Tuscany

Florence, Pisa and Chianti wine

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Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

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Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Experience the heart of Italy with all its facets on a cycling tour in Tuscany! In the saddle of a bicycle you will discover this wonderful landscape, characterised by rolling hills, vineyards, cypresses and olive groves.

Start the cycling tour in Pisa and visit the Leaning Tower and other unique sights. From there, continue to Lucca. If you like, you can make a detour to Lake Massaciuccoli before reaching Lucca and enjoying the golden evening hour. From Lucca, the cycle tour continues through Tuscany, via Montecatini to Florence. In Florence you can spend a full day enjoying and exploring the city. Until it’s back to Pisa by bike and train. 

During the cycling holiday in Tuscany you have the opportunity to experience the beauty of nature combined with the advantages of the cities. The combination makes the cycling trip a very special experience that you are guaranteed not to forget in a hurry.

Route

Tour profile/Level 2

Mostly on flat terrain with some hilly parts which do not require particular athletic skills. Most of the path is on asphalt roads of low traffic, some parts are on natural paths but not demanding. All the cities are connected by trains with bicycle transport and in case of bad weather or if you need a day of rest you can reach the next city without cycling. You can shorten the tour by train on day 3, 5 and 7.

Day 1: Pisa

Individual arrival. The city is famous all over the world for its magic Piazza dei Miracoli with the characteristic leaning tower, the bell tower of the city cathedral. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1987, besides a large number of monuments it also offers a friendly and lively atmosphere of a university city.

Day 2: Pisa – Lucca, approx. 25-45 km

Today you are pedaling northwards along the river Serchio for an easy stage. For those, who wish a slightly longer  itinerary, there is the option of going towards Massaciuccoli Lake before reaching Lucca.

Day 3: Lucca – Montecatini, approx. 45 km

Through a panoramic road you reach the little village of Collodi and the town of Pescia. In Collodi, where the author of Pinocchio spent his childhood, you could visit the famous Pinocchio’s Park (created in 1962) and the aristocratic Villa Garzoni. In Pescia you could enjoy a quiet stroll among churches, palaces, Renaissance mansions and the local flower street market.

Day 4: Montecatini Roundtrip, approx. 60 km

Today’s route again offers two possibilities. You can relax in one of the most famous thermal cities in Europe and stroll down the narrow lanes of the old city, which is situated on a hill and can be reached by a characteristic cable-railway. Otherwise a picturesque itinerary will lead you through villas of the Medici family, olive groves, vineyards and beautiful historical farms, going past Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci’s birthplace (visit to the museum possible).

Day 5: Montecatini – Florence, approx. 50-65 km

Today you have to choose to either start pedaling directly from Montecatini or to shorten the trip through a short train transfer to Pistoia, rich in Romanesque and Renaissance monuments (in particular churches) and having one of the most evocative squares in Italy: Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square). From here back into the saddle, immersed in the Tuscan flatland, to reach Florence.

Day 6: Florence, Day of Rest

Free day. It will be up to you to decide how to spend your time in one of the world’s most beautiful cities!

Day 7: Florence – Empoli – Pisa, approx. 40-65 km + train

Today you have two options: you can cycle from Florence and reach Pisa by train from Empoli, or you can choose to take the train from Florence to Empoli first and cycle to Pisa from there.

Day 8: Pisa

Departure after breakfast or extension.

Services

  • 7 nights hotel accommodation

  • Daily breakfast buffet 

  • Luggage transportation 

  • 7-day Hotline service

  • Cycling tour app with digital maps and information material, GPS data (We recommend bringing a power bank and phone holder to ensure a smooth riding experience)

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here 

Dates & Prices

Arrival every Saturday

Dates

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S1   29.03. - 18.04.25
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Extras

Bicycle & equipment
27-speed-bike 110
E-Bike 270
Helmet  15
   
Additional nights
Pisa Category B (dbl/sgl) 78/133
Pisa Category A (dbl/sgl) 83/144

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

Category A
chosen 3-4* hotels

Pisa: Hotel Repubblica Marinara 
Lucca: Hotel Bernardino 
Montecatini: Hotel Ariston Montecatini 
Florence: Villa Royal, Home Hotel Florence

Category B
Beautiful and cozy, mostly centrally located 3* hotels (exception Lucca: 2* hotel)

Pisa: AC Hotel Pisa
Lucca: Hotel Melecchi
Montecatini: Hotel Parma e Oriente
Florence: Home Hotel Florence

Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle


Bicycles inclusive panniers

The offered bikes are citybikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: mudguards, trip computers, comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres. E-bikes are also available for this tours, while kids’ bikes and accessories are at hand for all family-friendly holidays.

You can choose between the following bikes:

  • 27-speed-hybrid-bike women/men
  • 9-speed E-bikes unisex
  • child seat, child trailer, tagalong

The rental bikes are equipped with a spacious waterproof side bag, lock, handlebar bag or card holder. Each room receives a repair kit.

E-bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelcs

By popular demand, we have now invested in a considerable number of e-bikes, much favoured by cyclists who love the Great Outdoors, but prefer to let the bike take the strain. E-Bikes are great development and let people of different fitness levels enjoy a ride together.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Pisa (PSA)
Flights can be booked individually. For details see your final travel documents.

Arrival by car

Free parking at the hotel (only possible during the tour night). There is free public parking near the hotel (no reservation possible). 

Arrival by train

Train station: Pisa
For further information on timetables and prices you can consult the following websites: www.trenitalia.com or www.bahn.com

Additional information

For children from 15 years on.
Local taxes are not included in the tourprice, payable locally. (approx. € 10-15,- p.P.)
Special departure dates possible on request from 5 persons on.

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Travel stories

4,8 of 6 Stars | 4
I’ve never done a bike trip before, but after our Rad + Reisen trip through Tuscany, I will do many more! I loved that the company managed the hotel reservations, shuttled our luggage, and provided routes for us...E.W. 09/18
4,4 19.09.2022 | Duncan B. Tuscany

Good trip but hotel selection for Cat A was poor

Hotel in Pisa is a long way from the town centre. Really need to be able to walk to the centre but it took a over 35 mins to walk Hotel in Lucca - hotel Bernardo was very poor and we would not recommend and would not travel with R+R again if we thought ...
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  • Route-character 5
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5,8 03.05.2022 | Tom L. Tuscany

Pisa to Florence

  • Accomodation 5
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  • Route description 6
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4,9 13.09.2018 | Elayne W. Tuscany

The best way to see a country!

I’ve never done a bike trip before, but after our Rad + Reisen trip through Tuscany, I will do many more! I loved that the company managed the hotel reservations, shuttled our luggage, and provided routes for us. The little arrow stickers on sign posts ...
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  • Accomodation 3
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  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 6
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  • Route-character 6
  • Bicycle + equipment 6
  • Price-performance ratio 5
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