- Vicchio - A short walk into the small village of Vicchio and around its beautiful lake.
- mugellove - Get bikes and equipment.
- Chiesa di San Cassiano In Padule - Visit the ancient Pieve di San Cassiano in Padule, dating back to the 11th century.
- Azienda Agricola Podere Rio II - Halfway through the ride, you’ll stop at a saffron farm. Meet the local farm animals, see the bee hives and vineyard, and taste some delicious saffron-flavored products (honey, cheese, biscuits, beer, herbal tea), while the owners show you how to grow saffron.
- Casa Di Giotto - Take a look of the places where the great artist Giotto lived.
- Villa Poggio Bartoli - Admire the charming country Villa Poggio Bartoli, that for centuries the villa was the country residence of Florence’s most noble families in the Medici entourage, framed in one of the world’s most beautiful settings.
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Use of bicycle
- Snacks
- Use of helmet
- Food tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Embark on a 15-kilometre cycling exploration of the idyllic Tuscan landscape. Unfold the mysteries of saffron cultivation just a stone’s throw from Florence, in the picturesque region of Mugello.
Start your journey with a leisurely walk through the charming village of Vicchio, which includes a serene lake. Subsequently, set off on a ride into the tranquil countryside, far from the congestion of traffic. During your journey, you’ll encounter a Romanesque Church, an opulent Villa from the Medicean period, and Giotto’s abode, all the while enveloped by the stunning natural beauty and unique landscape of Tuscany.
At the midpoint of your cycling tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a saffron plantation. Make friends with the local farm animals, check out the apiaries and vineyard, and savour a variety of delightful saffron based products (honey, cheese, biscuits, herbal tea) as the proprietors enlighten you about the cultivation process of saffron.
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- Minimum age is 14 years
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.