Company providing bike tours in Italy

Guided Bike Tour:

Tuscany coast & Elba island

Discover the val d’orcia, when landscape becomes art, as start; taste of wild maremma acrossing completely: enjoy the aquamarine colors of the Mediterranean sea and the paradise island of Elba. An island of unsurpassed natural beauty: from magnificent beaches caressed by crystal clear waters to medieval fortresses and enchanting fishing villages, from treeless mountain summits to lush forest covered slopes.

Itinerary:

Day One: Montalcino  Meet at Chiusi-Chianciano train station (a stop on all major Florence-Rome lines). Transfer to Montalcino, where Flourish the Sangiovese grapes that make the famous Brunello di Montalcino. The architecture may recall Siena, but the numerous Enoteche selling Brunello constantly remind that this is the city that gives the coveted wine its name. wine tasting of the famed Brunello at our favourite winery Ciacci Piccolomini. Dinner at il Leccio at sant’Angelo in colle
Lodging in Montalcino hotel Vecchia Oliviera. 

Day two: Roccastrada  distance 62 km/39 miles.
Today we'll start out on a long descent into hear to brunello grapes, passing through many winery and castle. The a first challenging uphill wait for us to reach the village of Cinigiano – then continue to Paganico. Roccastrada, originally a small walled town built around its castle, stay onto a spur of rock with medieval picturesque streets. Dinner at la melosa
Lodging in roccastrada La melosa 

Day Three: San Galgano distance 60 km/37,5 miles
Bike ride in the north and our goal is get in San Galgano, fascinating construction in Cistercian Gothic style. The church - started in 1224 – lived a glorious and prosperous time until the XV century when its decline began. Nowadays the building looks like a majestic ruin – completely open-air – but keeps an overwhelming atmosphere, witnessing the past rich history of this religious institution. Proceed to visit the close by Church of Montesiepi, where the famous Sword of San Galgano is preserved
Lodging in roccastrada La melosa 

Day Four: Massa marittima & Etruscan coast      distance 55 km/34 miles
Leaving  roccastrada, we will meet Massa Marittima is on of the jewels of the maremma. Its main piazza large and triangular in shape is a masterpiece of medieval town-planning thanks to the harmonious arrangement of spaces that creates angles, perspectives and scenographic effect around a complex of outstanding buildings.We will ride towards Etruscan Coast, so named because of its illustrious past as the cradle of the pre-Roman Etruscan civilization. In Piombino we take a boat to the magnificent Island of Elba arriving in the sea port of Portoferraio, Elba's colorful main town and fishing boat harbor dominated by its hilltop Medici fortresses. Accommodation is hotel hermitage, considered Elba's most luxurious resort located on an isolated bay reveled by scuba divers for its crystal clear waters. Lodging at hotel Hermitage

Day Five: the island of Elba  distance 50 km/ 31 miles
tour of Elba island : skirting the coats explore all west part, Marciana marina, Fetovaia and marina di campo  Discover fishing villages and the charming centuries old hillside villages of Marciana Alta, immersed in lush forests with spectacular views overlooking the north coast and its vineyards. After the ride take time out to enjoy it's private beach, swimming pools, (or take in a round of golf). Lodging at hotel Hermitage

Day Six: Porto Azzurro & beaches       distance 55 km/ 34 miles
Today very challenging riding the east part of island: Capoliveri, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina. Porto azzurro is a the fashionable resort overlooking a beautiful bay. With its great spanish fort of 1602 it was formerly called porto longoneFarewell dinner: Sample the best of Elban cuisine in the island's best restaurants. Lodging at hotel  Hermitage.

Day Seven: end of tour after breakafst, transfer to Piombino and depart by ferry to italian mainland for trian connection to Rome, Pisa and Florence

Difficulty : medium difficult, some challenging climbs
Price : Euro 2,450 p/person price based on double room
Single supplement: 400 Euro
Inclusions:
Six nights in superior hotels with private bath and breakfast
four dinners & one wine tastings
ferry boats tickets round trip
Snacks and drinks along the way
Bikes (race or hybrid) and all gear
All maps, trip notes and detailed route directions
All Shuttles and technical assistance
Support Van, all transfer baggage
Services experienced bilingual guide
Cicloposse water bottle
Sales Taxes (21%)  

Not included: Airfare to Italy, train to Chiusi, transfer from Piombino on Day 7, 6 lunches, 2 dinners, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, gratuities, travel insurance, laundry expenses and items of a personal nature
Duration:7 days/6 nights
Dates:

2012
11 - 17 May 
12 - 18 October

Notes: Custom tour at any time