Ride in the rolling hills portrayed in Renaissance paintings and filmed in today’s movies. No other region of Italy conjures up such classic images…. the hamlets and hill towns, terracotta rooftops, swaying cypress and golden valleys. There are hills to climb, but your efforts will be rewarded by the simply perfect views and the true flavours of this land…Each day’s ride is about 45km with extension routes of 16-25km available. Each day’s tour offers a choice of at least 2 routes of varying difficulty.

Day 1-Arezzo
Meet your guide at the Arezzo Rail station and transfer to your hotel. Your guide will provide cycling tips and material for the week. Don’t miss a walk in the main piazza and a look at the superb frescoes by Piero della Francesca.

Day 2-Monte San Savino 26km
Ride from Arezzo to Monte San Savino. The ride along the Maestro della Chiana canal is the day’s highlight.

Day 3-Cortona 26km
Ride from Monte San Savino to Cortona. The view of the village of Cortona from the Chiana valley is unforgettable.

Day 4-Cortona 45km
A circular route today, travelling around Lake Trasimeno where the ancient Romans were defeated by the troops of Hannibal-scenery.

Day 5-Montepulciano 45km
Ride to Montepulciano, one of the most beautiful hilltop towns of Italy. Reward yourself with a glass of Vino Nobile at the end of the day!

Day 6-Montepulciano 42km
A circular route today travelling through some of the most beautiful scenery in southern Tuscany and the villages of Monticchiello and Pienza.

Day 7-Montalcino 40km
A moderate route today along one of the most beautiful ‘strada bianca’ of Tuscany. The long climb into Montalcino is rewarded by a glass of Brunello at the Fortress at sun-set.

Day 8-Departure
Transfer to the Chiusi Rail Station for trains to Rome or Florence.

Includes
7 nights accommodation in farmhouses and 3 star hotels, roundtrip transfers from/to the nearest train station, breakfast daily, 4 dinners, bicycle rental, panniers, odometer, luggage transfer, detailed itinerary including route maps, cue sheets and written directions, telephone helpline, hotel taxes and service charges.

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