Italy, Tuscany – Cycling Tuscany

Cycle Cortona & Countryside

We’ll collect you from your accommodation and then embark on the next stage of your journey – travelling into Cortona and the surrounding countryside. The first part of your cycling tour will commence, with an adventurous exploration of the local scenery, across cycle paths and in a way that will allow you to take in all of the views.

You’re sure to have worked up an appetite, so at 1pm, we’ll head back into town to enjoy a spot of lunch.

You’ll then have the opportunity to enjoy a little free time, which you can use to shop, cycle around the area, or relax by one of the captivating landmarks in the region.

When you are ready, enjoy a leisurely bike ride back to the villa. The remainder of the day is free to relax by the pool, interact with your fellow tour-guests, or taking a pleasant walk.

Transfer into Cortona for a lovely dinner.

Overnight Cortona

Meals B, L, D

San Gimignano & Siena

San Gimignano is a town so iconic that you have to see it to truly believe it – and this is where we’ll be headed at 9am.

Upon arrival we’ll have a brief coffee break and you will be given an overview of the town and its rich history. Shortly after your introduction, you’ll have free time to explore, meet the locals and partake in activities at your own leisure.

We’ll then travel to Siena, where you’ll meet your tour guide who will fill you with knowledge, expose you to the traditional lifestyle and allow you to get to grips with the town first-hand. Enjoy the village with some free time before reconvening for your evening meal.

Dinner tonight will be in one of the local restaurants in Siena, where you’ll some delightful flavours of the region.

Overnight Cortona

Meals B, Coffee, D

Cycle to Lake Trasimeno & Cooking

Your day trip to Lake Trasimeno will begin with you being picked up and transported ready for the adventure ahead. The Lake is a beautiful natural area, with plenty of easy rides along and around it’s shores. It is also perfect for a dip if you need to cool off at any time.

You’re more than welcome to purchase and/or prepare your own lunches, which you can pack and eat at your leisure during the day.

At 3pm, we’ll transport you to the next destination; a fully equipped kitchen where you’ll learn to prepare your own 4 course Italian meal. Guided by a world-class Italian chef, your Traditional Tuscan Cooking Lesson will take place this afternoon, then you’ll get to enjoy the fruits of your labour with the chef once you’re finished cooking.

Transfer return to your villa after dinner.

Overnight Cortona

Meals B, D

Cycle Montepulciano

A full day of exciting cycling activities are on the agenda today. We’ll begin by picking you up and transporting you to your destination, which is the famous hilltop wine village of Montepulciano.

Spend your first hour or so cycling this stunning region. Take in the views of the beautiful rolling hills and the ancient village sitting atop one of the more prominent ones.

Lunch will be enjoyed in a local trattoria which focusses on the use of locally sourced ingredients.

Following lunch, you’ll have free time to explore the area.

You will then have the option of cycling back to the villa for 3pm, or we can transport you instead. Return to your villa for some free time, if this is your chosen option.

This evening you’ll have a fine dining experience at a local restaurant in Cortona.

Overnight Cortona

Meals B, L D

Chianti

This morning we have an exciting tour of Chianti on the cards. The Chianti region is famous around the world because of the very popular wines produced in the vineyards here – and because photos of Chianti are often used on calendars and travel brochures as being typical scenic Tuscany landscapes!

Chianti is a very enjoyable region to visit, with a landscape of rolling hills covered with vineyards and olive groves and lots of small ancient villages and castles, and quiet roads that have less tourists than many other regions of Tuscany which makes it perfect for cycling.

En-route there will be a stop in the atmospheric Castellina for a coffee and the opportunity to explore the medieval town and all it has to offer.

We then have an extended lunch and tasting session planed at an exquisite organic winery, where there will be the opportunity to meet the winemakers.

When it’s time, we return to the villa to enjoy free time for the remainder of the day.

Overnight Cortona

Meals B, Coffee, T (Wine), L

Tour Free Day

As your trip slowly comes to an end, we allocate this time for you to choose the types of activities that you’d like to partake in – from exploring the nearby area, to relaxing by the pool. Whatever you choose to do, we’ll ensure that you’re back in time for a traditional Italian Aperitivo, followed by a farewell dinner to mark your visit.

Overnight Cortona

Meals B, D

Departure

In the morning, we’ll take you back to the local station where you can commence your return journey with plenty of Tuscan memories to savour for a lifetime.