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Tuscany Family Bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16+ (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

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Tuscany Family Bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16+ (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

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We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.

Activity Levels None (White)

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Luxury Hotels

5 nights, Luxury Hotels

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2026: Aug 2027: May-Aug

From $5,599 - $5,699/person

Fun & Adventure from Montepulciano to Chianti

Shared adventures shine under the Tuscan sun. Pedal cypress-lined lanes to storybook hill towns, chasing the next gelato stop. Beyond the bike, kids tackle ropes courses and parents sip bold reds. La dolce vita, family style.

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Highlights

  • Explore medieval Montepulciano and ride the iconic Road of the Castles to Radda in Chianti
  • Bike through colorful fields of sunflowers in Val di Chiana and the lunar landscapes of the Crete Sensei
  • While parents pedal country miles, kids find fun with stand-up paddleboarding, ropes courses and art activities
  • Gather around the table at authentic trattorias and classic country villas serving up classic Italian farm-fresh cuisine
  • Our Tuscan countryside retreats are the perfect place to swim in the afternoon sun or lounge poolside
Italy Tuscany Family Bike Tour map

Italy

Start Arezzo

End Florence

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Days 1-2

Description

Bike through the  countryside of the Val di Chiana past cypress trees, sunflower fields, grazing sheep and farmhouses • Tuck into classic Italian dishes over a family lunch prepared just for us • Follow cycling routes to the town of Castiglione del Lago, with views of the iconic Umbrian landscape and vast, sparkling Lake Trasimeno • Kids share an afternoon of  water sports while grown-ups bike rolling terrain back to Tuscany • Step back in time as you stroll the historic streets of Montepulciano • Lounge poolside at our hotel, a former medieval village and the ideal place for rest and play.

Accommodations
Villa Svetoni Wine Resort

(2 nights, Luxury Hotel)

Nights 1-2

Villa Svetoni Wine Resort
Montepulciano
Luxury Hotel

This 18th-century boutique retreat sits on a stunning plot with gardens, an olive grove and vineyard—where wine is produced on-site. (pool)

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Day 3

Description

Leave Val di Chiana behind as you cycle into the Crete Senesi, an area known for its lunar landscape • Reach the sleepy hill town of Asciano and stop by an agriturismo (working farm) for a taste of farm-fresh Tuscan food • Legendary wine villages like Castelnuovo Berardenga line your route as you bike with your family toward the heart of Chianti • Watch the sunset over the countryside from our hotel, an elegantly restored castle-hotel among vineyards and olive orchards.

Accommodations
Castel Monastero

(1 night, Luxury Hotel)

Night 3

Castel Monastero
Monastero d'Ombrone
Luxury Hotel

Stunning views of the Tuscan countryside and exceptional hospitality await at this elegantly restored castle-hotel. Leading Hotels of the World property. (pool, spa)
 

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

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Days 4-6

Description

Ride along the Strada dei Castelli (Road of the Castles) to Radda and Castellina, known today as two major centers for Chianti Classico wine production • Young artists try their hands at painting their own ceramic souvenirs in a fun art class • Bike scenic routes through Chianti’s inviting hills • Stroll through the historic trade town of Gaiole, with time to browse the iconic Eroica shop during an evening on your own • Shop for hand-painted souvenirs and admire Renaissance-style designs at Ceramiche Rampini • Pause for artisanal gelato in charming historic towns • Pedal through the heart of Chianti in pursuit of quintessential Tuscan views • Celebrate a Tuscan family vacation with a memorable dinner at our exclusive hotel.

Accommodations
Castello di Spaltenna

(2 nights, Luxury Hotel)

Nights 4-5

Castello di Spaltenna
Gaiole in Chianti
Luxury Hotel

In the heart of the Chianti, this impressively restored feudal settlement dates back over 1,000 years and is surrounded by vineyards and woods. Unwind in the infinity pool overlooking Tuscan vineyards. (pool)

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

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Unplugged

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

Solo Room Savings

We’ve made it even easier to go solo or enjoy your own space on select dates with reduced private room fees.

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