11 January 2009
www.chicagotribune.com
The winding roads and quaint villages of central Tuscany form the backdrop for a weeklong guided tour by Vespa scooter. Based at Hotel Vignale in Radda, riders set out each day on individual red Vespas to soak up Chianti's local culture, stopping at wineries, medieval estates, artisans' shops and scenic overlooks. Siena and San Gimignano are on the itinerary as well as the estate of the Ferragamo family and the scenic Saturday market in the town of Greve.
With April-October departures, the Vespa tours are priced from $3,838 for seven nights, including accommodations, many meals, leadership, admissions and activities, plus use of a Vespa (with fuel and limited insurance) and round-trip transfers from Florence. Extra costs are trans-Atlantic air travel and optional activities as well as taxes and fees amounting to 20 percent of the tour price. Participants should be familiar with handling a scooter. Italy by Vespa, the tour operator, also offers a five-night version of the Vespa vacation, priced from $2,988. (866-297-7725; www.italybyvespa.com)
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