By Ebike: Visit an Art Park and Wine Taste in the Classic Chianti

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5 hours 20 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 4 more

E-bike tour that takes 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 and proud of its tradition and culture linked to the long rivalry between Siena and Florence. In addition to it, this tour has an Arts footprint. We'll lead you through some hidden sculptures, located throughout the landscape, as a warm up to our stop at the Chianti Sculpture Park, where you'll visit some contemporary sculptures and installations. We'll build on to the arts experience by stopping at the hamlet of Scopeto, where the film "Letters to Juliet" has been shot. Least, but not last, it will be wine time right after at the Scopeto Winery, where you can further develop your reconnaissance of the territory by tasting one of its maximum expression: the Chianti Classico. We then, climb back to our comfortable ebikes to return to Siena

What's Included

Wine Tasting of up to 3 glasses with chopping board of local delights
Certified bicycle touring guide for the National MTB Academy with total knowledge of the area
Emergency mechanical assistance in case of breakdown
Helmets are provided
Use of bicycle
Third party liability insurance (in accordance with the terms of liability policy 70346)
Water or Food to be consumed during the bike ride
The lunch in the restaurant is not included in the price
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 20 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Siena

    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
  • 3

    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
  • 4

    While roaming through the white gravel roads, some hidden pieces of art start showing up within the landscape. It is a preamble of our next stop in the Chianti's Sculpture Park, where you'll have free time to explore the permanent exhibition of up to 27 works, among installations and sculptures.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5

    We make a stop for pictures and some storytelling at this hamlet that has become famous for the being present in the film "Letters to Juliet".

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    After having met the Relais, it is wine time! Here we'll have a taste of up to 3 glasses of the Scopeto Winery, comprising the local Chianti Classico, and others, paired with a chopping board of local cuts and cheeses.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Siena

    We hit the road, roughly descending back to Siena, via some secondary asphalt and gravel roads. It will be a short ride to reach our end point.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
Supplied by Ciclowine Bike Experiences

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Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Wine Tours
Bike Tours
E-Bike Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
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Cancellation Policy

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