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Tuscany Biking
Biking Toscana's Timeless Landscapes
"To be in Tuscany is heaven...somewhere north of Rome, on a stretch where town and country, sunlight and seascape exist in spectacular harmony, one will be struck by the near certainty that here lies the most perfect spot on Earth. Art, architecture, literature, history, have done much to embellish what was already quite flawless," raved CondEacute; Nast Traveler. We embellished a bit more with exclusive wine tastings, exquisite cuisine, lodgings of timeless elegance and beautiful routes that add up to the ultimate Tuscany biking trip.
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• The quintessential Tuscan journey - great for cyclists of all levels
• Pedal our favorite Tuscan roads with ample shuttle support
• Handpicked hotels that represent Tuscany's finest
• Taste the region's finest wines with a local sommelier
• Visit and dine with a Tuscan chef in his home
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Day 1 Pievescola
Meet in Florence and shuttle to the quintessential Italian town of Radicóndoli. A picnic spread of regional delicacies awaits at the Podere Paugnano agriturismo (working farm and country retreat). Pedal quiet roads past olive orchards, expansive wheat fields and the hamlet of Montingegnoli. At Relais La Suvera, succumb to la dolce vita with a swim in the pool, evening aperitivos and a feast of exquisite Tuscan cuisine.
• Two nights at Borgo San Felice. This Relais & Chateaux-member hotel is a beautifully restored medieval Tuscan hamlet with a swimming pool, tennis courts and a setting amid vineyards, olive groves and oak-covered hills.
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Days 2-3 San Felice
Ride gently rolling hills to the 13th-century walled village of Monteriggioni. After lunch in Castellina in Chianti, wander the labyrinth of medieval streets. Explore the complexities of Tuscany's wines during a tasting with a regional expert. Spin through the famed Chianti towns of Radda and Lecchi. Tour Abbazia di Coltibuono (Abbey of the Good Harvest) and taste the homemade olive oil. A local chef welcomes us into his home for tonight's dinner.
• One night at Relais La Suvera. This five-star Small Luxury Hotels of the World member - originally a medieval castle - is acclaimed for its sumptuous guest rooms, swimming pool, wellness center and beautiful Italianate gardens.
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Days 4-6 Castelnuovo dell'Abate
Point your wheels toward southern Tuscany, where stately cypresses crisscross open rolling hills. Visit Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore, a 14th-century abbey. Enjoy dinner in the classic hill town of Montalcino, home of the world-famous Brunello wines. Venture into the heart of the crete senesi and discover Pienza, renowned for pecorino cheese, beautiful ceramics and Renaissance architecture. The narrow streets of Montepulciano, Italy's highest hill town, are yours to discover. Relax at the hotel or hear Gregorian chants at the Abbazia di Sant'Antimo.
• Two nights at Castello di Velona. Set on a hill above the Val d'Orcia, this elegant Renaissance castle welcomes you with a sparkling swimming pool, antiques and broad views of the countryside.
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"Our sixth bike trip...this was the best. Excellent food, guides and hotels."
Steven & Dorothy Korshak
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Dates: May 9-14, May 23-28, May 30-Jun 4, Jun 20-25, Jul 4-9, Jul 18-23, Aug 8-13, Aug 15-20, Aug 29-Sep 3, Sep 5-10, Sep 12-17, Sep 19-24, Sep 26-Oct 1, Oct 3-8, Oct 10-15, Oct 17-22
Length: 6 days/5 nights
Level: 2 to 5
Cost: $4298
Single Supplement: $950 to $1020
Meals: All meals included except 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
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