Italy - Tuscany: The Heartland Biking Vacation
Trip Length: 7 days/6 nights
Price: $3,398 ($680 single supplement)
Dates:
May 01 2010 - May 07 2010
May 22 2010 - May 28 2010
Jun 12 2010 - Jun 18 2010
Sep 18 2010 - Sep 24 2010
Oct 02 2010 - Oct 08 2010
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Italy - Tuscany: The Heartland Biking Vacation Itinerary
(Host City: Florence, Italy)Day 1: Florence
Day 2: Siena
Day 3: Siena
Day 4: Siena
Day 5: San Gimignano
Day 6: Artimino
Day 7: Florence (departure)
Quotes From the Field:
"One of my favorite lunches in Tuscany is in a tiny village where the tables are set in a narrow square, just for us. Mama Licia brings our hard cheeses, cold meats, breads, salads and vino rosso, or course. The best are the tomatoes - they taste just like they were meant to. When I look around - at the happy face of soon-to-be friends, at the perfect little square - the world comes to a standstill."
Ron van Dijk - European Expert
Italy: Tuscany - The Heartland
Food, wine, history and scenery that simply can’t be beat
Welcome to your classic Tuscan adventure – to 7 full days of mouth-watering food, graceful rolling vineyards, weathered hillside villas and vibrant cities brimming with art, history and old-world charm.
Spend a day touring Florence’s cobblestone streets, countless shops and Renaissance landmarks, including the Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace and more. Cycle the vineyard-clad hills of Chianti Classico, soaking up a quintessential golden-green Tuscan landscape dotted with sheep, castelli, cypress trees and olive orchards. Visit the marbled Duomo in Siena on a guided walk and savor a homemade lunch served by Mamma Licia in the village of Chiusure. Cycle to Monteriggioni, a village surrounded by 14 medieval towers, and explore the quaint streets, art galleries and gelaterie in San Gimignano.
Top off the day with a crostini ai funghi porcini (a Tuscan specialty: toast with mushrooms), ossobuco alla Toscana, and homemade torta, washed down with a glass of bold Chianti or crisp Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Distinctive Accommodations:
7 days/6 nightsNight 1: Hotel Royal
Housed in a magnificent, late-18th century villa located in a quiet area of Florence, the Hotel Royal features a beautiful ancient garden and is conveniently located close to most important monuments, museums and commercial streets.
Nights 2-4: Hotel Villa Patrizia
A heaven of greenery and peacefulness, the Hotel Villa Patrizia is located in the city, yet itʼs surrounded by its own garden and a luxurious park of oak trees. Itʼs peaceful and traditional setting is ideal for relaxing the mind and body.
Night 5: Hotel la Cisterna
Located in San Gimignano, a town of fairy tales with medieval towers, the Hotel la Cisterna is an atmospheric four-story hotel housed in a stone-walled 14th-century palace. Youʼll be surrounded by splendid views and the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
Night 6: Hotel Paggeria Medicea
Rustic style meets maximum comfort at the Hotel Paggeria Medicea. Situated on a peaceful location, this hotel offers stupendous views of the surrounding hills while offering the highest level of hospitality.
A few more reasons why you've gotta go…
1. The vineyards: the Tuscan region is universally acclaimed for its classic wines and natural beauty.2. The shopping: The picturesque open air markets are the perfect place to find leather goods, paper goods, stunning jewelry and marvelous art.
3. The gastronomical delights: The finest extra-virgin olive oil comes from Tuscany. It's one of the main ingredients of the region's cuisine as well as beans, herbs, ham and salami.
4. The medieval towers of San Gimignano: San Gimignano is home to 14 medieval towers that testify to a fascinating past with many must-see places and attractions.
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