Tuscany Family Bike Tour - Older Teens & 20s
A Taste of Italy from Pienza to Siena & Chianti
Pedal from one unbelievable view to the next. Marvel at extraordinary Renaissance art and architecture. And savor delicious pecorino cheese, homemade pasta, fruity olive oils and tiramisu. Few things in this world live up to the hype. We're happy to report that everything your family has heard about Tuscany is true.
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Italy
Start Arezzo / End Florence
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Experience a quintessential Tuscan vacation, biking from south to north through a beautiful rolling landscape
- Savor delectable gelato and enjoy family dinners of handmade pastas, bruschetta and other local specialties
- Explore some of the region's most celebrated towns, including Pienza, Montalcino, Siena and Radda in Chianti
- Bike tranquil roads and lush green hills past picturesque Brunello, Chianti Classico and Sangiovese vineyards
Italy
Start Arezzo / End Florence
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2 Explore some of Tuscany's most celebrated towns, including Pienza, a World Heritage site famous for exquisite ceramics, pecorino cheese and Renaissance architecture | Regional specialties provide the perfect fuel for rides on cypress-lined roads | Bike through southern Tuscany's rolling terrain into the Val d'Orcia | Take a family stroll on the winding streets of Montepulciano, pausing for an aperitivo or gelato on one of its hidden squares.
Day 3 A sea of vineyards lines our bike route to Montalcino, a wine village where enoteche pour samples and—on a clear day—remarkable views reach as far as Siena | Visit Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore, the region's most notable monastery, where monks still pray in Gregorian chant.
Days 4-6 Join a renowned local author for a fascinating Q&A session | Ride past the sun-drenched chalk hills of the Crete Senesi, often depicted in 14th- and 15th-century Sienese and Florentine paintings | Sheep-dotted pastures and crumbling stone farmhouses lead to olive groves and oak woodland | Explore magnificent Siena with your family | Bike rolling hills alongside legendary Chianti Classico and Sangiovese vineyards | Discover ridgetop Radda, the center of Chianti wine production | Up for more mileage? Ride to Castellina, a medieval village with a unique arcaded passageway | Shop for souvenirs at family-owned Ceramiche Rampini, offering ceramics hand-painted in the Renaissance tradition.
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.
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F Family Dates - Older Teens & 20s
2020 June
Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from a large selection of dates for your group of 8 or more. Call us for date availability. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or if your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you.
Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more Guests: from $3,599 pp dbl occ
- 9 Guests: from $4,099 pp dbl occ
- 8 Guests: from $4,299 pp dbl occ
- 2-7 Guests: Give us a call or reach out here!
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