Fiesole: Tuscan Countryside Half Day E-Bike Tour & Farm visit
By e-bike we will leave from the town of Fiesole, the sky above Florence, the nature and the Tuscan countryside so close and yet so far from the city. Away from the bustle of the city, in SMALL GROUP MAX ONLY 4 PEOPLE. We will ride at least 30km (19mi). You will see where Leonardo da Vinci lived and dreamed about human flight, where Dante fell in love with Beatrice. Breathtaking panoramic views of Florence, the hills and countryside surrounded by fields of olive trees. Depending on the season, we will reach a monastery still inhabited by monks at an altitude of over 800m (2600ft), or Michelangelo's childhood home. We will cross the path of the Via degli dei, the ancient Via Flaminia Minor, the Etruscan road that crossed the Apennines mountains at least 200 years BC. Along the way a brief stop at a local farm to eat, as is tradition ever since I was a child, bread, a very good local extra virgin olive oil, vegetables and fresh fruit in season and drink red house wine.
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Fiesole E-Bike tour
Duration: 4 hours
Farm stop
Fiesole to Fiesole: Distance 34 km (21 mi). By e-bike, we’ll be able to cover a lot of ground with little effort.
E-bike: High quality electric MTB, brake disc, front suspension
Finishing point: The finish point is Fiesole, Piazza Mino da Fiesole, and you can comfortably reach Florence center by public bus
What's included in Fiesole: Tuscan Countryside Half Day E-Bike Tour & Farm visit
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fiesole
Thanks to its elevated position, Fiesole has always been one of the most popular places for Florentines and tourists to enjoy the view over Florence and the Arno valley, but also to look out over the wonderful Tuscan countryside that surrounds the village. Fiesole is only 4 miles away from the center of Florence but outside the city, making it the best starting point to really explore the Tuscan countryside without going too far from the town but away from crowded places.
Florence
The hilltop town of Fiesole has panoramic views of Florence away from the crowds. The Renaissance City and all her vibrant terracotta rooftops and towers are as visible atop Fiesole, as they are if you were standing at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence itself, only with far fewer people admiring her gorgeous view.
Tuscany
Fiesole, located on a hilltop offering a very scenic view of Tuscany countryside as well as just being just a 20 minute bus ride from Florence's center.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Red house wine directly to the winery
- E-MTB (brake disc, front suspension), helmet
- Pic-nic: Fresh bread, Fresh fruit or vegetables in season, Excellent local extra virgin olive oil, Pecorino cheese.
- Local and professional guide
- SMALL GROUP MAX ONLY 4 PARTICIPANTS
- On request: Cured meat (Prosciutto and salami). Additional cost € 15 per person.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is very important to choose your own clothing, and make sure you have checked the climate conditions before joining the tour
- You are responsible for the bike, drive carefully!
- ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO RIDE CONFIDENDLY A BIKE, AND TO BE IN GOOD HEALTH.
- Participants, especially the youngest ones, are required to conduct a safe bike driving and keep a perfect balance on their bike, and they must be able to ride on public roads, on secondary paved roads which are not always in perfect conditions, on downhill roads that can be steep at times.
- A minimum of 2 participants (excluding the tour leader) is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough participants. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Our company reserves the right to deny the bike tour to individuals, both adults and children, who are unable to ride a bicycle safely. In the event of such circumstances, the entire tour amount will be retained, and there is no possibility of a refund.
- Max 2 children (for up to 47 lbs / 22 kg) will travel free with seats.
- We recommend wearing cycling shorts
- The connection between Fiesole and the center of Florence is very convenient, even by public bus. 7 days a week the bus (number 7, Autolinee Toscane - AT), urban ticket price € 1.70, leaves every 15 minutes and reaches the other location in less than 20 minutes (last ride from Fiesole to Florence is at 01:00am). The Fiesole stop is the last on the bus route. Tickets MUST BE VALIDATED ONCE BOARDED.
- If you travel by car, free parking address, 5 minutes walk from the meeting point: Fiesole, Via degli artigiani. Map link: https://g.co/kgs/YzKCpu4
- Wearing sandals or flip flops is not advisable
- Maximum weight of cyclist: 115kg (254lb)
- On request kids back seat (for up to 47 lbs / 22 kg)
- ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE IN GOOD HEALTH.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Fiesole is convenient to get to by public bus from Florence center:bus #7 price €1.70 departure every 15 minutes,journey times 15 minutes,7 days a week.The #7 bus terminal in Florence is Piazza della Libertà 15 minutes walk distance from the Duomo.I'll tell you the timetable.By cab about 10 minutes.
