Independent Tours,Cycling Tours
Explore the enchanting region of Tuscany with its landscapes that resemble paintings and hills that are perfect for cycling. Warm up your legs and enter Medieval Villages such as Gaiole in Chianti, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, which invite you to gourmet breaks and appreciate the art that surrounds you. Every corner of Tuscany is a treasure waiting to be discovered, making it a truly Grand Tour. Your journey begins and ends in two well known cities, Pisa and Florence! Trip Level: Medium
Individual arrival and overnight stay in Pisa. The City is famous all over the world for its magical Piazza dei Miracoli with the characteristic Leaning Tower and the Bell Tower of the City Cathedral. Pisa has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1987. Besides a large number of monuments it also offers the friendly and lively atmosphere of a University City.
Along the River Arno you will reach Pontedera, a rather modernised district home to the wine company Castellani and a sweets factory called Amedei. Your ride will take you through olive groves and vineyards, perfect for an immersion in nature. Finally you will reach the Thermal Town of Casciana Terme, which is famous for its Etruscan roots, where thermal water was discovered by 12th Century Countess Matilda of Tuscany. Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast, follow the Via Francigena through vineyards and rolling hills arriving in San Gimignano, a hilltop village offering medieval landscapes. This UNESCO Awarded Walled Hamlet is known for its many towers. In the evening, treat yourself with the local exquisite cuisine! Alternatively, you can spend the night in Colle Val d’Elsa (approx. 70 kms). Meals: Breakfast
By taking the olden paths of the Via Francigena, you will be welcomed by the views of Mount Maggio and the Castle of Monteriggioni, Dante’s subject in his famous literary pieces. Siena, a superb Medieval Town, is just ahead. Easily distinguish by old brick buildings and the crown of Torre del Mangia. If your stage starts from Colle Val d’Elsa, the total length is approx. 25 kms. Meals: Breakfast
Today’s first stop is Castagnoli where you will admire the Brolio Castle, which was home to the Ricasoli family. Today its a well managed wine cellar. Afterwards, you reach Radda in Chianti, a classic Chianti Village nestled inside the verdant hill region, among remnants of the Etruscan age. You will also visit Panzano, a lush green district with a countryside charm. Greve in Chianti is up next where the famous Chianti Classico Wine Festival is held every year in September. A sip of the local wine will fire up your senses. Meals: Breakfast
Your final day of cycling takes you through the iconic Tuscan landscapes until you reach the little Village of Mugnana and its Castle. Afterwards, you will reach the Town of Grassina. For centuries Grassina was also known as The Washerwomen’s Village, where the Florentine aristocracy would have its laundry washed. A few kilometres before Florence, you can admire 'La fonte della Fata Morgana', a spring enriched with the Marble Statue of the Fata Morgana, the popular witch of Celtic Mythology and Legends. Continue cycling along Country roads between crops and treelined avenues until you reach the Arno River, which accompanies you into the heart of Florence. The Capital of the Renaissance hosts you for the last night. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, individual transfer for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (gi)
