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DURATION 7 days/6 nights
PRICE FROM 1810 €
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Cycling - Self Guided Tours, Hotel Version - Standard
DIFFICULTY
CATEGORY
Highlights
Whether crowned by timeless villages, covered by vineyards and olive groves or strewn with wildflowers, the hills of Tuscany have one thing in common: they're perfect for exploring on two wheels. Pedal to lofty hill towns, spin through broad valleys and follow sinuous country roads past cypress-lined lanes and quiet woodland.
To
see
-Siena and Montagnola Senese
-Castelnuovo Berardenga, a medieval town which marks the gateway to Chianti country
-Greve and Panzano
-District of San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, literally a town-in-a-castle
-Etruscan town of Volterra
Gastronomy
- Crostini di fegatini: Small slices of toast topped with a poultry liver cream.
- Panzanella: Summer salad made with stale bread, tomatoes, onion, cucumber and basil.
- Fettunta: A slice of toasted bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with Tuscan olive oil.
- Pappa al pomodoro: A thick soup of stale bread, tomatoes, garlic and basil.
- Ribollita: Peasant soup with white beans, black cabbage (cavolo nero) and stale bread.
- Pici cacio e pepe: Thick Tuscan pasta served with pecorino cheese and pepper.
- Tagliata di manzo: Thinly sliced grilled beef, often accompanied by arugula and parmesan.
- Bistecca alla fiorentina: A huge grilled rib of beef, typical of Florence.
Wine
-Chianti
-Brunello di Montalcino
-Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
-Super Toscans (Bolgheri, Sassicaia, Tignanello)
Feedbacks
PROGRAM
Arrival in Siena
Siena LOOP to Montagnola Senese
From Siena to Castellina in Chianti
Castelina in Chianti LOOP to Greve in Chianti & Panzano
From Castellina in Chianti to San Gimignano
San Gimignano LOOP to Volterra
Departure from San Gimignano
CUSTOMIZED
TOUR
This is a catalog tour, it can be modified as you wish : add extra nights, extra activities (wine tastings, visits, transfers...).
ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
-To get to the start of your Tour (Siena), the easiest airport are Rome Fiumicino and Florence Peretola :
-From Fiumicino aiport (Roma) take the train “Leonardo Express” to Roma train station (About30 minutes, start each half hour and is direct).
-From Roma to Siena you will find many trains (about 3h). Then take a taxi to your hotel.
-From FlorencePeretola (Florence) take a bus or a cab to Florence train station. Then Take a train from Florence trainstation to Siena (about 1h30). LArrived at the train station take a taxi to your hotel (about60eur).
-Your Tour ends in San Gimignano. First take a taxi to Siena train station where you can take trains to Roma (3h) and Florence (1h45).
BIKES
included
Hybrid Bike - Standard
More infoWe put together the disc brake for the stability and the reliability of braking and the compact gear with 42 teeth in the back, an advanced gearing concept that helps maintain rider efficiency.
About disc brake we have the advantage of the power – it generate an incredible amount of stopping power, usually far more than is necessary to adequately stop a road bicycle and Reliable, all weather braking.
For the rest is an hybrid with straight handlebars, lightweight with hybrid wheels ad narrow tires for low rolling resistance allowing for greater speed and less exertion when riding on paved road.
Included with your bike rental :
• 1 new bottle
• Helmet
• Odometer
• Lock
• Pump frame
• 1 Handlebar bag with rain cover containing : Tire levers / 2 Spare tubes / Toolkit
• Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request. If you want to use your bike shoes, you should bring your own pedals + pedal wrench : we will be happy to install them on your bike.
Note: "Please notice that every bike change during the trip may cause an extra cost."
optional
Electric Assisted Bike - Standard
More infoThe electric pedal assisted bike is a amazing invention around bike world, electric bikes are regular pedal bikes that provide electric assistance whenever you want it.
We selected the model E-sub cross 10 as the best for our tours: The SCOTT E-SUB Cross 10's newly developed frame ePowered by a new 500wh Bosch Internal battery, will get you where you are going faster and more comfortably than ever before. Throw in wider rims and 47c Smart Sam tires and the result is one sleek speedy and well equipped Cross E-Bike.
Included with your bike rental :
• a Big saddle bag & a Handlebar bag containing : Helmet / Lock / pump / Spare tube / Toolkit
• 1 water bottle
• Odometer
• Bike charger
• Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request. If you want to use your bike shoes, you should bring your own pedals : we will be happy to install them on your bike.
Note: "Please notice that every bike change during the trip may cause an extra cost."
optional
Road Bike - Standard
More infoWith drop handlebars, these bicycles are built for traveling at higher speeds on paved roads, sometimes referred to as racing bikes. Our race bikes are all brand-new, reliable, and well maintained for your ideal cycling experience of Italy. Extremely efficient, incredibly smooth to ride and will take you everywhere with stability after a professional bike fitting session. Race bike with drop handle bar is strongly suggested if you use regularly those bikes !
Included with your bike rental :
• Helmet
• Odometer
• Pump
• 1 new bottle
• lock
• Spare Tubes / Toolkit / Tire levers
• Map holder
NB: "Chaque changement de vélo pendant le voyage peut entraîner des frais supplémentaires."
optional
Gravel Bike - Standard
More infoBike rental description
New Scott Addict Gravel 20 with drop handle bar, a cyclocross touring oriented , disc brake and wider tires to enjoy the classic strade bianche in Tuscany: Eroica itinerary and Francigena path. Our gravel bikes are all brand-new, reliable, and well maintained for your ideal cycling light off-road experience of Tuscany. Lightweight because of carbon fiber frame, hydraulic disc- brake,these bikes can perform on both the road and off the road.
Included with your bike rental :
• Helmet / Lock / pump / Spare tube / Toolkit
• 1 water bottle
• Odometer
• Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request. If you want to use your bike shoes, you should bring your own pedals : we will be happy to install them on your bike.
Note: "Please notice that every bike change during the trip may cause an extra cost."
Details
Included
ACCOMMODATIONS
-6 nights of accommodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath
MEALS
-Daily breakfast at each hotel
BIKES
-Hybrid bike rental included
GEAR
-Complimentary Discover France Gear (including water bottle, drawstring bag)
-Guidance Application (phone not provided)
SUPPORT
-Orientation in person with our local guide
-Detailed ROAD BOOK, including detailed maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets
-Comprehensive trip literature
-Technical and emergency support available at all times
TRANSFER
-All luggage transfers
Rates
Tour rates vary based on hotel availability and specific start date
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