Italy: Southern Tuscany & Giglio Island
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 15-41 miles|
- Biking: 1-4 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$4,995
7-day Bike Tour Only
$3,995
Per person, double occupancy
Italy: Southern Tuscany & Giglio Island
This original cycling tour of southern Tuscany has had its share of copycats. We’re flattered—but don’t be fooled; reproductions are never authentic as the original. With 20 years of experience cycling the Tuscan coast, we know the best seaside routes, award-winning vineyards, and masserias that reflect the Maremma’s unique character. Our local Tuscan trip leaders will take you to secluded swimming coves—including a delightful beach on Giglio Island where you can cool off after an afternoon’s guided walking tour. Pedal the shores of the Orbetello lagoon, learn to prepare Tuscan cantucci during a cooking class, and enjoy a tasting of Tuscany’s “liquid gold” at a local olive oil mill. This incredible cycling vacation has it all.
Tour 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.
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
What to Expect
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: 15-41 miles|
- Biking: 1-4 hours|
- Max Group Size: 20
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May72º/53º
Jun78º/60º
Jul83º/65º
Aug83º/65º
Sep79º/60º
Oct71º/54º
Average
Precipitation:
May1.2 in
Jun0.6 in
Jul0.6 in
Aug1.3 in
Sep2.7 in
Oct3.7 in
Air Package |
Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare |
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Airport car service for arrival and departure |
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One night in Orvieto and one night in Rome in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast |
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6 nights in small country estates |
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14 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners |
Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Biking Packages Include:
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
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2025 Pre-Trip Extension - Orvieto
2 Nights From
$245
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $95
- 2 nights at the Hotel Duomo
- Airport car service for arrival and departure
- Half-day guided tour and visit to the Duomo
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the Rome airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your conveniently located hotel in Orvieto. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After breakfast, meet your local guide at 9:00 a.m. at the hotel for an orientation tour of the city, including a visit to the remarkable cathedral with its striped façade of white and green stones and remarkable sculptures. Visit its Chapel of San Brizio, adorned by Luca Signorelli’s masterful fresco, Last Judgment, the inspiration for the more famous work by Michelangelo. Throughout your tour, be sure to get insider tips on what to see and do in Orvieto as you explore on your own this afternoon and tomorrow. Perhaps you’ll take a two-mile (3.2-km) hike to the Etruscan necropolis or join an optional guided visit to the city’s underground caves. The rest of the day is free for your own discoveries. You will find ample opportunities to shop for fine pottery and crafts and enjoy delicious dishes at simple trattorias that feature local truffles.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to peruse the city on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your exploration.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Duomo
This historic property, centrally located and set off of a quiet side street, is just steps from Orvieto’s Duomo and other sights and local restaurants. Its 17 rooms and common areas are tastefully decorated with fanciful contemporary paintings, wood sculptures and mosaics by local artist Livio Orazio Valentini. All rooms have a private marble bath with hairdryer, satellite television, minibar and telephone. Some rooms look out toward Orvieto’s famous Duomo. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. A/C is available.
Air Package Only
2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Orvieto
2 Nights From
$245
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $145
- 2 nights at the Hotel Duomo
- Airport car service for arrival and departure
- Half-day guided tour and visit to the Duomo
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the Rome airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your conveniently located hotel in Orvieto. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After breakfast, meet your local guide at 9:00 a.m. at the hotel for an orientation tour of the city, including a visit to the remarkable cathedral with its striped façade of white and green stones and remarkable sculptures. Visit its Chapel of San Brizio, adorned by Luca Signorelli’s masterful fresco, Last Judgment, the inspiration for the more famous work by Michelangelo. Throughout your tour, be sure to get insider tips on what to see and do in Orvieto as you explore on your own this afternoon and tomorrow. Perhaps you’ll take a two-mile (3.2-km) hike to the Etruscan necropolis or join an optional guided visit to the city’s underground caves. The rest of the day is free for your own discoveries. You will find ample opportunities to shop for fine pottery and crafts and enjoy delicious dishes at simple trattorias that feature local truffles.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to peruse the city on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your exploration.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Duomo
This historic property, centrally located and set off of a quiet side street, is just steps from Orvieto’s Duomo and other sights and local restaurants. Its 17 rooms and common areas are tastefully decorated with fanciful contemporary paintings, wood sculptures and mosaics by local artist Livio Orazio Valentini. All rooms have a private marble bath with hairdryer, satellite television, minibar and telephone. Some rooms look out toward Orvieto’s famous Duomo. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. A/C is available.
Air Package Only
2025 Post-Trip Extension - Rome
2 Nights From
$295
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at Hotel River Palace
- Hospitality desk
- Orientation tour
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Rome airport will be provided (an approximately 40 to 60 minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel River Palace
Located in the heart of Rome, a few steps from Piazza del Popolo and the wonderful Santa Maria del Popolo Church (with paintings by Caravaggio), this charming property is intimate and refined. The excellent Caravaggio restaurant has a local following and the hotel features a pleasant breakfast room, a stately bar, and a friendly staff. We have reserved only superior rooms with a private bath, air conditioning, LCD-screen satellite TV, minibar and safe. You’re sure to find this a great spot from which to discover the “Eternal City,” with the Vatican just a ten-minute walk away and a metro stop only 300 feet (91.4 meters) from the front door. WiFi is available throughout; an Internet terminal is also available in the lobby.
Air Package Only
2024 Post-Trip Extension - Rome
2 Nights From
$345
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at Hotel River Palace
- Hospitality desk
- Orientation tour
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Rome airport will be provided (an approximately 40 to 60 minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel River Palace
Located in the heart of Rome, a few steps from Piazza del Popolo and the wonderful Santa Maria del Popolo Church (with paintings by Caravaggio), this charming property is intimate and refined. The excellent Caravaggio restaurant has a local following and the hotel features a pleasant breakfast room, a stately bar, and a friendly staff. We have reserved only superior rooms with a private bath, air conditioning, LCD-screen satellite TV, minibar and safe. You’re sure to find this a great spot from which to discover the “Eternal City,” with the Vatican just a ten-minute walk away and a metro stop only 300 feet (91.4 meters) from the front door. WiFi is available throughout; an Internet terminal is also available in the lobby.
Great trip, beautiful scenery. Trip leaders were fun, knowledgeable and always attentive to our needs. The agriturismo lodgings were exceptional with delicious food and wonderful views of the Tuscany countryside. Besides taking in the beautiful scenery while biking, we especially enjoyed a swim in the sea on our day off on Giglio Island, castle tours, the oil mill tour, wine tasting, and our hands-on cooking class. In Rome, the VBT representative helped arrange a Coliseum tour which was well worth it.
Great Trip, Lots of Fun Memories
The guided tour was well organized and well managed. I enjoyed the scenery we biked through, the local farm produced fresh foods, the experience of visiting winery and olive oil production, and the beautiful historical town. The biking route was a little bit challenging sometimes. However, the tour leaders always have some way to help, which was able to satisfy everybody's need. It was absolutely a wonderful and a unique trip!
A Wonderful and Unique Trip
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