Tuscany Home Base Bike Tour
A Singular Hotel Experience in Italy's Val d'Orcia
In the green heart of Tuscany, pedal cypress-lined hills, wander hilltop towns and taste regional dishes and iconic local wines like Brunello. Unwind at our spa resort or ride farther—you set your pace.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $5,699 - $5,899/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Pedal the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Val d’Orcia to iconic Tuscan hill towns like Montalcino and Pienza
- Unpack once at our thermal spa resort and embrace the flexibility to ride and unwind at your own pace
- Soak in natural hot thermal pools, sweat it out in the resort’s collection of saunas or relax into treatments like vinotherapy, sound baths and medi-spa offerings
- Sample your way through the flavors of Tuscany with traditional and modern interpretations of regional dishes paired with local wines like the celebrated Brunello di Montalcino
- Between rides, stroll into the nearby village of Bagno Vignoni and browse its shops, restaurants and cafes
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Arezzo Airport & Travel Details
- Meet in Arezzo, a small Tuscan city steeped in Etruscan and Roman history
- Find the rhythm of the region with a farm-to-table lunch at a countryside agriturismo
- Pedal into the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Val d’Orcia, a dreamscape of ancient olive groves and cypress-lined winding roads
- Ride to Pienza, famed for its pecorino and ceramics
- Continue to Montepulciano, a hilltop town of Renaissance palazzi and medieval passageways
- Unwind in style at our serene resort hotel with its thermal pools and spa.
Nights 1-4
Luxury Hotel
At Adler Spa Resort Thermae, mineral-rich thermal waters are channeled into indoor and outdoor pools fed by ancient springs. Rooms are sleek and serene, with large windows framing the rolling hills of Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia. The resort’s spa facilities, healing pools and mix of traditional and medi-spa treatments embody European spa town culture. From the resort, it’s a pretty walk to the nearby town of Bagno Vignoni and its shops, cafes and restaurants. (spa, pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Ride west through Brunello country, climbing to Montalcino’s fortress-topped hill and winding streets
- Sample bold reds over lunch at a tucked-away countryside vineria
- Pedal lesser-known roads with sweeping views and a final climb to Castiglion d’Orcia
- Spin through the Crete Senesi, where chalky hills ripple beneath vast skies
- Toast your adventures with a private dinner at a local winery
- Close out the trip with one final push—ride along the slopes of Monte Amiata to Campiglia d’Orcia or hike to Vignoni Alto for panoramic views across the Val d’Orcia.
Nights 1-4
Luxury Hotel
At Adler Spa Resort Thermae, mineral-rich thermal waters are channeled into indoor and outdoor pools fed by ancient springs. Rooms are sleek and serene, with large windows framing the rolling hills of Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia. The resort’s spa facilities, healing pools and mix of traditional and medi-spa treatments embody European spa town culture. From the resort, it’s a pretty walk to the nearby town of Bagno Vignoni and its shops, cafes and restaurants. (spa, pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Florence Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 2-4
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
