Cycling Tour of Tuscany

7 Days, Multiple Departures

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Cycling Tour of Tuscany
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In Greve, discover the architetural history and extrordinary Italian food & wines that make this region so unique. Gaiole offers a preview of what were the battles for local power that dominated these lands for over a hundred years. Pedal through the stunning vineyards and villages of Castelnuovo Berardenga as well as the UNESCO Siena hills. You’ll ride the “Crete Senesi” and a section of “Le Strade Bianche” passing through Asciano and San Giovanni D’Asso. This experience will allow you to fully emerse yourself in the beautiful Tuscan region of Italy.

The tour takes you to luxurious hotels across the Tuscan region. The first two nights are at the Realis Il Vignale in Radda in Chianti with a panoramic terrace overlooking the Chianti Hills. The Restaurant is an authentic example of culinary excellence, paired with their local wines. The next hotel, Villa Curina is situated in Castelnuovo Berardenga. The hotel stands in a small 16th century village, rich in history and charm. Enjoy its delicious, local products and embrace the terrace overlooking the Chianti hills, with Siena in the background. Osteria dell Orcia is the final hotel for the tour in Bagno Vignoni it is situated in the UNESCO countryside, Val d’Orcia and is a 16th Century, historic building.

Dine out each evening at local restaurants and at your hotel on the more challenging ride days. The team will ensure you get to see and taste the best parts of the region. Each restuarant offers something different & our selection is designed to showcase the best food in the region. Lunches are served by your guide team in scenic locations along each route and feature healthy, fresh, seasonal produce designed to keep you riding all week.

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CYCLING

full support

ACCOMMODATION

4* Hotels

FOOD

Full Board

TRANSFERS

Optional

BIKE RENTAL

Optional

ACCOMMODATION

Relais Il Vignale

The perfect balance between prevailing silence and peacefulness. At the Relais Il Vignale, you can truly relax in the spa, or pool or lay down in the large flower-filled garden, featuring a panoramic terrace overlooking the Chianti Hills. The Restaurant is an authentic example of culinary excellence, paired with their local wines.

Villa Curina

Villa Curina Resort stands in a small 16th-century village, rich in history and charm. Enjoy its delicious, local products and embrace the terrace overlooking the Chianti hills, with Siena in the background.

Osteria dell Orcia

Situated in the UNESCO countryside, Val d’Orcia is a 16th Century, historic building. The hotel will give you a Tuscan experience with its traditional food & Tuscan wine. Book a massage and embrace the green oasis.

FOOD

Full-board - breakfast, lunch & evening meals

The tour was an incredible experience from start to finish. They prepare you very well for this trip. They are extremely attentive to all questions before the trip begins. The booking process was simple and they helped with hotel upgrades and accommodated my wife who was not cycling. Having the cafe and bike shop in a central location in Girona was perfect. The bikes were great. The food, drinks and camaraderie at the Cafe were a nice bonus. From the moment we met the team they made us feel welcome, safe, and fully supported. The guides were kind, friendly, funny, and encouraged us to seek new heights (literally) on the bike. They were all perfect gentlemen to my wife and made her feel included on the trip despite her not cycling with us. They were all so attentive to everyone's needs during the trip whether they be dietary or road safety or anything in between. Josep, Chris, Zippy, and Chris were class act guys, incredible cyclists and just a blast to be around. Lunch set ups during our rides were superb - ice cold drinks, nourishing, delicious and healthy food. Coffee stops were thoughtful and a nice bonus. They put on fantastic meal spreads at the most scenic spots when our tanks were empty and ready to be refilled. Ride support before and during the rides was exceptional. The hotel we stayed at (Nord - an upgrade) was a lovely spot in town with excellent breakfasts, small soaking pool, bike storage, friendly english speaking staff and clean comfortable rooms. Lastly each night we were guided to a different restaurant with the team and our whole group. Many of us became friends and still communicate on Strava now. The restaurant selections were wonderful as each restaurant was different than the other in terms of cuisine, ambience, and level of formality - it was honestly a great mix and high quality food which was important given that it was included in the package. A nice perk during the trip was that a media team traveled with us for video and photos to help with their promotion. They were a nice crew and made us feel like superstars. In summary I cannot say enough about this company and about their people - this trip was incredible. The value was excellent also. My friend and our wives who accompanied us reminisce about this trip often. I recommend them to everyone now . . . and we are planning our next trip with them already for next year. Thank you so much!

Louis, Lynnfield, MA (As seen in TripAdvisor, Oct 2022)

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About The Host

As the host, it’s our pedal-powered mission to share our love of cycling with anyone who likes to ride a bike.

We run unique cycling tours across Europe and beyond. Enjoy the company of our exceptional local guides, stay in the best hotels a region has to offer & discover your chosen destination at the best time of year to ride.

Our Cycling Hubs are located in the heart of two of Europe's most popular cycling destinations, Girona & Málaga. Shop a handpicked range of bikes, accessories & apparel, hire a high-quality rental bike, book your bike into the workshop, settle down on the terrace with a chilled beer, or join one of our regular rides.

We put sustainability at the heart of our operations & seek to embed environmentally friendly practices in everything that we do. We believe that it's time to give back to, & protect, the amazing landscapes that give us so much joy as cyclists.

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to the picturesque Chianti region, a perfect place to be introduced to Tuscany. After checking in and meeting the team, head out on a short warm-up ride to ensure everything is running smoothly for the week ahead. Enjoy a warm welcome evening meal tonight hosted by the hotel's excellent chefs.

Day 2

Ride out to the quaint and charming village of Greve and discover the architectural history and extraordinary Italian food & wines that make this region so unique. as well as the Tuscan gravel roads. Have lunch in the village of Volpaia, listed as one o the world's best wines and featuring hidden cellars in the fortified village.

Day 3

Ride south to Gaiole. Gaiole offers a preview of what the battles were for local power that dominated these lands for over a hundred years and you'll notice the numerous watchtowers that are now open to the public.

Day 4

Today is a longer ride taking you from Radda to Siena. The ride passes by stunning vineyards and villages such as Castelnuovo Berardenga.

Day 5

Ride to Bagno Vignoni; the UNESCO Siena hills and the countryside make this ride truly spectacular. You'll ride the "Crete Senesi" and a section of "Le Strade Bianche" passing through Asciano and San Giovanni D'Asso. Have lunch in San Quirico then bike to your final accommodation, the wonderful Osteria dell Orcia in Bagno Vignoni.

Day 6

The final ride of the tour has two options: the short ride will take you to Pienza, a UNESCO site and very famous for the Pecorino cheese. The long ride will take you to Montalcino, well known for its wine. Celebrate tonight with a farewell evening meal.

Day 7

Sadly, the tour has come to a close. Let us know your departure plans and we will organize any necessary transfers for you.

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Things to keep in mind

More than 90 days - No Cancellation Fee 

61 – 90 Days - 50% of Tour Price

31 – 60 days - 75% of Tour Price

0 – 30 days - 100% of Tour Price

The parties agree to this combined travel contract, which is subject to the following PARTICULAR CONDITIONS.

TOUR NAME. As established in the Trip Notes, sent to the guest.

DATE OF TOUR. As established in the Trip Notes, sent to the guest.

PRICE. As established in the Trip Notes.

PLACE OF DEPARTURE AND RETURN. As established in the Trip Notes.

PLACE, METHOD, AND CALENDAR OF PAYMENT. As established in the Trip Notes

SCHEDULE. As established in the Trip Notes.

ITINERARY AND PREVIOUS SERVICES. As established in the Trip Notes and supplemented with the documentation that will be delivered to the guest before departure in the Tour Itinerary.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED, CATEGORY, CHARACTERISTICS, AND SITUATION. As established in the Trip Notes. The guest expressly acknowledges being informed of this, giving his/her agreement to the categories, characteristics, and situation of the hotels and means of transport that will be used in the contracted trip. Hotels may vary depending on their occupancy.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE. The completion of this trip requires the minimum number of people that the Trip Notes expressly indicate (if a minimum is not required, this clause is not applicable). The Agency may cancel the trip if a minimum number of people is required and this minimum is not reached. See Trip Notes for the specific conditions of your tour.

EXECUTION OF THE TOUR. The Agency is responsible for the correct execution of all travel services included in the contract (by article 161 of Bill no. RD 1/2007). The Agency shall provide adequate assistance without undue delay to the traveler in need of assistance. The Agency may invoice a reasonable surcharge for such assistance if the need for assistance has been caused intentionally or due to the negligence of the guest. Said surcharge will in no case exceed the actual costs incurred by the Agency. The guest must inform the Agency without undue delay of any lack of compliance observed during the execution of a travel service included in the contract.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN GUESTS. Visas, passports, fees, and other necessary documentation may be required, as established in the Trip Notes.

INSURANCE

Assistance Insurance. The contracted trip includes the option to obtain travel assistance

Cancellation Insurance. The consumer declares that he/she has been informed by the Agency of the possibility of contracting insurance, paid by the guest, which covers the costs of cancellation and to have assistance covering the cost of repatriation or transfer to the place of origin, in case of accident, illness or death as well as other eventualities.

Insurance in case of insolvency. The purpose of the insurance is to respond to the fulfillment of the obligations arising from the provision of services to the contractors of a combined trip and, especially, to the reimbursement of the funds deposited in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Agency. By European, Spanish, and Catalan legislation, The host has contracted insurance with the following company:

TERRAIN

Road

LEVEL

Intermediate

AVERAGE DISTANCE X DAY

63 km

AVERAGE TIME X DAY

3 h 8 min

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