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Tuscany's Chianti Family Bike Tour - 20s & Beyond
Quintessential Tuscan Town & Country
Family — 20s & Beyond
6 days 5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
From: $6,199 pp dbl occ
($1,500 for sgl occ)
Tuscany is not only a destination, it's a sublime experience. Pause on the cypress-lined roads that overlook the vineyards and take it all in. You'll think that no view will compare to that view, until you round the next bend and see another. It's a wonder anyone ever finishes the rides. And this is only a preview of what you'll see. Imagine the wines, flavors and luxuries your family will discover.
Tuscany Chianti Biking
Italy
Start Arezzo / End Florence
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Ride our favorite Tuscan roads—with ample van support, of course—as we wind our way from breathtaking Chianti to glorious Siena and beyond
- Luxuriate at handpicked hotels that represent Tuscany's finest, from Relais & Châteaux in San Felice to unforgettable Castello del Nero
- Taste Chianti and Vernaccia, among other critically acclaimed regional wines that have been cultivated in the region for hundreds of years
- Discover idyllic hilltop towns brimming with character and stunning examples of medieval and Renaissance architecture
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Itinerary
Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Premiere Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Days 1-3
Description
Embark on a quintessential Tuscan journey with your family on scenic bike routes in the Florentine countryside | Sample local specialties at an organic agriturismo before biking past olive orchards and vineyards | Descend into the Arno River Valley as you ride toward the heart of the Chianti, passing through legendary wine villages like Gaiole in Chianti | Bicycle into the Crete Senesi, an area known for its lunar landscape | Explore Siena's medieval back streets and stunning 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.
Accommodations
Borgo San Felice
San Felice
| Premiere Hotel Described by the Hideaway Report as an "enchanting resort enclave set within a restored medieval hamlet fringed by olive groves and vineyards in the Chianti Classico region." A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Description
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 with a superb family 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.
Accommodations
Castello del Nero
Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
| Premiere Hotel A castle-turned-Renaissance villa steeped in Tuscan charm and situated on a hilltop overlooking rolling vineyards and olive orchards in the Colli Fiorentini. (pool, spa)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy
Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy.
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Activity Level: 2-4
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Daily Route Options
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Read on for your available bike options for this trip. (click the arrow to see all available options)
Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike
Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Backroads Touring Bike
Touring Bike
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, our most popular custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
NEW! Electric-Assist Bike
Included in your trip price
Our newly redesigned titanium e-bike is a lightweight yet powerful machine unique in the world of e-bikes. It provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Cannondale Synapse Pro Carbon Bike
Carbon Bike
Ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Red ETAP AXS. Delivering phenomenal acceleration and handling in a light and powerful package—it’s built for hard-core riders.
$400 rental fee
Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
This hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed cro-moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train, and a custom, upgraded wheelset. For experienced tandem riders.
$400 rental fee
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
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