Tuscany Wine Country Bike Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2026: May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Cuisine, Culture & Chianti in the Heart of Italy
Tuscany is not only a destination, it’s a sublime experience. Pause on cypress-lined roads overlooking vineyards, rounding each bend to another photo-worthy view. After thrilling rides, savor world-class wines, exquisite flavors and luxurious estates.
Highlights
- Bike our favorite Tuscan roads—with ample van support, of course—as we wind our way from breathtaking Chianti to remarkable Crete Senesi and beyond
- Discover idyllic hilltop towns like San Gimignano and Siena, brimming with character
- Taste Chianti Classico and Vernaccia, among other critically acclaimed regional wines that have been cultivated in the region for hundreds of years
- Admire Italy’s iconic medieval and Renaissance architecture
- Relax at handpicked hotels that represent Tuscany’s finest, from elegance in Chianti to unforgettable COMO Castello del Nero
Start Arezzo
End Florence
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-3
Embark on a quintessential Tuscan adventure, riding scenic routes in the Chianti Classico wine region • Spin through the rolling countryside and take in the sweeping vistas—you’ll soon realize why this is one of the most famous regions in the world • Sample local specialties at an organic agriturismo before biking past olive orchards and vineyards • Ride toward the heart of the Chianti, passing through legendary wine villages like Gaiole in Chianti and Castelnuovo Berardenga • Cycle into the Crete Senesi, an area known for its lunar landscape • Explore Siena’s medieval back streets and grand Piazza del Campo, home to Italy’s most important horse race, Il Palio • Learn the nuances of Tuscany’s renowned red wines at an exclusive sommelier-led tasting.
Nights 1-3
Experience the essence of Chianti at this award-winning hilltop retreat encircled by the quiet Tuscan countryside. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Ride the ridge to ancient hilltop Radda, former capital of the Antica Lega del Chianti (Old Chianti League) • Visit the picturesque neighboring village of Castellina in Chianti • Celebrate in Tuscan style over dinner • Bike to Colli Fiorentini, northern Tuscany’s slice of Chianti wine production • Follow cycling routes in the verdant Elsa River Valley to the spectacular World Heritage town of San Gimignano, crowned by 13 towers • Toast la dolce vita with a glass of refreshing Vernaccia, Tuscany’s most famous white wine, before heading to Florence.
Nights 4-5
Relax at a castle that has been converted into a Renaissance villa, steeped in Tuscan charm and situated on a hilltop overlooking rolling vineyards and olive orchards in the Colli Fiorentini. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-3
Premiere Hotel
Experience the essence of Chianti at this award-winning hilltop retreat encircled by the quiet Tuscan countryside. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
Relax at a castle that has been converted into a Renaissance villa, steeped in Tuscan charm and situated on a hilltop overlooking rolling vineyards and olive orchards in the Colli Fiorentini. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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