Cycle through the heart of Tuscany, where every hilltop town tells a story and every road seems to lead to a vineyard. This bike tour from Florence to Pisa takes you into daily Tuscan life, passing Chianti vineyards, olive groves, and medieval towns. The Tuscan hills are legendary, but with the option of an electric bike, you can ride them at a comfortable pace, leaving you with energy to explore a Gothic cathedral in Siena or climb a medieval tower in San Gimignano. Prefer the challenge? Traditional road and hybrid bikes are also available. Along the way, you’ll experience Florence’s Renaissance treasures, Lucca’s perfectly preserved walls, and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. Enjoy evenings with rustic Tuscan cuisine paired with world-class Chianti and Vernaccia wines. Florence and its Renaissance landmarks, The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Siena’s Gothic cathedral and Piazza del Campo, Cycling through the Chianti wine region, Medieval towers of San Gimignano, Walled city of Lucca, Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. The e-bike fleet is made up of mostly Cannondale Mavaro and Tesoro, and Fantic 7 Days Living Easy models, with 625Wh batteries providing plenty of kilometers. With state of the art technology, our pedal-assist bikes are a fantastic option for cyclists who desire a little extra push. Although you still have to pedal, the e-bike drive gives a nice boost for your efforts – when your pedal stroke increases to go up a hill, for example, so does the amount of power the electric motor outputs. Less effort on your part translates to less power assist. The ladies/unixex version has step-through frame for easy mounting/dismounting. Equipped with rapid-fire shifters that operate the gears the just like a regular bike. Aluminum touring frame, Continental Contact 700×35 tires with an anti-puncture layer, Solid rear rack for panniers or trunk bag, Fenders, Chain-guard and kickstand, Ergon GP2 grips, 3×10 Shimano Deore drivetrain, Step-through frame available. Van Nicholas Amazon 3AL/2,5V titanium standard/mixte frame and VN Slx carbon fork, Continental Contact 700×25 tires with an anti-puncture layer, Solid rear rack for panniers or trunk bag, Fenders, Chain-guard and kickstand, Ergon GP2 grips, 3×10 Shimano Deore drivetrain (standard), Shimano 2x11 or Gear Sram Rival 1x 42 drivetrain, Step-through frame available (standard). All bikes are equipped with the following: A pump, Rear rack (depending on model), Lock, Under-seat pack (containing a spare tube, tire irons, and patch kit), Helmets, Rear rack packs, Cell phone holder. Accommodations for 7 nights, Daily breakfasts, Welcome meeting and bike fitting, Electric bike rental, Digital roadbook, Luggage transfers. Lunches and dinners, Beverages, Entrances to museums or other 'options', City taxes (to be paid locally), Bike Protection, Travel Insurance. Rates are per person, based on double occupancy, Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases., Information to read before you book, We recommend purchasing trip insurance, Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel, Please see our FAQ. Rating a tour is one of the most difficult things that we do. One person's easy may be another's moderate. Generally, a tour in Tuscany would be rated moderate to difficult. However, we are offering this favorite itinerary as an electric bike tour in which you will tackle Tuscany's famous hills on your terms! It can be as easy or difficult as you want, depending on the level of assistance you use. It is your choice! You will cycle a total distance of 203 - 249 mi (326 - 401 km) with a daily distance of 90 - 66 mi. (31 - 106 km). The terrain is hilly, and there are good climbs daily, sometimes with an elevation gain of about 500 m (1500 feet). Please note that electric bikes are not meant for those who never cycle or cycle only occasionally. Battery-assisted bikes are heavier and require good balance and good control. For those who prefer to ride this tour on a regular bicycle, you will be provided with a lightweight titanium standard bike or a high-quality titanium road bike. Tour Starting Point: Lucca, Best airport: Pisa (PSA). Alternatives: Florence (FLR) or Rome (FCO). From Pisa (PSA): Taxi: ~45 minutes from airport to Lucca., Train: People Mover (10 min) → Pisa Centrale → Lucca (~30 min, trains every 30 min)., From Florence (FLR): Direct bus: Florence Airport → Lucca bus station (then short taxi or 15-min walk to hotel)., Train option: Shuttle bus to Firenze SMN (€6/10), then train to Lucca (~1.5 hrs, change in Pisa)., From Rome (FCO): Leonardo Express (€14, 32 min) → Roma Termini., High-speed train to Florence (1.5–2 hrs)., Continue to Lucca by regional train (~1.5 hrs via Pisa) or private transfer. The climate in Tuscany is generally mild, with differences depending on the geography of each area. The coast and valleys tend to have hotter summers than the hills or mountains although the coast benefits from breezes off the sea for cooler temperatures even in those warmer months. Please check local conditions before you travel. Your luggage will be collected from 9:30 am at the reception of the hotel and delivered to the following hotel by 3pm. Each piece of luggage must be marked with a visible luggage tag. If your luggage is not ready by the time the driver comes to collect it, you may need to have to pay directly for a local taxi for the service. A few things to consider before you book your E-bike tour, Pedal-assist e-bikes give you a constant nudge on your ride and conform to your pedal cadence and torque – up to 25 km per hour, they are a solid help on the climbs, and they increase your average speed, Electric bikes are heavier than a regular bike, so they handle differently, Bikes come with 700×40 Schwalbe Energizer Pro tires that are made specifically for e-bikes. The tires feature an anti-puncture layer, good grip, and minimal rolling resistance., Though the bikes are very quiet, the electric engine does produce a light but constant noise., The bikes can be ridden without assistance, though they are much heavier than a regular bike., Operating range depends on many factors such as the assistance level, gear switching behavior, route profile, headwind, temperatures, rider weight, and riding habits. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc., US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov., Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries., Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa. Of course you will want to stay longer! Just ask us for extra night information. This tour is run by Cycle Europe. We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide. We are not a broker. 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