PRICE FROM: TIPE OF CYCLIST: 950,00 € PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM ACTIVE RIDER

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www.animatoscana.it HOTEL 3 AND 4 STARS 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS

TUSCANY BIKE TOUR – SELF GUIDED Discover by bike all that has to offer, with the people who know it best. Enjoy a real cycling adventure in Tuscany, experience the rolling hills and medieval hill top towns. Leaded by guide born and raised in Tuscany, you will cycle through the paradise of the Tuscan landscape as you explore the region including Val d’Orcia, , and . On the first part of the week you will cycle surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Val d’Orcia, UNESCO protected site, and you can visit some nice towns including Pienza, and Montalcino. On the second part you will cycle through the region to and the Chianti region, famous for its wine. You can decide to finish the Tuscany bike tour in or , where you can add more days to visit this beautiful city. The Tuscany bike tour is a perfect mix of bike, history, and local product for an unforgettable bike holiday. ITINERARY DAY BY DAY DAY 1 – “BENVENUTI IN TOSCANA” Individual arrival at the hotel, residence and SPA Casanova www.residencecasanova.it/ , located at San Quirico d’Orcia, in the heart of Val d’Orcia. Briefing and delicious dinner in typical restaurant of San Quirico d’Orcia. HOTEL INCLUDED MEALS Hotel residence e SPA Casanova Dinner in typical restaurant

DAY 2 - PIENZA, MONTEPULCIANO AND MONTICCHIELLO 56 km – Elevation gain: 910 meters  The landscapes of the Val d'Orcia region, one of the most beautiful place in Tuscany and UNESCO world heritage site.  Visit of Pienza, the "ideal" city of the Renaissance time, also famous for its Pecorino cheese.  A quick stop at Montepulciano, with its winding streets and squares.  Monticchiello, a small medieval and charming town.  Take a relax break from the cycling journey and enjoy the SPA before dinner. HOTEL INCLUDED MEALS OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Hotel residence e SPA Casanova Breakfast - Dinner Light lunch with cheese tasting

DAY 3 – MONTALCINO AND 52 km – Elevation gain: 1030 meters  Bagno Vignoni, cute medieval town where the main square of the village is a big thermal pool which contains the original source of thermal water.  Climbing towards Castiglione d’Orcia and Rocca d’Orcia, the beautiful landscapes will compensate the challenging ascent.  The Abbey of Sant’Antimo, one of the most beautiful romanic church in Tuscany.  Climbing up again to Montalcino, town of Brunello wine.  Visit of Montalcino, medieval town surrounded by vineyards and beuatiful view on the valley.  Downhill surrounded by Chianti vineyards direction , nice town in Val d’.

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 Dinner and accommodation at Fattoria Pieve a Salti www.pieveasalti.it/, typical tuscan agriturismo with SPA, horse riding and restaurant. HOTEL INCLUDED MEALS OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Fattoria Pieve a Salti Breakfast - Dinner Brunello wine tour and tasting

DAY 4 – CRETE SENESI AND SIENA 54 km – elevation gain: 890 meters  An unforgettable ride surrounded by the views of the Crete Senesi to the edge of the Chianti.  The Crete Senesi region, where badlands and biancane characterize the landscape in this part of Tuscany.  A short break at with its churches and museums.  Siena at the horizon, the visit of this beautiful city will make unique your experience in Tuscany.  Free dinner and accommodation at Hotel Athena www.hotelathena.com/ HOTEL INCLUDED MEALS OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Hotel Athena Siena Breakfast Cooking class with dinner

DAY 5 – CHIANTI REGION 48 km - elevation gain: 910 meters  and its landscape museum.  and San Gusmè, cute town in Chianti  The Castle of Brolio, symbol of Chianti and good wines to taste.  Gaiole, town where L’Eroica was born in 1997.  with its small street and a wonderful view on the vineyards.  Dinner and accommodation CDH Radda in Chianti www.hotelraddainchianti.it/ HOTEL INCLUDED MEALS OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES CDH Radda in Chianti Breakfast - Dinner Chianti wine tour and tasting

DAY 6 – SELECT THE MOST SUITABLE ITINERARY OPTION 1 - PANZANO AND ON THE ROAD TO FLORENCE 55 km - elevation gain: 800 meters  Stage completely set in the Chianti Fiorentino.  Panzano in Chianti and Cecchini steak!  The triangular square of Greve in Chianti, with the archied loggias that line its three side.  Triumphant arrival at Florence’s Piazzale Michelangelo, last highlights of the Tuscany bike tour.  Free dinner and accommodation in 3 stars hotel. HOTEL INCLUDED MEALS OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Hotel 3 stars Florence Breakfast

OPTION 2 – AND SAN GIMIGNANO 49 km - elevation gain: 630 meters  , the most medieval of the Chianti towns.  Monteriggioni with its walls and the ring of towers that dominate the hill  Climbing up to San Gimignano, the towers of the town can be seen for miles around and the historic town centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site  Free dinner and accommodation at Hotel Leon Bianco www.leonbianco.com/it/home.html

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HOTEL INCLUDED MEALS OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Hotel Leon Bianco Breakfast Light lunch and Vernaccia tasting

DAY 7 – “ARRIVEDERCI”  Check-out and individual departure, optional transfer on request.

SUGGESTION  Bike suggested: road bike, hybrid bike or electric bike.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:  6 NIGHTS WITH BREAKFAST  4 DINNERS, DRINKS NOT INCLUDED  BAGGAGE TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN THE HOTELS  PICK-UP OF EVERYTHING YOU BOUGHT DURING YOUR DAILY STAGE: WINE, GIFT AND MORE  1 INTERVENTION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ALONG THE ROUTE (PARTS NOT INCLUDED)  MAPS AND INFORMATION FOR YOUR DAILY STAGE  GPX TRACKS FOR GPS SYSTEM  ANIMA TOSCANA PHONE ASSISTANCE

NOT INCLUDED:  TOURIST CITY TAX  DRINKS  MEDICAL BAGGAGE INSURANCE

OPTIONAL SERVICES (PRICES ON REQUEST)  MEDICAL BAGGAGE INSURANCE  TRANSFER DAY 1 AND 7 FROM AIRPORT, TRAIN STATION OR HOTELS  BIKE RENTAL (HYBRID, ROAD BIKE OR ELECTRIC BIKE)  FLIGHTS  ACTIVITIES FOR NON-CYCLIST (COOKING CLASSES, WINE TOURS, TRUFFLE HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, TREKKING…)  VAN SUPPORT ALONG THE ROUTE  EXPERT BIKE GUIDE  EXTRA INTERVENTION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE  GPS RENTAL  DAY 2: LIGHT LUNCH WITH PECORINO CHEESE TASTING IN TYPICAL FARM AND DAIRY  DAY 3: BRUNELLO WINE TOUR AND TASTING  DAY 4: COOKING CLASS WITH DINNER  DAY 5: CHIANTI WINE TOUR AND TASTING  DAY 6 (OPTION 2): LIGHT LUNCH AND VERNACCIA TASTING  GUIDED TOURS