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Florence Countryside & Tuscany By BikeExplore > Italy > Florence > Florence Countryside & Tuscany By Bike
OverviewEnjoy this half day bike tour through the magical Florence Countryside & Tuscany! This is a great way to get away from churches, museums, and large crowds in the city, and see the heart of Tuscany! This Tour allows you to enjoy the magical side of Florence and Tuscany, that most visitors don’t get to see: ancient countryside roads, great hilltop views, beautiful Villas, olive groves and rolling vineyards. All in half-day! The tour will start in the less touristy Oltramo neighborhood, where we will begin the first part of the bike ride. The first part lasts about one hour, where you will pass through the ancient gate of Porta Romana. This is the only entrance to Florence that is still surrounded by the 13th-century city walls! Our first uphill of the day, about 1/2 mile, is in a beautiful residential area of the town. Once at the top, you will see that Florence is already far away and we are getting close to the Tuscan countryside. After reaching the countryside by riding through narrow and ancient roads, we’ll have plenty of photo stops and learn about local flora and fauna. Tucked away in the hills behind Florence, we will make our way to a private Renaissance Villa and family-run winery. Once we reach the Villa, we park our bikes in the olive grove, where the guide will give a brief introduction to olive oil and wine making. Being a small family production, everything is organic and sustainable, down to the owner’s own herb garden. Then we will duck into the 1,000 year old wine cellar for a wine and olive oil tasting accompanied by a light Tuscan platter of cold cuts. All products are produced on the premises, and being such a small family production, they are only sold locally. After having relaxed, we will jump back on the bikes to burn off some calories and enjoy some more Tuscan scenery! Our return leg back to Florence takes us through an ancient Tuscan Village where Galileo Galilei used to live and also see his star observatory! Closer to Florence, we will stop at the famous Piazzale Michelangelo for one of the best views of Florence and a selfie opportunity. The last part of the ride is all downhill back into the historical center of Florence. - This is a moderately strenuous ride. Participants should be free from any ailments or conditions that may be aggravated by physical activity. - Please wear good shoes, as well as shorts and a windbreaker in the spring and fall. - This trip is for Florence hotel guests ONLY, if you are traveling on a cruise ship please see programs for LIVORNO. - This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers. - Children must be at least 10 years of age to participate. - You will bike approximately 7 miles round trip on this tour. Days offered: 7 days a week Departures:
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