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June 1 - Welcome
to Tuscany! Following our meeting at the Amerigo Vespucci
International Airport at 12 noon, we'll meet you and transfer you
to the village of Castellina-in-Chianti and our deluxe hotel in
the historical center where you'll stay for the next 3 nights. Upon
arrival, our mechanics will build up your bike for you before going
on an easy spin this afternoon through the Chianti vineyards. This
evening, we'll enjoy a "Welcome Cocktail and Dinner" in
town.
June 2 - San Gimignano
and Volterra Loop. Following a hearty breakfast, today's
ride will take you back in time as we ride through the Classico
Chianti landscape to the village of San Gimignano. Enjoy lunch in
town amidst the ancient towers before riding back to the hotel or
choose the option to Volterra. Relax in the pool this afternoon
before a dinner of homemade ravioli, bruschetta, tiramisu and a
glass of the local Chianti!
June 3 - Chianti
Classico Loop / Dinner in Siena. Our ride for today is
entirely centered in the Chianti Classico region! We'll pedal through
the world-class vineyards and olive groves and explore such villages
as Radda-in-Chianti and Greve-in-Chianti where we'll stop to sample
some of the local vintages. This evening, explore lively Siena for
dinner and savor some gelato in the Piazza del Campo!
June 4- Castellina-in-Chianti
to Castiglione d'Orcia. The landscape changes dramatically
today! Today we will ride out of the Chianti Classico through the
stark Crete Senesi! This serpentine ride on cypress-lined
roads through the rolling hills, wheat fields, and hilltop villas
is one of Tuscany's true gems! Following lunch, we'll continue into
the Val d'Orcia and our 3-star hotel in the village of Castiglione
d'Orcia.
June 5- Val d'Orcia
Loop. Today's ride features some of Tuscany's most photographed
landscapes and villages as we ride through the Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Have fun exploring hilltop villages such as
Montalcino and Pienza as well as the ancient hot baths at Bagno
Vignoni. This is truly Tuscany at it's finest! We'll celebrate the
week and "all things Tuscan" this evening during our group
"Farewell Dinner."
June 6- Morning
ride into Siena / Transfer to Florence. Following breakfast,
we'll transfer to the village of Asciano to begin your final ride
to medieval Siena. After a final celebration and group cappuccinos,
we'll repack bikes and transfer you to Florence's Amerigo Vespucci
Airport for your return flight home or rental car pickup with the
memories of having truly ridden Tuscany!
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