The best way to discover the Tuscan countryside is on bicycle. Ride through postcard perfect olive groves and vineyards, sample the local wine and olive oils and wander through charming villages. This is Tuscany, as it was meant to be enjoyed.

Day 1 Arrive Florence
Arrive in Florence at any time.

Day 2 Florence
The city is filled with world famous museums such as the Uffizi Gallery that houses the world's single greatest collection of Italian and Florentine art. Today is yours to explore at your own leisure. Visit the Galleria dell'Accademia where world famous Michelangelo's David is displayed or just relax in a local cafe and watch the world go by.

Day 3 Cortona (L)
Enjoy a fascinating bike ride through olive groves, Florentine Castles and Villas, historical sites, and much more. Stop at the village of Fiesole where Roman and Etruscan archaeological sites can be visited. Carrying on, you can stop at a local winery to sample the local vintages.

Day 4 Cortona
Set high on a hillside cloaked in olive groves at 500m above sea level. Take a morning hike up to the Fortezza Medicea, Cortona's highest point with stupendous views over the surrounding countryside and the Lake Trasimeno. The rest of the day is yours to explore the lovely streets.

Day 5 Siena
Now that you are well-rested, jump back onto your bike and explore a handful of medieval villages located in Arezzo. Pass through Val D'Orcia, Pienza and Bagno Vignoni. Make sure to explore the sites, enjoy the thermal springs and spas and don't forget to sample the famous wine.

Day 6 Siena
One of Italy's best preserved medieval towns, Siena is the place to wander the streets and enjoy the many treasures of its Romanesque and Gothic architecture.

Day 7 Florence
Explore the famous Chianti Country, made famous for producing Chianti Classico. Riding through hills with amazing views of this gorgeous countryside, pass through historical villages such as Castellini in Chianti and Diavole.

Day 8 Depart Florence