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During the tour, there'll be lots of time to relax and to enjoy the good company while cycling in the famous Eroica Gravel roads of the Chianti.
The start of the Tour, at the Ebike Travel Siena
One of the castles we visit during the tour, with a local and knowledgeable guide.
In the menu, typical from Tuscany, you can choose from the "ribollita", passing through the "papa al pomodoro", to one of the most typical pasta in Tuscany, the "pici", in detail in the picture.
A glass of Chianti Classico produced by Barone Ricasoli, a renowned winery, is comprised in the tour.

E-Bike Tour: Explore the Chianti, its Enogastronomy and Castles

By Ciclowine Bike Experiences
Free cancellation available
Price is €250 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 flavours. Developed in partnership with Ebike Travel Siena.

Activity location

  • Siena
    • Siena, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via Mentana, 38
    • 38 Via Mentana
    • 53100, Siena, Toscana, Italy

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E-Bike Tour: Explore the Chianti, its Enogastronomy and Castles
  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 15 minutes7h 15m7h 15m
  • English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€250.00 x 2 Adults€500.00
Total
Price is €500.00
Until Sun, 10 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified bicycle touring guide for the National MTB Academy with total knowledge of the area
  • What's includedWhat's includedThird party third-party insurance (in accordance with the terms of liability policy 00079732000097)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEmergency mechanical assistance in case of breakdown
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided Tour in the Castle of Brolio
  • What's includedWhat's includedTasting 1 glass of Chianti Classico wine at the Ricasoli winery
  • What's includedWhat's includedUse of bicycle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe lunch in the restaurant is not included in the price
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWater or Food to be consumed during the bike ride

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Siena
  • 1h
Start of the tour and bicycle riding until the village of Geggiano, where we make a short pause for storytelling and pictures
Villa di Geggiano
  • 20m
In this hamlet we make a short pause in the outer part of the Castle to discover the importance of the Bianchi Bandinelli family, the lords of this area, and the production of the Chianti Classico. Picture moment as we can contemplate the Siena's Skyline.
Vallepicciola (Pass by)
From this point, the landscape assumes hilly shapes, with cypresses decorating the roads, and castles that reign over the territory. It is the moment of the famous gravel white roads of the Chianti Classico, known for the Eroica race. We pass in front the Vallepicciola Winery, before accessing the Castles Roads. Along the way, we'll make stops for pictures and storytelling
Pianella
  • 30m
We roam through the white gravel roads, with time for pictures and storytelling until reaching Monti in Chianti.
Monti
  • 30m
We stop at a local caffè in the hamlet of Monti in Chianti, to stretch, go to the loo and taste senese biscuits and pastry, before climbing to the Castle of Cacchiano.
Castello di Cacchiano (Pass by)
We'll pass in front of this castle, and admire it from far away, during some stops for contemplating the landscape. Estimated time between Monti in Chianti until the Brolio Castle: 30 min.
Castello di Brolio
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We will get off our bikes for a tour led by a local guide of the castle's installations, learning in detail about events related to the intestine wars between Siena and Florence, and the life of the Ricasoli family. Afterwards, we'll pop into the wine cellar to learn about and possibly taste one of the many Chianti Classico options produced by Vinicola Ricasoli.
Barone Ricasoli
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Here it is included the wine tasting of one glass per person, to be chosen between their three types of Chianti Classico, or other varieties of their eccelent wines. If you'd like to have a taste of other wines, you can pay for extra glasses of wine.
Agribar Brolio
  • 15m
After the wine tasting, we take some time to enjoy this iconic old style bar, a mandatory stop for cyclists and enthusiastics. Here we take some water and snacks before restarting cycling.
Borgo di San Gusme
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
After the guided visit and wine tasting at Brolio/Ricasoli, we will climb back into the saddle and head for the restaurant where we will sample the delicacies of the typical Tuscan gastronomy. The restaurant is located in this precious hamlet, where you'll have time to explore its interesting monuments and local culture.
Siena
  • 1h 30m
We climb back to our ebikes and return to Siena, via the gravel roads of Chianti and some local provincial roads. There'll be short pauses for storytelling and we can add a stop for coffee or WC if necessary.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSiena
    • Siena, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVia Mentana, 38
    • 38 Via Mentana
    • 53100, Siena, Toscana, Italy

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