Val D'Orcia and Elba Island

The first 4 days of this tour will take us to the Val d’Orcia where we will cycle through the famous hill towns of  Montalcino, Pienza and San Quirco d’Orcia. We will also climb Monte Amiata a beautiful and challenging mountain. We will  savor the beautiful forests and rolling grasslands of this magical area. The local cuisine will be paired with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino wines. Here you will savor the breezes from the sea and the coolness of the forests in the surrounding mountains.

Our accommodations will be at Fattoria Pieve a Salti. Farmhouse with restaurant, spa, horse riding, outdoor pool, indoor pool, conference center, tennis, biking, natural truffle zone for the famous white truffle of the Crete Senesi.

The Fattoria Pieve a Salti is nestled in the rolling hills of Siena, in a beautiful natural setting, rich in history, art and sacred traditions. Its houses, inside the old village overlooking the surrounding hills, offer you hospitality in comfortable rooms with bathroom or typical apartments of various sizes .

The Estate was originally a summer residence of the Diocese of Arezzo IV century b.c. with the adjoining Pieve Farm and village dating back to the 17th Century; with more than thirty years of passion for this land, the Prandi family has created a paradise where you can enjoy the best of “Vita Toscana”, the great organic food from our farm and excellent wine; distinguished by the silence and relaxation that embrace your stay and touch your heart.
 
On day 4 we will transfer to Villa Ottone on the island of Elba for three nights. The hotel is immersed in a botanical oasis that ensures its tranquility and privacy. A natural environment of absolute prestige at the foot of the Castello del Volterraio, which overlooks the sea and Portoferraio from above. An elegant but at the same time less formal design characterizes the Rooms and Suites of the Hotel, all provided with large balcony or habitable terrace.

We will cycle around the coastal areas of the island as well as inland routes.

The Essentia Hotel Villa Ottone’s wellness center in Portoferraio recalls the ancient rituals of Middle Eastern hammams and the elegance of the Custom Zone Comfort Zone. Soft lines and delicate colors make the Hotel Villa Ottone’s boutique Beauty Center Essentia a haven of well-being. The entrance to the Wellness Center is located in the splendor of the secular park of Villa Ottone Hotel. From Turkish bath to Reiki, from Thai massage to the techniques that draw on the oldest roots of Ayurveda with Shirodara, Abhyangam and Swedana.

For our non-cyclist guests we will be happy to organize guided activities such as, hiking, cooking class, winery visits, cultural tours and shopping.