Goethe, too, loved Tuscany, the home of eminent people like Giacomo Puccini and Leonardo da Vinci; Tuscany impresses all of our senses: mouth, nose, ears, and even the stomach. Perhaps with a portion of spaghetti al pesto and a classic Chianti? As a cyclist, you will get many opportunities to perceive the full scale of impressions, colors, shapes, and sounds in this region: the elegance of magnificent castles, the use of forms in the stylish villas, surrounded by the silvery green of the olive groves and the purple of the lilies. Visit Florence, “la bella” – the beautiful one, Siena, Vinci, and Pisa and enjoy the solitude of the wide hills cycling on quiet roads. For centuries, Tuscany has enchanted people. Both the people who have left their traces behind and helped to enrich the culture of this region and the people who came to stay. You will understand once you have been on this trip you will understand why!
In the hotel, you will first get detailed information on the tour and your bikes. Afterwards, we recommend taking a walk in the spa park or taking the historical rack railway train to Montecatini Alto.
At the beginning of your tour, you will cycle through the vast plains of the valley Valdenievole, which is characterized by a lot of agriculture. You will continue through the first Tuscan villages, through olive groves to Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo. We recommend visiting the museum in the castle since it is home to one of the largest and most original collections of machines and models of the inventor. Then, you will take quiet roads back to Montecatini Terme.
On your way to Lucca, you will pass the small, medieval wine town of Monte Carlo, where one of the few white wines of Tuscany flourishes. (Alternatively, you can take the train to Lucca). A bike ride on the historic city walls offers magnificent views of churches and towers that rise above the countless roofs of the city. Afterwards, you will continue to Lake Massacciuccoli (also called Lake of Giacomo Puccini) with stunning views of the sea and Pisa with its Court of Miracles (“Piazza dei Miracoli” – Leaning Tower).
First, the bike path leads you along the river Arno. Many fertile fields line your way and you will continue your tour through the Pisan hills, on whose gentle slopes sweet wines, olives and juicy peaches grow. You will see small medieval villages located on the hilltops and soon you will have reached today’s destination, the spa town Casciana Terme.
Today, you will cycle on beautiful trails through vineyards and rolling hills to San Gimignano. On your way, you will see images of the original Tuscany as they have been painted many times. Just before you reach today’s destination, the silhouettes of the famous medieval towers appear in front of you. Each aristocratic family once had their own tower here – and these towers still dominate the townscape.
The beautiful Tuscan landscape on today‘s stage makes you forget the small climbs on the route. Once you reach the small fortified village of Monteriggioni, you will feel as if you were in the Middle Ages. Today’s highlight undoubtedly is the architectonic paradise of Siena.
The tour takes you into the midst of the wide Chianti region. Only here the world-renowned “Chianti Classico” wine, which is much respected among wine connoisseurs, is grown. The charming wine village of Castellina is on your way to Greve. Thanks to its famous wine and olive production, it is called the capital of the Chianti region. From here you will get back to Florence by bus.
Afterwards: individual departure, extension of your trip, or combination with the tours “Venice-Florence” and “Florence-Rome”.
Tour character
Tuscany has a wonderful but also hilly landscape. You will cycle on quiet minor roads and sometimes even on country lanes from one famous city to another. Close to bigger cities, traffic is unfortunately unavoidable.
Prices and events
All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Montecatini Terme
Season 1
01.04.2023 - 14.04.2023
30.09.2023 - 07.10.2023
Arrival Saturday
Season 2
15.04.2023 - 12.05.2023
09.09.2023 - 29.09.2023
Arrival Saturday
Season 3
13.05.2023 - 08.09.2023
Arrival Saturday
Tuscany 8 days, category charme, IT-TORTO-08D
Base price
1,299.00
1,379.00
1,439.00
Surcharge single room
479.00
479.00
479.00
Tuscany 8 days, category B, IT-TORTO-08B
Base price
999.00
1,049.00
1,079.00
Surcharge single room
349.00
349.00
349.00
Tuscany 8 days, category A, IT-TORTO-08A
Base price
1,129.00
1,199.00
1,259.00
Surcharge single room
349.00
349.00
349.00
Category "Charme": overnight stay in well-selected hotels, mostly in Tuscan style. Each accommodation (except the one in Florenz) offers a pool (opening hours depends on weather). In Montecatini Terme and Florenz we book centrally located hotels**** (from our category A).
Category "Charme": overnight stay in well-selected hotels, mostly in Tuscan style. Each accommodation (except the one in Florenz) offers a pool (opening hours depends on weather). In Montecatini Terme and Florenz we book centrally located hotels**** (from our category A).
The Grand Hotel Croce di Malta is one of the most prestigious four stars "Superior" hotels of the town, just a few steps from the spa park and the town centre.
Grand Hotel Croce di Malta Montecatini
★★★★
The hotel is situated in a quiet location only a few strides away from the spa park and the centre of town. You not only feel really comfortable in the recently renovated Deluxe hotel rooms with modern decor reserved for you, but also in the elegant hotel lobby, in the cosy bar or on the very inviting sun terrace. Another feature of this hotel offer is a marvellously designed pool with sun loungers as well as the exquisite restaurant which all ensure a relaxing stay. www.crocedimalta.com
Hotel Bologna – surely one of the most prestigious in Pisa – occupies a stylish, typically Tuscan palazzo in the historical centre of the city.
Hotel Bologna Pisa
★★★★
The central but sheltered street on which the Hotel is located is just 500 meters from the train station. The Cathedral (Duomo), the main thoroughfare (Corso) and all of the principal tourist sights can be easily reached on foot. The nearest motorway exit is the A12 PISA CENTRO, while the exit from the regional highway that links Florence, Pisa and Livorno is just 3km away.
Guests with cars can take advantage of the Hotel’s inner courtyard to park their vehicles securely. Throughout your trip, you will be given a special permit that allows you to access streets where traffic limitations are in force.
Characteristic Tuscan historic farmhouse with a stunning panorama on the typical hilly landscape.
Agriturismo Le Valli, Casciana Terme
Characteristic Tuscan style accomodation with a stunning panorama. This historic farmhouse was elaborately revitalised in order to integrate the original stone walls – typical for the region - into the living quarters. The owner’s touch can be seen in every little detail. She is also the one, who enjoys spoiling you with a genuine Tuscan menu in the evening. Part of the extensive grounds are a lawn for sunbathing and fruit trees as well as a pool to cool off all set in this marvellous location.
Situated directly on the renowned ‚Piazza la Cisterna‘, this hotel wins you over not only with personal service but also with special charm. The town house dates back to the 14th century and allows you to delve into times long gone by. Rooms are kept stylish and comfortable and either offer a view onto the Piazza or the picturesque rolling hills. Enchanting www.hotelcisterna.it
Surrounded by a vast and majestic eighteenth-century park with ancient rose gardens and travertine statues the Hotel Garden is located outside the city walls at a few minutes walk from Porta Camollia, ancient entrance of Siena and now closed to traffic.
Hotel Garden Siena
★★★★
Surrounded by a vast and majestic eighteenth-century park with ancient rose gardens and travertine statues the Hotel Garden is located outside the city walls at a few minutes walk from Porta Camollia, ancient entrance of Siena and now closed to traffic.
Hotel Garden offers to all of its guests, the renowned Restaurant “La Limonaia” in which our chef re-elaborates in a new and creative way, traditional Tuscan courses, two outdoor swimming pools, a tennis court and a rich buffet breakfast served on the evocative panoramic terrace with a view over Siena.
Located in the main villa or in the near outbuildings, the rooms of the 4 star Garden Hotel are all provided with satellite TV , WI-Fi connection and mini bar. The “La Limonaia” restaurant offers traditional Tuscan dishes and a fine local wine selection, which you may taste on the terrace while admiring the beautiful view of Siena. Our breakfast includes cakes, fresh-baked croissants, pancakes, home made yoghurt, eggs, bacon, cheese and gluten free breakfasts upon request.
Pastry offered by our restaurant is totally home made in our laboratory and prepared with attention and following tradition by our expert Neapolitan pastry-chef Pasquale. Garden Hotel is just 10 minutes walk from the railway station of Siena and near the bus stop of vehicles heading towards the city centre or San Giminiano and Florence.
Stay in the heart of Florence! The C-Hotels are placed in the most strategic position of the town, right in front of the Santa Maria Novella railway station.
C-Hotels Firenze
★★★★
Stay in the heart of Florence! The C-Hotels are placed in the most strategic position of the town, right in front of the Santa Maria Novella railway station.