Description
What’s included
- All tours and admissions at no extra cost (guided tour, entrance to natural hot springs, cooking class)
- All group transportation. From Florence to Lucca, from Radicofani to Florence
- Dedicated vehicle will follow the bikers to assist in case of problems and for luggage transfer
- 7 lunches, 6 dinners-breakfasts-nights (shared double). One glass of wine/beer with meal
- Top quality vintage bike, bike helmet, bottle of water
- Free “best moments” video (camera & drone)
- 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)
- Flexibility should you need to transfer or cancel your tour
- Free storage of extra-luggage
- Optional: single supplement (+20%)
- Note: flight arrangements including passport and visa requirements to be managed directly by the customer, not in scope of Tuscany Quintessence SRL
Itinerary (mainly paved)
- Day 1 – 9 am. Welcome to Florence, orientation, bike setting. Departure from Florence to Lucca by van. Lucca bike tour then then biking towards San Miniato
- Day 2 – 8 am. From San Miniato to San Gimignano. Cooking class in San Gimignano
- Day 3 – 8 am. From San Gimignano to Siena
- Day 4 – 8 am. From Siena to Asciano (biking on the famous Eroica’s white road)
- Day 5 – 9 am. From Asciano to Rapolano Terme. Relax at natural hot springs
- Day 6 – From Rapolano Terme to San Quirico d’Orcia
- Day 7 – From San Quirico D’Orcia to Radicofani. Transfer to Florence
Frequent stops to take pics & relax. Every day, free time for relax and sightseeing
Physical demands
- Avg biking distance per day 55km/34.2mi in all weather conditions
- Skill level: advanced. Comfortable of riding a road bike also on unpaved roads. You are a regular biker and you can ride multiple days for 3/4 hours managing long distance rides (i.e. 100km/68.4mi), steep climbs up to 1500mt (4,920ft) in a day at a moderate pace.
Read also “Why should walk Via Francigena”.
