Italy: Southern Tuscany & Giglio Island
Overview
Highlights
- Savor fresh farm cuisine during stays at fattorie lodgings
- Dip your toes, lounge in the sand, or swim in the Tyrrhenian Sea
- Learn from a Tuscan chef how to prepare cantucci almond cookies
- Taste locally pressed olive oil at a local oil mill
- Walk a panoramic trail with a local guide on Giglio Island
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Trip includes
- Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
- Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
- Support Vehicle
- Luggage Transportation
- Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
- Welcome Reception
- Facilitated Cultural Experiences
- Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Itinerary

Meet your VBT trip leaders inside the Orbetello-Monte Argentario train station at 2:15 p.m. Your trip leaders will be wearing VBT staff garments. Please plan to buy lunch on your own before this meeting.
If you prefer, you can meet your group at the hotel in Or...
After breakfast, you’ll leave La Parrina and cycle to the coast and Talamone, where you’ll discover the many Greek legends linked to this little fortress village. There’ll be time during the morning’s ride to swim in the glittering blue sea. The medieval hilltop town ...
This morning, ride through the countryside toward the coast and Ansedonia, passing elegant villas and gardens and enjoying splendid views of the sea and the old watchtower that once defended this coast. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way at a typical Maremma family-ru...
Today, take a pedaling break from your Tuscany bike tour to enjoy the tranquility of the Giglio island. You’ll start this morning with a warm goodbye to your hosts at La Parrina before traveling to the bustling harbor and quaint village of Porto Santo Stefano. From th...
After breakfast, cycle to the medieval town of Capalbio. Dating to the 11th century, historic Capalbio is surrounded by massive walls. Stroll along these ancient ramparts above the city and take in the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Then enter the his...
After a leisurely breakfast, set off on quiet country roads, passing fields of poppies and sunflowers and vineyards gently sloping down to the sea. Tour the wine roads south of Scansano, famous for red Morellino wine. Then stop at the Magliano olive oil shop and forme...
After an included breakfast, complimentary transportation is provided back to the Orbetello-Monte Argentario train station by private motorcoach, arriving at approximately 9:30 a.m. If you prefer, you are welcome to board our coach to Rome and continue with your own travel plans from our Rome hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
Accommodation
6 nights in small country estates
14 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills, ideal for beginners and experienced cyclists. Our VBT support vehicle is always available for those needing assistance with the hills. The accommodations on this tour are on country estates that are not in or near towns, but in peaceful surroundings. The roads are well paved, and the total unpaved terrain is 3%. Please note: there is one non-biking day to explore Giglio Island.
Daily Mileage: 15 - 47 miles| Biking: 1 - 4 hours| Group Size: 20
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