Tuscany hilltown the best of
We put together this short bike tour- 3 full days of cycling and 2 half days – for those who do not feel like taking a vacation entirely on a saddle, besides each day there will be a choice for easier and short bike rides and more challenging ones.
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. Off your bike, discover unforgettable Renaissance art and architecture, visit winery and cellars: you will be in the heart of Brunello wine land, savour meals created from the finest local ingredients and relax in charming Tuscan retreats.
Highlights
- Scenic cycling through the stunning landscape of the Val d’Orcia
- Taste the splendid wines Brunello of Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
- Delight in hearty Ribollita soupe, Panzanella tuscan Salad, fresh pastasas pici and delicious pastries of Siena
- Enjoy gracious hotels with distinct regional and charming style.
Welcome! Benvenuti in Toscana
Meet and Greet, we'll fit your bikes and introduce you to each day ride. First loop to San Quirico to test the bicycle and the equipment! Stop in the village at Horti Leonini Garden, the top attraction of town. Total Distance 22 km.
Your charming Hotel Il Chiostro is housed in a 15th-century convent in a quiet, secluded location right in the center of Pienza. Entirely rebuilt between 1459 and 1462, itself is a rare masterpiece: it was the brainstorm of Pope Pius II
Montepulciano & Vino Nobile
Option A : Moderate to challenging Distance: 55 km/ 34 miles
Option B: easy to moderate distance 35 km /21 miles
Montalcino Brunello land
Montalcino is a fortified town which was used as a shelter by Siena nobles during the 16th Century, but today it is even more famous thanks to the production of one of Italian’s premier fine red wines, Brunello di Montalcino.
Visit the fortress to see a breathtaking view of the entire valley you've just biked, then reward yourself with dinner at our favourite wine cellar.
Option A :Moderate to challenging Distance: 46 km/28, 5 miles
Option B: Easy to Moderate distance 34 km / 21 miles
Siena, Etruscan and Palio race
Easier: Start with 10 km descent and pass through Buonconvento. Heading northbound to Siena, you’ll be treated to more gorgeous cycling along secondary roads. In the village of Murlo, you can visit the fascinating Etruscan Museum. Continue to Ville di Corsano always on a breathtaking scenery and end up in Siena arch gate Porta San Marco. You'll have time to take a leisurely stroll around this medieval art city in the afternoon and to visit Piazza del Campo, Torre del Mangia and the famous Duomo. Piazza del Campo is famous because here it is held twice a year the disputed “Palio” horse race, which opposes the 17 “contrade” of this fascinating city.
Option A: Moderate to strenuous Distance: 58 km/36 miles
Option B: Moderate distance 50 km /32 miles
Arrivederci
Hotel Il Chiostro di Pienza
Il Chiostro di Pienza is housed in a 15th C convent and sits protected and quiet right in the center of this tiny town. It has been renovated but all the beamed ceilings frescoed walls and ancient tile floors have been preserved, nice garden overlooking val d’Orcia with pool. www.relaisilchiostrodipienza.com
Hotel Giglio - Montalcino
A charming retreat in the heart of town, hotel Giglio, family-run, in a warm and quiet building, facing a gorgeous landscape, the best part is the view of the cliff-clinging houses of Montalcino to your left and the rumpled patchwork of green valleys stretching out below. Plus a great restaurant where enjoy gourmet tuscan dinners.
Chiostro Carmine - Siena
Il Chiostro del Carmine has been meticulously restored from a XIV century Carmelite Monastry, place of history and holiness, remained intact in the centuries, with its delightful and quiet courtyard. It is situated a few hundred metres from the Siena Cathedral and from Piazza del Campo
Luxury upgrade in Siena: Relais Campo Regio -
More of a boutique guest house than traditional hotel, Campo Regio Relais’ 6 rooms are centrally positioned in the heart of Siena’s historic centre, allowing guests to easily reach the most important monuments of the city; the main square, Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, and the museums that house the masterpieces of Sienese art.
Luxury upgrade in Pienza: Bandita townhouse
La Bandita Townhouse is a luxury boutique hotel tucked inside the historic center of Pienza. The building is a rambling Renaissance-era palazzo where nuns have lived for over 500 years. the property itself blends in completely with the Renaissance character, is a comfortable, and stylish place www.la-bandita.com
Price & Inclusions
Price
Cost: Euro 990 per person in double occupancy
Single room supplement euro 250
Inclusions:
Four nights in excellent three-star superior hotels
Four breakfasts
Route notes, maps, elevation gain and city map
Sightseeing, restaurant and shopping suggestions in handbook
All Baggage transfers
Pick-up of bikes and gear in Siena
Sales taxes
Not Included
Bike Rental per entire tour
Hybrid bike euro 105
Race bike euro 120
E-Bike euro 120
City Tax each village charge a tax per each day between euro 0,70 to 4,00.
Optional
Renting GPS for 4 days – 50 euro
We can rent you a Garmin Edge Touring. It works like the GPS navigator you use in your car, only with maps and features specifically designed to help you find your way by bike. We will upload all the route notes and you will have really no problems in finding your way to the next town!
Tour Reviews
Hi, Giuliana! We had a wonderful trip. Everything went smoothly and it was the trip of a lifetime! We are now in Florence for a few days and home on Sunday. Again, we had an amazing time and will recommend Cicloposse to our friends. I did post a recommendation for Cicloposse on Trip Advisor, and also on my blog, http://www.europe2wheels.blogspot.com Grazie.
Giuliana and Marco, I just wanted to send you a note to let you know how much we enjoyed the Cycling Trip in Tuscany!! EVERYTHING was wonderful, the hotels, the maps, the suggestions on restaurants and where to visit and especially the cycling. We had such a wonderful time and will definitely be back someday to ride even more!!
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