Cycling Holidays - Pisa to Florence

Pisa to Florence

Italy

From £719 P/P

The landscape of Tuscany is one of the most beautiful in Europe, with rolling hills laced with verdant vineyards and cypress trees lining the roads.

You’ll pedal from one incredible view to the next, admiring Renaissance art and architecture and getting to know the lands of many great artists of the past, such as Leonardo da Vinci and the composer Giacomo Puccini.

On this tour you’ll discover picturesque villages where you’ll have the chance to try the Tuscan cuisine.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Pisa Individual arrival.

The city is famous all over the world for its magic Piazza dei Miracoli with the characteristic leaning tower, the bell tower of the city cathedral. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1987, besides a large number of monuments it also offers the friendly and lively atmosphere of a university city.

Day 2: Pisa – Lucca (30/45 km)

Today you are pedalling northwards along the Serchio river for an easy stage. For those who wish a slightly longer itinerary, there is the option of going towards Massaciuccoli Lake before reaching Lucca.

Day 3: Lucca – Montecatini (45 km)

Through a panoramic road you reach the little village of Collodi and the town of Pescia. In Collodi, where the author of Pinocchio spent his childhood, you can visit the famous Pinocchio’s Park (created in 1962) and the aristocratic Villa Garzoni. In Pescia you can enjoy a quiet stroll among churches, palaces, Renaissance mansions and the local flower street market.

Day 4: Montecatini roundtour (60 km)

Today’s route offers you again two possibilities. You can relax in one of the most famous thermal cities in Europe and stroll down the narrow lanes of the old city, which is situated on a hill and can be reached by a characteristic cable-railway. Otherwise a picturesque itinerary will lead you among villas of the Medici family, olive groves, vineyards and beautiful historical farms, going past Vinci, Leonardo’s birthplace (visit to the museum possible).

Day 5: Montecatini – Florence (50/65 km)

Today you have to choose either to start pedalling directly from Montecatini or to shorten the trip through a short train transfer to Pistoia, rich in Romanesque and Renaissance monuments (in particular churches) and having one of the most evocative squares in Italy: Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square). From here back onto the saddle, to reach Florence.

Day 6: Florence Free day

It will be up to you to decide how to spend your time in one of the world’s most beautiful cities!

Day 7: Florence – Empoli – Pisa (40/65 km by bike + 40/65 km by train)

Today you can choose if either starting pedalling directly from Florence and reaching Pisa through a train transfer from Empoli or taking a train to Empoli and riding to Pisa along the river Arno.

Day 8: Pisa Departure after breakfast.

Route Overview

The itinerary runs mostly on a flat area with some hilly parts which do not require particular athletic skills. Easy cycling in mostly flat areas, with only few short climbs and descents. Little effort required, suitable for most people.

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Pisa

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.

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Stage	Kilometres	Special notes regarding the route
Pisa – Lucca	approx. 35 km	Gravel path for approx. 700m (in bad condition at km 11,8 ; gravel path for approx. 3 km in good condition (cycle path) right before Lucca. Climb of approx. 1,5 km after Massaciuccoli.
Lucca – Montecatini	approx. 40 km	Three climbs: the first of approx. 1km before Segromigno in Monte, a second climb of about 500m close to Gragnano and a third one of about 2km after Montecarlo.
Vinci	approx. 55 km	After Massarella there is a short climb. The route is then undulating. After Vinci, there is a short and steep climb, which you are then then rewarded for with a beautiful and long descent!
Montecatini – Pistoia	approx. 30 km	A short stage with two steep climbs of approx. 2 km before and after Montevettolini.
Pistoia - Florence	approx. 50 km	Gravel path of approx. 200m in bad condition at km 20,6 ; gravel path in very good condition on the last 10 km before Florence. The stage is mainly flat with three short climbs between 300 and 500m. Busy road for approx. 500m in Signa. At km 30,6 it’s possible to make a detour to the Tuscan village Artemino (uphill for approx. 3km !)

Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Pisa airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Voyages SNCF for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0800 755 5385 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Pisa to Florence cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- 7 nights in 3/4 * Hotels
- Bike hire
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- breakfast
- welcome briefing
- Travel guide inc maps/route notes
- Local hotline assistance
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the bikes

Tough, stable and reliable, specially designed for you to saddle up for several days on the trot. Girolibero bikes are citybikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: mudguards, trip computers, comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres.

27-gear Unisex Citybike

A low entry unisex frame, ideal for an upright but relaxed riding position. The number of gears varies by destination. In Italy, for instance, standard bikes have 27 gears, while in northern Europe they are generally fitted with 7 gears and a pedal brake (although bikes with more gears and conventional breaks can sometimes be requested).

27-gear Men's Citybike

Citybike with men's frame. The design and number of gears varies from country to country. As with unisex bikes, for example, bikes for our Italian tours have 21/24 gears, while in northern Europe they are usually fitted with 7 gears and a pedal brake (although bikes with more gears and conventional breaks can sometimes be requested).

Electric Bike Upgrades

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on +44 (0) 800 755 5385.

Bosch Active Line

Low-entry frame
Bosch batteries Power Packs of top safety and long life (36 V - 13,4 Ah Capacity - 500 Wh available power).
Bosch motor Active Line, located centrally (250 Watt, engine torque 50 Nm).
Gears: Shimano Deore 9-speed.
Range: approx 90 km (flat terrain, average speed).

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use. We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday.
Hotels

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on +44 (0) 800 7555385 for more information.

Please note that the hotel list is subject to change and should be used as a guide only. We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.

Pisa to Florence Sample Hotel List

Pisa AC Hotel Pisa

Lucca Hotel Melecchi

Montecatini Terme Hotel Parma E Oriente

FLorence Nh Firenze Anglo American

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0800 755 5385 to speak to one of the team.

2019 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	23.04 – 12.04 and 28.09 – 12.10.19	Saturdays
Season 2:	13.04 – 17.05 and 08.09 – 27.09.19	Saturdays
Season 3:	18.05 to 07.09.2019	Saturdays

Category A Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£799
Season 2:	£869
Season 3:	£899
Single Room Supplement:	£219
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£109

Category B Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£699
Season 2:	£779
Season 3:	£809
Single Room Supplement:	£219
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£109

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	3/4* hotels (5* hotel in Pisa)
Category B:	3* hotels (a cosy family run 2* hotel in Lucca)

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES ( YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Supplement Price SGL/BB
Pisa:	£69	£35
Florence:	£109	£85

Reference:IT-TORPF-07X

Date From	Date To
23 March 2019	12 October 2019

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Pisa to Florence	Sample Hotel List
Pisa	AC Hotel Pisa
Lucca	Hotel Melecchi
Montecatini Terme	Hotel Parma E Oriente
FLorence	Nh Firenze Anglo American