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Day 1: Arrival and settling in
Arrival in Poggibonsi, where you will be met by our representative who will drive you to your villa in in San Gimignano which is a Vernaccia producing agriturismo.
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Distance 60 km (level moderate)
Day 2: Poggibonsi - Monteriggioni - Castellina in Chianti
Departing from your villa, first you encounter Colle Val d’ Elsa and its glass blowing artisans, then the fortified town of Monteriggioni, its round distinctive shape dominating the surrounding plain; return to Castellina in Chianti the main village of Chianti hills (Chianti winetasting on request).
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Distance 65 km (level moderate to diff)
Day 3: Volterra
Today we start our way towards the sea with a first stop in San Gimignano, the city of 100 towers and its beautiful square (winetasting on request). After we reach Volterra; the main production is alabaster which you will find in an unbelievable number of shapes in the many boutique of the town centre. Along the way we will stop for an oil tasting light/ lunch at a oil mill “Frantoio”.
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Distance 55 km (level moderate)
Day 4: Volterra - Monteverde - Sassetta
The landscape changes and become more rugged while we pass the hills that bar the road to the sea. Along the way we will stop at a wine producing farm for a tasting /lunch before starting our descent. The landscape changes again and we find new vineyards. Soon we catch the first glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea. Night in a superb property.
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Distance 60 km (level moderate)
Day 5: Sassetta - Castagneto Carducci - Bolgheri - Sassetta
It’s a very interesting route which allows you to discover the Bolgheri shire and its vineyards with its famous wines, possibly the most expensive Italian wines, Sassicaia. During your excursion discover Bolgheri medieval center and its castle where we have a wine tasting at Bolgheri Castle. Their red wine is superb!
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Distance 65 km (level moderate)
Day 6: Sassetta - Suvereto - San Vincenzo
Day of transfer by bike from your villa to a wine producing resort t through the Wine Routes of Val di Cornia. From La Bandita resort you will ride the famous "strada delle biciclette" backroads to Suvereto.
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Distance 55 km (level moderate)
Day 7: San Vincenzo - Baratti and Populonia - San Vincenzo
A route to discover the secrets of the Etruscans the mysterious inhabitants of this area before the Romans. It is an amazing road that links Populonia to the sea, with views over the Gulf of Baratti and the village itself. Beside the Etruscan archaeological site that you can visit, Populonia main road is lined with small, artisan’s shops selling typical products, restaurants and of course a cafés.
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Day 8: End of service
Possible transfer to Pisa airport or Piombino train station
