cUSTOM TOURS
available from May to October
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Don't let your dream of riding in Italy fall by the wayside during these times. You can plan and book a CUSTOM week for your PRIVATE group of 8 - 16 people. Spend a few minutes speaking with Chef Fabio about your preferred combination of cycling, cooking classes, gourmet meals, and wine tours and we'll create a customized itinerary specific for you and your guests. We typically stay at town of Casole d'Elsa, Podere Stebbi, a luxurious private villa, complete with private rooms and bathrooms, outdoor dining, a lounge pool and scenic, countryside views but we'll work with you to ensure this best fits your itinerary and size of group.
A sample itinerary cab be found below, but please contact fabio@fabiotours.com to start exploring options that are best for you and your guests. 
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DATES: Available from May to October, 2021 (private group of 8-16 people)
START/END: Florence/Florence NIGHTS OF LODGING: 7 DAYS OF CYCLING: 4 - 6 TOTAL CYCLING DISTANCE: 150-250 miles DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced PRICE: $3,200 per person Please contact fabio@fabiotours.com to inquire and starting planning your private tour in Tuscany today! |
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Itinerary
- 1:00am - Pick up at Florence Hotel Una Vittoria.
- 3.00am - Arrive at Villa, Podere Stebbi was build in 1736, it’s the private residence for the Mantovani Family, never open to the public.
- 5:00pm - After getting settle in, bike set up and adjustment.
- 6.30pm - Aperitivo pool side
- 8.00pm - Dinner follow by dessert and after dinner drinks.
- 8.00am - Yoga class, Hatha Style, 30 min. by Guro Gaarder.
- 8.45am - Breakfast
- 9.30am - First ride of the week.. 40 miles, Will be riding through the “Colli Senesi”, rolling hills of Siena to the Abbazia di San Galgano and back
- 12.00pm - Arrival and Short visit of the Abbazia
- 1.00 pm - Lunch at a Local Trattoria just out side of San Galgano
- 3.00 pm - Back to the villa
- 5.30 pm - Cooking Class, Demonstration, Italian Basics
- 8.00 pm - Dinner
- 8.00am - Yoga class, Hatha Style, 30 min.
- 8.45am - Breakfast
- 9.30am - Transfer to Gaiole in Chianti, 45 minutes drive. Espresso and taking off for a 40 miles ride around the Chianti Region
- 2.00pm - Back in Gaiole for Pic-Nic,
Quick stop to the Castello di Brolio on our way back to the villa - 6.00pm - Back at The Villa
- 7.30pm - Aperitivo
- 8.00pm - Grigliata, Risotto, Fiorentina Steak, Grilled Vegetables...
- 8.00am - Yoga class, Hatha Style, 30 min.
- 8.45am - Breakfast
- 9.30am - Ride: 45 miles, will be heading west to Volterra, rolling hills with a climb to the town, that’s Tuscany..
- 1.00pm - Lunch in Volterra
- 4.00pm - Back to the villa, optional ride on the van or cycling back
- 7.00pm - Aperitivo
- 8.00pm - Dinner, Traditional Tuscan Menu, Ribollita, Pappa al Pomodoro, Pici, Stracotto..
REST DAY- Relaxing morning at the villa.
- 8.30am - Yoga class, Hatha Style, 60 min. by Guro Gaarder
- 9.30am - Breakfast
- 12.00am - Easy Lunch
- 1.00am - Departure for a visit and wine tasting at Vallepicciola Winery in Chianti
- 3.00am - Departure for Siena
- 4.00am - Free afternoon and Date Night.
- 9.30 - Meet back at the square to head back to the villa.
- 8.00am - Yoga class, Hatha Style, 30 min.
- 8.45am - Breakfast
- 9.30am - 45 miles through the “Colli Senesi”, visiting few historical town along the way, lots of ups and downs..
- 2.00pm - Back to the villa for lunch, Relaxing afternoon poolside
- 5.00 - Cooking Workshop, traditional Tuscan Menu. Time to get to work..
- 8.30 - Dinner will be served
- 8.00am - Yoga class, Hatha Style, 30 min.
- 8.45am - Breakfast
- 9.30am - 40 miles, destination San Gimignano
- 12.00pm - Visit in San Gimignano
- 3:00 - Bike back to the villa (Van Optional)
- 7.00 - Gala Night, Aperitivo
- 8.00 - Wine Dinner, combination of Fabio Menu and local Winery
- 9.00am - Breakfast
- 11.00am - Depart to Florence train station
- 12.00pm - Arrive at Florence train station
Cuisine
- Two cooking workshops at the Villa with Chef Fabio
- Lunch at restaurants along the route handpicked by Chef Fabio
- Private dinners on the Veranda at the Villa, with all preparations by award-winning Chef Fabio
- Celebratory dinner on the last evening with wine pairing by local winemaker and special host of the evening
lodging
You’ll stay at town of Casole d'Elsa, Villa ai Casini, https://www.vacavilla.com/it/casa-vacanza/podere-i-casini/, a luxurious private villa, complete with private rooms and bathrooms, outdoor dining, a lounge pool and scenic, countryside views. Our group will have the entire Villa to ourselves for the whole week, complete with individual rooms, private bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. The villa features a swimming pool, outdoor veranda for dining with exquisite views, professional kitchen, and walking gardens – a wonderful, relaxing place to spend a rest day, or for your partner to stay while the group is riding.
Preparation
With daily routes averaging between 30 - 60 miles and 3,000+ feet of elevation gain, Cycling Tuscany is challenging but fun for both social and serious cyclists. Terrain varies between the vineyards and olive groves of the rolling countryside to climbs of 5-7 miles averaging 2-4% grade. Tuscany has quite a bit of climbing as well, with sections of ascent and descent up to 12% grade. All roads are paved asphalt, perfect for road bikes. In addition to breathtaking vistas, small medieval towns, and historic buildings along quiet winding roads, guests will enjoy meeting local riders and former pro cyclists who serve as guest leaders on several days of this tour, providing a level of intimacy like no other tour!
Leading up to the trip, we recommend that guests are consistently riding 2–3 days a week for 25-40+ miles so that they are comfortable in the saddle for 3–4 hour rides. Riders should be accustomed to climbing and descending, as well as bike handling on hills and curved roads.
Leading up to the trip, we recommend that guests are consistently riding 2–3 days a week for 25-40+ miles so that they are comfortable in the saddle for 3–4 hour rides. Riders should be accustomed to climbing and descending, as well as bike handling on hills and curved roads.