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Tour Code : MWI
The journey is provided by
Exodus Adventure Travels
Destinations : Italy
Tour Starts : San Quirico D'Orcia or Pienza
Tour Ends : Florence
Group Size : 6 - 16
Ages : 16+
Activity :
8 days from
NOK 26 845

Overview

Ride along the back roads of classic Tuscany­­

The Tuscan landscape is one of the most evocative and romantic in Europe, with cypress tree-lined roads, olive groves, vineyards, ancient hilltop towns and, of course, classic Renaissance cities. Our group cycling tour is carefully planned to take in the best of Tuscany without feeling rushed: part of the joy of the Italian lifestyle is sitting and watching the world go by with a glass of wine in your hand. We ride through historically diverse areas of Tuscany, such as the Chianti hills and beautiful countryside around Montepulciano. Riding north, we discover a wonderfully scenic region, home to some of Tuscany’s most beautiful towns and villages. We then enjoy the magnificent Piazza del Campo in Siena before biking past the towers of San Gimignano and on to our final destination in Florence. Following country roads wherever possible, we mix point-to-point and circular rides to make a perfect cycling tour of this region. Did you know you can travel by train to this trip? Find out more here

Highlights
  • Explore the cultural cities of Siena and Florence
  • Enjoy Tuscan cuisine and wine
  • Visit some of the most beautiful hilltop towns in the region
  • Ride along the scenic country roads of classic Tuscany
Key Information
  • Seven nights at three-star hotels with en suite facilities
  • Five days cycling with partial vehicle support (limited seats)
  • Group normally 6 to 16, plus leaders. Minimum age: 16
  • E-bikes available for an additional cost
  • 95 percent paved, five percent easy gravel roads
  • Option to travel by train to your adventure
Included
  • All breakfasts
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Local bike hire
  • Group arrival and departure transfers available
Not included
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Local taxes
  • E-bike hire

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Important Information

The trip destination
  • Seven nights at three-star hotels with en suite facilities
  • Five days cycling with partial vehicle support (limited seats)
  • Group normally 6 to 16, plus leaders. Minimum age: 16
  • E-bikes available for an additional cost
  • 95 percent paved, five percent easy gravel roads
  • Option to travel by train to your adventure
Food
All breakfasts are included and are Continental in style, consisting of coffee or tea, cereals, cheese and cold meat, bread, pastries, yoghurt, jam and/or honey. Tuscan food is authentic and surprising – pizza and pasta are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the diverse cuisine on this trip. Starters may include antipasti of cured meats or a crostini di fegato made from toasted bread slices topped with chicken liver pâté . Soup options may include the classic bean dish of zuppa di fagioli or ribollita, a delicious, hearty vegetable and bread soup. For mains, you might try the truffle-infused pasta dish tagliatelle al tartufo or a mouth-watering T-bone steak delicacy known as bistecca alla Fiorentina. End your meal with cantucci biscuits dipped into a glass of the sweet dessert wine known as vin santo for a true taste of Tuscany. While Tuscan cuisine has a strong meat focus, vegetarians can be well catered for. Please inform us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Weather

Italy has  plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures from spring through to autumn. Summer departures will usually have hot weather, with highs around 35C (95F). April-June and September-October departures are likely to be cooler with a slightly higher chance of rain. In late summer, there is the possibility of heavy thunderstorms (generally in the afternoons), but these are usually short-lived.

Is this trip for you?

This trip is classified Road and Activity Level 4 (Moderate/Challenging). Please see our website for more information on classification and grading.

This region is known for its rolling hills, so be prepared for some climbing in places. This trip will require a moderate to good level of fitness as the area and rides are on undulating roads varying from 1.2mi (2km) to 5.6mi (9km) hill stretches on some days.

Days 3, 5 and 6 fall into the category of Moderate/Challenging riding, with elevation gains of more than 3,281ft (1,000m) and some steep sections up to 10%-25%. Daily distances vary from 32mi-47mi (51km-75km). There are no transfers to or from hotels on this trip: all the rides are door-to-door. We use quieter country roads where possible, but sometimes we need to pass busy sections surrounding towns. The most scenic routes are on paved roads, with occasional stretches of dirt/gravel roads (locally known as white roads).

Five days cycling, average 37.5mi (60km) per day, partial vehicle support (limited seats).

Terrain: 95 percent paved, five percent easy gravel roads. Approximately 193mi (302km) in total.

Most days, rides will be broken up by morning coffee, lunch and afternoon gelato stops. Usually sections of 3mi-9mi (5km-15km) will be done between regrouping. The leader will keep the group together during busier/complicated sections, but on straight roads, cyclists are free to ride at their own pace.

Summer

Tuscany can be very hot during summer (June to August), but heatwaves can also happen in April and May. We try to start our days earlier, when possible, to avoid the hottest hours, but temperatures and humidity will be high. You should feel comfortable and be used to cycling in the heat. The number of mosquitos may increase significantly in summer, so bring mosquito repellent with you.

Prices / Dates

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AVAILABLE DATES PRICE (1 ADULT) PRICE (1 CHILDREN) Single room supplement TRAVEL STATUS
Sat, 11 May 2024 / Sat, 18 May 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 Available
Sat, 18 May 2024 / Sat, 25 May 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 Available
Sat, 25 May 2024 / Sat, 01 Jun 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 Available
Sat, 01 Jun 2024 / Sat, 08 Jun 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 Available
Sat, 08 Jun 2024 / Sat, 15 Jun 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 Available
Sat, 31 Aug 2024 / Sat, 07 Sep 2024 NOK 27 535 On request NOK 5 645 Available
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 / Sat, 14 Sep 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 Available
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 / Sat, 21 Sep 2024 NOK 27 535 On request NOK 5 645 Available
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 / Sat, 05 Oct 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 Available
Sat, 05 Oct 2024 / Sat, 12 Oct 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 Available
AVAILABLE DATES PRICE (1 ADULT) PRICE (1 CHILDREN) SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT TRAVEL STATUS
Sat, 11 May 2024 / Sat, 18 May 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 On request
Sat, 18 May 2024 / Sat, 25 May 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 On request
Sat, 25 May 2024 / Sat, 01 Jun 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 On request
Sat, 01 Jun 2024 / Sat, 08 Jun 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 On request
Sat, 08 Jun 2024 / Sat, 15 Jun 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 On request
Sat, 31 Aug 2024 / Sat, 07 Sep 2024 NOK 27 535 On request NOK 5 645 On request
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 / Sat, 14 Sep 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 On request
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 / Sat, 21 Sep 2024 NOK 27 535 On request NOK 5 645 On request
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 / Sat, 05 Oct 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 On request
Sat, 05 Oct 2024 / Sat, 12 Oct 2024 NOK 26 845 On request NOK 5 645 On request

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