Tuscany E-Bike Tour: from Florence to Chianti with lunch and tastings
6 hours
Group 1+
English
6 hours
What you'll do
The most entertaining and complete way to experience the very best Tuscany has to offer: an easy guided E-Bike tour of Florence and Tucan countryside, including a (stress-free!) hill journey up to the city’s most amazing viewpoint. Pedal effortlessly across the flowing Arno river led by your guide, and “climb” the sumptuously tree-lined Viale dei Colli to reach Mchelangelo. Take some minutes for a great photo opportunity before start for your next stop: the Chianti shire. We will lead you along scenic country roads hemmed in ancient olive groves and vineyards and among the world known "Anello del Rinascimento" itinerary. Half-way, a break will give you the opportunity to visit of an olive oil mill in an ancient noble estate, where you will enjoy a guided tour of their spaces and taste their gourmet oil. Then you'll reach a fascinating small boutique winery, where you will enjoy a typical Tuscan meal and relax until you reach your e-bike again to pedal on the way back to Florence.
Highlights
Ride past vineyards, olive groves and rolling hills
Avoid fatigue while you pedal at a relaxed pass with an e-bike
Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at a local winery
A small group means more attention from your guide
Itinerary
- 1Pedal effortlessly across the flowing Arno river led by your guide, and “climb” the sumptuously tree-lined Viale dei Colli to reach a dazzling viewpoint: Piazzale Michelangelo, a terrace offering spectacular views of Florence’s towers, palaces, red rooftops and lovely bridges. Take some minutes for a great photo opportunity before start for your next stop: the Chianti shire.
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A once-in-a-lifetime experience that will let you enjoy a semi private exclusive tour in the most nature-oriented way: riding a bike through the gentle hills of Chianti wine region.
We will lead you along scenic country roads hemmed in ancient olive groves and vineyards and among the world known "Anello del Rinascimento" itinerary.
Tuscan hilltops and hillside villa estates are all part of the breath-taking panoramic views you will see as you ride your bike through the heart of Tuscany.
Half-way, a break will give you the opportunity to visit of an olive oil mill in an ancient noble estate, where you will enjoy a guided tour of their spaces in a unique mix of ancient and modern setting, learning about the processes involved in producing olive oil. A taste of their gourmet olive oil will reveal all the incredible flavors that their passion and work generate.
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After the olive oil experience you will discover a fascinating small boutique winery and its wines, where you will enjoy a typical Tuscan meal and relax until you reach your e-bike again to pedal on the way back to Florence.
What's Included
Water bottle
Tuscan Lunch
oil tasting
Helmets
Bicycle use
Guided tour of a boutique winery and wine tasting
Guided tour of a boutique winery and wine tasting
Visit of a typical Chianti village
Guided E-Bike Tour from Florence (including Piazzale Michelangelo) and Chianti and back
What's not included
Gratuities
As for any vehicle rental, please note that will be given two options to choose from
To cover vehicle damages either one of these two will need to be chosen in order to rent the e-bike
Subscribe an additional insurance (€20,00 per vehicle, not refundable)
Or sign for a guarantee deposit of €500,00 on their credit card
We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
Notes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 14 years
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Minimum height to use e-bikes: mt. 1,65 (5,5 feet) Maximum height to use e-bikes: mt 1,90 (6,2 feet)
Please communicate these informations at our booking office
For safety reason, at check-in, Towns of Italy reserves the right to exclude participants from this tour, if these requirements are not met and no refund will be due
This tour is NOT suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. For safety reason, at check-in, Towns of Italy reserves the right to exclude participants from this tour, if these requirements are not met and no refund will be due
Suitable for vegetarians. (please inform us in advance)
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE. The itinerary is hilly but requires an easy effort, with the assitance of the electric bike. Good riding skills are requested, being the tour on roads open to traffic. A normal to fit physical condition is also recommended
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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