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Trip Length
8 Days
Trip Starts
Chianciano Terme
Trip Finishes
Chianciano Terme
Countries Explored: Italy
Trip Style
Cycling
Budget
Affordable
Pace
Leisurely
Trip Code
C07ST
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Exodus 8 Day A Taste of Tuscany Cycling. This is not just a cycling holiday it is an immersion into local Tuscan life, from wine and oil sampling to hot thermal spa baths and the chance to taste local wines and olive oils. Sample the Vino Nobile of Monepulciano, rich Pecorino cheese in Pienza or take a bath in Roman Bagno Vignoni.
Itinerary
Arrive at the Agriturismo La Pietriccia and enjoy a stroll to the old town, before your evening briefing by the owner, Stefano, and the first of many home cooked dinners. Stay: the Agriturismo La Pietriccia for 7 nights, Half Board) (D).
Start the week with mountain views and forest tracks as you head to the small town of Montallese and on to Lake Chiusi. After a lunch-break take the long distance path of Sentiero della Bonifica to the Lake of Montepulciano, a nature reserve ideal for bird-watching before heading back to the agristurismo in time for dinner (B/D).
You will be transferred to Radicofani, the highest point in the Val d'Orca, for incredible views. From here cycle to Contignano, famous for its pecorino cheese and a perfect spot for lunch before a downhill stretch through the forest and past the beautiful private gardens of La Foce. The back to the Agriturismo in time for wine and local produce tasting in the old town before dinner (B/D).
Descend along country tracks passing a truffle-growing area before crossing the Astrone stream. Cycle through beautiful valleys to the medieval town of Sarteano before carrying on to Cetona, then climb to Mondo X where you can find one of the best restaurants in Italy, La Frateria - a beautiful convent started by St Francis in 1212. Head back to your hotel in time for your dinner (B/D).
Spend the day relaxing, enjoy an olive oil tasting at the agriturismo or walk into Chianciano Vecchia to see the Etruscan Museum of Chianciano Terme. On your way back to the hotel you could use your thermal spa voucher and relax in the healing waters (B/D).
Cycle through acres of vineyards on your way to Montepulciano and stop to take in views of the famous Mount Amiata. Explore Montepulciano's winding medieval streets before cycling back to Chianciano (B/D).
After a short transfer to Pienza take time to explore the town - it is one of the cheese capitals of Italy - and its beautiful medieval historic centre. Perhaps pick up a sandwich filled with porchetta or a slab of rich and creamy Pecorino. The ride takes you downhill to cross one of the stunning plains of the Val d'Orcia, and a short detour takes you to Roman Bagno Vignoni with its roman baths and sulphur springs. Follow a long straight Roman road then cross the valley and climb up and down into Chianciano (B/D).
Leave Chianciano Terme (B).
Trip Inclusions
- Fabulous local insight into traditional Tuscan life: the food, the wine, the culture
- Exhilarating cycling across the UNESCO Val d'Orcia
- Delicious classic, home cooked Tuscan cuisine - with 'km 0' cooking (all local food)
- Visit the wine and cheese towns of Montepulciano and Pienza
- Warm and welcoming agriturismo (farm hotel) with a passionate owner - the best of Italian hospitality
- 7 nights single centre accommodation in a HHH hotel
- Management by local hotelier
- Headwater navigation app
- E-bike hire available on request (supplement applies)
- All buffet breakfasts and 4-course evening meals
- GPS route directions and maps
- High Quality Bikes
- Wine, olive oil and local produce tasting
- 1 thermal spa entrance
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified.
- Flights not specified are not included
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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Exodus. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Exodus. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Exodus. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Exodus. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
