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

Visit the famous sites of Pisa and Florence
Fantastic history and culture to explore
Relaxed cycling through beautiful countryside and towns

This ride will take you from Pisa's Leaning Tower to Florence, across the lands of Leonardo, Puccini, Pinocchio and several other artists, composers, inventors and painters who were inspired by the beauty of the Tuscan landscape.

The itinerary follows a relatively flat route and is designed to take in the best of what this region has to offer, mixing cycling with some fascinating history and culture. There are so many highlights on this trip, both scenic and cultural.

From Lucca with its Renaissance era city walls, the beautiful Piazza Anfiteatro and the Basilica di San Frediano; the thermal spas at Montecatini, to the museums, palaces and churches of Florence which house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world.

This is a ride full of interest and ideally suited to self-guided cycling; you can be your own leader stopping as you please to take in the sites that most interest you.

Whether it is the open countryside, the literary or musical legacy or the artistic dominance of this region that interests you, you can soak it all up as you please.

What makes this trip responsible?

As a self-guided trip you will be pedalling under your own steam and at your own pace. You will not be part of a group so the impact of your visit on the landscape and communities you pass will be absolutely minimal. Our local operator works with local suppliers and hoteliers to ensure that we support the communities we visit, maximising the benefit to them and also our enjoyment of the region. We will stay in characterful, locally run hotels and the route notes will often give you hints and tips of local restaurants you can try, giving you a taste of the local cuisine while helping to support these establishments. Moreover, we encourage you to journey by train to minimise your carbon footprint.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Italy

Day 1

Start Pisa, the city famous for its leaning tower and its friendly and lively atmosphere.

Day 2

Pedal along the river Serchio to Lucca. This ride can be made more demanding if you wish.

Day 3

Free day. Today you have a choice to either enjoy the highligts of Lucca with its innumerable palaces, churches and towers. Alternatively, you can can enjoy a day ride around the surrounding Tuscan countryside.

Day 4

Ride from Lucca to Montecatini through the land where Pinocchio was conceived. There is plenty of time to stroll among the churches, palaces and the Renaissance mansions.

Day 5

Cycle among the villas of the Medici family, olive groves and vineyards to Vinci, the birth place of Leonardo da Vinci. Alternatively, you can stay in Montecatini and enjoy its famous spas.

Day 6

Cycle or catch the train to Pistoia before cycling across the Tuscan flatlands to Florence.

Day 7

Head back to Pisa. The first section can be done by bike or train to Empoli, from here follow the Arno river.

Day 8

End Pisa.

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