Cycling Tuscany: Florence to Montepulciano

Casa dei Tintori is a restored 13th century family guest house is only a few minutes’ walk of Florence’s major sights, cafes and bars. Situated within 400 metres of Palazzo Vecchio and 700 metres of Ponte Vecchio, B&B La Casa dei Tintori has city and inner courtyard views, and is 500 metres from Piazza della Signoria. The property is 400 metres from Uffizi Gallery, and within 700 metres of the city centre.

Hotel David is situated at the start of Viale Michelangiolo, which leads to a panoramic hilltop view from the square of the same name. The hotel was a 19th century mansion converted into a hotel around 1950, and it has been run by the Cecioni family since then. 

A beautifully renovated manor house dating from the 1700s, Relais Vignale is the perfect place to relax after a long day in the saddle.  The hotel has a lounge with fireplace, garden, outdoor heated swimming pool, enoteca, and restaurant with panoramic terrace. 

Nestled in the expanses of the vineyards of Chianti, Palazzo Leopoldo is set in an enchanting building originally built in the 1300’s.  It retains its original structure both inside and out, where the modern furniture is complemented by antiques. Elegant and spacious bedrooms are furnished with original terracotta floor tiles and some with ceiling beams.

A beautifully renovated manor house dating from the 1700s, Relais Vignale is the perfect place to relax after a long day in the saddle.  The hotel has a lounge with fireplace, garden, outdoor heated swimming pool, enoteca, and restaurant with panoramic terrace. 

Nestled in the expanses of the vineyards of Chianti, Palazzo Leopoldo is set in an enchanting building originally built in the 1300’s.  It retains its original structure both inside and out, where the modern furniture is complemented by antiques. Elegant and spacious bedrooms are furnished with original terracotta floor tiles and some with ceiling beams.

La Chicca B&B is run by the Garavini family. The accommodation is situated in an old villa in the San Prospero area, just outside of the historic Siena’s walls. Offering a garden and a terrace, La Chicca Siena is located in Siena, a 5 mins walk from the Piazza Campo and a 15-minute walk from the Cathedral.

Hotel Minerva is one of the most historic 3-star hotels in the city of Siena. The hotel is located within the ancient city walls of Siena, in the north of the city, just a few steps away from Piazza Campo: the heart of the historic city center, famous throughout the world as the City of the Palio.

Set in a 13th-century building, Hotel Alma Domus offers rooms in the historic centre of Siena, a 2-minute walk from Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico Church. Many of the rooms have balconies offering city views and they are all stylishly decorated.

La Chicca B&B is run by the Garavini family. The accommodation is situated in an old villa in the San Prospero area, just outside of the historic Siena’s walls. Offering a garden and a terrace, La Chicca Siena is located in Siena, a 5 mins walk from the Piazza Campo and a 15-minute walk from the Cathedral.

Hotel Minerva is one of the most historic 3-star hotels in the city of Siena. The hotel is located within the ancient city walls of Siena, in the north of the city, just a few steps away from Piazza Campo: the heart of the historic city center, famous throughout the world as the City of the Palio.

Set in a 13th-century building, Hotel Alma Domus offers rooms in the historic centre of Siena, a 2-minute walk from Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico Church. Many of the rooms have balconies offering city views and they are all stylishly decorated.

A 10-minute walk from the centre of Montepulciano, this 18th century property is decorated with antique furniture and classical décor in keeping with its historic charm, whilst having modern amenities like WiFi access and air conditioning. This small hotel has a bar and peaceful gardens.

Hotel San Biagio is set in Montepulciano in the heart of Tuscany. It features a heated swimming pool with whirlpool and a bar. 

With a balcony, air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, safe and private bathroom with free toiletries.

The San Biagio is a perfect base for trekking and cycling excursions in the Tuscan countryside. The on-site pool is open for May until November.

A 10-minute walk from the centre of Montepulciano, this 18th century property is decorated with antique furniture and classical décor in keeping with its historic charm, whilst having modern amenities like WiFi access and air conditioning. This small hotel has a bar and peaceful gardens.

Hotel San Biagio is set in Montepulciano in the heart of Tuscany. It features a heated swimming pool with whirlpool and a bar. 

With a balcony, air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, safe and private bathroom with free toiletries.

The San Biagio is a perfect base for trekking and cycling excursions in the Tuscan countryside. The on-site pool is open for May until November.