Self-guided Cycling Tour from Pisa to Florence. Discover the beautiful Tuscan landscape by bike and immerse yourself in a thousand-year history by pedaling from Pisa to Florence, through a succession of art cities and small villages. From the famous Leaning Tower in Pisa to the iconic Ponte Vecchio in Florence, through the lands of the Renaissance genius Leonardo, the Opera's composer Puccini, and many other outstanding artists who were inspired by the beauty of this region. A place to gladden mind and spirit, without forgetting the taste and aroma of the excellent local cuisine and many fine wines! Tour character: Level 1. Total length: 290 km. Terrain: 85% tarmac, 15% unpaved. Train connection among the overnight stays: every day. Possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: day 2, 3, 5 and 7. A week on the pedals along a mostly flat route with some hilly sections, which do not require special training. The stages are on low-traffic secondary roads with short portions of dirt road. Optional rides or train connections are offered on some days to shorten the routes. Included in the Tour: 7-nights accommodation in 3* hotels, with a family run 2* hotel in Lucca and BnB (hotel upgrades to 4* available). 7x Breakfast. Digital tour information. Luggage transportation (1 piece, 20kg per person). App including Travel guide + Maps + Roadbook + GPS. Hotline service. Not Included in the Tour: Local taxes (approx 20-30 EUR). Bike rental. Helmet - 15 EUR. Drinks and other meals. Train transfers. Tips. Everything not mentioned in 'included'. Notes: Departures Saturdays - Special departure dates for min 6 people. Extra night in Pisa: From 75 EUR p.p (140 EUR single person). Room upgrades available for a surcharge. All rooms have en suite facilities and air conditioning. If you would like to rent a bike (120 EUR) or E-bike (290 EUR) & helmet (15 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected] Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe. Day 1: Pisa. Individual arrival. The city is famous all over the world for its magic Piazza dei Miracoli with the characteristic leaning tower, the bell tower of the city cathedral. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1987, besides a large number of monuments it also offers the friendly and lively atmosphere of a university city. Day 2: Pisa – Lucca 30/45km. Today you are pedalling northwards along the river Serchio for an easy stage. For those who wish a slightly longer itinerary, there is the option of going towards Massaciuccoli Lake before reaching Lucca. Day 3: Lucca – Montecatini 45km. Through a panoramic road you reach the little village of Collodi and the town of Pescia. In Collodi, where the author of Pinocchio spent his childhood, you can visit the famous Pinocchio’s Park (created in 1962) and the aristocratic Villa Garzoni. In Pescia you can enjoy a quiet stroll among churches, palaces, Renaissance mansions and the local flower street market. Day 4: Montecatini round tour 60km. Today’s route offers you again two possibilities. You can relax in one of the most famous thermal cities in Europe and stroll down the narrow lanes of the old city, which is situated on a hill and can be reached by a characteristic cable-railway. Otherwise a picturesque itinerary will lead you among villas of the Medici family, olive groves, vineyards and beautiful historical farms, going past Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci’s birthplace (visit to the museum possible). Day 5: Montecatini – Florence 50/65km. Today you have to choose either to start pedalling directly from Montecatini or to shorten the trip through a short train transfer to Pistoia, rich in Romanesque and Renaissance monuments (in particular churches) and having one of the most evocative squares in Italy: Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square). From here back onto the saddle, immersed in the Tuscan flatland, to reach Florence. Day 6: Florence. Free day. It will be up to you to decide how to spend your time in one of the world’s most beautiful cities! Day 7: Florence – Empoli – Pisa 40/65km by bike + 40/65km by train. Today you can choose if either starting pedalling directly from Florence and reaching Pisa through a train transfer from Empoli or taking a train to Empoli and riding to Pisa along the river Arno. Day 8: Pisa. Departure after breakfast. Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Along the way you may find temporary deviations (for example road works) which cannot be foreseen: in this case each rider can decide autonomously how to deal with these stretches. Car rental in Italy: If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe. Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote. Travel insurance for Italy: Wander the World Without Worry. Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation. Ask us for a quote [email protected].
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