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Experience the ultimate Lidl-Trek team access and VIP race viewings at the Tour de France Grand Depart in Tuscany.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Florence - Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR)
Pick-up location:
Palazzo Montebello, Florence, Italy
Pick-up time:
11:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Florence - Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR)
Drop-off location:
Palazzo Montebello, Florence, Italy
Drop-off time:
12:00 PM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your bike tour in Tuscany, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR). The Florence airport is about three miles from the town center. You can take a taxi directly to the hotel (for approximately 20 euros) or a bus which departs hourly.
Rome and Milan also offer flight options. From Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO), you may take a direct train to Rome’s central station, Roma Termini. Follow the “Stazione/Railway Station” signs. Trains depart twice hourly. Tickets can be purchased at a Biglietteria office or from ticket machines. All tickets must be validated before getting on the train: do this by stamping your ticket at the yellow boxes near the platform. The ride takes 30 minutes. From Roma Termini, transfer to a train for Florence. The Eurostar trains depart frequently and are the quickest. The trip takes one and a half hours and costs between 44-62 euros one way per person. In Florence, taxis are available to take you to your hotel. Taxi service is available from Rome Fiumicino Airport to central Rome for approximately 50 euros.
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Palazzo Montebello (Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 14, 50123 Florence, Italy) at 11:00 AM on the first day of the trip. You’ll then shuttle 90 minutes to your lunch spot for your first taste of delicious Tuscan cuisine. After lunch, your guides will do a bike fitting to ensure your comfort on your Trek Domane this week, before you take your first spin through the countryside. Please have your first day’s riding gear handy and separate from your other luggage to facilitate the bike fitting and ride.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. If you cannot reach them, please call your first hotel, Villa Curina Resort in Castelnuovo Berardenga (+39 0577 355630), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. You may take a taxi to the first night’s hotel for approximately 150 euros. The trip takes over an hour from the center of Florence.
Additional Departure Information
You will say farewell to your guides at 9:30 AM at the Palazzo Montebello in Florence, with a check-out time of 12:00 PM. Please make your own onward travel arrangements. The hotel is a 10-minute taxi to the Santa Maria Novella train station where trains connect to many European cities. Please do not book seats before 1:30 PM, allowing adequate connection time for any ongoing travel or possible traffic delays. The airport in Florence (FLR) is three miles from the city. You can reach it by train, taxi, or shuttle bus; please do not schedule a flight prior to 12:00 PM. Visit www.TrenItalia.com for train information.
Enjoy a warm up ride through ancient olive groves!
Overview
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Palazzo Montebello at 11:00 AM on the first day of your Tour de France bike tour in Tuscany. After a 90-minute shuttle, you will arrive at the historic Badia a Coltibuono, or "Abbey of the Good Harvest", for a delicious lunch with stunning views of the Chianti hills. Your Trek Travel guides will then familiarize you with your Trek bicycle, ensuring you have an excellent fit. A warmup ride takes you along picturesque, winding roads through ancient olive groves, before you make your way to the elegant Villa Curina, originally a 16th-century hamlet nestled peacefully in the hills of Chianti, where you will be hosted for the next three nights. This evening, enjoy a warm welcome as we gather for drinks on the terrace overlooking Tuscan vineyards and discuss details of the exciting week ahead.
Hotel
Villa Curina Resort
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Welcome to Tuscany and enjoy a picturesque warm up ride
A warmup ride takes you along winding roads through ancient olive groves, before you make your way to your hotel, the elegant Villa Curina in the hills of Chianti.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Badia a Coltibuono to Villa Curina - Approximately 19 mi | 31 km and 1,640 ft | 500 m
Wine tasting at Castello di Volpaia and an evening exploring Siena
Overview
Slowly awaken to another perfect day in Tuscany! Today’s ride traverses the forested hills and olive groves of the celebrated Chianti region. Pedal through the village of Lecchi and enjoy an espresso with the locals before continuing up to Radda, the ancient capital of the League of Chianti. Take time to explore this vibrant village, filled with art galleries, gourmet food and wine shops—the perfect place to pick up some mementos to take home. Your midday destination is Castello di Volpaia, where the Mascheroni Stianti family personally welcomes you for a spectacular wine-paired lunch in their villa. Afterward, enjoy an exclusive visit of the castle’s cellars and olive oil press. From here, shuttle back to our hotel for a dip in the pool or hop back on your bike to return by way of rolling hills and scenic vineyards. This evening, we’ll shuttle into the medieval town of Siena where you'll learn the secrets of this historic city from our local guide and see the world-famous Duomo and the Piazza del Campo. Afterward, we´ll savor dinner at a typical trattoria and be sure to finish our fabulous day with a world-class gelato!
Hotel
Villa Curina Resort
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Discover the delights of medieval Siena
Experience the medieval town of Siena where you'll learn the secrets of this historic city from our local guide and see the world-famous Duomo and the Piazza del Campo. Then, explore the beautiful cobbled streets on your own before choosing a trattoria for a delicious dinner.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Villa Curina to Volpaia with Shuttle - Approximately 24 mi | 38 km and 3,363 ft | 1,025 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Villa Curina to Radda with Shuttle - Approximately 19 mi | 36 km and 2,500 ft | 700 m
Ride Option 3
AVID OPTION:
Villa Curina to Volpaia Loop - Approximately 44 mi | 71 km and 5,050 ft | 1,540 m
Discover the history of Castello di Brolio
Overview
Following a relaxing breakfast, this morning you’ll cruise through the Chianti vineyards where you'll be rewarded by rich panoramic views of rolling, sun-drenched Tuscan hills. Choose to stop and explore the Castello di Brolio, the oldest castle and winery in the area, which has belonged to the Ricasoli family for nearly 800 years. Stop for an espresso at their Eroica Caffè, named after L’Eroica, the local cycling event on the strade bianche with contestants riding vintage bikes in full vintage regalia. Then choose to climb up into the hills to Monteluco, one of the highest points in Chianti, or continue on to the quaint village of Villa a Sesta, our lunch destination. Enjoy true Tuscan hospitality as you savor the cuisine of Osteria alla Villa, a small bistro that serves up fresh and creative dishes. This afternoon choose to bike back or jump on a short shuttle to the hotel for a dip in the pool or relax before we gather for a chef-inspired pizza dinner in the evening.
Hotel
Villa Curina Resort
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Explore the Castello di Brolio
The oldest castle and winery in the area, which has belonged to the Ricasoli family for nearly 800 years. Stop for an espresso at their Eroica Caffè, named after L’Eroica, the local cycling event on the strade bianche with contestants riding vintage bikes in full vintage regalia.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Villa Curina to Castello di Brolio Loop - Approximately 40 mi | 64 km and 3,800 ft | 1,160 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Villa Curina to Castello di Brolio with Shuttle - Approximately 22 mi | 36 km and 3,800 ft | 700 m
Ride Option 3
AVID OPTION:
Villa Curina to Monteluco Loop - Approximately 52 mi | 83 km and 5,735 ft | 1,750 m
Transfer to Florence and experience an exclusive pro team Lidl-Trek event
Overview
Wake up to the anticipation of live race action in Florence as we head to this historic and picturesque city, gearing up for its first-ever Grand Depart in Italy! Rise early for a final spin through the scenic hills of Chianti, before we shuttle to Florence. This afternoon, enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with Lidl-Trek. Join team representatives for a Q&A cocktail hour and, if race regulations permit, take a tour of the team bus while watching the mechanics prepare the pros' bikes. Soak in the excitement and afterward, check into our luxurious 4-star Palazzo Montebello in the heart of the city. Tonight, Florence is yours to discover and dine at the restaurant of your choice. Be sure to get some rest as we gear up for tomorrow’s first stage of the 2024 Tour de France!
Hotel
Palazzo Montebello
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Social Hour
Highlight of the Day
Enjoy an exclusive pro team Lidl-Trek event
Join team representatives for a Q&A cocktail hour and, if race regulations permit, take a tour of the team bus while watching the mechanics prepare the pros' bikes.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Villa Curina Tuscan Loop - Approximately 19 mi | 31 km and 1,950 ft | 590 m
Ride Option 2
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TEAM ACCESS:
Exclusive pro team Lidl-Trek event
Official VIP Race access passes to the Grand Depart in Florence
Overview
This morning, we have a unique VIP experience at the Grand Depart of this year's Tour de France. With our exclusive VIP passes, we'll visit the official stage departure village. You can stroll through the village, and snap photos of the pros as they warm up to prepare for today's stage. Then, position yourself to watch the race's exciting start and cheer on the teams as they begin their journey from Florence to Emilio Romagne. They'll tackle a challenging route, riding 125 miles and climbing over 12,000 feet through the Apennine mountains, ending in the coastal town of Rimini. After the riders have set off, if time allows, you'll take a spin around the outskirts of Florence. Your heart will race with excitement as you return to the bustling city center to watch the thrilling end of the sprint stage on TV at our hotel. Who will be the first rider to claim the coveted yellow jersey? Tonight, we'll all gather for a special gourmet dinner, surrounded by the camaraderie of new friends. As we raise our glasses, it'll be a celebration of an extraordinary and unforgettable week!
Hotel
Palazzo Montebello
Meals included
Breakfast | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Official VIP Race access passes to the Grand Depart in Florence
With our exclusive VIP passes, we'll visit the official stage departure village. You can stroll through the village, and snap photos of the pros as they warm up to prepare for today's stage. Then, position yourself to watch the race's exciting start and cheer on the teams as they begin their journey from Florence to Emilio Romagne
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Grand Depart Loop - Approximately 12 mi | 19 km and 666 ft | 203 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S RACE ACCESS:
Official VIP Race access passes to the Grand Depart in Florence
Activity 2
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 1: Florence to Rimini
Ciao!
Overview
After an amazing time together, your trip of a lifetime comes to a close. Choose to sleep in today or enjoy a relaxing breakfast at the hotel as you reflect on the lasting memories you’ve made. You’ll say farewell to your guides at 9:30 AM at the Palazzo Montebello but you can enjoy a 12:00 PM checkout time. Please make your own onward travel arrangements to the airport, train station, or other destination of your choice.
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 2: Cesenatico to Bologna
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