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Tuscany Biking
The Timeless Landscapes from North to South
Few things in this world live up to the hype. But everything you've ever heard about Tuscany is true. It's not a destination. It's an experience. Rides lined with cypress trees overlooking the patchwork vineyards below will stop you on your bike. And no view will compare to that view. Until you round the next bend and see another. It's a wonder anyone ever finishes the rides. And that's only what you'll see - imagine the wines and the flavors you'll experience.
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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
The quintessential Tuscan journey - great for cyclists of all levels. Sample fresh cheeses at an agriturismo before biking quiet roads past olive orchards, farmhouses and wheat fields At Relais La Suvera, succumb to la dolce vita with a swim, an aperitivo and a feast of exquisite Tuscan cuisine.
• Two nights at Relais La Suvera. In the heart of the Chianti hills, an ultra luxurious medieval castle with beautiful Italianate gardens and scenic tranquil surroundings. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa, tennis)
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Days 2-3
Pedal rolling hills in the heart of Chianti to Monteriggioni, an impeccably preserved 13th-century walled village. We're welcomed guests at the private estate of Badia a Coltibuono to taste olive oils crafted under the care of Lorenza de'Medici. Ascend to the ancient hilltop of Radda, the center of Chianti wine production. Visit and dine with a Tuscan chef at his lovely villa.
• One night at Borgo San Felice. Described by the Hideaway Report as an "enchanting resort enclave set within a restored medieval hamlet fringed by olive groves and vineyards in the Chianti Classico region." A Relais & Chateaux member. (pool, tennis)
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Days 4-6
The narrow streets of Montepulciano, Italy's highest hill town, are yours to discover. Point your wheels toward southern Tuscany, where stately cypresses crisscross open rolling hills. Our route leads through the chalk hills of the Crete Senesi, often depicted in 14th- and 15th-century Florentine paintings. Taste world-famous Brunello. In the lovely Val d'Orcia, climb through a sea of vineyards to Montalcino. Discover Pienza, renowned for pecorino cheese, exquisite ceramics and Renaissance architecture.
• Two nights at Borgo Casabianca. A warm welcome awaits at this agricultural estate standing on a high ridge between the Chiana Valley and the famed Crete Senesi. (pool, tennis)
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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: Aug 8-13, Aug 15-20, Sep 5-10, Sep 12-17, Sep 19-24, Sep 26-Oct 1, Oct 3-8, Oct 10-15, Oct 17-22, Apr 24-29, 2011, May 22-27, 2011, May 29-Jun 3, 2011, Jun 5-10, 2011, Jun 19-24, 2011, Jul 3-8, 2011, Jul 17-22, 2011, Jul 31-Aug 5, 2011, Aug 14-19, 2011, Aug 28-Sep 2, 2011, Sep 4-9, 2011, Sep 11-16, 2011, Sep 18-23, 2011, Sep 25-30, 2011, Oct 2-7, 2011, Oct 9-14, 2011, Oct 16-21, 2011, Oct 23-28, 2011
Length: 6 days/5 nights
Level: 2 to 5
Cost: $4298 - $4698
Single Supplement: $1020 to $1200
(Please note: Prices are subject to change. Please view current pricing here.)
Meals: All meals included except 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
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