Giro della Toscana
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Giro Della Toscana
Upcoming Dates
- May 14, 2011
- June 12, 2011
- September 3, 2011
- October 10, 2011
Accommodations
Classic
Ability Level
Expert
Terrain
Beautiful, rolling hills
Distance
450 miles Daily average: 50
Arriving
San Donato
Departing
Fronzano
Price
- May, Jun: $4,495
- Sep, Oct: $4,595
Single Supplement
$900
Bike Rental
Included!
Soaring through the Landscapes of Southern Tuscany - and a taste of Umbria
Highlights
- Visits to Renaissance gems: Siena, Pienza, Orvieto and Cortona
- Tastings of classic Tuscan wines
- Exploring Etruscan underground tunnels in Orvieto
- Roller-coaster rides on silky smooth roads
- Fresh bruschetta drenched in olive oil
Zig-zagging climbs and dramatic descents await on a cyclist's dream ride! On your wings of steel, soar into a world that stirred the souls of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and others. Plus, encounter Etruscan legends, medieval villages, Renaissance treasures, magnificent views-and an abbondanza of Tuscan wine and hearty fare!
Special departure for Solo Travelers: September 2, 2010.
Itinerary
Day 1 – San Donato
Warm up on a rolling ride to Regello's best pastry shop. This easy ride will familiarize you with both your bicycle and the gentle Tuscan landscape.
Day 2—3 – Siena
Wind through the heart of the Chianti Classico region, with beautiful views and charming villages. An optional ride takes you up to Castello di Brolio, where the Baron Ricasoli codified the "recipe" of Chianti. The Sienese countryside opens up before you, with cascading hills. On Day 3, we embark on a guided tour of Siena and sample wines at a local enoteca.
Day 4 – Pienza
Montalcino and Montepulciano are centuries-old wine villages that mark our passage today. At Monte Oliveto, we'll share a Ciclismo Classico picnic extravaganza, before heading on to Pienza.
Day 5 – Sorano
Cycle south through the immensely varied landscape, full of chestnut groves and poppy fields. Head toward Sorano, a historic center built on Etruscan remains. Our four-star hotel here offers unrivaled views.
Day 6 – Orvieto
Today we ride along white grape vineards to Bolsena. Continue on to the Umbrian hilltown of Orvieto, where we'll stroll the piazza and sample the namesake wine. Try to catch sight of the Etruscan tombs along the way!
Day 7 – Arrivederci!
From our hotel in Orvieto, you can easily reach the station. Grazie e buon viaggio!