Independent Tours,Cycling Tours
Discover the beautiful Tuscan landscape by bike and immerse yourself in a thousand year history by pedalling 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! Trip Level: Easy-Medium
Individual arrival and overnight stay in Pisa. This 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, which have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1987. Besides a large number of monuments it also offers the friendly and lively atmosphere of a University City.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today’s route can be almost completely flat with an easy stage (approx. 25 km) that will take you Northwards, cycling along the Serchio River and through the Pisan countryside until you reach the Village of Ripafratta. Afterwards, continue to the City of Lucca. Alternatively, there is a slightly longer and more challenging ride along the Eastern side of the Monti Pisani and Lake Massaciuccoli. Meals: Breakfast
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Through a panoramic road you will 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. Meals: Breakfast
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. Alternatively, take a picturesque itinerary that will lead you among villas of the Medici family, olive groves, vineyards and beautiful historical farms, going past Vinci, Leonardo’s birthplace (visit to the Museum possible). Meals: Breakfast
Today you have the choice to either start pedalling directly from Montecatini or to shorten the trip through a short train transfer to Pistoia (approx. 50 kms). Rich in Romanesque and Renaissance monuments (in particular Churches), Pistoia has one of the most evocative squares in Italy, Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square). From here continue until you reach Florence. Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before spending the day free at leisure. It will be up to you to decide how to spend your time in one of the world’s most beautiful cities! Tuscany’s Capital is known for its wealth in culture, architecture and art and is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. You can choose to ride along a short circular route that offers a nice mix of Renaissance villas, Romanesque Parish Churches and cypress trees. Meals: Breakfast
Today you can choose whether to start cycling directly from Florence (approx. 40 kms) to Pisa including a train transfer from Empoli or take a train to Empoli and cycle to Pisa along the Arno River, which is very scenic and on flat terrain. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, individual transfer for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (gi)
