Basic travel information
Cycling week in Tuscany, Italy. Cycling in the idyllic countryside of Tuscany perhaps offers Italy at its best, away from the hustle and bustle of big cities.
Tuscany in central Italy is known worldwide for its picturesque landscapes: medieval villages and historic small towns dotted with hills dominated by cereal fields, flower meadows and cypresses. On an Italian cycling trip, we make day trips through the Tuscan countryside following small roads, while exploring medieval and Renaissance villages and towns, as well as the wine and food culture of the area. On the way we stay comfortably on a rural farm in a small village.
NOTE: Bicycle rental is included in the price of the trip. Cycling trips are also possible on an electric bike (extra charge).
Itinerary
DAY 1 – HELSINKI – TUSCANY
Direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa to Rome. Transfer from the airport to the Tuscan region, the village of Chianciano Terme in the province of Siena and the Val d’Orcia valley. We will stay here during the trip in an idyllic rural farm. Our joint welcome dinner consists mainly of the farm’s own products. (I)
ACCOMMODATION IN
AGRITURISMO LA PIETRICCIA
DAY 2 – LAKES OF TUSCANY
Our first day of cycling will focus on the lake area on the border of Tuscany and Umbria, with the main destination being Lake Chiusi. We cycle around the lake, and continue on to another lake in the area, Lago di Montepulciano, before returning to our accommodation for wine tastings. Cycling approx. 34km. (OH)
ACTIVITIES
CYCLING
ACCOMMODATION IN
AGRITURISMO LA PIETRICCIA
DAY 3 – PIETRAPORCIANA, SARTEANO, CETONA
The second cycling day will focus on the Pietraporciana Nature Reserve, where we will explore the countryside, historic sites and small villages. Before returning to Chianciano Terme, we will also visit the Tuscan towns of Sarteano and Cetona. Cycling about 50km. (OH)
ACTIVITIES
CYCLING
ACCOMMODATION IN
AGRITURISMO LA PIETRICCIA
DAY 4 – CHIANCIANO TERME
A day off from cycling. The morning is a free time that can be used to explore local hot springs, for example. In the afternoon, there will be another cooking course in our accommodation, during which we will get to know the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. (OH)
ACTIVITIES
COOKING SCHOOL
ACCOMMODATION IN
AGRITURISMO LA PIETRICCIA
DAY 5 – MONTEPULCIANO
The focus of our day’s cycling is medieval Montepulciano, known for its quality wines, which is a very typical Tuscan, historic town built on a hill. Cycling in the beautiful hills of Tuscany about 38km. (OH)
ACTIVITIES
CYCLING
ACCOMMODATION IN
AGRITURISMO LA PIETRICCIA
DAY 6 – PIENZA, BAGNO VIGNONI
We start our last day of cycling by cycling from Montichelo to the Renaissance town of Pienza, surrounded by typical Tuscan countryside with picturesque landscapes and hills. We continue pedaling along rural small roads to the historic spa town of Bagno Vignon, where the ancient Etruscans, and of course the Romans, relaxed in the spas. Cycling about 50km. Return to our familiar accommodation at the end of the afternoon. (OH)
ACTIVITIES
CYCLING
ACCOMMODATION IN
AGRITURISMO LA PIETRICCIA
DAY 7 – TUSCANY – HELSINKI
Transfer to Rome airport and return flight home.
MEALS: [A] BREAKFAST [L] LUNCH [I] DINNER
