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  (Options: Customized Tours, Villa or Yacht Tours, Wine Tours, Cooking Classes)
Tuscany, Italy - 6 nights
Available year round
Join us in Tuscany for a memorable cycling holiday with gourmet experiences. This tour is run by specialists in private custom luxury cycle tours throughout Tuscany and beyond. Choose the tour below or if you prefer we can design a custom or different tour for you and your group.
Tours are for all levels of cyclists from all walks of life. Your guide has personally logged over 60,000 kilometers racing, guiding and training in Tuscany and is the only tour operator in the area offering custom designed private cycle tours. The rides on this particular tour below are about 35-65 miles per day but with this tour there is always van support so you can always rest if need be. ITINERARY Day One - Florence – Arrival  Arrive in beautiful Florence Italy in the late morning. After check in time to rest or explore before our welcome dinner.
Depending on your arrival time stop over for your custom bike rental fitting. Choose hybrid, road or mountain bike (men’s or women’s frame available) . Or if you prefer a leisurely sight seeing stroll through town taking in this Renaissance gem. Florence is a shopper’s paradise so of course if shopping is more your thing, don’t hesitate to indulge yourself. Rest up for tonight’s welcome dinner at one of Florence’s authentic and fun restaurants where the food and wine keeps on coming. Overnight Florence Day Two - Florence - Radda in Chianti 
In the morning we all meet up at Florence by Bike for last minute fittings and to pick up any gear or clothing you may need. As our guest you are entitled to a discount on any purchases. Florence by Bike’s shop offers hard to find high-end technical gear and accessories at incredible prices. Route brief and we are on our way leaving Florence on bikes with a stop in Piazzale Michelangelo for an incredible panorama of one of the world’s most beautiful cities.  We take a classic route along the famous Strada in Chianti (Road in Chianti). Explore the Piazza of Impruneta, (the “Città del Cotto”) where the tiles for Florence’s Cathedral were created. Leaving Impruneta on bike we access Strada in Chianti and its rolling hills, passing vineyards and olive groves.
We arrive in Greve in Chianti with a lunch stop with our good friend Tina (top local wine and cheese gourmet) at Caffé Le Logge. (Lunch included).  After lunch we offer an optional ride or van transfer to Radda in Chianti. Of course your bags will be transferred ahead and waiting in your room.
Free night for dinner. Overnight Radda in Chianti Day Three - Radda in Chianti  Loop ride of area including town of Gaiole in Chianti, with stop at world famous ceramics manufacturer, Rampini (shipping to your home available), followed by a lunch and visit for wine tasting at Castello Brolio, Enoteca Del Castello Di Brolio. (Payment at time of service).
*Optional Cooking Class is possible on this day - please inquire Overnight Radda in Chianti Day Four - Radda in Chianti – Siena  After breakfast and check out we leave on bikes from Radda and ride to Castellina in Chianti, with time to sightsee, shop and explore this classic Tuscan village.
Then back on bikes for a ride to Siena with a special lunch and wine tasting on the way. (Payment at time of service). Overnight Siena. Day Five - Siena  CASTELNUOVO BERARDENGA – RAPOLANO TERME – ASCIANO – SIENA
At breakfast fuel up because we tackle a 50 mile loop ride with a stop in Rapolano Terme for lunch and a dip in the hot springs for those sore legs! (Lunch included). *Optional Cooking Class is possible on this day - please inquire Return to Siena with time to explore this magnificent Renaissance town. Overnight Siena. Day Six - Siena - Monteriggioni  Today we leave on bikes from Siena and ride to the medieval castle town of Montereggioni for lunch and sight seeing. Along the way a wine tasting stop at one of our secret small vineyards. Purchase wine and olive oil and we will ship it to your home. (Payment at time of service).
Tonight join us for our farewell feast and award ceremony…a memorable night of fun. Overnight Siena Day Seven - Siena, Departure  A.M. check out. Easy transfers to Roma or Florence by train or bus. Private transfers available upon request.
Or extend your tour Note: For your comfort we ask that guests participating in these tours arrive in Florence one day prior to tour start. Let us know if you should you require an overnight stay in Florence since we have a wide array of top quality lodgings to choose from. As for activities, guided walking tours, cooking courses, outlet shopping trips to name a few are all available upon request. GROUP SIZE A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this tour and the tour is limited to a maximum of 6 participants. (The number of participants refers to how many persons are required to run the tour, not to how many persons you must have in your party. Please inquire.) HOW TO ARRIVE Florence train station SMN - 5 minutes from hotel (1.2 miles)
Amerigo Vespucci airport - 20 minutes from hotel (5 miles) *These details are provided as additional information. Please check below to see if transfers are included in this tour. BOOKING INFORMATION
Double Room/US$2600 (this includes hybrid bike – for race bike see upgrade below)
Single Supplement/US$450 Optional Cooking Classes: Florence/US$300
Radda/US$275
Siena/US$275
(Cooking Class Prices based on minimum of 2 persons - please inquire for special pricing on groups of 4-6) Bike upgrade to racing style road bike/Additional US$85 Additional nights in Florence or Siena: Please inquire Private Tours Supplement less than 6 PAX: Please inquire Special deposit, payment & cancellation procedures are required for this tour. Please inquire. *Pricing may vary depending on market fluctuation After availability is confirmed, a non-refundable 30% deposit and the completed and submitted registration form will secure your reservation. Dates are not guaranteed without a deposit. Final payment is due in full 75 days prior to start of tour. Fixed Departure Dates: July 7-13
September 8-14 *Customized Tours and other dates are available upon request. Please inquire. Best time for cycling in Tuscany is April through July and September through November. Depending on your tour dates a high season supplement may apply. All tours are on a first come first serve basis. SIX NIGHT PROGRAM *Six nights' lodging in cool B&B’s, authentic country inns and 3 & 4 star hotels
*Daily breakfast
*Two (2) dinners with wine
*Two (2) lunches with wine
*Van support and luggage transfers
*Routes and maps
*Rental of 27 speed touring bikes
*Professional guide
*World Class Tuscan cycling COOKING CLASSES Florence Cooking Class (Possible on Arrival Day 1): Morning or afternoon (in the morning with, and in the afternoon without, a visit at the S.Ambrogio market because it is open only from 7.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m ). The course includes 4 recipes, apron, handouts which include the recipes of the dishes presented during the lesson and lunch or dinner with wine at the end of the class. Radda Cooking Class (Possible on Day 3): This course includes a guided fresh food market tour where guests assist in selecting only the freshest ingredients. After they enjoy the fruits of your labor as you dine in the Palazzo's dining room. Course includes certificate of completion and recipe book of the meal you prepare. Siena Cooking Class (Possible on Day 5): This course is a demonstration class with the preparation of a 4 courses menu: starter, pasta/risotto/zuppa, main course and dessert. Each course includes an apron and the meal (drinks not included). *Transfers not included with any cooking course but can be arranged - please inquire *Please inquire about optional cooking classes on Days 1, 3 and 5 Airfare, personal expenses, meals not indicated above, optional cooking classes, on tour purchasing and shipping, optional pre and post tour transfers are not included.
For further inquiries or to register, click here. Click here to return to top of page. CANCELLATION POLICY
Please contact us for cancellation policy information. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
CLIENT REMARKS
"Dear Jo-Ann - The trip was very impressive and turned out to be as lovely as it sounded on paper during the planning process. It was truly a custom tour, and met all of our expectations. " Click here to return to top of page. MAP* This exciting region is depicted below. You can also access Google MapsTM by clicking HERE. 
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