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2010 Price

US$ 900 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$ 75 per person)

Dates

Any date from March 1 to October 31
5 Days, 4 Nights
Route Rating
Moderate: 10-20 miles 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 (15, 7, 13 and 20 miles). Extra miles available.
  • Use of high-end hybrid bicycle
  • Use of cell phone for emergencies

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» Bicycles


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$ 100 (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.

Add a fifth night for US$ 200*
Make your tour one day longer, and your riding a little easier by adding a fifth night. Instead of riding 20 miles from Radda to Siena take a side trip and spend the night in beautiful Castellina in Chianti.

Four-night tour (US$ 900)
Day 1 Florence to Greve 15 mi
Day 2 Greve to Radda 07 mi
Day 3 Radda loop ride 13 mi
Day 4 20 Radda to Siena 20 mi
Day 5 Last Day  


Five-night OPTION  (US$ 1,100)
Day 1 Florence to Greve 15 mi
Day 2 Greve to Radda 07 mi
Day 3 Radda loop ride 13 mi
Day 4 20 Radda to Castellina 06 mi
Day 5 Castellina to Siena 15 mi
Day 6 Last Day  

*Per person. All luggage transfers included.