Chianti Classico bike tour

Duration

3 Days/2 Nights

Price

€ 470,00

Level

Active rider

Spend a weekend cycling in Chianti region, one of the most known wine region in the World.
Chianti region, located between the cities of Florence and Siena, is the perfect place to visit beautiful villages and castles, wine tastings and enjoy a relaxing weekend cycling surrounded by woods and vineyards.
This small wine-region produces one of the best-known and appreciated wines: the Chianti Classico Wine. Wine has been produced in this area for over 2000 years, since Etruscan time.
A local guide will lead you to discover all the secret of this wonderful region and taste Chianti Classico wine during the bike ride.

DURATION: 3 Days/2 Nights

PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM: 470,00 €

WHERE: Tuscany - Chianti Region - Radda in Chianti

Itinerary

Day 1 - Benvenuti nel Chianti!

Individual arrival at Radda in Chianti, meet and greet with our staff, briefing to explain the bike tour in Chianti.

Dinner and accommodation in 4 stars hotel.

Day 2 - Gaiole in Chianti, Castello di Brolio and Eroica

54 km – Elevation gain: 1050 meters

Breakfast and start of the first bike tour with expert bike guide.
Gaiole in Chianti, town of L’Eroica, vintage race that bring in Chianti region more than 8000 cyclists.
Castello di Brolio, with its cypress-lined entrance. The breath-taking panorama below the walls, over the vineyards, represents one of the most wonderful parts of the first stage. We'll visit the Castle's garden and chapel, owned by the Ricasoli family since 1141.
The road to Radda in Chianti will be a sequence of vineyards and woods, passing through pretty villages and farms, that could offer you a wide range of typical products, wine and olive oil tasting.
Before to come back in hotel we'll stop in a Chianti winery for a wine tour and tasting with light lunch.

Dinner and accommodation in 4 stars hotel located at Radda in Chianti.

Day 3 - Castellina in Chianti, Badia a Passignano and Panzano in Chianti

55 km – Elevation gain: 980 meters

Daily tour to discover the north side of Chianti region between Florence and Radda in Chianti.
Castellina in Chianti, interesting medieval town of Etruscan origins and one of the most charming hilltop villages in the Chianti.
Badia a Passignano, an historic Benedictine abbey located atop a scenic hilltop, surrounded by cypresses.
Panzano in Chianti and the church of San Leolino, one of the most important Romanesque churches of the Chianti area. Panzano in Chianti is also well-known for the famous butcher Dario Cecchini and his Fiorentina steak.
Wine tour and tasting in a local winery and lunch before the final part of the stage.

Back to the hotel in the afternoon and individual departure.

Late check-out or extra night on request with extra charge.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

2 Nights stay with breakfast
2 Dinners, drinks not included
2 Wine tour and tasting
2 Light lunches
Meet & greet with our staff on day 1
English speaking guide
Van support during each stage
Maps and informations for your daily stage
GPX tracks for GPS system
Phone assistance by Anima Toscana staff

NOT INCLUDED

Tourist city tax
Drinks
Medical insurance

OPTIONAL SERVICES (PRICES ON REQUEST)

Medical insurance
Private transfer day 1 and 4 from airport, train station or hotels
Bike rental (Trekking, Gravel or e-bike)
Flights
Activities for non-cyclist (cooking classes, wine tours, truffle hunting, horseback riding, trekking)
Late check-out
Extra nights

PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM

470,00 €
*Tour and price guaranteed with a minimum of participants.

LODGING

Palazzo Leopoldo

Palazzo Leopoldo Hotel, in Radda in Chianti, in the heart of Tuscany, is an historical and romantic palace, where accommodation is synonym of beauty, comfort, charm, elegance and style.
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