Tuscany is a riot of colors, sounds and aromas- a magical place for bicycling. In spring, the fields are aflame with bright red poppies and pink begonias, while pungent lemon trees line country lanes. Evening come alive with fireflies and singing nightingales. Fall is golden harvest time, when the air is rich with the scent of fresh herbs. Tuscany meal are linked to the seasons, and dining here is a divine pleasure. come bike the gracefully carved hills, explore medieval villages and enjoy the cultural and culinary wealth of this glorious land.
6 days inn trip
Tuscanys Classic Chianti Region
Chianti
- The timeless wine region between Florence and
Siena - offers a chorus of sensual pleasures. Here vineyards are
a swirl of color. Medieval villages perch atop high hills. Unruly
tangles of jasmine and wisteria tumble from terra-cotta planters.
We bike along lightly trafficked roads and spend evening in
superb lodging offering unrivaled cusine.
9 days inn or camping trip
From the serene canals and lagoons of Venice to the rugged Dolomites, the Veneto not only captures a grand slice of Italian scenery, but a magnificent time capsule of history as well.
Bike through a landscape of river plains and alpine foothills where, centuries ago, Venetian nobility enjoyed a grand country life in palatial estates. Explore their majestic villas, many the splendid works of famed 16th-century architect Palladio, and ancient fortified cities bursting with Venetian art.
6 days inn trip