
Italy: Southern Tuscany & Giglio Island
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 15 - 47 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$3,845
7-day Bike Tour Only
$3,145
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.
Tour Highlights
- 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 a local family mill
- Walk a panoramic trail with a local guide on Giglio Island
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 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hours|
- Group Size: 20
Cycling
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 | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Orvieto and one night in Rome in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
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 (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
2022 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
All you have to do is get to the airport. On our Air Packages, we’ll take care of the rest, handling all the logistics, so you can travel with peace of mind. Spend your first night aloft and arrive refreshed 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, 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 explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2022 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

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.
Tuscany by the Sea
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!
Tuscany by the Sea
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