Tuscany Bike Tour

Arrive at Rome airport, meet with the driver and get settled for a private transfer to Cortona.
After arriving and checking-in at the “Relais il Falconiere”, take the opportunity to rest in the beautiful swimming pool of the hotel, admiring the Tuscan hills and beautiful views of Cortona. At the end of the afternoon we suggest a beautiful walk through lovely Cortona and a dinner at the restaurant “Bottega Baracchi”.
Cortona, which was founded by the Etruscans, is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the region; within its various attractions, its medieval buildings are what stand out in particular: the “Palazzo Comunale”, located at Piazza Della Repubblica, the Museum “Dell’Academia Etrusca”, where the city’s history is told through the ancient Etruscan, Roman and Egyptian pieces exhibited there and the Diocesan Museum and Church of San Francesco, built in 1245.

After breakfast, meet with the e-bike tour leader at the hotel, who will assign your bikes and brief you on the day ahead.  After leaving the hotel, pedal through the Val di Chiana region and discover famous wineries before reaching the shores of Lake Trasimeno in the small town of Castiglione del Lago, where you will be able to admire its fortress with a beautiful view of the lake. At the end of the tour, stop at the “Baldetti Winery”, producer of fragrant extra virgin olive oil and famed wine “Terre di Arezzo”; have lunch with stunning views of the lake and Cortona. Return to the hotel and relax before dinner; we suggest the 1* Michelin restaurant at the Relais il Falconiere.

After breakfast at the hotel, get ready to meet your e-bike tour leader and depart for a beautiful tour that begins in the Val di Chiana region, famous for producing Syrah wine, and continue on to the beautiful Val d’Orcia region. Val d’Orcia is a splendid mosaic of artful nature that has always fascinated artists, writers and poets. In the Renaissance era, the greatest painters immortalized the natural landscapes of Val d’Orcia, which became the symbol of prosperity and purity. Here you can find villages, abbeys, forts, spas and gardens, but also many charming panoramas and walks. Along the route you can also reach the village of Montepulciano located on top of a hill, famous for its medieval features. Characterized by stone constructions, buildings from the Renaissance era, the famous “Montepulciano Nobile” wine, considered one of the best in Italy, and the “Rosso de Montepulciano” wine. Stop for lunch at the “Podere il Casale” winery, renowned for its cheese production. Return to Relais il Falconiere, relax and if you feel like it, take a beautiful walk to admire the city of Cortona and have dinner at the restaurant “Il Preludio”.

Today after breakfast, travel by minivan to Siena and get ready to enjoy a 3-hour guided city tour after arrival. Siena is known for its celebrated “Palio” festival, the Church of San Domenico, Piazza del Campo, and the Cathedral, beautifully influenced by the Pisa school style. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Lunch is free, providing the perfect opportunity to indulge in the local cuisine at one of the great restaurants in Piazza del Campo, or to visit the Pinacoteca Nazionale. In the late afternoon, enjoy a short drive of just a few minutes outside the city to check in and relax at La Certosa di Maggiano.

Meet with the e-bike tour leader after breakfast and set off to explore the rolling Chianti hills. You will pedal along charming landscapes, stopping for a wine tasting and a sumptuous lunch at the prestigious Castello di Brolio, before riding back to La Certosa di Maggiano.

Today is dedicated to discovering San Gimignano in the comfort of a private car with a personal driver, whom you will meet after breakfast. Explore the medieval village famous for its towers and the award-winning Gelateria Dondoli, which has won international acclaim. Lunch is scheduled at a winery that produces Vernaccia, one of the oldest white wines in the world, before returning back to La Certosa di Maggiano in the late afternoon.

After breakfast, meet your e-bike tour leader and get ready to discover the famous Crete Senesi, cycling through the striking landscapes between Asciano and San Giovanni d’Asso. The route offers breathtaking views that beautifully shift with the changing colors of the earth. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a typical agriturismo to taste the famous Cinta Senese pork dish, before returning back to the hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your private  transfer to the airport.