The Heart of Tuscany 3 Night

Have very little time in Tuscany but want to discover the region by bike?  This tour is the perfect option for you.  Sip cappuccino in the morning, then sample the finest Chianti in the afternoon, plus savor fine Italian food all day long.  Oh, and pedal along some of the most beautiful and scenic roads in the world.  What better combination for a romantic getaway or family vacation?  This tour offers the best that Tuscany has to offer. We offer the best Tuscany bike tours.

The photos you see on this page and our other Tuscany itineraries are not random images that we found online. Nearly all of them are taken by our local guides, Bruno Baldini and Suzanna Bottai, while on their own adventures across the region they call home. The widely said natural beauty and romantic scenes of Tuscany are not over-stated. It is all true. Come and discover for yourself!

Day 1:  Florence to Panzano
Our guide, Bruno, will meet you at in the morning at our the bike rental shop in the heart of Florence*.  After he ensures your rental bike is fit properly you will hit the road! You will ride with Bruno, navigating through the busy Florence streets, on the first leg of your tour – a lovely 49km to ride Panzano. Once at the hotel you will have time to explore the town.  Your luggage will be there when you arrive, so enjoy the pool and try the local Chianti before dinner.  Dinner is included tonight.

Day 2: Panzano to San Gimignano
Your day will include a 50km ride to San Gimignano, the city of towers, along small rolling back-roads.  There is a 20km+ add on possible as well.  Our historic hotel is right in the middle of the old town.  Dinner is included tonight.

Day 3:  San Gimignano to Siena
You have 70km of traffic free back-country roads to Siena today.  Siena is the heart of the region and a beautiful small city.  You eat tonight so enjoy exploring the old city and all the culinary delights Siena can offer.  Our hotel is inside the town gates and perfectly located for easy exploration of Siena and the surrounding areas.

Day 4:  Siena to Florence or Rome
You have the choice to depart for either Florence or Rome via train**. Your bikes will be picked up and taken care of! Viaggio sicuro!

To find out more about how our Self Guided Tours operate, what is included, and what is not, click HERE.

* – We have suggestions for hotels near the bike shop for nights prior to and after the tour.  You will need to spend the night before day 1 in Florence to be at the bike shop early enough to complete the Day 1 itinerary.
** – Not included in the tour price.  Please purchase on your own at the station.