Cost:
720 UK $1504 Cdn based on double.
Single supplement: 285 UK
$ 595 Cdn
Bike rental 78 Euros paid locally.
Start Dates: Any day April to October. Duration:
Seven nights
Tour Profile: Moderate. Rolling countryside with some
hill-top villages..
Bikes: 21 speed hybrid bikes with panniers, repair kit and
water bottle.
Included: Seven nights accommodation, breakfast daily,
one dinner, luggage transfer, route maps and notes, local
representative for assistance.
Accommodation
In
San Gimignano we spend two nights, our 3* hotel is located
in an enviable location at the very heart of the town and
dates back to the 14th century.
In Volterra we use a 4* hotel right in the historical
centre, this hotel also boasts a swimming pool.
In Monteriggioni we use a room rental which is located in
the oldest building of the village, all rooms are ensuite
and offer good views of the town. In Radda, we stay at a
superb farmhouse B&B that our clients rave about.
We use a 3* hotel in Siena which offer rooms with nice
views facing the ancient town, and is located within
walking distance from the famous Piazza del Campo.
Itinerary : Start Point: San Gimignano
End of Tour: Siena
Day
1: Arrive
in San Gimignano. If you haven't organized the private
transfer then please let us know at approx what time you
will be arriving so that we can organize for your bikes to
be delivered to the hotel. Alternatively your bikes will
be delivered on the morning of Day 2.
Day
2: Your
are free to relax around San Gimignano or alternatively
you can do a circular ride to Certaldo riding
through Vernaccia’s, San Gimignano’s white wine
vineyards. Distance: 38km
Day
3: San
Gimignano – Volterra. A spectacular ride westwards over
the hills to the Etruscan fortress town of Volterra. Distance:
37km. For those clients that are fitter and who want a
more challenging day today then a visit to the Monastery
of San Vivaldo is also an option. Distance: 48km
Day
4: Volterra
– Monteriggioni.
Two options
are available to you again today. Option 1 which passes
through the small
town of Colle di Val d’Elsa.
Distance: 41km. Option
2 which crosses the natural reserve of Tatti, the medieval
town of Casole.
Distance: 59km. Both
rides visit the monastic settlement of Abbadia Isola.
Day
5: Monteriggioni
– Radda in Chianti. Today you will be cycling into the
Chianti hills and you will have the opportunity to sample
several Chianti wines. The high point of today ride is
Fonterutoli and the incredible open views. Distance:
45km
Day
6: A circular ride today throughout the Chianti hills
visiting some of the most beautiful villas, castles and
land church. Distance: 39km
Day
7: Radda in
Chianti – Siena. Your last day is an easy short ride
which will lead you to the interesting “Palio” town of
Siena. En route why not visit the cantines and test the
wines of Dievole. The proprietor is always ready to lead
you on a memorable tour. Distance:
28km
Day
8: End of Tour in Siena. |