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Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills—all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.
Walking – 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) a day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Walking – 8-12 km (5-7 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
Biking – 50-60 km (30-45 mi.) a day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to push yourself.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or well-maintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.
With lush rolling hills, medieval towns, and meandering roads keeping it all together, Tuscany is a travellers’ dreamscape. This is the region you imagine when you think of Italy: the home of olive groves and cypress trees, Roman battlefields and Renaissance churches, and a who’s who of charming villages—from Gaiole to Radda, Siena and Pienza. Sip on the Vino Nobile of Montepulciano, taste the complex flavours of Pienza’s pecorino cheese, follow your nose on the hunt for fresh truffles, and play out a scene of your life movie as you motor through the countryside beneath the Tuscan sun on your Vespa or Fiat 500. La vita è bella!
B&R Travel Expert Courtney Mundy was named Top Travel Specialist for Italy 2020 by Condé Nast.
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REQUEST A QUOTEHead south of Florence through the vineyards and olive grove covered hills of the Val D’Orcia to explore the medieval town of Montepulciano. Continue on to the charming village of Pienza for a sampling of its famous pecorino cheese.
Take your pick of a sleek Vespa or glamorous antique Fiat 500 and cruise through the iconic Tuscan countryside. Enjoy lunch in a local farmhouse before continuing along the Via Francigena, the ancient road used by pilgrims to connect Canterbury to Rome.
Explore the town of Siena with your local guide and visit the Piazza del Campo, home of the famed Palio horse race. Finish your day by enjoying a dip in the hotel’s swimming pool before a memorable dinner with extraordinary views over the countryside.
Venture out on a wine safari, visiting three different wineries where you’ll meet the winemakers and learn about their different appellations. Enjoy lunch featuring seasonal ingredients to pair with your vino.
Meet with a local truffle hunter and his dogs before a hunt for one of Italy’s most precious ingredients. Enjoy a hands-on cooking demo in a private home featuring homemade tagliolini pasta, the perfect shape for your newly found truffles.
Journey back north to Florence for a walking tour through the medieval streets. Learn the secrets of Italian Master Craftsmen in Oltrarno, a bustling neighbourhood filled with local artisans.
Beat the crowds with your local guide and skip-the-line tickets on a visit to either the Uffizi or Accademia gallery. The afternoon is free for you to explore Florence’s vibrant streets and myriad restaurants on your own.
This morning we’ll transfer you to the Florence airport or train station for onward travels. Arrivederci!
A former farmhouse stationed in the rolling Tuscan countryside, L'Olmo once served as a stop for pilgrims hiking along the Via Francigena on their way to Rome. With sweeping views overlooking the Tuscan countryside, this cozy escape features romantic suites, a panoramic heated pool and an impressive wine cellar.
Warm, inviting and contemporary, the superior Grand Hotel Minerva is ideally located in Florence’s historic city centre. The rooftop pool and bar are sure highlights, affording gorgeous views over the church and square of Santa Maria Novell. Oh, and did we mention the rooms? Designed by famed architect, Piera Benelli, they’re so lovely you may find it hard to leave.
Carefully restored over the course of a decade, Hotel Le Fontanelle blends classic medieval Tuscan architecture with thoroughly modern amenities and exceptional service. The guestrooms are comfortable and spacious, and downtime options at the hotel include a full spa and tranquil indoor and outdoor pools, all of which afford scenic and splendid views of the Chianti hills.
Meals and tours of the vineyards were great. Loved the hotel selections. Dana did an amazing job - doubly difficult since she was guiding solo!
— Andrew Resnick
The activities on this trip are largely cultural experiences. There will be some city walking, but the trip will be otherwise very easygoing.
In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.
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