Tuscany round trip 8-day Cycling Tour

Olive groves, cypress trees, beautiful landscapes and vineyards as far as the eye can see. Where are we talking about? Of course Tuscany. Because so much is clear, it’s just not possible for a place to have more culture, coupled with enchanting landscapes! Promise! The tour through Tuscany makes any Italy-lover’s heart beat faster. Small towns, local stories, Tuscan architecture, renowned artists and breathtaking natural scenery make this cycle tour past the picturesque hills an unforgettable holiday.

Enjoyment is at the forefront of this Italian cycle tour. Be it the sight of the dreamlike landscapes, or trying out local specialties. On the bike saddle you will experience pure Italian life. Do you dream of narrow streets, a good glass of wine and authentic Italian cuisine? In Florence, Pisa and Siena your dream becomes a reality. The tour also leaves plenty of time to explore the historic towns of northern Italy and become captivated by the Italian culture.

Highlights:

• 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.

Tour character: Level 4

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.

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 7 nights accommodation in 3* hotels (3*/4* available on request)
• Breakfast 
• Welcome briefing (German, English)
• Luggage transfer between the hotels
• Well developed route
• Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French - with route maps, route description, local attractions, important telephone numbers)
• 1 Bus transfer from Greve – Florence incl. your bike
• GPS-data is available and app navigation
• Service hotline

Not included in the Tour:

• Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
• Return transfer on Saturday by minibus to Montecatini Terme costs 55 EUR per person incl. your bike, to be paid for in advance, reservation is necessary
• Tourist tax, if due

Arrival/ departures/ parking

• Montecatini Terme central train station
• Florence and Pisa airport
• Hotel Car park/ garage costs approx. 10-15 EUR/ day
• Free public parking or in the blue zone costs approx 5 EUR a day
• Good train connections from Florence to Montecatini Terme

Notes: 

• Departures Saturdays - special dates on request
• Private bikes can be bought directly from Greve to Florence or Montecatini Terme for no extra charge
• Extra nights
  • Montecatini Terme: From 65 EUR p.p (+25 EUR single person)
  • Florence: From 89 EUR p.p (+59 EUR single person)
• Hotel upgrade to 3/4* available on request

Please book your bike (99 EUR) or E-bike (269 EUR) when you book the tour: [email protected]

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