BYCICLE TOUR IN VAL D’ORCIA & VAL DI MERSE
October 16-23-2010
WHAT THE TOUR INCLUDES | WHAT THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE | PHOTO GALLERY

DAY 1
Departure from USA

DAY 2 Arrival in Rome and transfer for 2 and half hours to Bagno Vignoni, in this beautiful 16c country villa, which will be our residence for the next 4 days. Accommodation in apartments: sharing living room with fire place, kitchen, and facilities. Dinner at the villa.

DAY 3
After breakfast we start our first bike tour to Pienza, jewel of Renaissance art and home Of Pope Pius II, time at leisure for lunch or wine and cheese tasting on your own. Early afternoon meet with our local English speaking guide for a sightseeing tour of the village, then return to the villa by bike. Welcome dinner in a restaurant. Total miles 24.

DAY 4 Breakfast and departure by bike to Montalcino exquisite medieval town, with a 13c
fortress overlooking the valleys surrounding. This town is well known for the “Brunello”
wine since the time of the Medici family. Time to stroll then continue by bike to
Castelnuovo dell’Abate for wine tasting, and light lunch. Afternoon time to visit the
Abbey of Sant’Antimo. Return to the villa by minibus and dinner. Total miles 25.

DAY 5
Breakfast and departure by bike to the National park of Lucciobella in the Orcia valley, Part of Unesco preserved heritage in the world. Photos opportunities, and time for lunch on your own in Bagno Vignoni. Afternoon time at the hot springs to relax, swim and enjoy these mineral waters. Return to the villa by bike and dinner. Total miles 26.

DAY 6
Today we travel by coach to the famous Chianti area, stopping in Siena one of the best preserved medieval town in Italy. Walking sightseeing tour of Siena with our English speaking guide and time for lunch and shopping. Afternoon we will visit a private cooking school and learn all the secret of the ancient Tuscan cuisine.
After dinner we arrive to our next villa in the Merse valley.

DAY 7
After breakfast, we are back on ours bikes to visit Chiusdino, a beautiful medieval village which
overlooks S Galgano Abbey. Continue to Monticiano, located in the middle of the valley of the
River Farma and Merse. Here you will have time for lunch and then back to the villa for dinner.
Total miles 26

DAY 8
Breakfast and depart on bikes to San Gimignano as well known as the town of the beautiful
towers, because there are 13 towers still standing since the 11th century. Here we will
have time for lunch, shopping and sightseeing tour with our guide. Return to the villa
by minibus. Farewell dinner at the villa. Total miles 31

DAY 9
Early departure to Rome airport in time to take your flight home or extend to visit the
Eternal city of Rome.

Have a safe journey home!!!

TUSCANY BICYCLE IN VAL D’ORCIA & VAL DI MERSE
What the tour includes:

♣ Deluxe motor coach throughout the entire itinerary
♣ Daily European breakfast
♣ Daily lunch or dinner
♣ One pick nick lunch
♣ Visit of Siena, Montalcino, San Gimignano, Bagno Vignoni, and Pienza
♣ Sightseeing tour of Siena, Pienza, San Gimignano with English speaking guide
♣ Entrance fee for the Cathedral in Siena
♣ Wine tasting and lunch
♣ Bicycle rental
♣ 5 bicycle tours with experienced guide
♣ Cooking class and dinner
♣ Bilingual speaking travel manager throughout your stay
♣ Accommodation in a 16century country villa apartments
♣ Accommodation in a 17century country villa
♣ Wine or beverages included in each meal
♣ Gratuity for restaurants.
♣ Entrance fee to the Hot natural springs swimming pool

What the tour does not include:

♣ Personal expense
♣ Telephone calls
♣ Laundry
♣ Everything not mentioned in “what the tour includes”
♣ Round trip airline ticket to Italy
♣ Gratuity for the driver and local guides

ALL SERVICES MENTIONED ABOVE STARTS ON YOUR ARRIVAL IN ROME – ITALY

Cost per person based on a double room $ 2,850 plus airline tickets to Italy

* First deposit of $500 at the moment of your reservation.
* Second deposit, 60 days prior your departure
* Balance, 30 days prior your departure

For more information visit our web site www.essentialjourneystravel.com or
Call Clara Salvoni-Young at 719 360-0825 cell 719 266-0397 office

Web site to explore for this program:
♣www.poggiocovili.com
♣www.scuoladicucinadilella.net
♣www.bikemontalcino.it
♣www.palazzomerse.it