Self-Guided Bicycle Tours - Tuscany Extended, Italy (9 nights)

This tour extends the Tuscany itinerary, adding two days cycling at the start of the tour. Starting in Volterra, the cultural centre of the Upper Cecina Valley the additional routes explore the Val d’Elsa region with its vineyards and its fields bursting with sunflowers. Additional attractions include Volterra’s alabaster museum, the medieval “Manhatten” that is San Gimignano and the walled stronghold of Monteriggioni. The Val d’Elsa is traversed by the Via Francigena, the medieval pilgrimage route to Rome.

Routes 1 and 2, starting in Volterra and ending in Siena are described below. Routes 3 to 8 correspond to Routes 1 to 6 of the Tuscany itinerary. You should read the description of the Tuscany itinerary in conjunction with this page for a full tour itinerary.

Region and Routes

The tour starts in Volterra, where you will be met and fitted with bicycles and equipment, and taken through the routes. A drink in the beautiful Piazza dei Priori square is the perfect way to end the evening.

Route 1 from Volterra to Colle di Val d’Elsa is a beautiful ride on undulating terrain that gives you an immediate introduction to the real Tuscany. The medieval centre of San Gimagnano makes the perfect lunch stop on this ride.

Route 2 leads south from Colle di Val d’Elsa through rolling countryside to medieval citadel of Monteriggioni and then continues south to the fabulous city of Siena. The core route is short enough to allow plenty of time to explore the city. For those who want to spend more of their day in the saddle, there is the option of a challenging extension.

Routes 3 to 8 correspond to Routes 1 to 6 of the Tuscany itinerary.

The Details

• Duration: 9 nights
• Suggested start dates: Any day April thru June or September through October
• Bicycle rental: Available
• Luggage transfers: Available
• Airport transfers: Available
• Trailhead town: Volterra
• Destination town: Sansepolcro

Included in basic tour:

• 9 nights accommodation with breakfast
  
  
• Detailed itinerary including:
  
  
  • route maps, cue sheets and written directions
  • directions to and contact details for accommodations
  • information about en route attractions and interest sites
  • details of en-route services including suggested refreshment stops
  • information about trailhead town, staging towns and destination town
  • suggestions for evening meals and for evening entertainment
  • telephone helpline
    
    
• Trip preparation information about
  
  
  • what to bring (including recommended clothing list)
  • getting to and from the tour from arrival & departure points
  • money
  • climate and weather
  • shopping
  • eating and drinking
  • tipping …………etc.

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