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Private Bike Tour of Vinci Town and Countryside

, IT
5 hours
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What You Will Do

The tour will head to the historical centre of the town of Vinci where Leonardo Da Vinci was born. This small medieval village might have remained a sleepy, hidden Tuscan town if it hadn't been for the birth of a famous son. Leonardo da Vinci- literally "from Vinci" Born on April 15, 1452, Leonardo grew up in this cute, compact village. Sitting amidst the hills of Tuscany below the Apennine mountains, overlooking the valley that is dotted with olive groves and striped with grapevines. The trails well lead you across the hills are basically made of ups and downs. You will cycle around the hills surrounding Vinci, passing through olive trees and vineyards. You will explore the places where the Genius spent the first years of his life. To enjoy our tour at its best, we'll ride through secondary roads and ride on electric bikes. You will stop for a visit to the wine estate visit their wine cellars and enjoy wine tasting accompanied by local produced cheese and local cured meat

What's Included?

  • Bicycle use
  • Guide

What's Not Included?

  • wine tasting, tour of the wines estate and selection of cured meat and cheese expect to pay 25- 40 euros depending on the choice of dishes

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

The guide will arrive in a van with the bikes and will be easily visible.

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Vinci

20 minutes

The tour will head to the town of Vinci where Leonardo Da Vinci was born. This small medieval village is a small well preserved medieval town and is the birth place of Leonardo da Vinci- Born on April 15, 1452. Leonardo grew up in this cute, compact village. Sitting amidst the hills of Tuscany below the Apennine mountains, the romantic village has tidy, twisting streets and splendid views from its main piazza, overlooking the valley that is dotted with olive groves and striped with grapevines. The trails well lead you through across the hills all secondary roads on mostly gravel sections off the main roads. We'll show you the charming little treasures of Marco’s village, he will lead you around the hills surrounding Vinci, passing through olive trees and vineyards. You will explore the places where the Genius spent the first years of his life, that treasure ancient mills, clear freshwater streams and secret ravines. To enjoy our tour at its best, we'll ride through secondary roads.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Gusto Cycling
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • There will be 3 hrs of cycling but its easy as you have electric bikes which will make the experience much more enjoyable and fun, most of the route is off road on the gravel trails which is safe and easily rideable see photos as examples

Guide Options

  • Guide - English