The Sacred Forests Under the Tuscan Sun - Bike Tour Program

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THE SACRED FORESTS UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN - BIKE TOUR PROGRAM - DAY 1 – October 7th FLORENCE Arrival to Florence airport. Transfer from the airport to a hotel in Florence. Dinner in a local typical restaurant. DAY 2 – October 8th ANGHIARI - CORTONA Anghiari is a famous medieval village that preserves its original look. Visit this beautiful treasure means to discover the times of the Middle Ages in Tuscany. Anghiari, a characteristic village enclosed in massive 13th century walls, preserves the ancient and original atmosphere of small medieval towns. Walking around its narrow streets, you can breathe the air of its history and glory. The stone houses overlooking the streets have small windows, wooden shutters and doors, sometimes damaged or broken, but still characteristic. The entrances and balconies of the houses are often decorated with flowers which color the narrow streets of Anghiari, making it more beautiful and charming. Anghiari is considered one of the "most beautiful villages in Italy". Transfer to the Abbey of La Verna and guided visit of the abbey. Transfer to Chiusi della Verna and start of the cycling tour (ca. 30 km) from Chiusi della Verna to Anghiari. The cycling tour will include professional guides and minivan support with fruit and fresh beverages on board. Cycling tour difficult: Easy. Time in saddle: about 3 hours. Your route for Day 2: Stop for light lunch in Caprese Michelangelo and visit of the village. Arrival in Anghiari and transfer to Hotel in Cortona, free time to visit Cortona. Dinner in Hotel. DAY 3 – October 9th CORTONA - FLORENCE Start of the cycling tour (ca. 40 km) from Cortona. The cycling tour will include professional guides and minivan support with fruit and fresh beverages on board. Cycling tour difficult: Easy. Time in saddle: about 4 hours Your route for Day 3: Stop for light lunch in Foiano della Chiana and visit of the village. Arrival to Cortona and transfer to Florence. 17:00 Arrival in Florence, check-in at the hotels Rivoli and Adriatico. Delivery of the shopper with folder and gadget 18:00 Walking transfer to Palazzo Strozzi 18:30 Visit of exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi 20:00 Dinner at the restaurant of the Hotel Baglioni DAY 4 - October 10th FLORENCE 08:15 Group meeting at the Hotel with a tour leader, badges delivery. Transfer to Leopolda station 09:00-13:00 BtoB. Part I. 13:00-14:00 Lunch 14:00-18:00 BtoB. Part II. 19:30 Transfer to Villa La Vedetta – farewell party. DAY 5 - October 11th FLORENCE Transfer to the airport and departure. Organized by: My S.R.L. - Viale Spartaco Lavagnini, 13 Firenze, Italia, 50129 Contact: Marco Cintolesi Tel. +39055 5359729 Email: [email protected] .

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