Tuscany - Florence, Siena, and the Chianti
Italy Bike Tours
A glorious bike tour in Tuscany
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€730 Rates
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
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
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 $ 1225 £ 639 $ 1,091 € 730 kr 111775 ₪ 3039 ¥ 124301 Mex$ 13742 NZ$ 1341 NOK 8759 zł 3213 S$ 1086 kr 8694 $ 799 Season 2 $ 1359 £ 709 $ 1,211 € 810 kr 124024 ₪ 3372 ¥ 137923 Mex$ 15248 NZ$ 1488 NOK 9718 zł 3565 S$ 1205 kr 9646 $ 886 Season 3 $ 1409 £ 735 $ 1,255 € 840 kr 128617 ₪ 3497 ¥ 143031 Mex$ 15813 NZ$ 1543 NOK 10078 zł 3697 S$ 1249 kr 10004 $ 919 Single Supplement $ 336 £ 175 $ 299 € 200 kr 30623 ₪ 833 ¥ 34055 Mex$ 3765 NZ$ 367 NOK 2400 zł 880 S$ 297 kr 2382 $ 219 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: $ 185 £ 96 $ 164 € 110 kr 16843 ₪ 458 ¥ 18730 Mex$ 2071 NZ$ 202 NOK 1320 zł 484 S$ 164 kr 1310 $ 120
Helmet rental: $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2297 ₪ 62 ¥ 2554 Mex$ 282 NZ$ 28 NOK 180 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 179 $ 16
Reduction for third person in a room: $ 168 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15312 ₪ 416 ¥ 17028 Mex$ 1882 NZ$ 184 NOK 1200 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1191 $ 109
Extra nights (prices per person/night)
Florence (prices from): $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11484 ₪ 312 ¥ 12771 Mex$ 1412 NZ$ 138 NOK 900 zł 330 S$ 112 kr 893 $ 82
Single supplement (prices from): $ 218 £ 114 $ 194 € 130 kr 19905 ₪ 541 ¥ 22136 Mex$ 2447 NZ$ 239 NOK 1560 zł 572 S$ 193 kr 1548 $ 142
Siena: $ 101 £ 52 $ 90 € 60 kr 9187 ₪ 250 ¥ 10217 Mex$ 1129 NZ$ 110 NOK 720 zł 264 S$ 89 kr 715 $ 66
Single room: $ 151 £ 79 $ 135 € 90 kr 13780 ₪ 375 ¥ 15325 Mex$ 1694 NZ$ 165 NOK 1080 zł 396 S$ 134 kr 1072 $ 98
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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