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Tuscany North of
Siena
6 days in Casual Inn
Even
to the first-time visitor, the
Chianti landscape seems instantly
familiar and soothing: gracefully
rolling vineyards, stately cypress
trees and artfully weathered
hillside villas create a backdrop
straight out of a Renaissance
painting. Pedaling into the hills
and through such beloved towns as
San Gimignano and Volterra, is a
perfect way to see the countryside
up close and get a feel for the pace
of Tuscan life—a pace you’ll adopt
quickly and effortlessly. At day’s
end, settle into luxurious
accommodations and savor hearty
Tuscan cuisine and an array of
celebrated wines.
 Days
1-2 san felice
Meet in Florence
Enjoy lunch at Castello di Gargonza, a 13th-century
village that once hosted Dante Alighieri
Embark on a warm-up ride past the vineyard-laced
hills, cypress-lined lanes and olive groves of the
Chianti region
During a private tasting at Badia a Coltibuono,
savor olive oils crafted under the care of Lorenza
de’ Medici and visit cellars stocked with aging fine
wine
Bike the hills to Radda in Chianti, the center for
Chianti Classico wine production. Days 3-4 san gimignano
Pedal the scenic route to the World Heritage site of
San Gimignano, a magnificent village whose 12th- and
13th-century towers crown the skyline
Experience the town’s colorful past with a local
guide
Quiet country roads lead to the Etruscan city of
Volterra, famous for its alabaster artisans,
and wander its maze of cobblestone streets
Linger to visit the Museo Etrusco Guarnacci or pedal
back to San Gimignano through a classic Tuscan
landscape. Days 5-6 pievescola
Spin through quintessential rolling Tuscan hills on
an unforgettable ride to Casole d'Elsa, a medieval
town with most of its city walls still intact
Enjoy a final cruise through the gorgeous rolling
farmland of the Montagnola, a favorite area of local
riders.
HISTORIC ELEGANCE : Premiere Inns
Borgo San Felice (2 nights): A member of
Relais & Châteaux, this hotel is a beautifully restored medieval
Tuscan hamlet dating from the Middle Ages with a swimming pool,
tennis courts and a setting amid vineyards, olive groves and
oak-covered hills.
La Collegiata (2 nights): Originally a
Franciscan convent built in 1587, this Relais & Châteaux member
overlooks the heart of the Chianti wine region and the towers of
San Gimignano and offers an exclusive and comprehensive wine
list along with elegant dining, a wellness center, spa
treatments and a poolside bar.
Relais La Suvera (1 night): This five-star
Small Luxury Hotels of the World member—originally a medieval
castle—is acclaimed for its sumptuous guest rooms, swimming
pool, wellness center, beautiful Italianate gardens and scenic
tranquil surroundings.
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Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain |
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative
Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Level 2
1 Route Option Available
- 22 miles
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 3 to 4
3 Route Options Available
- 31, 39, 45 miles
- 3000 - 4000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Levels 2 to 4
3 Route Options Available
- 22, 43, 49 miles
- 1000 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
- Levels 1 to 3
3 Route Options Available
- 13, 18, 37 miles
- 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Levels 2 to 5
3 Route Options Available
- 28, 47, 64 miles
- 2000 - 4000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Level 2
1
Route Option Available
- 24 miles
- 1500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide
variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace
may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling
companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a
range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly
what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level |
Average Time |
Average Distance |
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Biking |
Walking & Hiking |
| Level 1 |
2-3 hours |
10-20 mile |
2-5 miles |
| Level 2 |
2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| Level 3 |
3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| Level 4 |
4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| Level 5 |
5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
CLASSIC TRIPS
- 5/4-9Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300 for
sgl. occ.)
- 5/18-23Price: $4798 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 6/1-6Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300 for
sgl. occ.)
- 6/15-20Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 6/22-27Price: $4898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 6/29-7/4Price: $4898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
The trip you have selected is different from the
one displayed. Here's how:
Hotel Variation: On Days 1 & 2, we stay at La
Collegiata in San Gimignano; on Day 3, we stay
at Relais Borgo Scopeto in Vagliagli; and Days 4
& 5, we stay at Castello di Spaltenna in Gaiole
in Chianti. As a result, routes and activities
will vary slightly.
- 7/6-11Price: $4798 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 7/13-18Price: $4798 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 7/20-25Price: $4798 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 7/27-8/1Price: $4798 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 8/3-8Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300 for
sgl. occ.)
- 8/10-15Price: $4798 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
The trip you have selected is different from the
one displayed. Here's how:
Hotel Variation: On Day 5, we stay at Castello
di Velona in Montalcino. As a result, Day 5 and
6 activities vary slightly.
- 8/24-29Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 8/31-9/5Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 9/7-12Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 9/14-19Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 9/21-26Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 9/28-10/3Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
The trip you have selected is different from the
one displayed. Here's how:
Hotel Variation: On Days 1 & 2, we stay at La
Collegiata in San Gimignano; on Day 3, we stay
at Relais Borgo Scopeto in Vagliagli; and Days 4
& 5, we stay at Castello di Spaltenna in Gaiole
in Chianti. As a result, routes and activities
will vary slightly.
- 10/5-10Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 10/12-17Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
- 10/19-24Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1300
for sgl. occ.)
SINGLES+SOLOS TRIPS
- 9/7-12Price: $4598 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1100
for sgl. occ.)
The trip you have selected is different from the
one displayed. Here's how:
Hotel Variation: On Days 1 & 2, we stay at La
Collegiata in San Gimignano; on Day 3, we stay
at Relais Borgo Scopeto in Vagliagli; and Days 4
& 5, we stay at Castello di Spaltenna in Gaiole
in Chianti. As a result, routes and activities
will vary slightly.
- 9/21-26Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1100
for sgl. occ.)
The trip you have selected is different from the
one displayed. Here's how:
Hotel Variation: On Days 1 & 2, we stay at La
Collegiata in San Gimignano; on Day 3, we stay
at Relais Borgo Scopeto in Vagliagli; and Days 4
& 5, we stay at Relais Borgo San Felice. As a
result, routes and activities will vary
slightly.
Reserve early for the best available
price. Prices may change during the course of the
year--if they do change, the best prices are
available earlier. Once you book your trip, your
price is guaranteed.
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