Chianti Classic

An exhilarating one-day trip from Florence
in the motherland of Chianti Classico wine

Our Chianti Classic is the perfect bike tour in Tuscany for experienced cyclists eager to mix the beauty of Tuscany with some active riding.

You’ll be pumping the pedals as you whiz through the Tuscany landscape on tranquil roads, off the beaten path of mass tourism.

Discovering the Sangiovese grape, which is the base for Chianti wines, in its natural habitat, wine tasting in a real castle, visit small medieval towns such as Radda in Chianti and Gaiole in Chianti will be highlights of your amazing single day trip in Tuscany.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Air conditioned van transfer to the starting point of the ride
  • Time for a brief visit to Radda and your first ‘’Capuccino’’ made in Chiati
  • Full van support
  • Pumping the pedals as you whiz through the Tuscany hills
  • Tranquil roads, off the beaten path of mass tourism
  • Discovering the Sangiovese grape, which is the base for Chianti wines, in its natural habitat
  • Visit of the garden of a real castle, breathtaking views.
  • Wine tasting at the shop of the Family Ricasoli with option to purchase best selection Chianti wines & EVO (extra virgin olive oil)
  • Estimated biking time: 2 to 2.5 hours
  • min.age for biking : 14 yo
  • For those who are concerned about not being in shape, or who haven’t saddled up on two wheels for a while we have an alternative so that they don’t have to sit on the sidelines for this beautiful experience.

PRICE

€ 165 per person

TOUR DETAILS

Small group shared tour, from 2 to 8 people.
(larger groups may be accommodated by request)

Biking Experience
From intermediate to advanced

Your day schedule
One day bike tour of Tuscany
Pick up: 8.30 a.m.
Drop off: 5.30 p.m.

Distance traveled by Cycling
10 to 18 miles
(approx 1,5-2,5 hours)

The package
includes

  • Your pick-up and drop-off in Florence – designated meeting point
  • Air-conditioned van transfer to the starting point
  • Piero-Elena leading your day.
  • Full guidance and air-conditioned van support.
  • High-quality light-frame 27-speed fitness bicycle, helmet, water bottle.
  • Snacks & treats for your ride.
  • Visit to Medieval Towns – Radda in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti
  • Visit to the Castle of Brolio – panoramic gardens (entrance fee included).
  • Wine tasting – Wine Shop of Ricasoli 1141 (tasting fee incl.)
  • Estimated biking time – 2 – 2,5 hour on the base of the itinerary you choose (see below ‘’Skill Levels’’)
  • Non cycling tour-mates are welcome in our small groups : contact us to learn ore.
  • Min. Age for cycling : 14 yo

We will be glad to pick you up even if you are staying outside Florence.
Please Contact Us for further details and personalized arrangements.

Itinerary & Tour Description

After picking you up in Florence, we move by our air-conditioned van to the starting point of your ride.
Passing through some of the most famous, charming Tuscan towns, we stop in Radda in Chianti, the ancient walled medieval village. Before beginning your adventure, you have time to visit the old village and immerse yourself in the rural atmosphere, so typical to this unique part of the world.
Once on the road, the soft rolling hills will capture your hearts and you’ll realize that cycling is truly the best way to soak up the Tuscan nature.
Here, where life is slow, you can lose yourself in the same breathtaking views that have belonged to this countryside for centuries.
A land with this spirit won’t let you conquer it too easily but all you need is a little bit of effort to enjoy pedaling along the flowing back roads following in the footsteps of Baron Bettino Ricasoli!
We’ll visit his castle and the Renaissance gardens that dominate the southern part of the Chianti Classico countryside. The gardens are stunning with their typical, geometric shaped bushes and English woods overlooking an impressive panorama of the Chianti area with Siena in the background.
And now it’s time for a bit of rest!
Your well-deserved lunch (payable locally) will complete this sensational morning and we will be glad to suggest you some of the best trattorias where you can enjoy the genuine taste of Tuscany.
The emotions don’t stop here, though. We can’t leave the castle without tasting the most historic Chianti Classico wines. The tasting room will welcome us with a warm and sophisticated ambiance.
Ready for the grand finale, you’ll hop back on the bikes and retrace the beautiful road that brought us to the castle, this time heading downhill, leading us straight to Gaiole in Chianti, the last town of our ride.
We’ll have time for a satisfying espresso before making our way back to Florence by van.

SKILL LEVELS

WEEKEND RIDER

  • Distance traveled: about 16 miles/ 25 Kms.
  • Starting point: from Radda in Chianti, quick shuttle to the starting point of your ride.

ACTIVE RIDER

  • Distance traveled: about 20 miles/32 Kms.
  • Starting point: Radda in Chianti.

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