Description
Tuscan Monasteries – What’s included
- Small group of 4-8 people (min/max). All tours and admissions at no extra cost
- All group transportation. From Arezzo to Florence
- 7 lunches, 6 dinners-breakfasts-nights (shared double). One glass of wine/beer with meal according to monastery rules
- All tips for guides and drivers
- Guaranteed tour price locked in the moment you make your deposit
- Free consulting appointment with our in-house experts to assist with your pre- or post-tour travel plans (1 hour)
- Top quality e-bike, bike helmet, bottle of water
- Free “best moments” video (camera & drone)
- Flexibility should you need to transfer or cancel your tour
- Free storage of extra-luggage
- Optional: luggage transfer by van
- Note: flight arrangements including passport and visa requirements to be managed directly by the customer, not in scope of Tuscany Quintessence SRL
Tuscan Monasteries – The itinerary (mainly unpaved)
- Day 1 – 9 am. Welcome to Florence, orientation, bike setting. Florence guided bike tour. From Florence to San Miniato al Monte. Construction of the present church was begun in 1013
- Day 2 – 8 am. From San Miniato al Monte to Montesenario – built in 1234 by seven noble Florentines and the founder of the Servants of Mary
- Day 3 – 8 am. From Montesenario to Vallombrosa immersed in a centuries-old forest
- Day 4 – 8 am. From Vallombrosa to Camaldoli founded by San Romualdo in 1012
- Day 5 – 9 am. From Camaldoli to Chiusi della Verna. This is one of the most important Franciscan sanctuaries in the world. St. Francesco d’Assisi received the stigmata here in 1224
- Day 6 – From Chiusi della Verna to Arezzo
- Day 7 – From Arezzo to Francescan hermitage Le Celle Cortona – founded by Saint Francesco d’Assisi in 1211. Transfer to Florence
Frequent stops to take pics & relax. Every day, free time for relax and sightseeing
Physical demands
- Bike skill: you are comfortable riding a variety of single-track, capable of riding an e-bike for multiple days in a row at a moderate pace for an average of 4-6 hours
- The tour is self-contained: you will carry your own gear and there will be no vehicle support
- Avg biking distance per day 32km/19.9mi in all weather conditions
