Italy Coast to Coast - Ravenna to Pisa

by BikesPlus Travel
Region
Tuscany
Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

A perfect blend of Italian art, culture, and cuisine awaits you on this unforgettable bike tour from the Adriatic to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Starting in Ravenna, the last capital of the Western Roman Empire and renowned for its stunning mosaics, you'll cycle through picturesque landscapes and charming villages, cross the verdant Apennines, and discover local culinary delights like olive oil, wine, and pecorino cheese along the way. In Florence, you’ll marvel at world-class masterpieces. The tour culminates in Lucca, a charming medieval city known for its well-preserved defensive walls that still encircle the historic center. Before the journey ends, enjoy a final loop ride to Pisa, where you can strike a pose in front of the world-famous Leaning Tower and cycle all the way to the nearby Tuscan coast, completing an unforgettable Italian adventure!This itinerary offers the best of our classic Venice to Pisa tour, in a condensed but still epic tour!

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Ravenna

Arrive in Ravenna

Day 2: Welcome meeting and bike fitting, Cycle to Faenza

53 km 167 m

D1

Welcome meeting and bike fitting, Cycle to Faenza

Day 3: Over the Apennines

64 km 1286 m

D2

Over the Apennines

Day 4: Florence

42 km 510 m

D1

Florence

Day 5: Florence rest day

Florence rest day

Day 6: Vinci

42 km 601 m

D1

Vinci

Day 7: Lucca

60 km 466 m

D1

Lucca

Day 8: Loop ride to Pisa

61 km 367 m

D1

Loop ride to Pisa

Day 8: Loop ride to Pisa

77 km 527 m

D2

Loop ride to Pisa

Day 8: Loop ride to Pisa

31 km 143 m

D1

Loop ride to Pisa

Day 9: Tour ends in Lucca

Tour ends in Lucca

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Tuscany

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