Siena to Rome Gravel Bike Tour
Ride from the rolling hills of Siena to the Eternal City on this seven-day guided gravel bike adventure. The Gravel Bike Tour Siena to Rome follows the ancient Via Francigena, crossing vineyards, volcanic landscapes, and medieval towns before arriving in Vatican Square.
What to Expect
This point-to-point journey takes you through the heart of central Italy, connecting the best of Tuscany with the timeless beauty of Rome.
- Start in Siena and ride south through the Chianti region, Val d’Orcia, and Maremma
- Follow historic roads and gravel sections of the Via Francigena pilgrim route
- Visit hilltop towns like Pienza, Pitigliano, Tuscania, and Sutri
- End your journey cycling into Rome along the Tevere River bike path
- Enjoy full van support, expert guides, and boutique accommodations along the way
Meet your guides at the hotel, enjoy a bike fitting and warm-up ride through the Crete Senesi countryside. Visit Castel Modanella and the medieval hamlet of Poggio Santa Cecilia. Relax at the spa and join the welcome dinner.
Ride from the thermal hills to Montalcino, one of Italy’s most famous wine towns. Cycle Eroica gravel roads through the Crete Senesi, enjoy a winery lunch, and descend back to Rapolano.
A challenging day with incredible scenery. Stop in Pienza for gelato before continuing through Radicofani and into the Etruscan lands of Sovana, Sorano, and Pitigliano.
Ride through the tuff canyons of southern Tuscany to Tuscania, an Etruscan village surrounded by ancient castles. End the day in Capranica, Italy’s hazelnut capital.
The final ride takes you past Sutri and along the Francigena way. Enter Rome safely via a cycle path that leads directly to Piazza del Vaticano.
Spend the day discovering Rome’s monuments, piazzas, and museums – or simply relax and enjoy the city at your own pace.
After breakfast, transfer back to Siena.
What’s Included
The Cost Includes
- 6 nights’ accommodation in 3–4 star hotels
- 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Van support, guides, snacks, and refreshments
- Luggage transport between hotels
- Keepsake Bikeriding Tuscany water bottle
- Keepsake Bikeriding Tuscany jersey
Not Included
- Airfare to Italy
- Bike rental (see Bike Rental Options below)
- lunches, alcoholic non-alcoholic beverages, gratuities, travel insurance, laundry expenses and items of a personal nature
Bike Rental Option
Our tours do not include the price of a bike rental. You are welcome to bring your own bike, or we have the following options for the duration of the tour:
- Carbon road bike rental €300
- E-bike rental €365
Payable at checkout.
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Ready to Ride?
From Siena’s white gravel roads to the heart of Rome, this guided gravel tour is a journey through history, landscapes, and the soul of Italy. If you have any questions before you book, feel free to email us or send a quick message on WhatsApp.
