Backroads

Meet in Orvieto  Head to San Casciano dei Bagni, located on the slopes of Mount Cetona and named for its thermal springs that date back to Etruscan times  Pedal south into the Maremma along quiet rolling roads past vineyards and farmland, accompanied by views of Monte Amiata - an extinct volcano and Tuscany's highest peak  Hearty climbs give way some of the region's premier vistas Explore the hilltop village of Sorano, known for its rich Etruscan history and volcanic tufa  Stroll through breathtaking Sovana with a local expert, who shares with you the town's history and gems  Pedal the hills of Monte Civitella passing through sleepy hamlets and cool woodlands.

Follow country lanes to the dramatic medieval town of Pitigliano, steeply stacked on cave-riddled tufa outcrop, surrounded on three sides by deep gorges and connected by a 16th-century aqueduct Pedal through wide-open land crisscrossed by vineyards and dotted with an occasional farmhouse Work up an appetite for a picnic feast and tasting of the region's renowned Morellino di Scansano wine Explore the quaint village of Scansano, where time seems to stand still Relax at the pool or indulge in a spa treatment at our country hotel.

Experience the quiet side of Tuscany as you pedal through coastal flatlands and sail along some exhilarating downhill stretches  Follow the coastline, past the Burano Lake Wildlife Reserve  Take a dip in the azure waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea Get lost in the maze-like passageways of tiny medieval Capalbio  Feast on buttera (the region's finest beef) at a festive farewell dinner.