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by Bike : The Eternal Art & Wine Festival Tour
Tour Duration : 7 Days
Tour Category : Bicycle Tour, Wine Tour
Day
1:
Day 1 & 2: Making of Wine, Olive Oil & Honey: In the heart of
the Chianti Classico region, near an ancient market town, we spend two
nights on a beautifully restored farmhouse/winery. We bicycle along quiet
country roads and trails lined by oak groves, vineyards and farmlands
as we pass through the tiny villages. A tour of an ancient abbey highlights
the art of wine, honey and olive oil production as it has been done there
for hundreds of years.
Day 2:
Our "Chianti Loop" takes us through the three villages that formed the "Chianti
Alliance" centuries ago, allowing for many opportunities to sample this fine
wine along the way as well as these medieval towns
Day 3:
Day 3: Etruscans & Medieval Towers: The soft colorful landscapes of fine
lines formed by the numerous vineyards, gently rolling hills and fields of
sunflowers are unforgettable. We visit the Etruscan tombs of 700 B.C., feast
on a picnic lunch of regional specialties and learn about Chianti during a
private Wine Tour. Then an exhilarating ride highlights our first glimpse
of SanGimignano's "medieval skyscrapers".
Day
4:
Day 4-5: Italy’s Most Beautiful Square: After one last look around San
Gimingano we ride past sunflower and wheat fields to the fortressed village
of Monteriggioni & soon find ourselves at the medieval gate of Florence's
ancient arch-rival, Siena. At the home to the "Palio" horse race and what
many think is the most beautiful square in the world, we discover a unique
blend of Medieval and Renaissance treasures amongst colorful cafes and
shops.
Day 5:
In Siena we enjoy a private tour of the city and spend a leisure afternoon
exploring on our own. For those who wish to cycle, our trail crosses through
serious wine country passing several abandoned farmhouses and tiny hamlets.
Our destination is the famous Castello di Brolio, once home of the Iron Baron
before being taken over by the Ricasoli wine family in the 11th century. It
was their formula that defined Chianti wines for the region.
Day 6:
Day 6-7: Crete Landscape, Brunello & Hot Springs: Out of Siena we soon
find ourselves back in the quiet countryside of vineyards, Abbeys, Roman baths
and historic hill towns as we bike to a 13th century Abbey and a viewing of
the cloisters frescoed of Signorelli and Sodoma. We cycle through a fascinating
contrasting landscape to the Chianti known as crete, a bare, ash gray soil
of deeply fissured hills, into the land of the "king of wines", Brunello.
Judge for yourself if the label is deserved as we stop for a tasting then
end our week of cycling by soaking in the soothing hot waters an open air
Etruscan spa before our farewell dinner in Montalcino.
Day 7:
Transfers to Chiusi or Siena train station are arranged for day seven.
Note: Tour and Tour Information are subject to change.
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