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Tuscany - Val D'Orcia short break
- Stay in a quintessential Tuscan Estate with onsite wellness resort and organic food production. The restaurant serves entrees prepared primarily with their own local produce.
- Visit the natural, artistic and cultural treasures of the Val d'Orcia, on the UNESCO heritage list
- Wonderful landscapes, wide open fields, cypress lined hills and vineyards
- Incredibly well preserved medieval and renaissance villages and hilltop towns
- Peaceful country roads, friendly Tuscans and delicious regional culinary specialties
From: 415 €
Tripcode: ITSB055
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Duration: 5 days
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Cycling Southern Tuscany
The Tuscan landscape of the Val d'Orcia will warm your heart like a classic photograph as you cycle the waves of undulating green hills, captured in time as if the Etruscans just rode through. Glance at the picturesque farmhouses nestled amidst the olive groves and vineyards. Pass walnut and fig trees on your way to the hot spring town of Bagno Vignoni, and then explore the phenomenal labyrinth streets and artisan workshops of Montepulciano. You shall visit Renaissance palaces, Romanesque churches, thermal baths, and prestigious wineries serving the divine local red "Brunello". Soaring up high to fascinating hilltop towns, you will revel in delight
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Buonconvento
Upon arrival in the charming medieval town of Buonconvento, rich in history and architecture with 700-year old walls, a transfer will take you to the agriturismo (farm house) where you will stay for the next four nights. A delicious Tuscan dinner awaits you! If you have rented bikes with us, they will be waiting for you at the accommodation.
Villages along the way: Buonconvento
Day 2: Murlo and La Befa round tour
Ride through the bountiful, uncontaminated countryside to Murlo and immerse yourself in the dense woods as you ride by the Crevole River. Continue past steep cliffs to the sweet smell of bright yellow flowers and through an enchanting oak tree forest to La Befa. A short part of the trail is too narrow or rocky to cycle (about 300m) however the exhilarating views are more than worth the effort.
Challenge: 31.0 km 550 climb
Villages along the way: Buonconvento, Murlo & La Befa
Day 3: Montalcino Land of Brunello wine round trip
Pedal through vibrant fields of sunflowers past Buonconvento to the heart of the Brunello wine district. The Monte Amiata volcano lures above as the surrounding countryside transforms into endless olive groves and vineyards. Ride steeply up to the fortified city of Montalcino where you can visit its magnificent 14th century fortress and Palazzo Comunale, then return to Buonconvento along remote back roads.
Challenge: 38.9 km; 600 climb
Villages along the way: Montalcino & Buonconvento
Day 4: Pienza, San Quirico d'Orcia and the Crete Senesi
A transfer takes you to the charming town of Pienza where todays medieval experience starts. Follow an ancient pilgrimage route to the fortified town of San Quirico dOrcia. Promenade its narrow streets full of well-preserved history and visit a 16th century Italian garden. After a ride across an arched medieval bridge and past the Tuoma stream, the road climbs and opens, revealing enchanting 360° views of Southern Tuscanys majestic landscape.
Challenge: 34.0 km; 350 climb
Villages along the way: Pienza and San Quirico d'Orcia
Day 5: Arrivederci Val d'Orcia
After breakfast a short transfer takes you down to Buonconvento where you can catch the local bus or train to the airport, unless you have booked a transfer or extra services with us.
Villages along the way: Buonconvento
Accomodation
Dates & prices
Included:
- 4 nights accommodation, rooms with private en-suite bathrooms; 4 nights in organic farmhouse with wellness center, spa, horse riding center, superb restaurant and both outdoor and indoor pool.
- 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners at the Fattoria Pieve a Salti (drinks excluded)
- Arrival and departure transfer from Buonconvento to the accommodation
- Transfer from Buonconvento to Pienza
- 24-hour telephone assistance (simple puncture not covered)
- Detailed road book and maps in English
Not Included:
- Flights and public transportation
- Bike rental
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Admissions and entrance fees of any kind (when not previously agreed upon)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal extras and expenses such as meals, drinks, phone calls, etc.
- Any items that has not been mentioned in the programme
Optional Services:
- 21 speed hybrid bike hire, helmet (puncture repair kit, pump, lock, map holder) Bike is picked up and dropped off at 1st and last hotel.
- Airport Arrival and departure transfers
- Beauty treatments at the Fattoria Pieve a Salti Estate
- Guided tour of Siena or any other town on the trip with a local private city guide
Extra Overnight:
Additional nights in Florence, Siena or any other destination in Italy
Getting there and away:
Florence airport has regular international flights. Several low cost carriers serve Pisa and Bologna.
www.trenitalia.it ; www.trainspa.it ; www.terravision.it/
- Florence: Take the bus to Santa Maria Novella train station and then the train to Buonconvento. Change in Siena. Travel time approx. 2.5h
- Pisa: From the airport take the train to Buonconvento, you have to change at Pisa Centrale, Empoli and Siena. Travel time approx 3h.
- Bologna: Take the bus to Bologna Centrale train station then the train to Buonconveto. Change in Florence and in Siena. Travel time approx. 3.5h
On departure take the train and bus to the airport of departure.
Start: Buonconvento
Finish: Buonconvento