Riding through the wine country of Tuscany on deserted country roads is to discover why Italy is a nation of cyclists. Ride among castles, vineyards and medieval hill towns, where the best glass of wine of your life is never more than a few clicks down the road.
The ultimate Tuscan villa in Montecastelli, near Siena, provides a majestic base for rides through the expansive wine-growing region. The area defines Italian hill country idyll with easy access to the best vineyards. Winding through Italy’s most revered wine country of Chianti, Montalcino, Brunello and Bolgheri, these routes are what Italian cyclists and oenophiles dream of. During select weeks in the summer, you can even catch Siena’s Palio horse race, an ultimate Tuscan tradition.
Combining these Epic bike rides with Slow Food restaurants, and the chance to visit local purveyors and winemakers, makes a trip to Tuscany a must for any serious road biker and foodie. Tacking on cultural side trips to Siena or Firenze, and this quickly becomes the best bike adventure of your life.
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Epic Europe is a luxury experiential adventure travel operator based in the Swiss Alps.
Epic Europe specializes in private bespoke itineraries for small groups. Experiencing the best of each region, from interacting with the local people and enjoying authentic regional food and wine, as well as time-honored traditions and festivals, to recreating in the alpine landscape, and truly understanding why the Alps are the birthplace of adventure travel. From custom ski, hiking, or cycling trips to building in city tours, cultural itineraries, or gastronomic discovery, these award-winning, multi-dimensional trips are tailored to our clients' wishes every time, and are not packaged tours. From Switzerland, Italy, and France's Alps, to world-class cultural cities and larger towns, Epic Europe can design a tailored adventure that fulfills your every need.
Would you like more information, or to have us create a tailored trip for you? We would be glad to begin the design process for your ultimate experience in the Alps.
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