Discover Tuscany by Mountain Bike

We will hit the Tuscan trails in this enchanting land

– striking out to explore new destinations in Tuscany like you have never seen them before. Each week our destination changes to include local activities: Certaldo and the Medieval festival, Regello during olive season, Casentino for the sagra of chestnuts, Mugello for the food festivals celebrating the potato, Greve in Chianti for the wine festival . . . . come and truly Discover Tuscany covering between 20-30 km a day in a circular path of hills, forests, dirt roads and adventure.

We cover marked and unmarked Tuscan trails –

giving full reign to your imagination and the landscape of Tuscany. Every corner will offer a new discovery, a new facet of the Tuscan life style – we cover Siena, Cortona, Montepulciano and much more. Our start dates are always on a Monday, and Friday morning you are off to visit the delights of the major cities – Florence, Rome and Venice. The landscape of Tuscany is varied and our objective is to help you see Tuscan as we see it, with love, respect and admiration!

What tour in Tuscany would be complete

if it didn’t include at least one day visiting its vineyards? We include one full day visiting and more importantly tasting the vineyards in the area of our mountain bike package. A late start in the morning – so you can relax after two hard days on the road – and we will visit two fantastic vineyards. Our days on the trail will include stops at local areas where you can explore on your own the Tuscan specialities – foccacia, proscuitto, funghi (mushrooms) and of course the gelato!!

Day 1
Upon request we will pick you up from Florence and transport you to the hotel. Early check-in at 10,30, a quick orientation at 11 of the itinerary, (we provide your itinerary details upon receipt of the initial deposit) . . . and we are on the road !! with 12 noon departure time we will be biking most of the afternoon to make the most of the daylight. Dinner is served at 8 pm.

Day 2
We will get an early start today – 9 am on the road to a new destination, what will it be today, vineyards, fields of sunflowers, small medieval towns or maybe a local market and festival. Everyday is a surprise. Back to the hotel for some relax and your massage – be sure to reserve in advance. Dinner is served at 8 pm.

Day 3
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and relax those muscles – today you will be using a new set of muscles! Your driver will pick you up at 10 am to take you on your wine tour. Our two stops will offer you an overview of the different styles of wine making and the vastly different flavours that the grapes can offer. We include a light lunch. Discover Tuscany form the comfort of our van which will take you back to the hotel for dinner at 8 pm.

Day 4
One more day of biking – start time at 9 am ! and we are off once more to discover new treasures in the Tuscan countryside. Any special request – let your guide know in advance and we can try to accommodate, otherwise we let the weather and our inclinations guide us along new roads and trails. Tuscany has much to offer and we try to get you there in these 4 wonderful days.

Day 5
Breakfast at the hotel and you are off on your own once more . . . a transfer back to Florence can be arranged upon request -