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E-Bike Tour: Explore Chianti Enogastronomy and Castles
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2 Ratings
Siena
Discover Chianti’s hills, savor Chianti Classico wine, and explore historic castles on an unforgettable e-bike tour. Book your adventure today!
Duration:
7 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Siena - Begin the tour and cycle to the village of Geggiano, where we’ll take a brief break for storytelling and photos.
- Villa di Geggiano - In this hamlet, we’ll pause outside the Castle to learn about the Bianchi Bandinelli family, the area’s lords, and the production of Chianti Classico. We’ll also take photos while admiring Siena’s skyline.
- Vallepicciola - The landscape here becomes hilly, with cypresses lining the roads and castles dominating the territory. This is where we encounter the famous gravel white roads of Chianti Classico, known for the Eroica race. We’ll pass by the Vallepicciola Winery before entering the Castles Roads, making stops for photos and storytelling along the way.
- Pianella - We continue along the white gravel roads, taking time for photos and storytelling until we reach Monti in Chianti.
- Monti - We’ll stop at a local café in Monti in Chianti to stretch, use the restroom, and taste Sienese biscuits and pastries before heading to the Castle of Cacchiano.
- Castello di Cacchiano - We’ll pass by this castle and admire it from a distance, making stops to take in the landscape. The estimated time from Monti in Chianti to Brolio Castle is 30 minutes.
- Castello di Brolio - We’ll dismount our bikes for a guided tour of the castle, learning about the historical conflicts between Siena and Florence and the Ricasoli family. We’ll also visit the wine cellar to learn about and possibly taste some Chianti Classico wines produced by Vinicola Ricasoli.
- Barone Ricasoli - Here, each person can enjoy a glass of wine, choosing from three types of Chianti Classico or other excellent varieties. Additional glasses of wine can be purchased if desired.
- Agribar Brolio - After the wine tasting, we’ll relax at this iconic old-style bar, a popular stop for cyclists and enthusiasts. We’ll have some water and snacks before resuming our ride.
- Borgo di San Gusme - After the guided tour and wine tasting at Brolio/Ricasoli, we’ll get back on our bikes and head to a restaurant to sample typical Tuscan cuisine. The restaurant is located in this charming hamlet, where you’ll have time to explore its monuments and local culture.
- Siena - We’ll return to Siena on our e-bikes via the gravel roads of Chianti and some local provincial roads, with short breaks for storytelling and optional stops for coffee or restroom breaks.
What's Included
- Certified bicycle touring guide for the National MTB Academy
- Third party liability insurance
- Emergency mechanical assistance
- Guided Tour in the Castle of Brolio
- Tasting 1 glass of Chianti Classico wine at the Ricasoli winery
- Bicycle use
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
Additional Information
E-bike tour that takes you through the fascinating hills of the Chianti, crossing the iconic gravel roads of the Eroica, revealing, in a slow and contemplative way, an area rich in food and wine traditions, cradle of the famous Chianti Classico wine (tasting included) and proud of its tradition and culture linked to the long rivalry between Siena and Florence. In addition, the experience includes a guided tour of one of Chianti’s most characteristic castles, the castle of Brolio, with a breathtaking view of the city of Siena, and the lunch break will take place in one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, San Gusmé, where guests, in addition to enjoying the tranquility and warm welcome, can enrich their exploration of Tuscan flavors. Developed in partnership with Ebike Travel Siena.
Location
Via Mentana, 38
Via Mentana
On foot: from downtown Siena, exit Porta Camollia, then continue straight ahead until the roundabout. Turn left to Via Mentana. Walk for 100 m / From Siena train St: exit the train station, take the escalator inside the mall until its end. Turn right, go straight until the roundabout. Turn left
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Annemx304us
Sep 4, 2024
Highly recommend! - We booked a bike tour with Gus and had the absolute best time! He was so accommodating, fun, and knowledgeable. At the start of the trip he spent time asking each of us what we were interested in for the tour and made sure to cater it to our wants. He was sure to check in on us throughout the ride to ensure that we were comfortable and enjoying our time. He even made adjustments throughout the trip to ensure we could do everything that would make the day perfect. He captured incredible photos of me and my family that I will cherish! We had so much fun that he was even willing to spend extra time with us and never once rushed through things. We learned so much from the tour, tasted delicious food, saw beautiful views and even met incredible people. We highly, highly recommend this tour!!! Thanks for making our time in Siena memorable, Gus!
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Kirsty_weasel
Sep 2, 2024
Fantastic tour with wonderful hosts - highly recommended! - What a fantastic trip! Gus and Chiara looked after us so well. The bikes were comfortable, the scenery was glorious and we couldn’t have asked for more.
We got lots of useful information prior to the trip about what to bring, what the weather would be like and how to find the meeting place.
Gus was a brilliant guide - very knowledgeable and friendly, and we felt very safe with him. The stops on the way were well timed and Gus always had some interesting information to give us on where we were and what we were seeing. The views back to Siena were amazing.
We really appreciated seeing Chiara at the stops - she always had a little surprise for us (I won’t ruin the surprise but YUM).
Broglio castle was fascinating and the private tour was great. We thoroughly enjoyed the wild boar ragù at the lunch stop (recommended by Elena).
All in all a brilliant, enjoyable trip which is highly recommended. Thanks Gus and Chiara!
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