Tuscany Backroads
Follow the backroads on this bicycle journey of Tuscany's highlights. Discover Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace, see the leaning tower of Pisa and indulge in the ancient thermal resort of Casciana Terme. Wind your way through vine-covered countryside to San Gimignano of the Fine Towers, a beautifully preserved medieval city where 14 original towers remain. Explore the enchanting and classic Tuscan city of Siena with its Gothic architecture. Cycle through the vineyards and olive groves of the Chianti region, the centre of Tuscany's world famous wine industry. The journey concludes in Florence with its incredible concentration of attractions.
brief itinerary
DAY 1 Join Montecatini Terme DAY 2 Round trip cycle to Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci's birth place (55km) DAY 3 Train (or by bike) to Lucca and cycle to Pisa (50-70km) DAY 4 Cycle to spring town Casciana Terme (40km) DAY 5 Cycle through vineyards to San Gimignano (55km) DAY 6 Cycle to Siena (45km) DAY 7 Cycle via Chianti-region and bus to Florence (50km) DAY 8 Trip concludes
trip dates
Trip Dates
Weekly on Saturdays from 17 Apr to 10 Jul, 21 Aug to 18 Sep & 9 Oct
what's included
•7 breakfasts •7 nights 2-3 star accommodation on a twinshare basis (upgrade to mainly 3-4 star available - supplement applies) •bicycle, 21 speed with waterproof bags •luggage transfer •internal transfers •information kit including detailed maps, sightseeing references •7 days service hotline
AT A GLANCE
countries involved:
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trip activity:
cycling - self guided
trip grading:
moderate to challenging
duration:
8 days
price:
from
US $1,390.00
