Self-guided: Southern Tuscany – Cycling Cortona to Siena
- Length 8 days
- From TBA
- Style/Level Self-Guided 1.0
- Countries Italy
- Begin/End Cortona / Siena
Overview
Starting in Cortona – made famous by Frances Mayes in her book “Under the Tuscan Sun” – this self-guided tour covers a stunning part of Tuscany . You will cycle through the beautiful Val d’Orcia, (recognized by UNESCO as a “World Heritage Landscape” for its unique blend of human and natural environments. With three 2-night stays, this is a relaxed cycling holiday – you are not always every day, can take a day off if desired, and can also explore each magnificent tour destination deeper. The tour ends in Siena where you may wish to spend an extra day or two. Of course, food and wine play an important role on this tour – homemade pasta, local cheese, the typical soups of Tuscany, as well as the renowned Brunello wine. Buon Appetito!Highlights
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Keep in mind
We work hard to maintain consistency across all of our tours, but some trips have unique differences. Here are some things to keep in mind about this tour.
Solo Traveler and Private Group departures available please inquire.
The beauty of multiple-night stays is you can take long or short rides at your pleasure. Each day involves some hills but you decide how far and how many.
Dates, prices & booking
- START DAYS: This tour departs any Monday between March 1 and October 31. Other start days of the weeks may available by request, for an extra fee. Please note that changing the start day could make some cultural visits and activities impossible.
- HOLD A SPACE: Request a departure date by clicking the blue “Hold a space” form.
- DATES LISTED BELOW: These are booked departures. Multiple parties can join any trip.
- PRICING: Based on double occupancy. Solo departures may require supplemental fees.
- HIGH SEASON SURCHARGE: $400 per person for bookings in May, June, September and early October.
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Itinerary
- Total distance 165 – 346 km (103 – 216 miles); 2 night stays allow for rest days for those who wish
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Average daily distance
0 – 67 km (0 – 42 miles)
- Tour style Self-Guided
- Tour level 1.0
Visit our Tour Level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Bikes
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Premium road bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Road
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Premium hybrid bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid
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Premium mixte step-through hybrid
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid Mixte
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Co-Motion or Cannondale tandem
Frame : Steel / Aluminum Type : Tandem
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E-hybrid bike
Surcharge: for 6 to 8 day tours the fee is $250 and for tours that are 9-15 days the fee is $300. Frame : Aluminum frame with front suspension Type : E-Hybrid
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E-road bike – limited availability
Surcharge: for 6-8 day tours the fee is $300 and for tours that are 9-15 days the fee is $375. Frame : Alloy with carbon fork Type : E-Road
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