2010 Trips are now forming

Our first tour is planned for March 1st through 8th and will include watching the 1-day classic Montepaschi Stradi Bianche Toscana (formerly Monte Paschi Eroica).  This is an amazing race that covers 190km of beautiful Tuscan countryside.  What makes this race famous are the 57km contested over the Stada Bianche, the famous white gravel roads that traverse the region.  The race also has a unique finish in Siena's Piazza del Campo.  Siena also offers fantastic shopping and site-seeing opportunies.  For a real shopping experience, the Prada Outlet store in nearby Montavarchi is a must.   Our tour will be based out of a gorgeous villa in the heart of Tuscany's Cianti wine region.  This area provides amazing riding offering both hilly and flatter routes, as well as the Stada Bianche that criss cross the area.  Aside from the great cycling, we will tour local castles, participate in wine & olive oil tastings at neighboring wineries, take part in authentic tuscan cooking classes and so much more.   For example, Castel Brolio dates back to the early 12th century and is still a residence for the Ricasoli family and home to their winery.   We will also do a wine tasting tour of the Volpaia Winery in nearby Radda in Chianti.  This medival village and winery dates back to the year 1172 and is an amazing example of old wine-making tradition utilizing some surprising modern day technologies.

Our 2nd trip for 2010 will be in October to coincide with the L'Eroica, the period cyclotouristic rally for which the pro 1-day race Montepaschi Stradi Bianche Toscana was modeled after.  Truly a unique event that takes a step back in time to the heroic early days of cycling. Amazing atmosphere and camaraderie. This tour will also be based out of a fantastic Tuscan Villa in the Chianti region and will include a tour of Castel Brolio, wine & olive oil tasting tours of the Ricasoli and Volpaia wineries, and much more.  An optional 2nd week will include watching the Giro di Lombardia which is the weekend after L'Eroica and some fantastic riding days in the picturesque Dolomites.

Bella Vita Vacations tours are all custom-tailored to our clients needs for the ultimate Italian cycling vacation.  We offer complete all-inclusive packages with aiport pick-up/drop-off, transportation to all site-seeing events, accomodations, and food (breakfasts and dinners).  Professional mechanics on staff to assist as needed.   Our tour packages are designed to offer unique cycling and site-seeing experiences in Italy without the stress of doing everything yourself. 

Contact us now if you're interested! We will book up fast for these events!