Tuscany by Bike - 8 Days/7 Nights

Ride in the rolling hills portrayed in Renaissance paintings and filmed in today’s movies. No other region of Italy conjures up such classic images…. the hamlets and hill towns, terracotta rooftops, swaying cypress and golden valleys. There are hills to climb, but your efforts will be rewarded by the simply perfect views and the true flavours of this land… Each day’s ride is about 45km with extension routes of 16 – 25km available. Each day’s tour offers a choice of at least 2 routes of varying difficulty.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arezzo

    Meet your guide at the Arezzo rail station and transfer to your hotel. Your guide will provide cycling tips and material for the week. Don’t miss a walk in the main piazza and a look at the superb frescoes by Piero della Francesca.

  • Day 2 - Monte San Savino 42km

    Ride from Arezzo to Monte San Savino. The ride along the Canale Maestro della Chiana canal is the day’s highlight.

  • Day 3 - Cortona 42km

    Ride from Monte San Savino to Cortona. The view of the village of Cortona from the Chiana valley is unforgettable.

  • Day 4 - Cortona 56km

    A circular route today, travelling around Lake Trasimeno where the ancient Romans were defeated by the troops of Hannibal – scenery and history abound.

  • Day 5 - Montepulciano 37km

    Ride to Montpulciano, of the most beautiful hilltop towns of Italy. Reward yourself with a glass of Vino Nobile at the end of the day!

  • Day 6 - Montepulciano 42km

    A circular route today travelling through some of the most beautiful scenery in southern Tuscany through the villages of Monticchiello and Pienza.

  • Day 7 - Montalcino 40km

    A moderate route today along one of the most beautiful ‘strada bianca’ of Tuscany. The long climb into Montalcino is rewarded by a glass of Brunello at the Fortress at sunset.

  • Day 8 - Departure

    Transfer to the Chiusi rail station for trains to Rome or Florence.

Includes

  • • 7 nights accommodation in farmhouses and 3 Star hotels
  • • Departure transfer to Chiusi rail station
  • • Breakfast daily
  • • 4 dinners
  • • Bicycle rental
  • • Panniers
  • • Odometer
  • • Luggage transfer
  • • Detailed itinerary including route maps, cue sheets and written directions
  • • Telephone helpline
  • • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Enquire about other routes and self guided walking tours in Tuscany.

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Pricing

Due to the great fluctuation of the euro currency, prices for all of our services will be quoted upon request. This policy enables us to provide you, the traveler, with the most competitive quotes consistent with actual currency exchange. We invite you to browse through our website to select the travel style that meets your needs, our travel planners are only a call/email away ready to provide any assistance in designing your itinerary.