Tuscany - Road

Tuscany, Italy’s renaissance epicenter, sits comfortably in the spotlight for its magnificent cities, art, and architecture. Not to mention its incredible wines. But the area is best discovered by bike, far from the maddening crowds in Firenze, where you can take your time and see a thousand different views from the tops of it’s myriad hill towns. We’ll ride these unhurried roads, stopping in at some of our favorite vineyards and trattorias along the way, and discovering the less-known side of Toscana.

Included:·     

• 7 nights, 6.5 days of riding
• Private transfer from Florence Airport
• 7 nights villa Montecastelli
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner all days (includes snacks during rides)
• Local wine and beverages with meals
• Private cooking class
• 6 days guided riding
• High-end road bike Demo
• Mechanical support (repairs will be invoiced separately)
• All bike shuttles and transfers, support van during rides
• Local vineyard visits and tastings
• Emergency Helicopter evacuation insurance
• Epic personalized concierge services: we can arrange for massage, yoga, child care, or children’s activities

*Note - Pricing below is based on a base package.  We take great pride in our ability to customize trip details according to your needs and desires.  Customized trip pricing will vary according to your preferred details.

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrive in Firenze, where you’ll meet your EpicQuest guide for the short 1-hour van transfer to Monteriggione. Get settled and assemble your bike or get fitted for your demo for the week. Relax by the pool, have a glass of wine, and enjoy a specially-prepared dinner at the villa.

Day 2 (Sunday): Morning ride through Chianti, lunch and sightseeing in the medieval walled city of Sienna, Dinner at one of our favorite local osterias in Monteriggione.

Day 3 (Monday): San Gimignano, lunch in the medieval village. Afternoon ride in the surrounding hills with a stop at a local “casa del formaggio” to sample some Pecorino. Dinner in Casole d’Elsa.

Day 4 (Tuesday): Siena to Montepulciano, visit the natural baths at Bagno Vignoni. Private wine tasting, Dinner in Montepulciano

Day 5 (Wednesday): Impruneta, riding in the rolling hills surrounding Florence, opportunities to explore the city in the afternoon, Dinner in Florence and return to Montecastelli

Day 6 (Thursday): Ride around Monteriggione, cooking class / wine tasting at the Villa. Dinner at the Villa.

Day 7 (Friday): Bolgheri to Cecina. Wine tasting at Ornellaia and/or Sassacaia, the ultimate Super Tuscans. Dinner in Cecina.

Day 8 (Saturday): Morning ride and private transfer to Florence, opportunity for afternoon sightseeing, depending on flight time. Guest departure.

*Note - Pricing below is based on a base package.  We take great pride in our ability to customize trip details according to your needs and desires.  Customized trip pricing will vary according to your preferred details.