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ROAD - Italy
Cycle through Siena & Chianti
Siena
Grade: B
RIDE PROFILE Av. daily distance: 60km (37 miles) No. of days cycling: 5 Vehicle support: 70% vehicle support (on point-to-point days only) Terrain and route: 85% tarmac, 15% easy gravel roads. Route follows mainly quiet roads with some climbs passing through the Chianti hills. TRIP DETAILS Group: min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and driver. Accommodation: 7 nights 2 and 3 star hotels. Food: all breakfasts included.
Ride along the quiet roads of classic Tuscany enjoying Chiantis villages, food and wine
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he Tuscan landscape is one of the most evocative and romantic in Europe with cypress trees lining the roads, olive groves, vineyards, ancient hill top towns and, of course, classic Renaissance cities. Our twowheeled exploration is carefully planned to take in the best of Tuscany without feeling rushed or over-cultural - part of the joy of the Italian lifestyle is sitting and watching the world go by with a glass of Chianti or even better a Brunnello of Montalcino! During the week we cycle through very diverse areas of Tuscany, such as the hills of Chianti and the picturepostcard south around Pienza and Montalcino. Our route heads south past the high towers of San Gimignano, and we enjoy Sienas magnificent Campo before entering Le Crete and Val DOrcia, Tuscanys most scenic south with its magnificent views. Following quiet roads, we mix point-to-point and circular rides to make a perfect cycle tour of this region, without the need to transfer at the beginning of each day.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Pisa; transfer to Florence. 2 Ride via Impruneta and Greve to Castellina in Chianti. 3 Circular ride through Chianti hills via famous towers of San Gimignano and Monteriggioni. 4 Ride through vineyards via Brolio to the terracotta city of Siena.
8 DAYS
5 Free day in Siena to visit the museums or just relax in this historic city. 6 Cycle through Le Crete to walled village of Murlo and wine town of Montalcino. 7 Continue east through classic Tuscan countryside to Montepulciano. 8 Transfer to Pisa; fly to London.
Trip code MWI " 8 days Sat to Sat Trip Code 2008 MWI818 MWI821 MWI823 MWI825 MWI827 MWI835 MWI837 MWI839 MWI842
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Start 03 May 24 May 07 Jun 21 Jun 05 Jul 30 Aug 13 Sep 27 Sep 18 Oct
End 10 May 31 May 14 Jun 28 Jun 12 Jul 06 Sep 20 Sep 04 Oct 25 Oct
Flight Land inc. only 845 715 845 715 845 715 845 715 845 715 845 715 845 715 845 715 845 715
No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person ¤ Recommended carbon offset £4 ¤ Optional single supplement £140 ¤ Land only start Florence day 1, end Pisa day 8 ¤ Insurance £26
BIKE HIRE
Italy: Specialized Rockhoppers with front suspension £80, paid on booking From UK: £95, paid on booking
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