South Tuscany - Based in Il Patriarca Hotel

Tour course

(subject to changes)

Day 1: individual arrival to Chiusi
Per car or train to Chiusi. The hotel is situated about 4 km from Chiusi. Personal welcome briefing at 7 p.m.  afterwards common dinner in the hotel.

Day 2: Lago Trasimeno approx. 50 km
In the morning distribution of the bikes and individual adjustment. Today the bike tour leads to Chiusi and the lake of Chiusi into the gentle hills of the southern valley of Valdichiana. You will reach the very beautiful medieval town Castiglione del Lago at Lago Trasimeno. Return by bike to Chiusi.

Day 3: Val d’Orcia and Montepulciano approx. 50 km
Today you will cycle through Val d‘Orcia, a countryside in perfect harmony.  Being designated as one of the most beautiful valleys in Tuscany, Val d’Orcia was nominated as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The typical tuscan countryside with it’s cypress alleys, cornfields and distributed estates offers very impressing views. Passing Montichiello you‘ll arrive in Montepulciano . From the village built on a distinctive rock you will get beautiful views over the Trasimeno lake to Umbria. In one of the numerous wine tasting stores you can try the delicious and famous Vino Nobile. Go back to Chiusi by bike.

Day 4: Orvieto
The bikes will have a break today. By train we go to Orvieto, situated on a tuff-rock. With a local guide we explore the rock and the village. Besides of etruscian and romanic relicts you can also find medieval churches in this very impressive old village. And of course, Orvieto does have it’s own wine, the Orvieto classico, being one of the most famous wines in Italy. We take the train back to Chiusi.

Day 5: Cortona approx. 50 km
In the footsteps of the american authoress Frances Mayes, whose house is situated somewhere in the hills of Cortona, we will today visit the old etruscian town of Cortona. You will reach it by bike on small natural paths along the old artificial watercourses of the Valdichiana (Sentiero della Bonifica), which recently were  published especially for bikers. Cortona, situated on a hillside, can be reached by bike or bus. On a guided tour we will learn a lot about the history of the town which is today known for it’s steaks of the famous Chiana beef. We take the train back to Chiusi.

Day 6: Pienza, San Quirico and Montalcino approx. 50 km
The transfer will take us to the surroundings of Montepulciano. Then we go by bike to Pienza, a beautiful town built of brown sandstone and famous for it’s „Pecorino“ cheese. Afterwards we go to San Quirico and further on to Montalcino passing through a real picture book countryside and home of the most famous wine in Tuscany, the precious Brunello. Return to Chiusi by bike or transfer. 

Day 7: Casciana dei Bagni approx. 50 km
On the last day we do have a bit more difficult route on our schedule.  But be sure that the splendid views and the stunning beauty of the countryside will let you forget at least some of the ascending slopes. The day will end on a vineyard with a dinner and winetasting.

Day 8: individual departure
Individual departure or extra days