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Self-guided Cycling Tour in Montecatini Tuscany 8-day Level 3
Cycling, Feasting and Relaxing!
Simply thinking about this popular region puts a smile on a lot of people’s faces! The many lovely landscapes in mild sunlight and numerous art cities in Tuscany make up this region’s special charm. The famous spa town Montecatini Terme is the ideal starting point for your tours exploring the area. You will experience world-famous attractions riding your bike. Every day you will get from one highlight to another and at the same time you will always be looking forward to getting back to your comfortable wellness hotel.
The popular 4**** hotel is located in a quiet area only a few steps from the spa park and the town centre. The stylish hotel offers all the amenities you may expect after a nice day of cycling. Spend the night in the elegant and new designed superior rooms, the spacious Deluxe rooms offer even more comfort. The beautifully designed pool with sun lounger, the modern fitness area and the excellent restaurant ensure a memorable stay. The new wellness area with sauna and whirlpool is only available against surcharge.
Tuscany has a wonderful but also hilly landscape. You will cycle on quiet minor roads and sometimes even on country lanes. Close to bigger cities, traffic is unfortunately unavoidable.
Please book your bike (99 EUR) or E-bike (269 EUR) when you book the tour: [email protected]
Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe
Arrival in Montecatini
Information on the tour and bike fitting in the evening. For the rest of the day, we recommend taking a walk in the spa park or taking the historical rack railway train to Montecatini Alto.
Trip through the Val di Nievole Valley approx. 40km
Today, you will cycle along wonderful olive groves to the charming town of Serravalle. Beautiful panoramic views over the valley will reward you for conquering the short climbs before you will return downhill to Montecatini. On your way, you will also pass the historic town of Montecatini Alto, where you can enjoy a glass of wine at the romantic Piazza Guisti.
Trip to Monte Pisano and to the sea approx. 50km
The day starts with a drive to the summit of Monte Pisano (900m) where you can enjoy an impressive panorama of Pisa and the sea. From here you will start your bike tour with a long descent into the valley. On the bike path along a Roman Viaduct you will get to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Later, you will continue to the Mediterranean coast and through the nature park “Macchia Lucchese” to the “Pearl of the Tyrrhenian coast”: Viareggio. At the end of your tour, you will take the train back to Montecatini.
Trip to Florence (by train)
The capital of Tuscany offers visitors a unique range of palaces, churches, museums and art treasures from the Renaissance. The bike has already earned a break, maybe our cyclists too? Of course, the day also offers the full convenience of the hotel.
Trip to San Gimignano approx. 55km
Today, you will take a shuttle to Casciana Terme. On wonderful ways, through vineyards and rolling hills, you will cycle 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. After your trip, you will have a transfer back to your hotel.
Trip to Vinci approx. 55km
On the sixth day, you will cycle on small paths through the olive groves of Montecatini to Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo.This museum dedicated to his genius and his inventions is very impressive. On your way back to the hotel, you will cycle over gently rolling hills and through the lovely countryside of Montalbano.
Trip to Lucca approx. 40km
First, you will cycle through the small, medieval wine town of Monte Carlo, where one of the few white wines of Tuscany flourishes. Then you will continue your tour along the Wine Road “Colline Lucchesi”, through the backcountry, past the beautiful Villa Torriggiani 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. The train will take you back to your hotel.
Departure or extension
Tours marked with are special prices.
Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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Apr 05 2025 | Apr 12 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Apr 12 2025 | Apr 19 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Apr 19 2025 | Apr 26 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Apr 26 2025 | May 03 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 03 2025 | May 10 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 10 2025 | May 17 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
May 17 2025 | May 24 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
May 24 2025 | May 31 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
May 31 2025 | Jun 07 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Jun 07 2025 | Jun 14 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Jun 14 2025 | Jun 21 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Jun 21 2025 | Jun 28 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Jun 28 2025 | Jul 05 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Jul 05 2025 | Jul 12 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Jul 12 2025 | Jul 19 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Jul 19 2025 | Jul 26 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Jul 26 2025 | Aug 02 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Aug 02 2025 | Aug 09 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Aug 09 2025 | Aug 16 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Aug 16 2025 | Aug 23 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Aug 23 2025 | Aug 30 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Aug 30 2025 | Sep 06 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,159€ | |||||
Sep 06 2025 | Sep 13 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Sep 13 2025 | Sep 20 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Sep 20 2025 | Sep 27 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Sep 27 2025 | Oct 04 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Oct 04 2025 | Oct 11 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Oct 11 2025 | Oct 18 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ |
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