EXPLORE
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YOURWAY
HOTEL / GUESTHOUSE
TOUR CODE:
TCA
Cycle the rolling hills of Tuscany to experience historic hill
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op towns
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xperience the magic of Tuscany's countryside as you cycle through the
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nchanting towns and landscapes that characterise the region. Every
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ay brings with it a diversity of sites including ancient monasteries,
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olling vineyards and olive groves, castles, villas and medieval centres
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ipe for exploration. Flexibility is a key component with the option to
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hoose a tarmac road or off road mountain bike route according to your
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evel of cycle experience. At night stay in character‑filled family run
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otels where your hosts will introduce you to the delights of their local
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ites and trattorias.
Tuscany Cycle Explorer
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TINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive San Gimignano
2 |
Circular ride and return
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o San Gimignano (28/31/80km)
3 |
Cycle to Volterra (32/38/92km)
4 |
To Monteriggioni (48/45/69km)
5 |
To Castellina in Chianti with
opportunities to sample the excellent wines (43/43/85km)
6 |
Circular road
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o visit the castles and villas of the region (44/44/86km)
7 |
Cycle to Siena
(
38/42/110km)
8 |
Trip concludes
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NCLUSIONS: 
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7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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7 nights in 3 star hotels or B&Bs
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n a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
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information pack including route
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otes & maps
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luggage transfer
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emergency hotline
NOTES:
Cycling distances show mountain bike (off road) first, hybrid bike
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istances (easier route) second and racing bike route third (more challenging ‑
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ace bike supplement applies). Bike hire not included.
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Volterra
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Siena
Castellin in Chianti
Italy
HOTEL / AGRITURISMO /FARMHOUSE B&B
TOUR CODE:
CTG
A classic walk from Florence to Siena through the
magnificent Tuscan countryside
From Piazza della Signoria to Piazza del Campo, an inspirational guided
walk joining two of the most important Tuscan cities. Between Florence, the
city of Leonardo, Giotto, Dante and Brunelleschi, and Siena, native land of
the "Palio" lies the Chianti wine region, an area of rolling vine covered hills,
medieval villages and olive groves. The region is ideal for exploring on foot,
experiencing the slower pace of life endemic to Tuscany and learning about
the long history of wine making. From San Gimignano, a town dominated
by its magnificent towers and our base for most of the trip, walk in the
company of our guide along sections of the Francigena Way, visit Calle
Val d'Esla and the fortress village of Monteriggioni. Spend two nights at a
charming agriturismo in the heart of the Chianti wine region before making
the last stage of the journey on foot to Siena. Ample opportunity is set aside
to visit markets, taste wine and olive oil, explore the narrow streets of small
towns and visit museums, galleries and vineyards en route.
Classic Tuscany Guided Walk
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Florence
2 |
Transfer to San Gimignano,
explore town and surrounds (2hrs)
3 |
Circuit through classic Tuscan
countryside (4hrs)
4 |
Walk the Via Francigena to Colle Val D'Elsa, transfer
to an Agriturismo in the heart of Chianti (4hrs)
5 |
Explore Chianti on foot
(4hrs)
6 |
Transfer to Monteriggioni and walk the via Francigena to Piazza
del Campo in Siena (5hrs)
7 |
Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
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4 nights in 3 star hotel,
2 nights charming Agriturismo ‑ accommodation on a twin share basis with
ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally ‑ allow €10‑15)
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transfers by
public and private buses as described
Ξ
English speaking walking guide
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olive
oil tasting on day 3, wine tasting on day 5
7 DAY
GUIDED
WALK
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DATES | 2015
11 Apr-17 Apr
16 May-22 May
06 Jun-12 Jun
04 Jul-10 Jul
19 Sep-25 Sep
DATES 2015
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