Tuscany Round Trip Self-guided Cycling Tour 8-day (Level 4)

by Tour provider https://www.slowtours.com

Region

Tuscany

Duration

8 days

Guided Status

Self-Guided

Difficulty

Level 4

D-Score™

N/A - Unknown

Overview

Tuscany is a breathtaking region of rolling hills. As you cycle from town to town, you'll explore its charming countryside along peaceful country roads and scenic paths. The occasional climbs are well worth the effort, offering stunning panoramic views. Please note that traffic can be busier when entering and leaving towns. 7 nights accommodation in 3* hotels (3*/4* available on request) Breakfast Welcome briefing Luggage transfer between the hotels Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book Service hotline If you would like to rent a bike (109 EUR) or E-bike (299 EUR) please email:[[email protected]] Departures Saturdays - special dates on request Extra nights * Montecatini Terme: From 65 EUR p.p (+25 EUR single person) * Florence: From 109 EUR p.p (+59 EUR single person) Hotel upgrade to 3/4* available on request Rental bike PLUS - 189 EUR Arrival by train to Montecatini Terme Florence or Pisa airport Parking: hotel parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 10 to EUR 20 per day; free public parking spaces resp. blue zone Departure by train from Florence to Montecatini Terme, duration approx. 1 hour Return transfer to Montecatini Terme every SAT, costs EUR 69 per person, EUR 49 for your own bike, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance

Daily Ride Schedule

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers

Catering services

Accommodation arrangements

Bike rental

About the Tuscany

Read the Tuscany cycling guide

EUR 1199

per person

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Why Choose This Tour?

Leonardo da Vinci: With every pedal, you come closer to the home of Leonardo da Vinci.
Once in Vinci, a visit to the museum in the castle is recommended.
What to expect?
Original collections and models by the artist.
'Piazza dei Miracoli': A special highlight of this cycle tour is the stopover in Pisa.
Who hasn't heard of the famous leaning tower?
In addition to this special attraction, the city has many more beauties in store!
Wine area of Castellina: wine-lovers take note!
The penultimate stage leads through the wine village of Castellina, where the world-famous Chianti Classico is grown.
This charming wine village is also known as the 'capital of the Chianti region' because of its famous vines and olives.
In Vinci, you'll walk in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci and in Pisa, you'll pedal around the iconic leaning tower; and in Florence, you'll cross the famed Ponte Vecchio.
After each day's ride, delight in world-renowned culinary treats--from antipasti to zabaione.
By day, you'll cycle past endless vineyards; by evening, you'll have the chance to savor their finest wines.
Montecatini Terme – Pisa approx.
40-90 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, the “Piazza dei Miracoli” with its Leaning Tower.
Pisa – Casciana Terme approx.
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.
Casciana Terme – San Gimignano approx.
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.
San Gimignano – Siena approx.
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.
Siena – Castellina in Chianti approx.
40 km: Enjoy great views over the vineyards on a beautiful mountain road.
Take a break in the stone village of Vagliali and enjoy a good Italian cappuccino before cycling along a white road through vineyards and deciduous forests to Radda.
Fortify yourself for lunch with a typical plate of pasta and savour the atmosphere of this village gem before the tour continues into the heart of Chianti to Castellina.
Castellina in Chianti – Florenz approx.
65 km: The last day of cycling takes you over a plateau with great views and then hilly to Greve with its enchanting old town centre.
The capital of Tuscany draws ever closer and you cycle comfortably on a long descent to the Ponte Vecchio.
You are sure to have found your favourite Tuscan wine this week.
Treat yourself to it again at the end of your trip in beautiful Florence.