Western Tuscany Self-Guided Tour (7 Nights)

Tour code: TUSSG7B

Tour Overview

This itinerary explores the lesser known, but no less beautiful areas of Tuscany to the west of the renowned Siena region.

The first route leads from Siena through gently rolling terrain to the walled town of Monteriggioni en route to Colle di Val d’Elsa. From here you continue west to the medieval Manhatten that is San Gimignano. Continuing west you tackle the ascent to Volterra. The ride south from Volterra to Marina di Bibbona takes you through the Val di Cecina and the Metalliferous Hills. A loop ride from Marina di Bibbona explores the coastline to the north. The next stage takes you inland to the beautiful town of Massa Marittima.. From here you ride east, visiting the ruins of San Galgano Abbey en route to Monticiano. The last leg completes the circuit by turning north across the Montegnola Senese back to Siena.

See the Regional Details page for further information on the scenery and attractions.
The itinerary follows routes A, B, C, D, E and F
The tour is rated B – click here for tour rating description.

Ten highlights

Siena
Monteriggioni
San Gimignano – the medieval Manhatten
The alabaster workshops of Volterra
The Cecina Valley
The Tuscan Coast along the Maremma
The Tuscan Coast
Massa Marittima
San Galgano Abbey
The Montagnola Senese

Gallery

Options

Spend a night or two in Florence before or after your bike tour.
Ride from Florence to Siena through Chianti stopping in the town of Greve in Chainti en route.
You can extend your trip by a couple of nights to visit the Island of Elba.

Outline Itinerary

Day	Itinerary	Start	Finish	Route options	En Route
1	arrive at	SIENA
2	route A	Siena	San Gimignano		Colle di Val d'Elsa; Monteriggioni; Chianti
3	route B	San Gimignano	Marina di Bibbona		Volterra; Montecatini Val di Cecina; Metalliferous Hills
4	route C	Marina di Bibbona	Marina di Bibbona		Montescudaio; Guardistallo; Monteverdi Marittimo; Castagneto Carducci
5	route D	Marina di Bibbona	Massa Marittima		S.Vincenzo; Venturina; Suvereto; Montioni
6	route E	Massa Marittima	Monticiano		Lago Accesa; Ghirlanda; Montieri; Chiusdino
7	route F	Monticiano	Siena		Belagaio; Montagnola
8	depart from	SIENA

Tour Costs

Costs in Euros
basic cost per person sharing		785
single accommodation supplement (if applicable)		210
Optional Costs
bicycle rental (standard bicycle)		125
luggage transfers	shared charge for group	320
	additional charge per rider	15
airport transfers and miscellaneous costs		see tables

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