Tuscany Backroads Guided
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 only 14 of the original 72 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. This journey which is offered as a guided cycle concludes in Florence where an incredible concentration of attractions complete our journey.
brief itinerary
DAY 1 Join Montecatini Terme DAY 2 Round trip cycle to Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci's birth place (55km) DAY 3 Train to Lucca and cycle to Pisa for city tour (50km) 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 City tour and trip concludes
trip dates
Trip Dates
| 18 September 2010 | - | 25 September 2010 | |
| 09 October 2010 | - | 16 October 2010 |
what's included
•7 breakfasts •7 dinners (at least 3 courses) •7 nights 3 or 4 star accommodation on a twinshare basis •bicycle, 21 speed with waterproof bags •mini-bus escort •luggage transfer •all transfers - bus, train •skilled travel guide •city tours in Florence & Siena, short city tour in Pisa •all entrance fees and guided tours as mentioned in the program (Vinci - Leonardo museum, Lucca, San Gimignano)
AT A GLANCE
countries involved:
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trip activity:
cycling - guided
trip grading:
moderate to challenging
duration:
8 days
price:
US $1,890.00















