Self-Guided Cycling In Tuscany: Pisa To Florence, Italy

Essential Information

Trip Profile

Average daily distance: 50km (31 miles).
No. of days cycling: 6 including 2 optional rides.
Vehicle support: none whilst riding, luggage is transferred between hotels for you.
Terrain and route: the suggested cycling mainly follows quiet tarmac roads with a few sections on dirt roads. The terrain is mainly flat with a few hilly sections which do not require any particular athletic ability. Alternative routes are available on most days as you will be supplied with maps. Trains also connect all the cities so if you didn't want to cycle this is an option.

Accommodation

7 nights in 2, 3 and 4 star hotels. They are all family run, friendly hotels with good facilities.

In the cities we use tourist class hotels, all of a good standard and in central locations. Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by the customer at check in or check-out at the hotels. This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and number of days of stay. It is usually between 2 and 4 euros per person per night.

Food

All breakfasts included

Reality Check

Cycling conditions This is a self-guided trip for those who prefer to cycle independently, but with our assistance to take out the stress of the logistics and planning. We arrange your accommodations, provide you with a map and route notes so that you can cycle at your own pace, while your bags are transported from one hotel to the next. It is important that you are happy reading maps and following route notes, we make these as accurate as possible and they are regularly checked. Where possible we stick to cycle tracks and quiet roads to make the journeys as pleasant as possible, however, on occasion we have to use busier routes.

As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There maybe others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised together. The routes notes contain a 24-hour emergency assistance telephone number should you need it and in emergencies, the hotels are normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service.

Grade: B (Please see the introductory pages of the Cycling Brochure for more important information on classification and grading).

Normal group size and age

Self guided. Luggage is transferred, route notes and maps are provided. Minimum age 12.

Icons explained

Self-Guided trips are only available to cycling enthusiasts in Europe. These holidays are the perfect choice for those who like to travel independently and at your own pace, yet still benefit from our quality research, back-up and support. We'll arrange your accommodation, provide you with detailed maps and route notes, and transport your bags from one hotel to the next.

Most people who enjoy a weekend riding on either trails or roads at home will enjoy a B-grade trip. You need to be in good health and reasonably fit. Ideal for occasional cyclists, or as a more relaxed trip for fitter riders. B-grade off-road trips require no previous experience. Distances on road trips rarely exceed 70 kms (43 miles) per day.

Exodus is always looking to improve our current itineraries and to offer something different. With many new trips this year, there is something unique and different to try every year.

Cycling: Our cycling holidays come in all shapes and sizes; from gentle self-guided trips in the Veneto, to tackling the High Atlas in Morocco, or exploring the length of Vietnam.

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