Italy and especially Tuscany remain HOT as a preferred destination for active travelers. We are thrilled to announce that our existing Tuscany cycling tour has been expanded in order to include more of this treasure rich region of Italy . The tour starts in Montepulciano en route to Pienza - you will visit the villages that have made Tuscany famous along the way! You can enjoy very charming 3/4 star accommodations with your choice of divine Mediterranean cuisine. The hilly terrain makes this tour somewhat challenging!

Key sites include:

Cortona & Tuscan sun - the delightful hill town made famous by Frances Mayes in her bestselling novel Under the Tuscan Sun!

M edieval village of Trequanda - one of the most unspoiled areas of the province of Siena which was developed around a 13th century castle where a cylindrical tower with battlements still remains today.

Montisi - an ancient borgo in the area of San Giovanni d'Asso, natural bridge between the "Crete Senesi" and the Val d'Orcia.

14th c. Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore - view the famous Renaissance frescoes at the monastery.

Siena – visit a medieval city with beautifully preserved Gothic architecture.

Montalcino - a picturesque town famous for Brunello wines and medieval architecture.

M onastery Sant'Antimo - where you might catch one of several vesper services performed each day by the monks.

Castiglione d'Orcia and the enchanting spa town of Bagno Vignoni

Book and TRAVEL before May 31, 2008 and save 50 EUROS per person!

Offer ends April 30.

For more information go to
http://www.pure-adventures.com/tours/cycling-tuscany-6nights.php