|
 Tuscany,
like a fine wine, has been some time in the making. From
the Etruscans to the Romans and on to the Renaissance
this is a land of extraordinary art, architectural masterpieces
and fine food and wine. But the rolling rural hills between
Pisa and Siena are also increasingly a prime destination
for two-wheeled tourists,
which is why Zest Magazine chose Tuscany to host its first
women-only cycling holiday.
The 7-day trip, which
is scheduled for October when the weather is warm and dry, includes guided
morning bike
rides out towards Voltera, Siena, Montalcino
and Pienza, followed by leisurely afternoons visiting a selection of the
region’s historical sites or sampling some of Chianti’s finest
wines.
With full-motorised support the cycling can be as easy or tough as
you want and with a fine hotel waiting for you at the end of each day, this
holiday is as much about indulgence as endurance.
It promises to be a brilliant
trip and we’d love you to join us for a week of fun, culture and exercise.
Day
1 : 09/10/2010
Late afternoon : arrival flight from the UK at Pisa Airport.
Coach drive from Pisa Airport to Poggibonsi.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
: 10/10/2010
Breakfast : at the hotel.
Morning program : bike ride organised in direction Volterra.
Lunch : free time in Volterra.
Afternoon program : visit to Monteriggione and San Gimignano.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
: 11/10/2010
Breakfast : at the hotel.
Morning program : bike ride from the hotel towards SIena.
Lunch : free time in Siena or along the way.
Afternoon program : visit to Siena & to the Via del Chianti
Gallo Nero + wine tasting at Greve/Chianti.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
: 12/10/2010
Breakfast : at the hotel.
Morning program : bike ride towards area Montepulciano and
Pienza.
Lunch : free time along the way; location to be checked.
Afternoon program : visit to Montepulciano and Pienza + wine
tasting Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
: 13/10/2010
Breakfast : at the hotel.
Morning program : bike ride towards the area of Montalcino.
Lunch : free time along the way
Afternoon program : visit to the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore & San
Quirico d’Orcia & Bagno Vignoni.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Day 6
: 14/10/2010
Breakfast : at the hotel.
Morning program : coach drives towards the area of Montecatini
Terme where we desembark the coach for the bike ride ; bike
ride ending back in Montecatini Terme.
Lunch : free time in Montecatini Terme.
Afternoon program : visit to Lucca + Pisa on the way to the
hotel.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
: 15/10/2010
Breakfast : at the hotel.
Morning transfer from the hotel towards Pisa Airport according
to times of departures. |
