E-Bike Tour: Explore the Chianti, its Enogastronomy and Castles

Name: E-Bike Tour: Explore the Chianti, its Enogastronomy and Castles
Brand: Viator
Price: 290.07 USD
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4.7(16)7 hr 15 minPortuguese, English, Italian, French +1Book 1 day aheadSiena, Italy

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Embark on an adventure that will take you through the fascinating hills of the Chianti, crossing the iconic gravel roads of the Eroica, revealing, in a slow and contemplative way, an area rich in food and wine traditions, cradle of the famous Chianti Classico wine (tasting included) and proud of its tradition and culture linked to the long rivalry between Siena and Florence. In addition, the experience includes a guided tour of one of Chianti's most characteristic castles, the castle of Brolio, from which you can take in magnificent panoramic views to the vineyards and the city of Siena. To experience the most out of the territory, we'll book lunch at a local family owned restaurant where you, in addition to enjoying its tranquility and warm welcome, can savour the dishes of the Tuscan tradition. The way back is mainly descending and the guide will stop in magnificent sightseeing spots before getting back to the starting point.

Included

Certified bicycle touring guide for the National MTB Academy with total knowledge of the area
Tasting 1 glass of Chianti Classico wine at the Ricasoli winery
Third party liability insurance (in accordance with the terms of liability policy 00079732000097)
Emergency mechanical assistance in case of breakdown
Guided Tour in the Castle of Brolio
Use of bicycle

Not included

The lunch in the restaurant is not included in the price
Private transportation
Water or Food to be consumed during the bike ride

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What you'll do

Siena
Siena, Italy
The tour starts with a welcome coffee, when we present ourselves, talk to you about the region, safety talk and then bike fit. The first stage is a ride until the village of Geggiano, where we make a short pause for storytelling and pictures
1 hour
Villa di Geggiano
Geggiano Fatt, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Italy
In this hamlet we make a short pause in the outer part of the Castle to discover the importance of the Bianchi Bandinelli family, the lords of this area, and the production of the Chianti Classico. Picture moment as we can contemplate the Siena's Skyline.
20 min
Vallepicciola
Strada Provinciale 9 di Pievasciata, 21, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Italy
From this point, the landscape assumes the classic features of Tuscany, that is rolling hills, with cypresses embellishing the entrances of the villas, and castles that reign over the territory. It is the moment of the famous gravel white roads of the Chianti Classico, known for the Eroica race. We pass in front the Vallepicciola Winery, before accessing the Castles Roads. Along the way, we'll make stops for pictures and storytelling
Pianella
Pianella, Italy
We roam through the white gravel roads, with time for pictures and storytelling until reaching Monti in Chianti.
30 min
We stop at a local caffè in the hamlet of Monti in Chianti, to stretch and taste
typical senese biscuits and cakes, before climbing towards the Castle of Cacchiano.
30 min
We'll pass in front of this castle, and admire it from far away, during some stops for contemplating the landscape
Estimated time between Monti in Chianti until the Brolio Castle: 30 min.
Castello di Brolio
Localita Madonna a Brolio, Gaiole in Chianti, Italy
We will get off our bikes for a tour led by a local guide in the castle's keep, learning in detail about events related to the intestine wars between Siena and Florence, and the life of the Ricasoli family. Afterwards, we'll pop into the wine cellar to learn about and possibly taste one of the many Chianti Classico options produced by Vinicola Ricasoli.
1 hourAdmission included
Barone Ricasoli
Localita Madonna a Brolio, Gaiole in Chianti, Italy
Here it is included the wine tasting of one glass per person, to be chosen between their three types of Chianti Classico, or other varieties of their eccelent wines. If you'd like to have a taste of other wines, you can pay for extra glasses of wine.
30 minAdmission included
After the wine tasting, we take some time to enjoy this iconic old style bar, a
mandatory stop for cyclists and enthusiastics. Here we take some water and snacks before restarting cycling.
15 min
Siena
Siena, Italy
We climb back to our ebikes and return to Siena, via the gravel roads of Chianti and some local provincial roads. There'll be short pauses for storytelling and we can add a stop for coffee or WC if necessary.
1h 30m

Meeting and pickup

6 locations

Pickup details

If you've chosen this option the meeting point of the tour will be reset to the address you've required the pickup from. Only the guide and the bicycles will be transported to the address you've entered and you'll start cycling from this place. Thus there won't be any passenger transportation.