Tuscany Family Bike Tour - Teens & Kids
Cortona to Chianti in Tuscany's Countryside
It doesn't take a genius to know that Tuscany scores top marks for family fun. Enjoy miles of smiles on kid-approved routes. Discover ancient hill towns and climb a medieval tower (fueled by gelato, of course!). Chianti tasting for the adults. Hands-on pizza making for the younger set. Your perfect family adventure... in Tuscany!
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Italy
Start Arezzo / End Florence

Highlights
- Play in the family-friendly, postcard-perfect Tuscan hill towns of Montepulciano and Radda in Chianti
- Adventure by bike on peaceful roads through lush colorful fields of sunflowers, corn, sugar beets and tomatoes
- Sail across Umbria's off-the-beaten-path Lake Trasimeno on small boats with the local sailing club (Just for kids)
- Taste exceptional Tuscan wines, dine at authentic trattorias and pair up with the kids to learn the art of pizza-making
Italy
Start Arezzo / End Florence

Itinerary
Day 1 Bike family-friendly routes past cypress trees, vineyards, grazing sheep and stone farmhouses | Savor the taste of Tuscany at an agriturismo (country retreat and working farm) | Ride through the picturesque countryside of the Val di Chiana.
Day 2 Visit the hilltop town of Montepulciano and wander the medieval streets | After lunch at a local café, kids take to a high ropes course, while adults bike their way through the picturesque Montepulciano countryside | In the evening, savor truffles, pasta and gelato.
Day 3 Follow cycling routes through the Umbrian valleys to the crested town of Castiglione del Lago, with views of the countryside and Lake Trasimeno | Kids enjoy some time lakeside while the grown-ups bike rolling terrain to Cortona's Etruscan ruins.
Day 4 Ride along the Strada dei Castelli (Road of the Castles) to Radda in Chianti, known today as a major center for Chianti Classico wine production | Kids get creative and paint their very own ceramic souvenirs in a fun art class | Adults taste regional wines and pair up with the younger budding chefs to put together a well-rounded meal—pizza and biscotti!
Days 5-6 Visit Badia a Coltibuono (Abbey of the Good Harvest), a private estate producing its own olive oil and honey | Wonderful vistas abound during a ride through the heart of Chianti | Pause to enjoy delicious gelato in ancient towns.
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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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 the selection of dates below for your group; some dates are only available for 16 or more guests while other dates are available for 8 or more guests. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you. Call or email us to reserve your date.
2019 Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more guests: from $3,399 pp dbl occ
- 8 - 9 guests: from $3,999 pp dbl occ
- 6 - 7 guests: from $4,899 pp dbl occ
- 4 - 5 guests: from $6,499 pp dbl occ
- 2 - 3 guests: from $8,299 pp dbl occ
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