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Pisa - Cinque Terre

On two wheels through Tuscany

White sandy beaches, enchanting nature and the wonderful flair of Italy…what could be better? You will experience all of this on your cycle tour from Pisa to Cinque Terre. The starting point of the trip on two wheels is the aforementioned Pisa. After a walk across the Piazza dei Miracoli, the ‘Square of Miracles’, a detour to the world-famous leaning tower should not be missed.

One last morning walk through the charming old town, then you can pedal towards Liguria. Between wild nature and breathtaking cultural hotspots you cycle from one fantastic area to the next. Would you like a varied journey through Tuscany and Liguria? Then get on your bike and off you go on a discovery tour through the hills!

Details of the journey from Pisa to Cinque Terre

Right next to the sandy beach there are well-developed cycle paths towards the fashionable seaside resort of Viareggio. Bit by bit the gentle hills of the Tuscan countryside come closer. On the old pilgrimage route Via Francigena you take a relaxed cycle through medieval towns to the city of Lucca. After five more fascinating cycling stages the destination La Spezia in Liguria is finally within reach. What can you expect on your cycle tour through Tuscany? Definitely lots of cultural and culinary highlights, all in the midst of the incomparable Italian flair!

The highlights from Tuscany to Liguria

  • Pisa & Lucca: Enjoy the unique charm of these picturesque towns during your stay in Pisa and Lucca. Stroll through the streets and be enchanted by the Italian culture. Tip: the famous leaning tower of Pisa and the historic city wall in Lucca will delight you!
  • Tuscan hills: Happiness increases step by step between the olive groves and vineyards. Now you can increasingly feel the incomparable charm of the Tuscan landscape and enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the region. Breathtaking views included!
  • Culinary delights: The ‘Dolce Vita’ of Italy surrounds you from the start. Let yourself be spoiled by the Italian cuisine and the delicious culinary delights. Foodie tip: Fine wines, tasty antipasti and freshly prepared pasta are just waiting to be tasted. Wonderful!

Useful information about the cycle tour through Italy

You will spend a total of eight days in beautiful Italy. On 230 kilometres by bike and 20 kilometres of leisurely hikes, you can explore the most beautiful places in Tuscany and Liguria. On the way to the Cinque Terre World Heritage Site in La Spezia, you cover between 30 and 55 kilometres per day. Just don’t let go: the numerous climbs and hill cycle paths are sometimes a bit demanding, but they are worth it!

Challenging
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  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Self-guided Tour
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Itinerary

In the evening welcome briefing and bike fitting. We recommend an initial visit of the magnificent old part of town that day.

Hotel (example): Hotel Repubblica Marinara

Enjoy the magical old town of Pisa again before taking on the beautiful paths through the ‘Macchia Luccese’ national park to the sea. Continue along the sandy beach until you reach the charming resort of Viareggio with its historic swimming baths. Take your first dip in the fresh waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea here, or even along the way.

Hotel (example): Residence Esplanade

In the morning you travel along the Versilia coast for a while, before heading back inland. You cycle along the ‘Via Fancigena’, the ancient pilgrim route on the way from France to Rome. It travels through small, medieval villages in the Tuscan hills to the banks of the Serchio river. The well-maintained cycle path will eventually take you to the centre of Lucca. Not only the old town will impress you, you’ll experience a special highlight – a round trip of the city walls by bike.

Hotel (example): Hotel Guinigi

On the cycle path along the Serchio you leave the city once more. The mystical Devil’s Bridge is a popular photo opportunity, directly on the bike path, its steepness is simply breathtaking. In today’s location, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, time seems to have stopped. Narrow medieval streets, stone bridges and small, charming squares characterize the townscape.

Hotel (example): La Lanterna

A beautifully landscaped mountain road leads you back to the sea today. Over the first 20 kilometres you will overcome approximately 550 metres of altitude and then suddenly find yourself amongst the quarries of the world-famous white Carrara marble. Then it’s down again…30 kilometres downhill! In the fashionable Forte dei Marmi, you will definitely have earned a dip in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Hotel (example): Hotel Bencista

Today’s cycling route promises lots of variety. Lush green grape vines accompany you on the last few kilometres in Tuscany. The charming fishing village of Bocca di Magra is already in Liguria and the coastal road that starts from there offers fantastic views over the deep blue sea. The pastel-coloured houses in Lerici give you a first impression of the Ligurian coast. From here it is only a few kilometres to your destination of La Spezia, a historic port city with a lot of art, culture and good food.

Hotel (example): CDH Hotel

The national park around the colourful facades of the Cinque Terre – the five villages of Monterosso, Vernayya, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore – was declared a World Heritage Site in 1997.On a breathtaking coastal walk, you get to know these villages from a very special viewpoint. In the morning you can take the train from La Spezia to Monterosso. From there you travel with the glittering sea always on the right-hand side, from village to village (the route can be shortened at any time by train or boat). From Riomaggiore, the Cinque Terre Express takes you back to your accommodation in La Spezia.

Hotel (example): CDH Hotel

Tour character

The route is on cycle paths and mostly on low-traffic side roads. The first stage is completely flat, all other stages are hilly with several, at times tougher, climbs. On the fourth day of cycling, there is a long climb of over 550 metres. The paths are mostly asphalted and for short distances on gravel roads. When entering and exiting cities, as well as during short connections, a bit more traffic can be expected.

Prices and events

All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Pisa
  Season 1
01.04.2023 - 14.04.2023
30.09.2023 - 07.10.2023

Arrival Saturday
Season 2
15.04.2023 - 12.05.2023
09.09.2023 - 29.09.2023

Arrival Saturday
Season 3
13.05.2023 - 08.09.2023

Arrival Saturday
Pisa - Cinque Terre, 8 days, IT-TORPC-08X
Base price
959.00
1,029.00
1,099.00
Surcharge single room 429.00 429.00 429.00

Category: 3*** and mostly 4**** hotels

Season 1
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023
Arrival Saturday
Season 2
Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023
Arrival Saturday
Season 3
May 13, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023
Arrival Saturday
Pisa - Cinque Terre, 8 days, IT-TORPC-08X
Base price
Surcharge single room
959.00
429.00
1,029.00
429.00
1,099.00
429.00

Category: 3*** and mostly 4**** hotels

Season 1
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023
Season 2
Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023
Season 3
May 13, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023
Pisa
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
La Spezia
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
69.00
35.00
95.00
69.00
69.00
35.00
95.00
69.00
69.00
35.00
95.00
69.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Pisa
  Season 1
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023

Arrival Saturday
Season 2
Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023

Arrival Saturday
Season 3
May 13, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023

Arrival Saturday
Pisa
Double room p. P. 69.00 69.00 69.00
Surcharge single room 35.00 35.00 35.00
La Spezia
Double room p. P. 95.00 95.00 95.00
Surcharge single room 69.00 69.00 69.00
Filter
21-gear unisex incl. rental bike insurance
21-gear gents incl. rental bike insurance
7-gear unisex incl. rental bike insurance
rental bike PLUS incl. rental bike insurance
Electric bike incl. rental bike insurance
99.00
99.00
99.00
159.00
239.00
Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Services and infos

Services
Included:
  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • 1 Cinque-Terre-Card valid for train rides and entry/hiking in the nature park
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras:

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus to Pisa every Saturday, this costs EUR 79 per person, EUR 29 extra for your own bike, to be paid in advance, reservation is necessary
Infos

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

  • Pisa train station
  • Pisa and Florence airport
  • Public hotel garage costs approx. EUR 17 per day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible/necessary or free car parking at the hotel
  • Good train connections from La Spezia to Pisa

Things to note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Contact & booking
Do you still have questions about the tour? We are happy to help and look forward to your inquiry.
Sarah Salzlechner
"I will help you with the planning of your holidays with advice and action"
Sarah Salzlechner, Travel specialist
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Ratings

5 of 5 Stars (3 Ratings)
5 stars
David S. DE | 06.10.2022
Eine tolle Reise mit vielen schönen Eindrücken
Wir haben relativ kurzfristig eine Radteise gebucht (Pisa - 5terre). Zur kurzfristigen Buchung hinzu kamen noch einige Sonderwünsche (ein weiterer Teilnehmer sowie Änderungen betr. die Reise). Sowohl die Kommunikation im Vorfeld als auch vor Ort war super. Die mitarbeitenden Personen sind alle sehr zuvorkommend, freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Reise selbst war ein tolles Erlebnis! Die Routen sind gut ausgesucht, sowohl im Hinblick auf die Strecken, die Länge und die Höhenmeter. Die Navigation hat hervorragend funktioniert. Die Unterkünfte waren alle sehr gut. Und auch die Leihräder waren super! Alles in allem: wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!!!
5 stars
Karin Zimmerbauer AT | 22.07.2022
Super
Tolle Eindrücke Cinque Terre zu erwandern ist absolut sinnvoll 😉
5 stars
Christoph M. AT | 24.01.2022
Mit dem Rad durch die Toskana ☀️
Wir waren zwar schon mal in der Toskana, doch mit dem Fahrrad ist das nochmals ganz was anderes. In diesem Radurlaub lernten wir die wunderschöne Toskana von einer ganz neuen Seite kennen. Die Radwege waren auch gut ausgewählt, denn dort fuhren so gut wie keine Autos und waren auch sehr gut erhalten. Der vierte Tag war etwas Anspruchsvoller, da man an diesem Tag einige Höhenmeter zurücklegt. Jedoch auch schaffbar! Und nach diesem Tag schmeckt die Pizza dann noch besser 😉

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