E-bike holiday in Tuscany in Cortona
4 days between Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana with guided tours, wine tastings and a cooking class
A 4-day / 3-night e-bike holiday in Tuscany with a single elegant base in Cortona. You will ride with local guides in small groups around Cortona and its surroundings, along quiet white roads, enjoying the landscapes of the Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana, with sunset viewpoints and scenic stretches among vineyards and olive groves.
The experience includes a winery lunch, a sunset pizza tasting, a cooking class with dinner and a guided walking tour of Cortona to discover lesser-known corners of the town. The holiday ends with a final dinner at a restaurant.
Transfers to and from Camucia–Cortona train station are included. Easy pace, ideal for families and travellers seeking relaxation who are comfortable riding a bike.
Prices include
- Guided e-bike tours with expert local guides (English-speaking)
- E-bike, helmet, water, and basic technical assistance during rides
- All planned transfers (station ↔ hotel; hotel ↔ starting points, walking-only where clearly stated)
- 3 nights accommodation at Villa Marsili with breakfast (double Superior/De Luxe)
- Meals as listed (set menus include water, wine, dessert, and coffee)
- Cooking class + dinner with a local chef
- Cortona walking tour with licensed guide (2 hours, in English)
- Final dinner with the guides
- Train tickets to/from Camucia–Cortona train station (arrival/departure to Florence or Rome, as per itinerary)
Supplemental charges
- À la carte upgrades and extra fine wines / premium bottles
- Personal insurances
- Gratuities (always at guests’ discretion)
Meeting point
Plan
Day 1: Arrival + Cortona sunset e-bike ride + pizza
- Meet your guide at Camucia–Cortona train station for a smooth transfer to Villa Marsili.
- In the afternoon, meet at Epic Bike Shop (Via Dardano 54) at 5:30 PM for a guided sunset e-bike tour around Cortona, including golden-hour viewpoints.
Ride: 8–12 mi / 3.5–4 h (incl. stops). - Finish with a pizza tasting and drinks.
Day 2: Val d’Orcia ride + pecorino lunch + cooking class dinner
- Morning pick-up from Villa Marsili at 8:00–8:30 AM and transfer to Pienza.
- Guided e-bike tour in Val d’Orcia with postcard panoramas and hidden viewpoints.
Ride: 12–19 mi / 4.5–5 h (incl. stops). - Lunch is a pecorino tasting near Montepulciano, featuring local specialties paired with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
- In the late afternoon, meet at Piazza della Repubblica at 5:30 PM for a hands-on cooking class and dinner (fresh pasta), paired with Cortona Syrah.
Day 3: Val di Chiana ride + winery lunch + Cortona walking tour + final dinner
- Pick-up from Villa Marsili at 8:30 AM for a short transfer into the valley.
- Guided e-bike tour in Val di Chiana on quiet gravel roads through olive groves and vineyards.
Ride: 9–17 mi / 4.5–5 h (incl. stops). - Lunch is a four-course meal paired with four wines at a small local winery.
- After some downtime at the hotel, enjoy a licensed Cortona walking tour (about 2 h; meeting at 5:30 PM at Villa Marsili).
- Celebrate with a final dinner at La Bucaccia or Osteria del Teatro at 7:30–8:00 PM.
Day 4: Slow morning + departure
- Enjoy a free morning and late check-out at Villa Marsili (sleep in, linger over breakfast, take a last stroll in Cortona).
- Transfer back to Camucia–Cortona train station, with train tickets included onward to Florence or Rome (as per itinerary).
Ideal for families and leisure riders comfortable on a bicycle; routes include gravel and quiet secondary roads.
Cancellation
and no-show policies
- 100% refund for cancellations made at least 15 days before the experience start date.