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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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Dates

Any date from March 1 to October 31
5 Days, 4 Nights
Route Rating
Moderate to Challenging: 20 to 40 miles (30-65 km) per day over hilly terrain.

Meet / Finish
Florence / Volterra
Highlights
  • Winery and olive oil mill tour with guided wine and oil tasting
  • Optional castle and winery visit with wine tasting
  • Towns of Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra, Greve,and Radda
  • 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

Cancellations: Terms and Conditions

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Wineries and Castles

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.


Why Self-Guided?
Explore Tuscany at your own pace. We provide detailed route notes, a cell phone, luggage transfers, great accommodations, restaurant suggestions, and sightseeing notes. You choose the dates. We take care of the details.

Hotel Changes
Charnes Tours reserves the right to change hotels due to availability, construction, or other unforeseen events.
Self-Guided Tuscany Bike Tour Fast Hotels
Palazzo Niccoló
Radda in Chianti (1 night)
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
Hotel Leon Bianco San GimignanoHotel Leon Bianco
San Gimignano (1 night)
We stay in an 11th Century palace on San Gimignano's most beautiful piazza. The building has been carefully restored preserving it's special character.
hotel website
Hotel La Locanda Volterra ItalyHotel La Locanda
Volterra (1 night)
This four-star hotel is located in a converted nunnery in the historic center of Volterra. The hotel features air-conditioning, free WIFI, and a small garden.
hotel website