Tuscany is one of the most famous regions of Italy for many compelling reasons. Considered to be an absolutely romantic place, Tuscany makes people fall in love with its beautiful landscape, its wonderful cuisine, the mountain trails, the coastal breeze and the pleasant sunny weather. But the region is also admired for its rich past, dating back to Etruscan and Roman times. As a consequence of its strong affinity for beauty and the arts, the region has amassed one of the best and most extensive art collections in the world. From painting masterpieces, grand architecture and exquisite sculptures, Tuscany has it all.
Florence, Siena, and Pisa are just a few of the notable places in Tuscany that have continually drawn visitors due to their impressive history and heritage. But there are also equally striking, although lesser known, places worth visiting such as Lucca, Cortona, Arezzo and San Gimignano. Due to the diversity and size of this region, it is very difficult to determine where to start looking. Luckily, there are many ways to explore Tuscany, and if you’re looking for something fun, different, challenging, and at the same time more environmentally friendly, why not try a bike tour of this absolutely wonderful Italian region?
A bike tour guarantees you a very rewarding and memorable experience. But the usual problem travelers encounter with self-guided bike tours, especially in such a large area, is the sheer amount of planning. If you don’t have time to do this, a great alternative is to sign up with a reputable tour company to show you around, without the worry or hassle! DuVine is just one of many tour companies offering amazing bike tour packages. Due to his knowledge of Tuscany and his long experience in the bike tourism industry, DuVine has been successful in creating superb itineraries to suit various types of tourists.
There’s more to the region than meets the eye, and the DuVine Bike Tour aims to show your guests just that! This tour will not be just an ordinary day trip. It is quite complete since it normally lasts six days and five nights. But you won’t be hard on this; since the package covers stays in comfortable and luxurious hotels. You will dine in excellent restaurants and do a wine tasting. So it’s all really about traveling in style; you’ll just burn more calories while doing it.
The daily bike ride covers approximately 25 miles. But physical exertion aside, biking is a wonderful way to see the true beauty and soak up the true essence of Tuscany. You will be able to explore charming medieval towns such as Montalcino, Petroio, Pienza and Montepulciano, at a relaxed pace. But you should also expect to tackle hills, which are mostly steep but short. Tuscany, after all, has been the training ground for many a professional cyclist.
DuVine’s Bike Tour is all about indulging your taste buds while biking. Some of the characteristic foods of the region are pecorino cheese, pici pasta, cinghiale (wild boar) and Chianina beef. The tour will also allow enough time to visit the Chianti region and its beautiful vineyards and famous wineries. Don’t forget to have a Chianti Classico wine while you’re there!