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TUSCAN CYCLING TOUR FLORENCE VAL D’ORCIA MONTE AMIATA MAREMMA

8 DAYS Cycle through South with short ascents and descents through scenic roads and paths. Travel from from south of , climbing up the Tuscan volcano, Monte Amiata, and ending at the Tuscan coast. What a wonderful way to discover Tuscany’s extraordinary scenery, cultural heritage and incredible food and wine; $2,635 perfect for a couple or small group of friends. CAD$, P P, DBL. OCC. TOUR OVERVIEW

Total 7 nights accommodation; Day 1 D Sant’Antimo. Take the ‘hard’ way up to , then take charming Boutique hotels a secondary road down the rolling hills of Siena; visit the castle FLORENCE – Arrival in Florence and transfer to your and enjoy a tasting of full-bodied dry Brunello wine. Sightsee in 2 nights in Pienza, Val d’Orcia hotel in Pienza, Tuscany. Positioned high atop a hill with the old village and return to the hotel from Sant’Angelo in Colle 3 nights in Castel del Piano, Monte Amiata breathtaking panoramic views of the Orcia Valley, this tiny for dinner. Hotel Le Macinaie 2 nights in Castagneto Carducci, Maremma village is a Renaissance treat and known for its unique city planning. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure followed by an Briefing and bike testing evening briefing and bike testing, dinner and overnight. Day 6 B/D on arrival day Hotel Corsignano Pienza VOLCANO MONTE AMIATA TO THE HILLS OF MAREMMA (85km) After breakfast, pack your luggage and drive to the 5 full days van-supported, Day 2 B/D starting point of today’s route in Paganico, located in the 1 escorted riding tour valley of the Ombrone River for an 85km (medium level) ride. LA CRETE SENESI (45km) After breakfast, depart for your first Mountain bike rental for 6 days Travel through the hills of Maremma between the commune tour (medium level) which takes you to the Crete Senesi, an (optional upgrades available) towns of Volterra and Masa Marittima, journey through the area of the Italian region of Tuscany south of Siena. This area wilderness and continue down the cultural highway of Strada Breakfast and dinner daily at hotels, is known for its distinctive gray soil known as mattaione, which del Vino, the wine trail. Dinner and overnight in the heart of the beverages not included offers a beautiful countryside dotted with Tuscan farmhouses, Etruscan coast. Hotel ZiMartino castles and ancient villages. After covering 45km, return to All transfers as per itinerary your hotel for dinner. Hotel Corsignano Pienza Day 7 B/D Hotel taxes and service charges Day 3 B/D TUSCAN COAST After breakfast, customize your Tuscan coast trail with our expert’s suggestions, followed by a NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO WINE ROAD (85km) After day-long guided biking tour. Enjoy dinner at the ZiMartino A variety of other cycling and walking tours breakfast, check out of the hotel and begin your 85km (difficult Restaurant. Hotel ZiMartino available upon request. level) day with smooth hills en route to Montepulciano, famous for its two excellent wines. Reach Bagno Vignoni and its ancient thermal waters, then climb steep sections to reach Day 8 B Monte Amiata, passing through Castiglione d’Orcia and TUSCANY – HOME After breakfast, check-out of the hotel Optional bike rental upgrades, biking Seggiano. Opt to take the van or cycle to the hotel for dinner followed by a transfer to the airport for your departure home. guides, wine, cheese and olive oil tasting and overnight. Hotel Le Macinaie and recovery meals available. Day 4 B/D THE ETRUSCANS (85km) After breakfast, begin your 85km, difficult level trek toward Prato della Contessa and Quaranta, passing the old town of Pigelleto. Along plain roads, arrive in Sorano, home of the Orsini Fortress. Visit the Etruscan village of Pitigliano, known for its white wine. Sovana is your next International airfare not included. stop where you will visit the old centre and historic sites. Minimum 2 passengers travelling. Choose to cycle back or take the van to return to the hotel for Beverages not included with lunches. dinner and overnight. Hotel Le Macinaie Not valid during special events, festivals or congresses. Blackout periods may apply. Day 5 B/D Circuit subject to change. BRUNELLO WINE ROAD (60km) Enjoy a buffet breakfast. Begin Pricing for other dates available upon request. your 60km (medium level) journey by following the downhill roads to Seggiano, watching the landscape slowly change. For full terms and conditions, refer to page 35. Reach Monte Amiata Scalo and continue on to Abbey of TOUR CODE: EU1115

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