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HOTEL TOUR CODE: CPF
Cycle through the beautiful Tuscan landscape between
Pisa and Florence
Discover the magic of the Tuscan countryside as you cycle across rolling hills
and through vineyards between Pisa and Florence. From the leaning tower
of Pisa to the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, the beauty of the Tuscan landscape
has influenced artists, sculptors and painters including Leonardo da Vinci
and Puccini. Wind your way through delightful and enchanting Renaissance
cities including Lucca, Pescia and Pistoia. You will cycle through vineyards
and olive groves, along the Arno river and among the villas of the famous
Medici family.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Pisa 2 | Cycle along the Serchio river to
Lucca (30/45km) 3 | Cycle through the village of Collodi to Montecatini
(45km) 4 | Relax in Montecatini, or round cycle among villas of the Medici
family, vineyards and Vinci (60km) 5 | Cycle to the beautiful city of Florence
(50/65km) 6 | At leisure in Florence 7 | By bike or train to Empoli and cycle
along theArno river toPisa, or all thewayby train (40/65km)8| Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: Ξ 7 breakfasts Ξ 7 nights accommodation in 2‑4 star hotels
on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally
‑ allow €10‑15) Ξ luggage transfer Ξ bicycle, 27 gear rental with puncture
resistant tyres, pannier, helmet and gel saddle Ξ information pack including
route notes & maps Ξ welcome briefing Ξ emergency hotline
NOTES: High season is from 2 May to 25 September and a supplement applies.
Train transfers extra – allow €23.
Cycle Pisa to Florence
3 8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE GRADE
Leaning tower of Pisa | G uilio
Florence
Lucca
Pisa Montecatini
Empoli
Italy
HOTEL TOUR CODE: UMS
Cycle from Florence to Rome and explore the stunning
countryside of Umbria
A cycle journey through the 'green heart' of Italy, from the enchanting city of
Florence to the nation's capital Rome. The contrasts are very noticeable as
you leave behind Tuscany and arrive in the peaceful and mystical Umbria. As
you cycle approximately 210km you will see cities like Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto
and Terni, displaying an incredible wealth of art treasures, which take their
visitors back to the Middle Ages. The cities have barely changed over the
centuries and the rolling landscape dotted with vineyards and hill top towns
will give you an appreciation of why the area is so popular with painters. On
mostly back roads the route winds through the valleys of the Apennines and
gentle hills near to Trasimeno Lake. At the end, the Eternal City of Rome
awaits you, a fitting end to this exhilarating Italian journey by bike.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Join Florence 2 | Train to Arezzo then cycle to
Trasimeno Lake (60km) 3 | Cycle backroads to historic Perugia (35km)
4 | Cycle to Assisi (30km) 5 | Cycle to Spoleto through Clitunno Valley
(60km) 6 | Cycle to Narni (45km) 7 | Cycle through the Sabine Mountains to
Calvi (60km) then train to Rome 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: Ξ 7 breakfasts Ξ 7 nights 3‑4 star hotels on a twin share
basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally ‑ allow €10‑15)
Ξ bicycle, 21 or 7 speed with pannier & bike computer (electric bike available
‑ supplement applies) Ξ arrival briefing Ξ luggage transfer Ξ train tickets
Florence to Arezzo (with bike) and Poggio Mirteto to Rome Ξ information
pack including route notes and maps per
room Ξ emergency hotline
NOTES: This trip can easily be
combined with our 'Venice to
Florence Cycle'.
Florence to Rome by Bike
2 8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE GRADE
English Channel
Arezzo
Rome
Florence
Perugia
Spoleto
Narni
Italy
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DATES 2015
Every Saturday from
11 Apr to 10 Oct, and every
Monday from 29 Jun to 27 Jul
Joining Pisa
DATES 2015
Every Saturday from
18 Apr to 20 Jun and
29 Aug to 10 Oct
Joining Florence