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Price
US$ 950 per person
(Single Supplement)

Traveling alone?
Join a self-guided tour that has already been scheduled. We can’t run self-guided trips for one person, but we may have already booked a self-guided tour that works for you. More info


Group of three?
Tour prices are based on double room occupancy. Groups of three on self-guided trips have two options:
Option 1: Request a triple room. With a triple there is no single supplement. Option 2: Pay a single supplement (US$ 50/night) for the single room.


(Siena Palio Surcharge)

During the Palio (Siena's famous horserace) hotel prices triple. A surcharge of US$ 100 (per person) will apply if you stay in Siena 6/29, 6/30, 7/1, 7/2, 8/13, 8/14, 8/15, or 8/16.

Save US$ 100 per person
 Use our bike bags (panniers) instead of the luggage transfer
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Optional Charges
 » 5th night (US$ 200 per person)
 » Cooking Class (US$ 100 per person)

Dates
Any date from March 1 to October 31
5 Days, 4 Nights
Route Rating
Moderate: 10-20 miles (15-30 km) per day cycling over hilly terrain.
Meet / Finish
Florence / Siena
Highlights
  • Winery visit with guided wine and oil tasting
  • Abbey visit with winery and Renaissance gardens
  • Towns of Greve, Radda, and Siena
  • Beautiful Tuscan scenery and peaceful country roads
What's Included
  • All lodging (3 and 4 star hotels)
  • All breakfasts
  • One lunch
  • Winery visit and wine tasting
  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
  • Private van transfer from Florence on day one
  • 4 beautiful rides. Extra miles available.
  • Use of high-end hybrid bicycle
  • Use of cell phone for emergencies
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Wineries and Castles
Want an easier tour?
Add a fifth night for US$ 200 (per person)

Make your trip one day longer with EASIER cycling and stay in beautiful Castellina.

Optional cooking class?
Add a cooking class for US$ 150 (per person)
Chianti cooking class
Spend half a day with an Italian chef. Create a three course meal using fresh local ingredients (vegetarian classes available).

What if it rains?

On self-guided bike tours there is no van support. However, we do move your luggage from hotel to hotel. In the event of rain you can catch a ride with us when we move your bags. We provide our guests with a cell phone. You can call in the morning and make arrangements for a lift.


Hotel Changes
Charnes Tours reserves the right to change hotels due to availability, construction, or other unforeseen events.
Self-Guided Siena Bike Tour Hotels
Greve in Chianti hotelAlbergo del Chianti
Greve in Chianti (1 night)
Located in an 11th Century building on the main piazza of Greve, this family-run hotel features a pool and air conditioning. The owners serve wine and olive oil from their nearby farm.
hotel website
Palazzo San Niccoló
Radda in Chianti (2 nights)
This four-star hotel is located in a 15th Century palace. The rooms feature wooden ceiling beams, terracotta floors, and marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs or showers.
hotel website
Hotel Athena
Siena (1 night)
A modern four-star hotel with all of the comforts. The Athena is located in the historic center and offers a beautiful terrace with views of Siena.
hotel website
Castellina hotelFor an extra US$ 200 you can spend a fifth night in Castellina.

Palazzo Squarcialupi
Castellina (1 night)
This family-run hotel has been lovingly restored and offers classic Tuscan charm with all of today's comforts (including a spa and pool).
hotel website