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Tuscany – Self-guided

A cycling vacation through rolling valleys and culinary delights
Self-guided
The Self-guided experience Self-guided designed for independent road cyclists. You choose your departure date and your dream destination, and you benefit from a travel plan created by our advisors: transportation, lodging, meals, and, of course, our exclusive itineraries. These itineraries feature scenic routes around stopover towns selected for their amenities and lodging options. This way, you set off with all the information you need to ensure your trip goes smoothly. Once you arrive at your destination, you enjoy greater freedom—without a guide or support vehicle—allowing you to decide how each of your days will unfold!

Starting at

4599$

per person

Duration

13 days

12 nights

Level

Level:

4 - Advanced - hilly and mountainous - 50 to 90 km

The life of your dreams

Tuscany is a dream come true! Life is good in this Italian region, where every mile you travel reveals a hamlet even older and more picturesque than the last, and every turn of the road unveils a postcard-perfect landscape.

Amid vineyards, villages, and valleys, you’ll discover Tuscany from the vantage point of its charming hilltop towns, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in its simple yet flavorful cuisine, which showcases the quality of local ingredients. From Montepulciano to San Vincenzo, via Siena and the Island of Elba, art and history come together wherever you look. To discover them, there’s nothing better than your bike!

Go on a Self-guided tour

With the Self-guided option, enjoy your trip at your own pace and on your own terms. We’ll provide you with the itinerary and book your accommodations—the rest is up to you!

Dates and prices

Date*
Duration
Prices starting at
Note
( * Please contact us to check availability. )

Package includes

transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;

12 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;

12 breakfasts and 2 dinners;

  • transportation of luggage between each stopover (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transportation of the bike box;
  • GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers of transportation providers at the destination;
  • bike shops, an emergency number, etc.;
  • taxes;

Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of mechanical or physical mishaps; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.

The listed price for the land portion is based on double occupancy. For more information, including how to book a flight, please contact us. 

Package includes

transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;

12 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;

12 breakfasts and 2 dinners;

  • transportation of luggage between each stopover (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transportation of the bike box;
  • GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers of transportation providers at the destination;
  • bike shops, an emergency number, etc.;
  • taxes;

Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of mechanical or physical mishaps; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.

The listed price for the land portion is based on double occupancy. For more information, including how to book a flight, please contact us. 

Additional information

Departure/Return

Rome-Fiumicino Airport

Rome-Fiumicino Airport

Route rating: 4
Fairly difficult route: hilly and mountainous, with relatively steep climbs; 50 to 90 km.

Additional information

Departure/Return

Rome-Fiumicino Airport

Rome-Fiumicino Airport

Route rating: 4
Fairly difficult route: hilly and mountainous, with relatively steep climbs; 50 to 90 km.

Check the elevation profiles

Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.

Day-by-day cycling itinerary

Short route: 173 km / Long route: 824 km
1

Day 1

Meet at Rome Airport and transfer to Montepulciano (3 hours).

2

Day 2

A rest day or a loop via Acquaviva, Valiano, Salcheto, and Cervognano. Alternative route via Pietraia, Ferretto, Castiglione del Lago, Casmaggiore, and Pozzuolo (42 or 69 km).

3

Day 3

A day off or a loop route via Pienza, San Quirico d’Orcia, and Monticchiello. Alternative route via Castelmuzio, San Giovanni d’Anso, and Torrennieri. (48 or 83 km).

4

Day 4

A day off or a loop via Sant’Albino, Chianchiano Terme, and Pienza (46 km).

5

Day 5

Montepulciano, Trequanda, Asciano, Arbia, Siena. Option via Chiusure. (66 to 86 km).

6

Day 6

A day off or a loop via Asciano, Monteroni d’Arbia, and Corsano (69 km).

7

Day 7

A rest day or a loop route via Ponte A Bozzone, Lecchi, Radda in Chianti, and Quercegrossa. Alternative route via San Felice, Villa, Castelnuovo Beradenga, and Gaiole in Chianti. (64–92 km).

8

Day 8

Siena, Sovicille, Rosia, Frosini, Ciciano, Monterotondo, Suvereto, San Vincenzo. (107 km).

9

Day 9

A rest day or a loop via Cafaggio, Follonica, Pratoranieri, Riotorto, and Venturina Terme. Alternative route via Massa Marittima and Valpiana. (76 or 95 km).

10

Day 10

A rest day or a loop via Elba Island (39–109 km).

11

Day 11

A rest day or a loop via Castagneto Carducci, Sassetta, Suvereto, San Lorenzo, and Campiglia Marittima (63 or 68 km).

12

Day 12

Transfer from San Vincenzo to Rome (3 hours). Rest of the day at leisure.

13

Day 13

Transfer to Rome-Fiumicino Airport.

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