Tuscany is rich in history. Our gay bike vacation includes time in the Renaissance rivals of Florence and Siena, and also to bicycle through quiet forests and vineyards.

Bike in Tuscany, a land of robust wines, wild herbs, and ancient history.

Our bike trip begins in Tuscany, in the fabled Renaissance city of Florence, and home of Michelangelo's "David." The next morning, we bike into the heart of Chianti Classico, a region famous for both beautiful landscapes and superior wines. Refresh yourself in the charming hilltop towns of Impruneta, Greve in Chianti, and Panzano. Our two-night stay in Radda offers many options: Walk to the nearby medieval village of Volpaia, bicycle to the castles of Meleto and Brolio, or simply explore the historic streets of Radda itself.

From Radda we follow a winding, panoramic route through the charming walled village of Castellina, with a stop to visit ancient Etruscan tombs, on our way to San Gimignano. You'll spot the fairy-tale skyline of this remarkably intact medieval town, sculpted with 12th-century towers, from miles away. Our layover day again offers several choices: Our recommendation is the scenic bike loop to Volterra, dramatically set against craggy hills and surrounded by walls dating from the Etruscan era.

The road from San Gimignano to Siena passes through multi-leveled Colle Val d'Elsa and the ancient walled city of Monteriggioni. Our trip ends with two nights and a sightseeing day in Siena, considered (with Florence) to be one of the two jewels of Tuscany. Explore the maze of crooked streets, splendid palaces and museums.

If you've biked with us in France, expect the same sense of adventure, group camaraderie, opportunities for independence, and great cuisine. We'll keep a leisurely pace with two nights in each town except the first; and we'll supply maps and route suggestions, but to encourage a spirit of adventure, we have not prepared a detailed turn-by-turn route description. When you get to a fork in the road, we urge you to explore!.

Highlights:

• Stroll down Florence's picturesque Ponte Vecchio, crammed with leather shops, admire Michelangelo's David, then check out Tuscany’s nascent gay scene.
  
• Enjoy lunch in a medieval town in the heart of "Chianti Classico", sampling the red wine that made the region famous.
  
• Watch for the wild boar, pheasants, and occasional wolves that still inhabit the forests of scrub oak and pine.
  
• Sip a cappuchino at Siena's breathtaking Piazza del Campo, considered by many to be the most beautiful public plaza in the world.
  
• At every turn, enjoy the scents and flavors of Tuscany: Fresh-picked wild mushrooms, robust cheeses, crusty Italian breads, and ruby Chianti wines.
  

Dates and Price:
May 23 to 30, 2004: $2,295.
Sept. 10 to 17, 2004: $2,295: A trip for gay men.

Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself.

Location: Starts in Florence, Italy; ends in Siena

Price includes: Comfortable hotels each night; Services of two tour guides; Use of 21-speed hybrid bike; All breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners, with wine included; Five biking days, and a sightseeing day in Siena; Transportation to get luggage (and tired riders!) to destination; A wine-tasting; Map and guidebook.

Not included: Travel to and from Florence/Siena; 4 lunches; 2 dinners; Souvenirs, snacks, admissions; Gratuities for guides.

Tuscany is rich in history. Our gay bike vacation includes time in the Renaissance rivals of Florence and Siena, and also to bicycle through quiet forests and vineyards.

Bike in Tuscany, a land of robust wines, wild herbs, and ancient history.

Our bike trip begins in Tuscany, in the fabled Renaissance city of Florence, and home of Michelangelo's "David." The next morning, we bike into the heart of Chianti Classico, a region famous for both beautiful landscapes and superior wines. Refresh yourself in the charming hilltop towns of Impruneta, Greve in Chianti, and Panzano. Our two-night stay in Radda offers many options: Walk to the nearby medieval village of Volpaia, bicycle to the castles of Meleto and Brolio, or simply explore the historic streets of Radda itself.

From Radda we follow a winding, panoramic route through the charming walled village of Castellina, with a stop to visit ancient Etruscan tombs, on our way to San Gimignano. You'll spot the fairy-tale skyline of this remarkably intact medieval town, sculpted with 12th-century towers, from miles away. Our layover day again offers several choices: Our recommendation is the scenic bike loop to Volterra, dramatically set against craggy hills and surrounded by walls dating from the Etruscan era.

The road from San Gimignano to Siena passes through multi-leveled Colle Val d'Elsa and the ancient walled city of Monteriggioni. Our trip ends with two nights and a sightseeing day in Siena, considered (with Florence) to be one of the two jewels of Tuscany. Explore the maze of crooked streets, splendid palaces and museums.

If you've biked with us in France, expect the same sense of adventure, group camaraderie, opportunities for independence, and great cuisine. We'll keep a leisurely pace with two nights in each town except the first; and we'll supply maps and route suggestions, but to encourage a spirit of adventure, we have not prepared a detailed turn-by-turn route description. When you get to a fork in the road, we urge you to explore!.

Highlights:

• Stroll down Florence's picturesque Ponte Vecchio, crammed with leather shops, admire Michelangelo's David, then check out Tuscany’s nascent gay scene.
  
• Enjoy lunch in a medieval town in the heart of "Chianti Classico", sampling the red wine that made the region famous.
  
• Watch for the wild boar, pheasants, and occasional wolves that still inhabit the forests of scrub oak and pine.
  
• Sip a cappuchino at Siena's breathtaking Piazza del Campo, considered by many to be the most beautiful public plaza in the world.
  
• At every turn, enjoy the scents and flavors of Tuscany: Fresh-picked wild mushrooms, robust cheeses, crusty Italian breads, and ruby Chianti wines.
  

Dates and Price:
May 23 to 30, 2004: $2,295.
Sept. 10 to 17, 2004: $2,295: A trip for gay men.

Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself.

Location: Starts in Florence, Italy; ends in Siena

Price includes: Comfortable hotels each night; Services of two tour guides; Use of 21-speed hybrid bike; All breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners, with wine included; Five biking days, and a sightseeing day in Siena; Transportation to get luggage (and tired riders!) to destination; A wine-tasting; Map and guidebook.

Not included: Travel to and from Florence/Siena; 4 lunches; 2 dinners; Souvenirs, snacks, admissions; Gratuities for guides.