Tuscany by bike and saffron tasting

Piazza Giotto, 50039 Vicchio FI, Italy, Florence, Italy
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Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English, Italian
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Begin this exciting tour with a short walk through the small village of Vicchio and around its beautiful lake, then hop on your bike and enjoy the ride in the countryside, away from traffic.Along the way you’ll admire a Romanesque church, a villa from the Medicean period and Giotto's house, always surrounded by nature and the typical Tuscan landscape.Halfway through the ride, you’ll stop at a saffron farm. See the local farm animals, the beehives and vineyard, and taste some delicious saffron-flavored products (honey, jam, cheese, biscuits, beer, herbal tea), while the owners show you how to grow saffron.From Florence, you can easily reach the meeting point by train and enjoy the scenic journey through the Tuscan countryside.

What to remember

Important info

  • You can easily reach the meeting point in 55 minutes by train from Florence SMN to Vicchio train station
  • This is a small-group tour (min 2 / max 6 people). It is also possible to book a private tour (min 1 / max 6 people)
  • Difficulty level: basic, partly unpaved roads
  • Length: 15/20 km
  • Elevation gain uphill: 100/300 m
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What's included
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Bike and helmet. Guided bike tour in the Mugello area. Guided tour of a saffron farm. Tasting of saffron-flavored products. Infant bike seats
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Highlights

Discover the small village of Vicchio in the Mugello area. Enjoy an easy bike ride through the Tuscan countryside. Visit a local saffron farm and taste saffron-flavored products

Operating days

Tuesday to Sunday

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 3 days in advance
Provider
mugellove
Meeting Point

By the Giotto statue.