
What’s included
Included
- 5 nights in luxury hotels
- 1 st day lunch
- Daily breakfast
- Curated restaurant list for lunch and dinner
- Luggage and trip transfers
- Pre-booked activities (e.g., wine tasting)
- GPS-guided biking routes (5 days)
- Bike rental with essentials
- Detailed roadbook with POIs
- Pre-trip hotel recommendations
Not included
- Transport to get and from the trip starting location
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Personal expenses
- Drinks or extras at the hotels
- Travel insurance