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Embark on an adventure that will take you through the fascinating hills of the Chianti, crossing the iconic gravel roads of the Eroica, revealing, in a slow and contemplative way, an area rich in food and wine traditions, cradle of the famous Chianti Classico wine (tasting included) and proud of its tradition and culture linked to the long rivalry between Siena and Florence. In addition, the experience includes a guided tour of one of Chianti's most characteristic castles, the castle of Brolio, from which you can take in magnificent panoramic views to the vineyards and the city of Siena. To experience the most out of the territory, we'll book lunch at a local family owned restaurant where you, in addition to enjoying its tranquility and warm welcome, can savour the dishes of the Tuscan tradition. On our way back, we'll will make a stop at one of Italy's most beautiful villages, San Gusmé, where time seems to flow in a different pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If you've chosen this option the meeting point of the tour will be reset to the address you've required the pickup from. Only the guide and the bicycles will be transported to the address you've entered and you'll start cycling from this place. Thus there won't be any passenger transportation.
On foot: from downtown Siena, exit Porta Camollia, then continue straight ahead until the roundabout. Turn left to Via Mentana. Walk for 100 m / From Siena train St: exit the train station, take the escalator inside the mall until its end. Turn right, go straight until the roundabout. Turn left
Itinerary
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1Siena
Start of the tour and bicycle riding until the village of Geggiano, where we make a short pause for storytelling and pictures
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
In this hamlet we make a short pause in the outer part of the Castle to discover the importance of the Bianchi Bandinelli family, the lords of this area, and the production of the Chianti Classico. Picture moment as we can contemplate the Siena's Skyline.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
From this point, the landscape assumes hilly shapes, with cypresses decorating the roads, and castles that reign over the territory. It is the moment of the famous gravel white roads of the Chianti Classico, known for the Eroica race. We pass in front the Vallepicciola Winery, before accessing the Castles Roads. Along the way, we'll make stops for pictures and storytelling
Admission ticket free -
3
We roam through the white gravel roads, with time for pictures and storytelling until reaching Monti in Chianti.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We stop at a local caffè in the hamlet of Monti in Chianti, to stretch, go to the loo and taste senese biscuits and pastry, before climbing to the Castle of Cacchiano.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We'll pass in front of this castle, and admire it from far away, during some stops for contemplating the landscape. Estimated time between Monti in Chianti until the Brolio Castle: 30 min.
Admission ticket free -
5Castello di Brolio
We will get off our bikes for a tour led by a local guide of the castle's installations, learning in detail about events related to the intestine wars between Siena and Florence, and the life of the Ricasoli family. Afterwards, we'll pop into the wine cellar to learn about and possibly taste one of the many Chianti Classico options produced by Vinicola Ricasoli.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6
Here it is included the wine tasting of one glass per person, to be chosen between their three types of Chianti Classico, or other varieties of their eccelent wines. If you'd like to have a taste of other wines, you can pay for extra glasses of wine.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7
After the wine tasting, we take some time to enjoy this iconic old style bar, a mandatory stop for cyclists and enthusiastics. Here we take some water and snacks before restarting cycling.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
After the guided visit and wine tasting at Brolio/Ricasoli, we will climb back into the saddle and head for the restaurant where we will sample the delicacies of the typical Tuscan gastronomy. The restaurant is located in this precious hamlet, where you'll have time to explore its interesting monuments and local culture.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Siena
We climb back to our ebikes and return to Siena, via the gravel roads of Chianti and some local provincial roads. There'll be short pauses for storytelling and we can add a stop for coffee or WC if necessary.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people with low level of fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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