Tours / Discover The Via Francigena And San Gimignano On An E-Bike

On our E-bike tour you will discover one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany, the Val d’Elsa. We will cycle along one of the oldest roads from the Middle Ages, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Via Francigena. This road connects Canterbury with Rome and has been abandoned for decades. Thanks to the breathtaking views you can enjoy along the road, the Via Francigena has recently been rediscovered. Before arriving in San Gimignano, the undisputed queen of the Val d'Elsa, we will ride our E-bikes up and down hills full of vineyards, olive groves and ancient medieval villages. In San Gimignano you will have 45 minutes to explore the town, take some pictures and taste some traditional Tuscan food. After lunch we will get back on our E-bikes to ride back to the starting point.

Overview

Terrain: Mixed terrain (paved roads and gravel roads)
Distance: 35km (21,7miles)
Total Elevation: 500m (1650ft)
Duration: 7 hours
Skill level: Intermediate/ Advance
Number of participants: 2-7
Support vehicle: no.

Itinerary

The meeting time is 8:30am at our office (the tour departs by 9:00am).
Transfer to the starting point in the countryside.
Gear up to bike on the Tuscan rolling hills: bike orientation and safety briefing.
Enjoy winding roads, ancient villages and “strade bianche” (Tuscany's famous white roads).
Keep riding among vineyards and olive groves with frequent stops for pictures and to take in the spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside.
Enjoy the view of San Gimignano while you are pedaling.
You’ll have about 45 minutes to freely enjoy the town and have a quick bite before continuing with the ride (lunch is not included in the price).
Return to Florence for a 4pm drop off.

Price

from € 245 per person

If you want to meet us at our starting point (in the countryside) rather then in Florence, please email us or leave a note in the comments section when you booked and we will forward on details of time and directions

Included

Private e-bike tour.
Van transfers to/from the tour starting point in the Chianti region.
High quality e-bikes
Helmets.
English speaking tour guides.

Not included

Lunch.
Gratuities.
We care about the environment, therefore we recommend bringing your own water bottle in order to reduce the amount of plastic. If you don’t have one, we will provide a Tuscany Bike Tour water bottle.

Tours Requirements

In order to ride with us you must be able to tick ALL the following.

I can ride a bike confidently.
I am physically fit and healthy.
I am competent on main roads.

Cancellation Policy

A cancellation received more than 72 hours (3 days) prior to the tour is fully refundable (a 3.2% plus €0.39 per ticket transaction fee will be withheld).
A cancellation received within 72 hours of a clients scheduled tour date or a no-show will incur full cost of the tour booked.

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