Four days to discover the Etruscan Coast (Costa degli Etruschi) and Tuscany coast, a magnificent bike trip that will take you from Volterra, famous for the mining and processing of alabaster, and its imposing walls of Etruscan origin, to the sea of the Tuscan coast and the pretty village of Castiglione della Pescaia.
Ride beside white sandy beaches, breathe the warm sea breeze and explore the countryside surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. In the final part of the trip you will explore the heart of the Maremma, a wild region still uncontaminated by the tourist explosion.
The tour will take you in the famous Bolgheri wine region, home to the famous labels of Ornellaia and Sassicaia.
A local staff and a wine expert will lead you to discover all the secrets of Bolgheri DOC wine, cycling surrounded by beautiful views and seaside villages while visiting different wineries each day.
DURATION: 5 Days/4 Nights
PRICE FROM: 1150,00 €
WHERE: Tuscany Coast - Costa degli Etruschi - Bolgheri
WHEN: from March to November
Ride beside white sandy beaches, breathe the warm sea breeze and explore the countryside surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. In the final part of the trip you will explore the heart of the Maremma, a wild region still uncontaminated by the tourist explosion.
The tour will take you in the famous Bolgheri wine region, home to the famous labels of Ornellaia and Sassicaia.
A local staff and a wine expert will lead you to discover all the secrets of Bolgheri DOC wine, cycling surrounded by beautiful views and seaside villages while visiting different wineries each day.
DURATION: 5 Days/4 Nights
PRICE FROM: 1150,00 €
WHERE: Tuscany Coast - Costa degli Etruschi - Bolgheri
WHEN: from March to November
Itinerary
1
Day 1 - Benvenuti in Toscana
Pick up at Pisa airport and private transfer to Volterra, nice town famous for the mining and processing of alabaster, and its imposing walls of Etruscan origin.
Meet and greet with our staff, delivery of the maps and briefing about the tour.
Dinner and accommodation in hotel
2
Day 2 - From Volterra to Bolgheri
58 km – Elevation gain: 440 meters
The first stage will take you from Volterra to the tuscan sea of Costa degli Etruschi, along one of the most beautiful panoramic roads.
After a long descent, immersed in the typical Tuscan countryside, we will reach the southern area of Val di Cecina up to the village of Casale Marittimo, with a beautiful view over the Tyrrhenian coast.
We will then ride direction of Bolgheri, also known for its Viale dei Cipressi, a cypress-lined avenue immortalized in the poem “San Guido” by Giosuè Carducci. Bolgheri is a perfect break for a walk through the characteristic shops and for a typical lunch.
After lunch we’ll cycle along the Strada del Vino Bolgheri, really nice road surrounded by vineyards. This region is one of the most prestigious wine regions in Italy, in addition to the wine Bolgheri DOC you also have the chanche to taste the Super Tuscans, a red wines that revolutionized the Italian winemaking industry
Before arriving at the next hotel, we will stop for a wine tour and tasting at the winery Guado al Melo.
Dinner and accommodation in hotel.
3
Day 3 - Castagneto Carducci, Sassetta and Suvereto
50 km – Elevation gain: 460 meters
Today's bike ride will be one of the most beautiful stages of the tour, a picturesque back road leads you through chestnut and cork forests direction the hilltop towns of Costa degli Etruschi. Reach the pretty village of Castagneto Carducci after breakfast, an enchanting town on a hill overlooking the sea.
Afterward, continue cycling to the village of Sassetta, perched on a hill in the hinterland of the Etruscan Coast, made up of narrow streets and small squares. Enjoy a coffee break and reach Suvereto, a perfectly preserved town of Roman origin, where we’ll stop for lunch.
Along the way to the next hotel we will stop for a wine tour and tasting in one of the many farms producing a wonderful wine, so characteristic that has obtained the DOCG designation.
Dinner and accommodation in hotel.
4
Day 4 - Follonica and Castiglione della Pescaia
64 km – Elevation gain: 610 meters
The last stage will take you to Castiglione della Pescaia, a characteristic seaside village perched on a promontory of the Maremma coast. Castiglione is also an exclusive summer tourist destination, known for its crystal-clear sea and pine forests that continue to Marina di Grosseto.
You will have the opportunity to choose a nice off-road for MTB, pedaling along the coast, between coves such as Cala Violina and breathtaking views up to Punta Ala. For this route, MTB will be provided with an extra charge of € 25 per bike.
Otherwise, you can choose a quiet road deep in the Maremma hinterland up to Tirli, a village where it is easy to understand how life was in the past in Maremma region. During this stage we’ll visit a local winery and taste another good wine.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon, fine sandy beach and crystal clear waters before the final dinner.
Dinner and accommodation in hotel.
5
Day 5 - Arrivederci!
Breakfast and private transfer to Grosseto train station. Transfer to Pisa airport or other destinations available on request with extra price.
Otherwise, you can add more nights to your stay in Tuscany or extra days of biking to discover Maremma up to Morellino di Scansano wine region.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 4 Nights stay with breakfast
- 4 Dinners, drinks not included
- 3 Lunches
- Wine tours and tastings offered day by day
- English speaking guide
- Wine expert
- Van support during each stage
- baggage transportation between the hotels
- Maps and program of the tour
- GPX tracks for GPS system
- Private transfer Pisa Airport-Volterra day 1
- Private transfer to Grosseto train station on day 5
- H24 assistance by Anima Toscana staff
NOT INCLUDED
- Tourist city tax
- Drinks
- Medical baggage insurance
OPTIONAL SERVICES (PRICES ON REQUEST)
- Medical baggage insurance
- Bike rental (Trekking, Road, Gravel or e-bikes)
- Private transfer to Pisa or other destination on day 5
PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM
2 People: 1850,00 €
4 People: 1470,00 €
6 People: 1280,00 € 8 People: 1150,00 €
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LODGING
Park Hotel Le Fonti
Between the charming Tuscan hills is your 4 star haven, the Park Hotel le Fonti: with swimming pool and restaurant, surrounded by nature and suspended in time.
Just above it there’s ancient and majestic city of Volterra; its walls are protecting archaeological treasures from ancient Etruscan, Roman and Medieval times.
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Between the charming Tuscan hills is your 4 star haven, the Park Hotel le Fonti: with swimming pool and restaurant, surrounded by nature and suspended in time.
Just above it there’s ancient and majestic city of Volterra; its walls are protecting archaeological treasures from ancient Etruscan, Roman and Medieval times.
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Tombolo Talasso Resort
Set directly on the unspoiled Tuscan coast, the Tombolo Talasso Resort comes with a thalassotherapy center. Enjoy peaceful natural surroundings and relaxing wellness treatments.
Tombolo Talasso’s 200-yard-long Blue Flag beach is well-equipped and just steps away from the hotel. Walk through pine and olive groves and arrive at the hotel’s beautiful outdoor pools, one for children and one for adults.
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Hotel Salvapiano
Resort in Tuscany for lovely holidays among sea, nature, pristine beaches, medieval villages and good food.
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Hotel Terme Marine Leopoldo II
The Hotel Terme Leopoldo II has been designed to provide its clients a unique experience in relaxation and wellbeing.
Immersed in the splendid pinewoods of Marina di Grosseto, recently built with every commodity, thIS Tuscany Resort offers many services for a relaxing, regenerative holiday with a difference, far from the stress of the working world.
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