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Tuscany-North: Pisa to Florence short break
- A really easy trip, and it's in Tuscany!
- Great art cities: Florence, Pisa and Lucca
- Nature Reserves: the Fucecchio Padule an inland wetlands with a great variety of nesting and migratory birds
- A wine-tasting visit to a traditional wine-producing farm
- Vinci, the birth place of Leonardo da Vinci
- Charming village, quiet roads, cypress tree-lined country lanes and cycle paths along the Serchio river
- Wine, wine and more great Tuscan wine and food
From: 365 €
Tripcode: ITSB045
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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1.5 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 5 days
Details
Highlights of Tuscani and Renaissance
Leonardo da Vinci might have said it himself cycle my home town and check out my discoveries . This flexible tour does just that, as you choose your challenge each day. Pedal through the quintessential Tuscan landscape of vineyards and olive groves to Pisa, with its world-renowned Leaning Tower, then to the charming town of Lucca, where you will ride up on the impressive walls of the city. Continue on country lanes to Vinci, Leonardo's birth place, and visit two museums to gain insight into the life and mind of this genius. Finally, visit Florence cradle of the Renaissance . This is a miraculous discovery of Northern Tuscany.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrive in Pisa
Arrive at your hotel in Pisa and take a peaceful and relaxing stroll through the narrow streets of this charming city. Sit down for a glass of local Chianti wine and savor the amazing olive oil produced in the region's vineyards. Before calling it a night, promenade past the chapels and pastel houses lining the banks of the Arno River.
Challenge: Arrive in Pisa
Day 2: Riding to the wonderful walled town of Lucca
Short route: Today's ride is very scenic and nearly all flat. The route follows the Serchio River and after 25 kilometers, you reach the charming town of Lucca. You have ample time to visit the town and explore its splendid gardens, majestic bell tower and impressive Piazza Anfiteatro, a 2nd century Roman amphitheater. Don't miss a ride along the tree-lined walls of its perimeter. Long route: This is a very demanding and rewarding ride, both for the scenery and the natural beauty you pass. Climb slowly and steadily from Calci up to the mountains of Monti Pisani and enjoy the sparkling fresh air and marvelous views. Take the descent down to Lucca, where you will be enchanted at how well this unique fortified town has been preserved in time.
Challenge: 21.5 km or 53.4 km
Villages along the way: Pisa, Lucca and the Motne Serra
Day 3: From Lucca to Vinci passing the Fucecchio wetlands
The exiting part of today's ride starts in the village of Altopascio. Ride past the fascinating Padule of Fucecchio nature reserve, the largest inland wetlands of Europe. Marvel at the delightful all-encompassing greenness and perhaps you will spot some migratory birds enjoying a well-deserved rest on their way south. Feeling rejuvenated, you cycle on to Vinci.
Challenge: 46.0 km
Villages along the way: Altopascio, Fucecchio & Vinci
Day 4: Short Vinci round trip and train to Florence
Gain insight on the genius of Leonardo da Vinci as you explore his birthplace and two remarkable museums all about him. Amass insight by viewing his original designs and inventions. When you're ready, leave your bike at the accommodation in Vinci and take a transfer directly to Empoli to board a local train to Florence, for a night in the jewel of the Renaissance.
Challenge: 12.3 km
Villages along the way: Vinci & Florence
Day 5: Arrivederci Florence!
The trip and our services end after breakfast, unless you have booked a transfer to the airport or other supplementary services.
Villages along the way: Florence
Practical info
Included:
- 6 nights accommodation on Bed and breakfast basis, all rooms with private en-suite bathroom.(3 nights in 3* hotels and 3 nights in a 3* equivalent farm-house)
- Luggage transfer from day 2 till day 6
- Transfer from Vinci to Empoli train station
- 24-hour telephone assistance (simple puncture not covered)
- Detailed road book and maps
Not Included:
- Flights and public transportation
- Bike rental
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Admissions and entrance fees of any kind (when not previously agreed upon)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal extras and expenses such as meals, drinks, phone calls, etc.
- Any items that has not been mentioned in the programme
Optional Services:
- 21 speed hybrid bike hire, helmet (puncture repair kit, pump, lock) Bike is delivered to accommodation
- Airport or station arrival and/or departure transfers
- Guided tour of Pisa, Lucca and/or Florence with a local private city guide
- Private Cooking class in Lucca and/or Florence, (extra night required)
Extra Overnight:
Additional night/s at any of the accommodations on the way or any other destination in Italy
Getting there and away:
Pisa and Florence and Bologna airports have regular international and low cost flights. There is a regular bus and train service between the airports and the these 3 cities. We can also arrange for you private transportation directly from the airport.
Reviews
Start: Pisa
Finish: Florence
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Starting any day from 1 March to 31 December
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 365 €/person |
| twin room: | 465 €/person |
| double room: | 465 €/person |
| single room: | 570 €/person |
| single room solo: | 795 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 390 €/person |
| twin room: | 510 €/person |
| double room: | 510 €/person |
| single room: | 630 €/person |
| single room solo: | 855 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 400 €/person |
| twin room: | 520 €/person |
| double room: | 520 €/person |
| single room: | 650 €/person |
| single room solo: | 880 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 400 €/person |
| twin room: | 525 €/person |
| double room: | 525 €/person |
| single room: | 660 €/person |
| single room solo: | 885 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 405 €/person |
| twin room: | 530 €/person |
| double room: | 530 €/person |
| single room: | 660 €/person |
| single room solo: | 885 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 400 €/person |
| twin room: | 525 €/person |
| double room: | 525 €/person |
| single room: | 660 €/person |
| single room solo: | 885 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 390 €/person |
| twin room: | 510 €/person |
| double room: | 510 €/person |
| single room: | 650 €/person |
| single room solo: | 880 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 365 €/person |
| twin room: | 465 €/person |
| double room: | 465 €/person |
| single room: | 570 €/person |
| single room solo: | 795 €/person |
Other prices
Bike rental (5 days). 95€
Other prices
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| junior Mountain Bike: | 54 €/person |
| hybrid Bike: | 64 €/person |
| Price on request | |
| transfer Florence hotel-Pisa airport: | 170 € |
| optional transfer: | 30 € |