Assaggio Toscana (trip)
Assaggio Toscana
- San Donato ,Italy
- Active & Adventure
| from $3,295* per person | 6 Days | April-October |
| Boutique accommodations | Exertion level: 4 | |
| Operator: Ciclismo Classico | 24 people max | |
Walking tour of Cortona
Authentic Tuscan cooking demonstration
Accommodations in classic Tuscan inns and farmhouses
Samplings of Tuscany’s famous vintages
Visit the land of the Etruscans, and spin along the ancient Sette Ponti Road
Our six-day Assaggio tour of Tuscany is a delicious, entry-level sampling of the world’s most beloved region! Begin pedaling in the upper Val d’Arno, a series of terraced foothills that hug the river Arno. These graceful hills are a curious blend of microclimates and a fertile ground for vineyards, olive groves, and nut trees. Stream and rivers cut into the hillsides to form delightful, twisting roads. We’re cooled by breezes in stone villages and warmed by the famous Tuscan sun. We conclude our tour in the storybook medieval village of Cortona brought to life in the recent motion picture “Under the Tuscan Sun” starring Diane Lane.
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Locations visited/nearby
Italy, Europe
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3 testimonials about the provider, Ciclismo Classico:
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Reviewer: Harvey S.
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San Diego,
CA
“We never would have found such wonderful places off the beaten path on our own.”
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Reviewer: Nancy A.
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Chicago,
IL
“Leave the real world behind, cycle through Italy and refuel your soul.”
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Reviewer: Bill M.
located in
San Jose,
CA
“As with a first taste of any fine wine, your Assaggio Toscana has whetted my appetite for much more of your beautiful country. I'll cherish the memories of our dinners at the Fattoria, our climbs up those beautiful hills and most of all the small personal details along the way." Never has the word 'Classico' been more appropriate!”
Special information
- May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.
Itinerary
Day 1 – San DonatoAdmire the stunning panorama and warm sunlight of Tuscany as you zigzag through the olive groves and past the stone villas that line the beautiful Sette Ponte (Roman Road of Seven Bridges). You’ll be rewarded with a sample of homemade gelato in Regello.
Day 2 – Loro Ciuffenna
Winding through the sun-drenched Pratomagno range, pass through tiny towns on a picturesque road lined with fig trees, vegetable gardens and vineyards. We'll then stop to visit an olive oil press.
Day 3 – Arezzo
Zip through olive groves on your way to the Renaissance gem Arezzo, home of the works of Piero della Francesca and heartwarming backdrop for the Oscar-winning film “La Vita e Bella” (Life Is Beautiful).
Day 4 – Cortona
The flatlands of La Val Di Chiana ease our velo voyage to Cortona, an exquisite hilltown filled with Etruscan treasures. A late-afternoon walking tour of this architectural gem leads to Roman arches, Etruscan tombs and Renaissance palaces.
Day 5 – Umbria
Cross the border to the Green Heart of Italy—Umbria—and the blue waters of Lago Trasimeno, where Romans and elephants once roamed. This is a favorite route for local cyclists, so make sure to say "SALVE" (greetings)!
Day 6 – Arrivederci!
Enjoy one final stroll around this medieval wonder before you wish a final arrivederci. We'll provide a shuttle to Cortona's train station after breakfast. Why not extend your journey with a few extra days to see Florence's Renaissance treasures? We are happy to assist you with all your travel plans.
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