Ciclismo Classico's six-day Assaggio tour of Tuscany is a delicious, entry-level sampling of the world’s most beloved region! Begin pedaling in the upper Val d’Arno, a series of terraced foothills that hug the river Arno. These graceful hills are a curious blend of microclimates and a fertile ground for vineyards, olive groves, and nut trees. Stream and rivers cut into the hillsides to form delightful, twisting roads. You're cooled by breezes in stone villages and warmed by the famous Tuscan sun. Conclude your tour in the storybook medieval village of Cortona brought to life in the recent motion picture “Under the Tuscan Sun” starring Diane Lane.
Tour Details
Duration
6 Days/5 Nights
Location
Tuscany
Season
May - October
Tour Type
Road Touring
Nearest City
San Donato
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Tuscany, Italy
Distance Traveled
150 Miles
Minimum Age Limit
No Age Limit
Skill Levels Accommodated
Athletic Beginner
Grouped by Level
No
Fully Guided
Yes
Guest Capacity
Minimum: 6; Maximum: 18
Support Vans
Yes
Bike Rentals Available
Yes
Bike Brands
Bianchi Bikes, Ultra-Performance 24-speed Custom Hybrid and Womens Hybrid, Tandems available upon request
Tour of olive oil press; Vineyard views galore! Cooking demo; Spin along the delightful Sette Ponti road; Visit the Land of the Etruscans; Authentic Tuscan wine tasting
Rates
$2,895.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: San Donato Admire the stunning panorama and warm sunlight of Tuscany as you zigzag through the olive groves and past the stone villas that line the beautiful Sette Ponte (Roman Road of Seven Bridges). You’ll be rewarded with a sample of homemade gelato in Regello.
Day 2: Loro Ciuffenna Winding through the sun-drenched Pratomagno range, pass through tiny towns on a picturesque road lined with fig trees, vegetable gardens and vineyards. Stop to visit an olive oil press.
Day 3: Arezzo Zip through olive groves on your way to the Renaissance gem Arezzo, home of the works of Piero della Francesca and heartwarming backdrop for the Oscar-winning film “La Vita e Bella” (Life Is Beautiful)
Day 4: Cortona The flatlands of La Val Di Chiana ease your velo voyage to Cortona, an exquisite hilltown filled with Etruscan treasures. A late-afternoon walking tour of this architectural gem leads to Roman arches, Etruscan tombs and Renaissance palaces.
Day 5: Umbria Cross the border to the Green Heart of Italy—Umbria—and the blue waters of Lago Trasimeno, where Romans and elephants once roamed. This is a favorite route for local cyclists, so make sure to say "SALVE" (greetings)!
Day 6: Arrivederci! Enjoy one final stroll around this medieval wonder before you wish a final arrivederci. CC will provide a shuttle to Cortona's train station after breakfast. Why not extend your journey with a few extra days to see Florence's Renaissance treasures? Ciclismo Classico is happy to assist you with all your travel plans.
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