Charming Tuscany

from 1 530 € / pers.

Reference : IT1
8 days / 6 days riding
Difficulty : Hard
Round trip
From April to October
Departure: Saturday
Electric bike rental possible > Book this trip

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Your cycling trip in Tuscany

Goethe, too, loved Tuscany, the home of eminent people like Giacomo Puccini and Leonardo da Vinci; Tuscany impresses all of our senses: mouth, nose, ears, and even the stomach. Perhaps with a portion of spaghetti al pesto and a classic Chianti? As a cyclist, you will get many opportunities to perceive the full scale of impressions, colors, shapes, and sounds in this region: the elegance of magnificent castles, the use of forms in the stylish villas, surrounded by the silvery green of the olive groves and the purple of the lilies. Visit Florence, “la bella” – the beautiful one, Siena, Vinci, and Pisa and enjoy the solitude of the wide hills cycling on quiet roads. For centuries, Tuscany has enchanted people. Both the people who have left their traces behind and helped to enrich the culture of this region and the people who came to stay. You will understand once you have been on this trip you will understand why!

Day 1 : Arrival in Montecatini Terme


In the hotel, you will first get detailed information on the tour and your bikes. Afterwards, we recommend taking a walk in the spa park or taking the historical rack railway train to Montecatini Alto.

Day 2 : Trip to Vinci | 55 km


At the beginning of your tour, you will cycle through the vast plains of the valley Valdenievole, which is characterized by a lot of agriculture. You will continue through the first Tuscan villages, through olive groves to Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo. We recommend visiting the museum in the castle since it is home to one of the largest and most original collections of machines and models of the inventor. Then, you will take quiet roads back to Montecatini Terme.

Day 3 : Montecatini Terme – Pisa | 40 ou 90 km


On your way to Lucca, you will pass the small, medieval wine town of Monte Carlo, where one of the few white wines of Tuscany flourishes. (Alternatively, you can take the train to Lucca). A bike ride on the historic city walls offers magnificent views of churches and towers that rise above the countless roofs of the city. Afterwards, you will continue to Lake Massacciuccoli (also called Lake of Giacomo Puccini) with stunning views of the sea and Pisa with its Court of Miracles (“Piazza dei Miracoli” – Leaning Tower).

Day 4 : Pisa – Casciana Terme | 50 km


First, the bike path leads you along the river Arno. Many fertile fields line your way and you will continue your tour through the Pisan hills, on whose gentle slopes sweet wines, olives and juicy peaches grow. You will see small medieval villages located on the hilltops and soon you will have reached today’s destination, the spa town Casciana Terme.

Day 5 : Casciana Terme – San Gimignano | 55 km


Today, you will cycle on beautiful trails through vineyards and rolling hills to San Gimignano. On your way, you will see images of the original Tuscany as they have been painted many times. Just before you reach today’s destination, the silhouettes of the famous medieval towers appear in front of you. Each aristocratic family once had their own tower here – and these towers still dominate the townscape.

Day 6 : San Gimignano – Siena | 50 km


The beautiful Tuscan landscape on today‘s stage makes you forget the small climbs on the route. Once you reach the small fortified village of Monteriggioni, you will feel as if you were in the Middle Ages. Today’s highlight undoubtedly is the architectonic paradise of Siena.

Day 7 : Siena – Florence | 50 km + transfer


The tour takes you into the midst of the wide Chianti region. Only here the world-renowned “Chianti Classico” wine, which is much respected among wine connoisseurs, is grown. The charming wine village of Castellina is on your way to Greve. Thanks to its famous wine and olive production, it is called the capital of the Chianti region. From here you will get back to Florence by bus.

Day 8 : Departure during the day


Select your category

privilege category
Reference: IT1 PRIV
Low season
  • from April 1st to 14th
    from September 30th to October 7th
  • Departure: Saturday
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 530 € / pers.
490 € / pers.*
Mid season
  • from April 15th to May 12th
    from September 9th to 29th
  • Departure: Saturday
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 630 € / pers.
490 € / pers.*
High season
  • from May 13th to September 8th
  • Departure: Saturday
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 740 € / pers.
490 € / pers.*

Category's details

Including :

• 7 nights in charming hotels, with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages
• Equipped cycle rental for 6 days (rental bike insurance included)
• 1 Bus transfer from Greve – Florence incl. your bike
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• City taxes
• Single room supplement (7 nights included)
• Transfer from Florence to Montecatini Terme

According to the category(price per person)

privilege category
Reference: IT1 PRIV
Extra night in Montecatini Terme
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Any season
+ 100 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
Extra night in Florence
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Any season
+ 125 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.*

Extras

• Bike discount
If you bring your own bike.
-85 € / pers.
• 'Sport' bike supplement
Slightly sportier, lighter and more precise, this type of rental bike will delight all guests who want even more quality in the saddle.
+65 € / pers.
• E-bike supplement
+ 150 € / pers.
• 'Solo' supplement
(in the case of a single person per booking) – Indicative price – Please contact us.
+ 500 € / pers.

Your cycle hire

KTM hybrid bike - 21 speed gears

Man or Lady frame

  • 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 lock

Helmets are not provided.
We suggest to bring yours.

VTC KTM 27 speed gears

High frame

  • Hydraulic Magura breaks HS 11 Shimano Deore XT
  • Suntour suspension fork
  • 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 lock

With extra cost

Possibility to rent an electric assistance bike :
PEDELEC e-bike
E-bike

Universal frame

  • 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 lock
> Your journey
> How to arrive in Montecatini
> Return

Your journey

Tuscany has a wonderful but also hilly landscape. You will cycle on quiet minor roads and sometimes even on country lanes from one famous city to another. Close to bigger cities, traffic is unfortunately unavoidable.

How to arrive in Montecatini

By train:
Montecatini Terme central train station

By plane :
Florence or Pisa airport

By car: 
Car park/garage costs approx. EUR 10 per day, car parks free of charge next to the hotel

 

 

Return

Good train connections from Florence to Montecatini Terme.

Return transfer by minibus to Montecatini Terme every Saturday, reservation necessary, to be paid in advance – See Options.