Tuscany - Pisa to Florence
From The Leaning Tower to the Ponte Vecchio through marvellous Tuscan countryside
- Historic, cultural cities of Florence, Pisa and Lucca
- Cycle-friendly route on tracks and minor roads
- Choice of 4 or 7 nights with 2 ‘rest days’ on longer itinerary
- Comfortable 2/3 star accommodation
- Extend your stay in Florence or Pisa
If you love Italy, and the wonders of Tuscany in particular, this is the tour for you. Pisa and Florence need little introduction, but you will also visit charming Lucca with its many palaces, churches and towers. Not to be missed is the ride inside Lucca’s wonderful Renaissance city walls, completely intact and the best preserved in Europe.
The countryside is simply delightful. You will see the rolling Tuscan hills dotted with villas, olive groves and vineyards. Montecatini is one of Europe’s most famous spa towns. Take the cable railway up to the narrow streets of the old centre. Visit Leonardo’s birthplace at Vinci, and the beautiful Piazza del Duomo at Pistoia.
Florence and Pisa will most likely be your highlights. Florence is blessed with so much to see. Start with the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Galleries, and add many more unforgettable sights as you stroll around. The Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa is iconic with the cathedral bell tower and the Leaning Tower beside.
Choose your favoured itinerary and consider one or two extra nights to enjoy more of Tuscany.
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Terrain
Mostly on flat terrain but there are some hilly sections. Tours are best suited to those with some previous cycling experience. Can use trains if you don’t want to pedal, as all towns on the route are served by rail network.
Climate
Temperatures in high summer can be hot. Choose early or late season for cooler weather.
