The Chianti region, located between the cities of Florence and Siena, is the perfect place to visit beautiful villages and castles, wine tastings and enjoy a relaxing weekend cycling surrounded by woods and vineyards.
This small wine-region produces one of the best-known and appreciated wines: the Chianti Classico Wine. Wine has been produced in this area for over 2000 years, since Etruscan time.
DURATION: 4 Days/3 Nights
PRICE FROM: 480,00 €
WHERE: Tuscany - Chianti Region - Radda in Chianti
WHEN: from March to November
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Benvenuti nel Chianti
Individual arrival, dinner on your own and accommodation in 4 stars hotel located at Radda in Chianti.
At your arrival you will receive all the informations to complete the bike tour in Tuscany.
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Day 2 - Gaiole in Chianti, Castello di Brolio and Eroica
54 km – Elevation gain: 1050 meters
Gaiole in Chianti, town of L’Eroica, vintage race that bring in Chianti region more than 8000 cyclists.
Castello di Brolio, with its cypress-lined entrance. The breath-taking panorama below the walls, over the vineyards, represents one of the most wonderful parts of the first stage. You can decide also to visit the Castle, owned by the Ricasoli family since 1141, or taste a glass of Chianti Classico at the enoteca.
The road to Radda in Chianti will be a sequence of vineyards and woods, passing through pretty villages and farms, that could offer you a wide range of typical products, wine and olive oil tasting.
Dinner on your own and accommodation in 4 stars hotel located at Radda in Chianti.
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Day 3 - Castellina in Chianti, Badia a Passignano and Panzano in Chianti
55 km – Elevation gain: 980 meters
Daily tour to discover the north side of Chianti region between Florence and Radda in Chianti.
Castellina in Chianti, interesting medieval town of Etruscan origins and one of the most charming hilltop villages in the Chianti.
Badia a Passignano, an historic Benedictine abbey located atop a scenic hilltop, surrounded by cypresses.
Panzano in Chianti and the church of San Leolino, one of the most important Romanesque churches of the Chianti area. Panzano in Chianti is also well-known for the famous butcher Dario Cecchini and his Fiorentina steak.
Dinner on your own and accommodation in 4 stars hotel located at Radda in Chianti.
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Day 4 - Arrivederci
Check out and individual departure.
Private transfer available on request.
- 3 Nights stay with breakfast
- Meet & greet with our staff on day 1
- Informations for your daily stage
- Maps with altimetry of each stage in PDF file
- GPX tracks for GPS system or mobile App.
- Phone assistance by Anima Toscana staff
- Tourist city tax
- Medical insurance
- Medical insurance
- Private transfer day 1 and 4 from airport, train station or hotels
- Bike rental (MTB, Gravel or e-bike)
- Van support along the route
- Expert bike guide
- GPS rental