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Three cyclists on a cycle path amidst fields and hills

Tuscany

Sense of life inbetween Italy's hills

8 Days / 7 Nights
Athletic
Three cyclists on a cycle path amidst fields and hills

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.

  • 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.

Over eight days you will cycle through the hilly landscape of Italy. Sport-lovers take note! If you love more demanding tours and are in good condition, then the Tuscany tour is perfect for you. A hilly landscape and several uphill sections await you.

Itinerary at a glance

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.

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Grand Hotel Croce di Malta

Cat. B: Hotel Manzoni

 

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.

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Grand Hotel Croce di Malta

Cat. B: Hotel Manzoni

 

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).

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Hotel Repubblica Marinara

Cat. B: Hotel Soggiorno Athena

 

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.

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Albergo Roma

Cat. B: Albergo Stella

 

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.

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Hotel San Michele

Cat. B: Hotel Le Colline

 

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.

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Hotel Italia

Cat. B: Hotel Italia

 

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.

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Hotel Una Vittoria

Cat. B: Hotel Grifone

 

Afterwards: individual departure, extension of your trip, or combination with the tours “Venice-Florence” and “Florence-Rome”.

Itinerary at a glance

A visit to the Leaning Tower in Pisa is a must on any tour of Tuscany - as is a glass of Chianti, preferably in Castellina. In Vinci, you can follow in Leonardo's footsteps, and you can also look forward to Siena and Florence.

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.

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Grand Hotel Croce di Malta

Cat. B: Hotel Manzoni

 

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.

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Grand Hotel Croce di Malta

Cat. B: Hotel Manzoni

 

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).

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Hotel Repubblica Marinara

Cat. B: Hotel Soggiorno Athena

 

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.

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Albergo Roma

Cat. B: Albergo Stella

 

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.

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Hotel San Michele

Cat. B: Hotel Le Colline

 

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.

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Hotel Italia

Cat. B: Hotel Italia

 

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 public bus Bike drop-off in Greve).

Hotels (example):

Cat. A: Hotel De La Pace

Cat. B: Hotel Grifone

 

Afterwards: individual departure, extension of your trip, or combination with the tours “Venice-Florence” and “Florence-Rome”.

Other variations of this tour

Route information

Athletic

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.            

Prices & Dates

Category A: 3***- and 4****-hotels

Category B: 3***-hotels

 

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Men's bike 21-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Body size approx. 165 cm - 205 cm

56-51 "sloping" cm |
60 cm |
64 cm
Unisex bike 21/24-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 190 cm

43 cm |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex bike 7-speed
Hub gears with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with coaster brake on the rear wheel

Body size approx. 155 cm - 190 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex Electro bike 8-speed
Hub gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame

Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in your selected category
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer between the hotels
  • EUROBIKE 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
  • EUROBIKE signposting
  • GPS-data is available
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer on saturday by minibus costs EUR 45 per person incl. your bike, to be paid for at the time, reservation is necessary
  •  

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Montecatini Terme central train station
  • Florence and Pisa airport
  • Car park/garage costs approx. EUR 10 per day, car parks free of chrage next to the hotel
  • Good train connections from Florence to Montecatini Terme

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!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in your selected category
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • 1 Bus transfer from Greve – Florence incl. your bike
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer on saturday by minibus costs EUR 49 per person, to be paid for at the time, reservation is necessary
  • Private bikes can be brought directly from Greve to Florence or Montecatini Terme for no extra charge

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Montecatini Terme central train station
  • Florence and Pisa airport
  • Car park/garage costs approx. EUR 10/day, car parks free of chrage next to the hotel
  • Good train connections from Florence to Montecatini Terme

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!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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