Ciclismo Classico Announces “Assaggio Toscana” Tuscany Cycling Tour Dates
Arlington, MA (PRWEB) February 20, 2014 -- Ciclismo Classico, a leading outfitter of cycling vacations around the globe, is excited to announce departure dates for its six-day “Assaggio Toscana” Tuscany cycling tour. This entry-level Tuscany bike tour explores one of the world’s most beloved regions, with an emphasis on delicious food and wine along the way. The tour visits the medieval village of Cortona, featured in the film "Under the Tuscan Sun", among other idyllic sites. May departure dates are 05/19/14 and 05/26/14. The latter tour concludes in Cortona on Saturday, May 31, allowing ambitious guests to participate in The Chianti Classic, a non-competitive cycling event beginning and ending in Castelnuovo Berardenga only 50 minutes away. Other departure dates are available in June. For more information on this Tuscany cycling tour, call 1.800.866.7314 or visit http://www.ciclismoclassico.com.
This culinary-focused “Assaggio Toscana” tour zigzags through olive groves and stone villas that line Sette Ponti (The Roman Road of Seven Bridges). Guests cycle the sun-drenched Pratomagno range and stop for breaks in picturesque towns peppered with fig trees, vegetable gardens and vineyards. Medieval churches, quaint hamlets, and charming landscapes abound. A highlight includes visiting an olive oil press to sample Tuscany’s exceptional blends.
Guests zip through olive groves en route to the Renaissance gem Arezzo, home of the works of Piero della Francesca and the backdrop for the Oscar-winning film “Life Is Beautiful”. Cycling the flatlands of La Val Di Chiana leads to a late-afternoon walking tour of Cortona, an exquisite hill town filled with Roman arches, Etruscan tombs and Renaissance palaces.
“The La Val Di Chiana region is rich with extraordinary history dating from the Etruscan and Roman periods,” said Ciclismo Classico Founder Lauren Hefferon. “The cultural heritage of Tuscany is well preserved in the museums, archaeological ruins, monuments, and historic centers.”
An evening of world-class wine tasting and Tuscan cuisine prepares guests for a morning ride that crosses the border to the Green Heart of Italy—Umbria—and the blue waters of Lago Trasimeno, a favorite route for local cyclists. The tour concludes with one final stroll around Cortona.
For more information on this Tuscany cycling tour or other Italy cycling tours, visit http://www.ciclismoclassico.com or call 1.800.866.7314.
About Ciclismo Classico:
Join a Ciclismo Classico tour and you'll soon find yourself “Pedaling your Passion," a uniquely ”Italian" approach to bicycle travel that embraces La Dolce Vita at every turn and invites you to find your very special passion on every tour. Whether it’s soaking in the scenery, learning to make pasta, taking hundreds of photos or learning about Renaissance architecture, you'll re-connect with your own passion with our special native guides who connect you to the culture and landscape like no one else can. At each culture stop, restaurant and lodging owners greet you like family and lavish you with magnificent food and wine. You’re immersed in the local culture and always with friends. Ciclismo Classico transforms a European cycling trip into an eye-opening, life-altering adventure you’ll never forget. Come ignite Your Passion and pedal with us.
Adam York, Sublime Public Relations, http://www.sublimepub.com, +1 (406) 728-4180, [email protected]
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