Grand Tour 2027
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights
Europe
Italy
Tuscany
A Cycling Vacation Through Valleys and Fine Dining
Flight included
Starting at
6399$
per person
Duration
15 days
14 nights
Level
Level:
4 - Advanced - rolling and mountainous - 50 to 90 km
Dates and Prices
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Duration
Prices starting at
Note
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The Dream Life
Tuscany is a dream come true! Life is good in this Italian region, where every kilometer you travel reveals a hamlet even older and more picturesque than the last, and where every turn unveils a postcard-perfect landscape. Amid vineyards, villages, and valleys, you’ll discover Tuscany from the vantage point of its charming hilltop villages, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in its simple yet flavorful cuisine that showcases the quality of local ingredients.
From Montepulciano to San Vincenzo, via Siena and the Island of Elba—wherever you look, art and history come together. There’s no better way to explore them than on two wheels!
Package includes
air transportation of the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle on Air Transat;
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
the bus transfer scheduled for Day 14;
14 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
- Transportation of luggage between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transportation of the bike box;
- The guide will map out the route and update the GPX data via Ride with GPS before the group sets out;
- Supervision of a VQV guide;
- Mechanical breakdown assistance and access to a replacement vehicle;
- Sharing of GPX or Ride with GPS data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format 24 or 48 hours before departure;
- Taxes;
- Coverage under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which amounts to $1 per $1,000, as well as the applicable discount.
Package includes
air transportation of the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle on Air Transat;
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
the bus transfer scheduled for Day 14;
14 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
- Transportation of luggage between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transportation of the bike box;
- The guide will map out the route and update the GPX data via Ride with GPS before the group sets out;
- Supervision of a VQV guide;
- Mechanical breakdown assistance and access to a replacement vehicle;
- Sharing of GPX or Ride with GPS data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format 24 or 48 hours before departure;
- Taxes;
- Coverage under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which amounts to $1 per $1,000, as well as the applicable discount.
Package does not include
equipment, such as a bicycle
travel and trip cancellation insurance
Package does not include
equipment, such as a bicycle
travel and trip cancellation insurance
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Montreal-Trudeau/Rome-Fiumicino
Rome-Fiumicino/Montreal-Trudeau
For groups of 12 or more cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 4
fairly difficult route;
hilly and mountainous;
relatively steep elevation changes; 50 to 90 km.
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Montreal-Trudeau/Rome-Fiumicino
Rome-Fiumicino/Montreal-Trudeau
For groups of 12 or more cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 4
fairly difficult route;
hilly and mountainous;
relatively steep elevation changes; 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: 304 km / Long route: 845 km
1
Day 1
Arrival in Rome and transfer to Arezzo (3 hours 30 minutes).
2
Day 2
A rest day or a loop route via Palazzo del Pero, Castaglion Fiorentino, and Rigutino. Alternative route via Alpe di Poti, Passo di Monte Dogana, Santa Cristina, and Colle Secco (46 to 72 km).
3
Day 3
Arezzo, Monte San Savino, Lucignano, Foiano della Chiana, Camucia, Cortona. Loop via Castello di Gargonza (60 to 74 km).
4
Day 4
Cortona, Petrignano del Lago, Pozzuolo, Acquaviva, Montepulciano. Loop via Castiglione del Lago (41 or 61 km).
5
Day 5
Free day or loop route via Pienza, San Quirico d’Orcia, and Monticchiello. Loop route via Castelmuzio, San Giovanni d’Asso, and Torrenieri (49 to 81 km).
6
Day 6
Montepulciano, Trequanda, Asciano, Vescona, Arbia, Siena. Loop via Chiuzure (68 to 86 km).
7
Day 7
Day off.
8
Day 8
A day off or a loop route via Quercegrossa, Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Pianella, and Ponte a Bozzone. Alternative route via Gaiole in Chianti, Rietine, La Madonna di Brolio, and Bossi (64 to 82 km).
9
Day 9
Siena, Volte Basse, Sovicille, Pievescola, Casole d’Elsa, Volterra (68 km).
10
Day 10
Free day or loop route via Castel San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Castagno, and Prata d’Era (66 km).
11
Day 11
Volterra, Saline di Volterra, Ponteginori, Guardistallo, Casale Marittimo, Bibbona, San Giusto, San Vincenzo (62 km).
12
Day 12
Free day or loop tour on the Island of Elba (ferry fees not included) (43 to 109 km).
13
Day 13
A day off or a loop route via Castagneto Carducci, Sassetta, Suvereto, Cafaggio, and Campiglia Marittima (53 km).
14
Day 14
Transfer from San Vincenzo to Rome (3 hours 30 minutes).
15
Day 15
Transfer to Rome Airport and return to Montreal.
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