September 2010 – New Challenging Tour
Challenging Adventure in Tuscany September 17-26, 2010
Led by Giulia Isetti, Certified Triathlon Coach
Custom Monte e Mare – Join this challenging group tour! |
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| Price: | double | $2,750  |
$2,900  |
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| single | $3,000 |
$3,200 |
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| Download our Application Form to sign-up for your trip today! Download Sign-up Sheet. Questions? Contact us by email or phone 416-564-4991 | ||||
Enjoy the beauty and charm of quintessential Tuscany on two wheels. Explore ancient hill towns and sunbathed textured landscapes. Cycle the rolling hills of the Amiata and the valleys leading to the Tuscan Coast known as the Maremma. Relax each evening in a fine hotel.
Your first stop, is our deluxe 3 star Tuscan hotel located in Castel del Piano. It has a renowned kitchen featuring local Tuscan cuisine. You will not be disappointed.
To the north is the Val d’Orcia, with the towns of Montalcino, San Quirico, Pienza, and Montepulciano.
To the southwest, the area of the Maremma with the towns of Cinigiano, Pitigliano, Sovano and Scansano. The Tuscan massif area where your hotel is located can be seen from a great distance. The scenery of the Amiata is spectacular with ancient woods, fascinating rock formations, and clear streams. This is an almost perfect area for cycling, where the roads are less traveled.
After 5 nights at our first hotel you will spend 3 nights in the Maremma at our 4 star agriturismo. This country hotel is set within a building constructed in the 13th century. It was first used as a flour mill, and later as an olive press. It has been renovated and transformed into a modern hotel, respecting its original structural features and the surrounding environment. Amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, horseback riding, and hiking trails.
The farm at the agriturismo is completely organic. The property is characterized by hills, valleys, olive trees and vineyards, orchards and sunflowers, cypresses and secular oaks, lawns and Mediterranean vegetation, representing a wonderful perspective of the Tuscan countryside. The dining room is well known in the region, featuring local organic ingredients and wines. Located close by, the towns of Grosetto, Massa Marittima, and the seaside towns of Castiglione della Pescaia and Punta Ala, both of which have wonderful beaches.
Tour includes:
- Overnights at our 3 & 4 star Tuscan hotels
- Buffet Breakfasts
- Luggage Handling
- Welcome cocktail at first hotel
- Dinner each evening
- Typical regional wines with dinners at first hotel
- Bottled mineral water only at second hotel [allows you to choose from a selection of organic wines made on the property]
- Coffee, cappuccino, decaffeinated and tea at dinner
- Presentation of the tour [what is happening day by day and maps]
- Cycle guide to lead out daily rides
- Laundry service for cycling wear at first hotel
Overview of the Tour [9 days, 8 nights]
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Day 1 Sept 17 FRI |
Day 2 Sept 18 SAT |
Day 3 Sept 19 SUN |
Day 4 Sept 20 MON |
Day 5 Sept 21 TUES |
Day 6 Sept 22 WED |
Day 7 Sept 23 THURS |
Day 8 Sept 24 FRI |
Day 9 Sept 25 SAT |
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Arrival at Airport |
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Departure Day |
Itinerary:
Friday, September 17, 2010
Arrive at Rome airport for group transfer to our first hotel by coach. Set up bikes for a warm up ride.
September 18-24, 2010
Seven full days of cycling.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Transfer to Rome airport for return flight to North America