Tuscany - Montecatini to Florence
Italy Bike Tours
Bike in Tuscany, a cyclist paradise!
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- Length8 days
- Prices from€839 Rates
Overview
Take a bicycle tour in Tuscany, where the landscape is like a painting! Stylish villas, castles and farmhouses are sporadically scattered atop hills and in cozy valleys. Vast vineyards bear fruit to the region's famed Chianti, and widespread olive groves and historic monuments with age-old mosaics have attracted even the likes of Goethe. Biking in Florence on the cobblestone streets, you will roam the beautiful city that bore such greats as Dante and the Medici's, whose rule made Florence a powerful force during the Italian Renaissance. Giotto, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci (who was born in the town of Vinci), Dante, and Raphael all had a hand in making Tuscany the unchallengeable master and treasure of art, science, trade and architecture.
As far as bucket list biking, Tuscany is on a short list of regions that should not be missed. It's beauty, history, and cuisine are spectacular and there is no better way to experience it than on a bike.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Montecatini Terme
Day 2: Montecatini Terme – Vinci – Montecatini Terme, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 3: Montecatini Terme – Pisa, 25 to 56 mi. (40 to 90 km)
Day 4: Pisa – Casciana Terme, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Casciana Terme – San Gimignano, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 6: San Gimignano – Siena, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Siena – Florence, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 8: Departure from Florence.All distances are approximate.
DAY 1: Montecatini Terme
Arrival in Montecatini Terme, the starting point of this bike tour in Italy. In the evening, there will be a tour review and additional tour materials and tourist information will be handed out.DAY 2: Round tour, Montecatini Terme - Vinci - Montecatini Terme, 34 mi. (55 km)
Via small paths, you continue to cycle through Tuscany past the vast agricultural plains and olive groves of the Valdenievole Valley through Tuscan villages from Montecatini Terme to Vinci and back again to Montecatini Terme. Vinci is the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. Recommended is a visit to the museum in the castle since it houses one of the largest and most original collections of machines and models of the inventor.DAY 3: Montecatini Terme - Pisa, 25 to 56 mi. (40 to 90 km)
On your way to Lucca, you will pass the small, medieval wine town of Monte Carlo where Tuscany's few white wines flourish. You can go by bike or train to Lucca. A bike ride on the historic city walls offers magnificent views of churches and towers that rise above the rooftops of the city. Then it is on to Lake of Massacciuccoli (also known as Lake of Giacomo Puccini) with a panorama of the sea and Pisa.DAY 4: Pisa - Casciana Terme, 31 mi. (50 km)
Many fertile fields line the way on the route from Pisa along the River Arno as you continue the tour through the hills. The gentle slopes are draped with grape vines, olive groves and peach trees. Quiet paths lead through medieval villages until the final destination is reached, the spa town of Chianni.DAY 5: Casciana Terme - San Gimignano, 34 mi. (55 km)
Cycle past vineyards and over soft hills in the direction of San Gimignano, the landscape today is like cycling through a Fattori painting. In earlier times here, each noble family owned his own tower - these towers now give San Gimignano it's unique flair.Day 6: San Gimignano - Siena, 31 mi. (50 km)
Today your bike tour in Tuscany will take your through the wonderful landscape and architectural paradise of Siena. Each hilltop view en route makes you forget the ascent. Once you reach the small fortified village of Monteriggioni, you will feel as if you have been transported back to the Middle Ages. The tour ends in Siena, a city that sits on three hills. The heart of the city, the huge piazza known as Il Campo, is where the Roman forum used to be.DAY 7: Siena - Florence, 31 mi. (50 km)
Through the hilly Chianti-region, where the Chianti Classico comes from, you’ll then head towards Greve, first passing through the charming wine village of Castellina. From here follows a bus transfer to Florence (cost is included).DAY 8: Departure
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Accommodation
Option A: Nicer 3-star and 4-star hotels some with swimming pools
Option B: 3 star hotels
Country hotels: Well chosen, Tuscan inns located on the outskirts of the towns. Every hotel has a swimming pool with the exception of Florence.Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights in your selected category
- Welcome briefing
- Tour information
- Breakfasts
- Luggage transfer
- 21 speed hybrid bicycle
- Bus transfer Greve to Florence with bike
- Sign posted route
- Detailed route descriptions & maps (including places of interest)
- 7 day service hotline
- GPS tracks available (must be reserved in advance)
- Bicycle protection
What’s Not Included
- Visitor’s Tax (to be paid upon arrival) approx. €15-20 per person
- Lunches
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
This tour will not be offered in 2020 but a new and improved itinerary will take its place. Stay tuned and just ask. We are almost ready to launch and thank you for your patience.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2019 Prices
Country Hotels Option A Option B Season 1 $ 1839 £ 958 $ 1,638 € 1095 kr 167653 ₪ 4559 ¥ 186439 Mex$ 20584 NZ$ 2014 NOK 13146 zł 4824 S$ 1629 kr 13056 $ 1,198 $ 1627 £ 848 $ 1,449 € 969 kr 148362 ₪ 4035 ¥ 164986 Mex$ 18216 NZ$ 1783 NOK 11634 zł 4269 S$ 1442 kr 11554 $ 1,061 $ 1409 £ 734 $ 1,255 € 839 kr 128458 ₪ 3493 ¥ 142851 Mex$ 15772 NZ$ 1543 NOK 10073 zł 3696 S$ 1248 kr 10004 $ 918 Season 2 $ 1889 £ 984 $ 1,683 € 1125 kr 172247 ₪ 4684 ¥ 191547 Mex$ 21148 NZ$ 2070 NOK 13507 zł 4956 S$ 1674 kr 13414 $ 1,231 $ 1677 £ 874 $ 1,494 € 999 kr 152955 ₪ 4160 ¥ 170094 Mex$ 18780 NZ$ 1838 NOK 11994 zł 4401 S$ 1486 kr 11911 $ 1,093 $ 1442 £ 751 $ 1,285 € 859 kr 131520 ₪ 3577 ¥ 146257 Mex$ 16148 NZ$ 1580 NOK 10313 zł 3784 S$ 1278 kr 10242 $ 940 Season 3 $ 1956 £ 1019 $ 1,742 € 1165 kr 178371 ₪ 4851 ¥ 198357 Mex$ 21900 NZ$ 2143 NOK 13987 zł 5132 S$ 1733 kr 13891 $ 1,275 $ 1745 £ 909 $ 1,554 € 1039 kr 159079 ₪ 4326 ¥ 176904 Mex$ 19531 NZ$ 1911 NOK 12474 zł 4577 S$ 1546 kr 12388 $ 1,137 $ 1510 £ 786 $ 1,345 € 899 kr 137644 ₪ 3743 ¥ 153067 Mex$ 16900 NZ$ 1654 NOK 10793 zł 3961 S$ 1337 kr 10719 $ 984 Single supplement $ 630 £ 328 $ 561 € 375 kr 57416 ₪ 1561 ¥ 63849 Mex$ 7049 NZ$ 690 NOK 4502 zł 1652 S$ 558 kr 4471 $ 410 $ 479 £ 249 $ 426 € 285 kr 43636 ₪ 1187 ¥ 48525 Mex$ 5358 NZ$ 524 NOK 3422 zł 1256 S$ 424 kr 3398 $ 312 $ 301 £ 157 $ 268 € 179 kr 27406 ₪ 745 ¥ 30477 Mex$ 3365 NZ$ 329 NOK 2149 zł 789 S$ 266 kr 2134 $ 196 Extra Options
Electric bicycle: $ 168 £ 87 $ 150 € 100 kr 15311 ₪ 416 ¥ 17026 Mex$ 1880 NZ$ 184 NOK 1201 zł 441 S$ 149 kr 1192 $ 109
Extra nights Country Hotels Option A: Option B: Montecatini: per person/night $ 165 £ 86 $ 147 € 98 kr 15005 ₪ 408 ¥ 16686 Mex$ 1842 NZ$ 180 NOK 1177 zł 432 S$ 146 kr 1168 $ 107 $ 109 £ 57 $ 97 € 65 kr 9952 ₪ 271 ¥ 11067 Mex$ 1222 NZ$ 120 NOK 780 zł 286 S$ 97 kr 775 $ 71 $ 87 £ 45 $ 78 € 52 kr 7962 ₪ 217 ¥ 8854 Mex$ 978 NZ$ 96 NOK 624 zł 229 S$ 77 kr 620 $ 57 Single supplement: $ 76 £ 39 $ 67 € 45 kr 6890 ₪ 187 ¥ 7662 Mex$ 846 NZ$ 83 NOK 540 zł 198 S$ 67 kr 537 $ 49 $ 30 £ 16 $ 27 € 18 kr 2756 ₪ 75 ¥ 3065 Mex$ 338 NZ$ 33 NOK 216 zł 79 S$ 27 kr 215 $ 20 $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 kr 2450 ₪ 67 ¥ 2724 Mex$ 301 NZ$ 29 NOK 192 zł 70 S$ 24 kr 191 $ 18 Florence: per person/night $ 185 £ 96 $ 165 € 110 kr 16842 ₪ 458 ¥ 18729 Mex$ 2068 NZ$ 202 NOK 1321 zł 485 S$ 164 kr 1312 $ 120 $ 185 £ 96 $ 165 € 110 kr 16842 ₪ 458 ¥ 18729 Mex$ 2068 NZ$ 202 NOK 1321 zł 485 S$ 164 kr 1312 $ 120 $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11483 ₪ 312 ¥ 12770 Mex$ 1410 NZ$ 138 NOK 900 zł 330 S$ 112 kr 894 $ 82 Single supplement: $ 143 £ 74 $ 127 € 85 kr 13014 ₪ 354 ¥ 14472 Mex$ 1598 NZ$ 156 NOK 1020 zł 374 S$ 126 kr 1013 $ 93 $ 143 £ 74 $ 127 € 85 kr 13014 ₪ 354 ¥ 14472 Mex$ 1598 NZ$ 156 NOK 1020 zł 374 S$ 126 kr 1013 $ 93 $ 59 £ 31 $ 52 € 35 kr 5359 ₪ 146 ¥ 5959 Mex$ 658 NZ$ 64 NOK 420 zł 154 S$ 52 kr 417 $ 38 Extra Info
Skill Level — Difficult
This self-guided tour is classified as difficult cycling, with sloping landscapes dotted with steeper inclines, but not overwhelmingly so. Average daily distance is about 30 miles. Though the daily routes are not too long, they can be strenuous, so we do recommend being in reasonably good physical condition for this tour.
Airport Info
Arriving in Rome: From the Fiumicino airport, you’ll need to make your way to Roma Termini via the Leonardo Express. The Express departs every 30 minutes (or every 15 minutes at times of increased traffic flow), and costs 4€. The Leonardo Express is guaranteed even in the event of a strike. From here, you can purchase tickets to Montecatini Centro. Travel time is around 3.5 hours depending on connections.
Arriving in Pisa: From Galileo Galilei Airport, you can either take the train or the red coach company to Pisa central station (it costs approx. €1). A taxi costs about €10. From here take the train via Lucca (where you change train) to Montecatini Terme Centro. It takes 1 hour 15 minutes and costs approx. €10/person. Then see instructions for arrival by train.
Arriving in Florence: From Amerigo Vespucci Airport you can take a shuttle bus to Florence central train station of Santa Maria Novella (dep. approx. every 30 minutes, it costs approx. €5 per person and it takes half an hour). From here, you can catch a train Montecatini Terme.Local Travel
From Montecatini Centro Station (the second Montecatini stop, there are two stations here) we recommend taking a taxi to the hotel (approx. 1 km, duration approx. 10 min, costs approx. €7).
Climate
Please check local conditions before arrival. Average high/low temperatures in °F for Florence: April 66°/46°, May 74°/52°, June 81°/59°, July 88°/63°, August 87°/63°, September 80°/58º, and October 70°/50°
Recommended
Perhaps you would like a longer cycling vacation and can combine this tour with Florence to Rome.
Remarks
Electric bike available for this tour!
Extra Stay
Extra night in Florence and Montecatini Terme available by request.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Eurobike.
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