Tuscany - Florence, Siena, and the Chianti
Italy Bike Tours
A glorious bike tour in Tuscany
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length8 days
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Prices from€730 Rates
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Overview
This bicycle tour in Italy starts in Siena, with it’s amazing Piazza del Campo that has been declared a World Heritage Site. On it is the famous Palazzo Pubblico, a great art museum which is itself a marvel of architecture. The famous Palio horse races are also held in Siena. From Siena, the tour heads north to the beautiful village of Radda in Chianti. Situated on a hill covered with vineyards, Radda also produces the best olive oil in the region. Further along your bike in Tuscany, you’ll ride through the famous vineyards of the Chianti region to Greve and finish the day's bike in Florence. The capital of Tuscany, Florence is located on the banks of the Arno River in the very heart of Italy. Enjoy this very unique city when drinking your café latte on the Piazza della Signoria with the sculpture of David by Michelangelo in your sight.
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Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Siena
DAY 2: Siena - Radda in Chianti, 28 mi. (45 km)
DAY 3: Radda in Chianti - Greve, 25 mi. (40 km)
DAY 4: Greve - Florence, 25 mi. (40 km)
DAY 5: Florence - Tavarnelle, 25 mi. (40 km)
DAY 6: Tavarnelle - Colle Val D'Elsa, 28 mi. (45 km)
DAY 7: Colle Val D'Elsa - Siena, 25 mi. (40 km)
DAY 8: Departure*All distances are approximate.
DAY 1: Arrival in Siena
Arrival in Siena. Bikes can be picked up at a local bike shop.DAY 2: Siena - Radda in Chianti, 28 mi. (45 km)
From Siena, you will start your Tuscany bike tour by heading north towards the beautiful village of Radda in Chianti. This town is situated on a hill covered with woods and extensive vineyards forming the watershed between the Pesa and Arbia valleys. Formerly belonging to the Guidi family, it came under Florentine control in 1203. After being fortified in 1400 it was, from 1415 onwards, head of the League of Chianti, and it preserves the remains of its ancient walls.DAY 3: Radda in Chianti - Greve, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today, you continue cycling through Italy over the Tuscan hills and breathtaking views will accompany you through the famous vineyards of the Chianti region. You will have the option once you reach Panzano to choose between the longer and shorter stages. If you chose the longer stage, your reward will be the challenges of the climbs with beautiful views and the small village of Sillano, famouse for its old parish, San Pietro whose recorded history dates back to before the year 884 when it is mentioned in the parchment of the Badia a Passignano. The shorter stage is all downhill into the enchanting down of Greve with its historic triangular main piazza, where a market has been running more or less continuously for centuries serving the nearby castle communities and hamlets. Greve is a town that invites you to stroll and experience as there are lovely, ancient alleyways that meander throughout the outskirts of the town. Observe the flowers and gardens, even on second story balconies, and the ever present laundry hanging from almost every window.DAY 4: Greve - Florence, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today's you will bike Florence - the capital of Tuscany - located on the banks of the Arno River between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian Seas, in the very heart of Italy. Your ride this day will have you climb the mountain tops where your view of Florence is usually bought with a price by your typcial tourist. You however, will merge with the Italians as you bike into the city, cross the street and are suddenly overjoyed to see the Ponte Vecchio on your left and the lovely Arno in front. Enjoy this very unique and artistic city when drinking your café latte on the Piazza della Signoria with the copy of the sculpture of David by Michelangelo in your sight. Renaissance villas, age old olive trees, romantic parishes and lonely cypresses make this opportunity worth an extra day in Florence.DAY 5: Florence - Tavarnelle, 25 mi. (40 km)
The village of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa has Roman origins; it is named after the ancient taverns offering accommodation and refreshment located alon the road which linked Florence to Siena and thence to Rome.DAY 6: Tavarnelle - Colle Val D'Elsa, 28 mi. (45 km)
From Tavarnelle, you cycle to Colle di Val d'Elsa which lies in the heart of Tuscany, in a strategically favorable position near athe towns of Siena and Florence. It is situated ont eh via Francigena that connects Rome with the North. On the way you pass Certaldo whose upper portion has remained as it was in the middle ages. Further you you come across San Gimignano, which rises on a hill dominating the Elsa Valley with its towers.DAY 7: Colle Val D'Elsa - Siena, 25 mi. (40 km)
See aboveDAY 8: Departure
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Accommodation
Cozy and comfortable 3 star hotels and B&B’s
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffets
- 27-speed hybrid bicycle
- Luggage transfer
- Route descriptions & maps (per room)
- 7 day hotline service
- Free parking (if arriving by car)
What’s Not Included
- Remaining meals
- Local hotel taxes (€10 to €15)
- Train transfer from Florence to Certaldo (€10 per person)
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
2019 Dates
Every Saturday from March 23 to October 12, 2019
*Special departure dates can be arranged for groups of at least 5.Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2019 Prices
Sesaon 1 $ 1338 £ 643 $ 1,193 € 730 Ft 297973 kr 106479 ₪ 2928 ¥ 128206 Mex$ 16251 NZ$ 1457 kr 8812 zł 3161 S$ 1117 kr 8315 CHF 695 $ 873 Season 2 $ 1485 £ 713 $ 1,324 € 810 Ft 330627 kr 118148 ₪ 3249 ¥ 142255 Mex$ 18031 NZ$ 1616 kr 9778 zł 3507 S$ 1240 kr 9226 CHF 771 $ 969 Season 3 $ 1540 £ 739 $ 1,373 € 840 Ft 342873 kr 122524 ₪ 3370 ¥ 147524 Mex$ 18699 NZ$ 1676 kr 10140 zł 3637 S$ 1286 kr 9567 CHF 800 $ 1,004 Single Supplement $ 367 £ 176 $ 327 € 200 Ft 81636 kr 29172 ₪ 802 ¥ 35125 Mex$ 4452 NZ$ 399 kr 2414 zł 866 S$ 306 kr 2278 CHF 190 $ 239 Season 1: March 3, to April 12 and Sept 28 to Oct 12, 2019
Season 2: April 13 to May 17 and Sept 8 to Sept 27, 2019
Season 3: May 18 to Sept 7, 2019
Extra Options
Electric bike: $ 202 £ 97 $ 180 € 110 Ft 44900 kr 16045 ₪ 441 ¥ 19319 Mex$ 2449 NZ$ 219 kr 1328 zł 476 S$ 168 kr 1253 CHF 105 $ 132
Helmet rental: $ 27 £ 13 $ 25 € 15 Ft 6123 kr 2188 ₪ 60 ¥ 2634 Mex$ 334 NZ$ 30 kr 181 zł 65 S$ 23 kr 171 CHF 14 $ 18
Reduction for third person in a room: $ 183 £ 88 $ 163 € 100 Ft 40818 kr 14586 ₪ 401 ¥ 17562 Mex$ 2226 NZ$ 200 kr 1207 zł 433 S$ 153 kr 1139 CHF 95 $ 120
Extra nights (prices per person/night)
Florence (prices from): $ 137 £ 66 $ 123 € 75 Ft 30614 kr 10940 ₪ 301 ¥ 13172 Mex$ 1670 NZ$ 150 kr 905 zł 325 S$ 115 kr 854 CHF 71 $ 90
Single supplement (prices from): $ 238 £ 114 $ 212 € 130 Ft 53064 kr 18962 ₪ 521 ¥ 22831 Mex$ 2894 NZ$ 259 kr 1569 zł 563 S$ 199 kr 1481 CHF 124 $ 155
Siena: $ 110 £ 53 $ 98 € 60 Ft 24491 kr 8752 ₪ 241 ¥ 10537 Mex$ 1336 NZ$ 120 kr 724 zł 260 S$ 92 kr 683 CHF 57 $ 72
Single room: $ 165 £ 79 $ 147 € 90 Ft 36736 kr 13128 ₪ 361 ¥ 15806 Mex$ 2003 NZ$ 180 kr 1086 zł 390 S$ 138 kr 1025 CHF 86 $ 108
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Difficult
This Tuscany bike tour is classified as difficult. Though daily distances are not excessive, some climbs are very steep and continuous. The total vertical distance is 3,970m. Tour runs primarily on side roads. Entering and exiting the cities, you will encounter traffic, that at times can be heavy. Distances range from 25 to 28 miles per day.
Airport Info
Fly to Florence or Pisa, then connecting flight to Siena.
Local Travel
From Florence, first bus from the airport to the city - then by train to Siena - approx. 2 hours.
Climate
Average high temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit for Siena are: March, 53º; April, 60º; May, 69º; June,75º; July, 82º; August, 82º; September, 75º ; and October, 64º
Day of Rest
Day 5
Recommended
Including dinners.
Remarks
Electric bike available for this tour. With dinners included, 6 x 3-course meals are included. Beverages are not included and will need to be paid on the spot. The restaurants are mostly in the city centers and very rarely in the hotels.
Extra Stay
Extra night in Florence, or in Siena possible.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Girolibero.
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