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Tuscany: Siena, Chianti, Florence 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 3
The landscape of Tuscany is one of the most beautiful and evocative in Europe, with rolling hills laced with verdant vineyards and cypress trees lining the roads. You’ll pedal from one incredible view to the next, getting to know the lands of many great artists of the past, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. You’ll have the chance to visit the superb medieval town of Siena, as well as to admire Florence, the cradle of Renaissance. Last but not least, in this tour you’ll discover also picturesque villages where you’ll be tempted by the excellent Tuscan cuisine.
7 nights hotel accommodation in 3*
Breakfast buffet
Luggage transportation
Cycling Guide + Roadbook + Maps
7-days Hotline service
Local taxes (approx 10-15 €)
Everything not mentioned in the section “included”
If you would like to hire a bike (80 Euros) or e-bike (190 Euros) or helmet (15 Euros), please contact our office when booking [email protected]
Departures Saturdays
Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe
Siena
Individual arrival at hotel
Siena – Radda in Chianti (45 km)
From Siena head north towards the beautiful village of Radda in Chianti. The remains of its ancient walls show the significance that this town had in the competition between Florence and Siena.
Radda in Chianti – Greve (40 km)
The route brings you to Greve over the rounded hills with beautiful views.
Greve – Florence (40 km)
You will cycle to Florence, capital of Tuscany, and admire the world famous artworks of Leonardo and Michelangelo.
Florence – Tavarnelle (40 km)
The village of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa has Roman origins
it is named after the ancient taverns offering accommodation and refreshment located along the road which linked Florence to Siena and thence to Rome.
Tavarnelle – Colle Val d’Elsa (45 km)
From Tavarnelle you cycle to Colle Val d’Elsa, which lies in the heart of Tuscany, in a strategically favourable position near the towns of Siena and Florence. It is situated on the via Francigena that connects Rome with the North. On the way you pass Certaldo, whose upper part has remained as it was in the Middle Ages. Further on you come across San Gimignano, which rises on a hill dominating the Val d’Elsa with its towers.
Colle Val d’Elsa – Siena (40 km)
From Colle Val d’Elsa you will cycle to the beautiful town of Siena, which is not only one of the most fascinating towns in Tuscany but is also in a particularly beautiful position, with lovely surroundings.
Siena
Departure after breakfast.
Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Along the way you may find temporary deviations (for example road works) which cannot be foreseen
in this case each rider can decide autonomously how to deal with these stretches.
Tours marked with are special prices.
| Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24 2019 | Aug 31 2019 | 12 | Single rooms | 940€ | ||
| Double rooms | 740€ | |||||
| Aug 31 2019 | Sep 07 2019 | 12 | Single rooms | 940€ | ||
| Double rooms | 740€ | |||||
| Sep 07 2019 | Sep 14 2019 | 12 | Single rooms | 940€ | ||
| Double rooms | 740€ | |||||
| Sep 14 2019 | Sep 21 2019 | 12 | Single rooms | 910€ | ||
| Double rooms | 710€ | |||||
| Sep 21 2019 | Sep 28 2019 | 12 | Single rooms | 910€ | ||
| Double rooms | 710€ | |||||
| Sep 28 2019 | Oct 05 2019 | 12 | Single rooms | 830€ | ||
| Double rooms | 630€ | |||||
| Oct 05 2019 | Oct 12 2019 | 12 | Single rooms | 830€ | ||
| Double rooms | 630€ | |||||
| Oct 12 2019 | Oct 19 2019 | 12 | Single rooms | 830€ | ||
| Double rooms | 630€ |
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