Tuscany masterpieces on two wheels
Tuscan hills: italian dolce vita on two wheels
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! 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.
TRAVEL ITINERARY
8 days / 7 nights
Day 1: Montecatini Terme
Individual arrival. 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: Montecatini - Vinci - Montecatini
(approx. 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:
(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 (“Piazza dei Miracoli” – Leaning Tower).
Day 4. 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.
Day 5: 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.
Day 6: 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.
Day 7: Siena – Florence
(approx. 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: Florence
Individual departure from Florence or possibility to extend your stay.
Prices and dates
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It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
| Kategorie/Category Charme: Price per night in double room with breakfast | Montecatini Terme | 99 € | |
| Kategorie/Category Charme: Single room supplement per night | Montecatini Terme | 49 € | |
| Kategorie/Category A - Charme: Price per night in double room with breakfast | Firenze | 125 € | |
| Kategorie/Category B: Single room supplement per night | Firenze | 15 € | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
| rental bike 21-gear (women) | 99 € | |
| Rental electric bike | 159 € | |
| Rental electric bike | 239 € | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
| Return transfer per person | 45 € | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
Prices:
General information
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By train: Montecatini Terme central train station.
By plane: Florence and Pisa airport.
Category Charme: 4**** hotels, 1 x 3*** hotel and 1x agriturism
Category A: 3***Sup and 4**** hotels, sometimes with a swimming pool
Category B: 3*** hotels
Tourist tax – if requested – has to be paid on spot
Car park garage ca. € 45.00 per week (only in Cat. A and Charme). Car park about € 35.00 per week (Cat. B). Car parking or garages can‘t be booked by us in advance and has to be paid on the spot.
Return transfer by minibus to Montecatini Terme on request, costs € 45.00 per person, to be paid for at the time. The bicycles of the customers can be brought directly from Greve to Florence or Montecatini Terme for no extra charge.
In alternative: Good train connections from Florence to Montecatini Terme: Timetable: www.trenitalia.it
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
27-gears bike PLUS with free wheel and crossbar (sportier and lighter, more quality in the saddle)
E-bike (unisex bike, 500 W battery)
Accommodation in hotel according to the chosen category
Breakfast buffet or extensive breakfast
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Welcome briefing (German and English)
Well planned routes
1 transfer by bus Greve-Florence (incl. bike)
GPS tracks available on request
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French - with route maps, route description, local attractions, important telephone numbers)Telephone service hotline for during the entire tour
Telephone service hotline during the entire tour
Arrival to the starting point of the tour
Departure at the end of the tour
Drinks, tourist tax and all extras
All lunches and dinners
Not mentioned entries
Public transports
Rental bikes and Travel insurance
All not expressly mentioned under the item „Included services“
