Feel free to customized your tour to suit your individual needs. Tours are offered on both guided and self guided basis. Small groups and we mean it up to six and that’s it. (Single travellers and large private group tours are available upon request.)
Here is a sample of one of their most popular tours. Don’t see what you like? Feel free to contact them for a custom tour proposal.
Day 1 Florence – Radda in Chianti
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A.M. Meet bike fitting, route brief and safety instruction at Florence By Bike, Tuscany’s premier rental center.
Choose hybrid, road or mountain bike (men’s or women’s frame available)
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Van transfer to town of Impruneta.
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Ride Profile: This is a classic route taking in the famous Strada in Chianti (Road in Chianti). While our team sets up the bikes explore the Piazza of Impruneta, (the “Citta di Cotto”) where the tiles for Florence’s Duomo were created. Leaving Impruneta on bike we access Strada in Chanti and it’s rolling hills, passing vineyards and olive groves
We offer three options:
1. Easy: Strada in Chianti to Ferrone for a descent through pine forest followed by a flat ride into town of Greve in Chainti. 25 Kilometers.
2. Medium: Continue along Strada in Chianti past vineyards then on to Greve. Expect rolling terrain with a series of small short climbs. 35 Kilometers.
3. Hardcore: Looking for a real challenge? Leaving Strada in Chianti, begin climbing through the beautiful towns of La Panca and Cintoia continue on through vineyards of Querceto and over Passo Sugame (550 Meters above sea level). Once you reach the summit prepare for a long thrilling descent into piazza of Greve. 45+ Kilometers. (All options include wine tasting stop at Castello Vicchiomaggio);
* Lunch stop with our good friend Tina (top local wine & cheese gourmet) at Café Le Logge.
* After lunch optional ride or van transfer to Radda in Chianti .
* Hotel: check in at Palazzo Leopoldo, (Four Star). This very beautiful classic Tuscan residence has been perfectly restored. This historic residence offers standard, deluxe and junior suite accommodations.
* Meals: Lunch, Dinner included at hotel Perla Palazzo (Choose from extensive wine list, wine not included).
* Note: For your comfort we ask that guests participating in this tour arrive in Florence one day prior to tour start. Should you require an overnight stay in Florence just let us know, we have a wide array of top quality lodgings to choose from. As for activities, guided walking tours, cooking courses, outlet shopping trips to name a few are all available upon request.
Day 2 Radda in Chianti
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Loop ride of area including Gaiole in Chianti, with stop at world famous ceramics manufacturer, Rampini (shipping to your home available), followed by a visit to Castello Brolio, Enoteca Del Castello Di Brolio.
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Ride Profile: Moderate, rolling hills approximately 30 kilometers.
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. (Choose from extensive wine list, wine not included)
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Over night, Palazzo Leopoldo
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Cooking Class: Optional afternoon cooking class at your hotel. Learn the simple art of classic Tuscan cooking and enjoy the fruits of your labour!
Day 3 Radda – Siena
•A.m Check Out Palazzo Leopoldo;
•Ride: to Castellina in Chianti, with time to sightsee, shop and explore this classic Tuscan village, then back on bikes for a ride to San Donato in Poggio for lunch and private guided wine tasting tour, weather permitting tour of vineyard by Classic Jeep at Podere La Cappella* . This is a privately owned up and coming small vineyard producing 4 varieties, Chianti Classico, Reserve and two “Super Tuscans” (Merlot and Merlot-Sangiovese). The wine is outstanding, this vineyard produces wine for the Vatican. You can purchase directly from them, shipping to your home available. Lunch is prepared for you by the owner’s in their kitchen.
•Ride Profile: Moderate, rolling hills with one small climb, approximately 45 kilometers.
•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (wine not included).
•Van & Luggage transfer to Siena
•Hotel: check in, Grand Hotel Continental (5 star) Siena’s premier luxury hotel located in the very heart of Siena. This hotel is listed in the “Leading Hotels of the World”. You will be in the heart of Siena, near the Piazza del Campo, the Duomo and the city’s most exclusive shopping district. This 17th century palace contains many treasured frescos. Painstakingly restored to its current state of elegance the hotel is perfect for satisfying the needs of sophisticated international travelers. (Deluxe or Junior suites available).
Day 4 Siena
•Loop ride of area including towns of CASTELNUOVO BERARDENGA – RAPOLANO TERME – ASCIANO. Visit the hot springs at Rapolano.
•Ride Profile: Moderate, flat, rolling hills, approximately 55 kilometers.
•Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (wine not included)
•Cooking Class: Optional cooking course. Earn your degree with this professional Tuscan cooking class offered at your hotel.
Day 5 Siena
•Loop ride of area including medieval castle town of Monteriggioni
•Ride Profile: Moderate, rolling hills, approximately 40 kilometers.
•Meals: Breakfast , Dinner (wine not included).
Day 6 Siena - Florence
•A.m. check out van transfer, Florence
•Bike return
•Meals: Breakfast.
•Tour Concluded
Tours include:
* Four & Five Star Lodgings, double standard rooms. Deluxe doubles and junior suites available for additional charge.
* All indicated meals and activities
* Van & Luggage transfers
* Routes and maps.
* Rental Bikes.
* Professional Guide & Van Support (Guided Tours)
* Optional: Cooking Classes
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
2007 Pricing Euros
Self Guided:
# 2 Cyclists; 1,750 per person
# 4 Cyclists; 1,500 per person
# 6 Cyclists; 1,375 per person
Guided:
# 2 Cyclists; 2,500 per person
# 4 Cyclists; 2,250 per person
# 6 Cyclists; 2,000 per person
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