Italy: Southern Tuscany & Giglio Island
VBT’s captivating Tuscany bike tours takes you along the region’s most unspoiled coastal routes, where you’ll sample local wines, explore medieval towns, and swim in Tyrrhenian sea waters.
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 15 - 47|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hr|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$3,695
7-day Bike Tour Only
$2,995
Per person, double occupancy

Italy: Southern Tuscany & Giglio Island
Sweeping seascapes, medieval cities, sprawling vineyards… all of this and more await you during VBT’s Tuscany bike tours. This Southern slip of Tuscan countryside is a cycling paradise kissed by Tyrrhenian sea breezes and ensconced in an Etruscan past. Cycle Maremma’s coastal countryside to the quaint fishing village of Talamone. Pause to swim in glittering blue seas and admire castle-dotted horizons. Take a break from your bike as you journey to Giglio Island and explore its fortressed village. In the ancient town of Capalbio, venture through the city’s cobblestone streets, medieval churches, and shops. Savor locally-hosted farm-to-table banquets and learn to make typical Tuscan desserts. Enjoy guided tours and tastings at family-run olive oil and wine vineyards. This breathtaking route showcases Tuscany’s coastal splendor, medieval roots, and famed rustic culture.What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills and is ideal for beginning and experienced cyclists. Our VBT support shuttle is always available for those who need assistance with the hills. Most accommodations on this tour are on country estates that are not in or near towns. Please note there is one non-biking day to explore Giglio Island.
- Daily Mileage: 15 - 47|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hr|
- Group Size: 20
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Tour Highlights
- Indulge in the amenities of an agriturismo featured in Condé Nast Traveler
- Savor fresh farm cuisine during stays at fattorie lodgings
- Dip your toes, lounge in the sand, or swim in Tyrrhenian Sea beaches
- Learn from a Tuscan chef how to prepare cantucci almond cookies
- Taste locally pressed olive oil at the Andreini family mill
- Pedal across Orbetello Lagoon, a scenic treasure
- Walk a panoramic trail with a local guide on Giglio Island
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 | ||
Transfers to and from international airport | ||
One night in Orvieto and one night in Rome in conveniently located hotels with breakfasts included | ||
6 nights in small country estates | ||
14 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners |

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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Vehicle Support
Luggage Transfers
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2021 Pre-Trip Extension - Orvieto
2 Nights From $245 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $145
- 2 nights at the Hotel Duomo with Daily breakfast
- City Information
- Airport transfers
- Half-day guided tour and visit to the Duomo
Depart home for Italy. The particulars of your arrival overseas are detailed with your flight itinerary.
Upon arrival at the Rome Fiumicino Airport, claim your luggage and clear customs. If your luggage is lost, you must fill out a PIR form before leaving the customs area; VBT representatives are not allowed into the customs area. Also, make sure that your VBT luggage tags are attached to your bags so that your representative can identify you.
The representative will be waiting outside the customs area at Meeting Point #4 in the international arrivals terminal and will be holding a VBT sign. Then transfer by private car (approximately two hours) to your hotel in Orvieto. The rest of the day is free to explore the city, using VBT’s City Information as your guide. Choose a restaurant for dinner on your own.
If you are going to be delayed meeting our transfer representative for more than 15 minutes due to delayed or lost luggage, please let our representative know by calling or sending a text message to +39 335 12 06 921. Please type VBT Guest at the beginning of your text. Our representatives are generally able to wait for up to 45 minutes from the time your flight lands, after which you will be responsible for your own transfer. However, they might be able to reschedule your transfer if they are aware of the delay. You may also contact Allianz Global Assistance to advise of your delay, and they will contact our transfer service.
Please note: Your hotel room may not be available until 1:00 p.m. If you arrive early, you may store your luggage with the reception desk.
Accommodation: Hotel Duomo, Orvieto
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, 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.
Accommodation: Hotel Duomo, Orvieto
Included Meals: Breakfast
Continue your discovery of Orvieto. The city boasts many medieval palaces along narrow cobblestone streets, such as the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo and Fortezza dell’Albornoz. Perhaps you will also visit Saint Patrick’s Well. A masterpiece of engineering, this well was constructed in 1527 by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger. It is 175 feet (53.3 meters) deep and has double-helix spiral staircases with 248 steps each. This ingenious design allowed mules to cart water up the stairs without having to pass those who were going down for more. You may return to your hotel by funicular.
VBT Air Package guests arrive throughout the day.
Accommodation: Hotel Duomo, Orvieto
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2021 Post-Trip Extension - Rome
2 Nights From $345 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at Hotel River Palace with daily breakfast
- City Information
- Hospitality Desk and Orientation Tour
- Airport transfers
Today’s opportunities in the Eternal City are endless. You might visit the Forum, the political and commercial center of ancient Rome when the empire was at its greatest power. Various emperors constructed the temples, monuments and other buildings here over a period of nine centuries. Today, you can still see the Curia where the Roman Senate met. Walk up Palatine Hill, where tradition says the first settlers of Rome built their huts under the direction of Romulus, and which was later the home of Caligula, Nero, Tiberius and Domitian. Or you can step out of Italy while you’re still in Rome with a visit to the Vatican, an independent state. The Vatican museums are filled with magnificent art that goes far beyond such well-known pieces as the Michelangelo’s Pieta and Sistine Chapel ceiling. After a full day of independent exploration, enjoy one of Rome’s fine restaurants.
Please note: Italian museums are closed on Mondays. Vatican museums are closed on Sundays.
Accommodation: Hotel River Palace, Rome
Included Meals: Breakfast
Continue your independent exploration of Rome today. Perhaps you’ll tour Rome’s famous Catacombs, located in tunnels carved out of rock along the Via Appia (Appian Way). Or spend an idyllic afternoon in the gardens of the Villa Borghese, one of Europe’s most elegant parks. For dinner, you might sample one of the lively trattorias in the Trastevere district. Then, perhaps enjoy a nightcap in the gorgeous Piazza Navona. And by all means, do as the Romans do—sip espresso, savor Italian wine and take the time to enjoy la dolce vita.
Accommodation: Hotel River Palace, Rome
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast* this morning, transfer to the Rome airport (approximately 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic) for your departing flight**. Please ensure you are ready in the hotel reception area at the designated time.
* Please note: For guests with early-morning departures, breakfast at the hotel may not be available. Please check with the front desk to verify the times that breakfast is served.
** Please note: VBT recommends that you check your transfer time in your “Transfer Reminder.” VBT transfer times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests. If you extend your stay beyond the scheduled program dates, return transportation to the airport will be at your own expense.
Included Meals: Breakfast

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