Itinerary
- Day 1
Florence
You'll arrive in Florence and have the morning and early afternoon to explore on your own. There's plenty to do if you want it - climb Giotto's Tower for views over the city, spend time in the Uffizi Gallery, or walk across the Ponte Vecchio bridge to browse the shops. Later in the afternoon, you'll meet up with the group for a briefing about the tour, get fitted to your bike, and hear suggestions for dinner spots around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike fitting and briefing in English by professional staff
Optional Activities
- Climb Giotto's Tower
- Visit Uffizi Gallery
- Walk the Ponte Vecchio bridge
- Guided visit of Florence
- Explore Renaissance Florence
Landmarks/POIs Giotto's Tower (Campanile di Giotto) Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Uffizi Gallery Ponte Vecchio - Day 2
Florence to Radda in Chianti
Today you'll cycle out of Florence heading into Chianti, tackling some hills as you make your way to Radda in Chianti. Along the route, stop in Greve to check out the main square and the well-known Macelleria Falorni, where they make local salumi. Radda itself is a small town with history - it sits at a point where travelers have crossed paths heading both north and south through the region for centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through Chianti region
Optional Activities
- Visit Greve main square
- Visit Macelleria Falorni
Landmarks/POIs Greve in Chianti Radda in Chianti - Day 3
Chianti to Siena
You'll cycle through southern Chianti this morning, then spend the afternoon in Siena. This medieval city is one of Italy's best-preserved, and it has real character - back in the 1300s, it actually competed with Florence for power in Tuscany. Walking through the city walls feels like stepping back several centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle south part of Chianti region
- Explore Siena
Optional Activities
- Guided visit of Siena
- Visit Piazza del Campo
Landmarks/POIs Piazza del Campo Siena - Day 4
Siena to San Gimignano
Your ride takes you into the heart of Tuscany, passing vineyards and 17th century villas along with small towns scattered through the landscape. You're heading to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval towers from the 13th and 14th centuries. It's one of Italy's most well-preserved medieval villages from that era.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through heart of Tuscany
- Visit San Gimignano
Optional Activities
- Visit Monteriggioni
Landmarks/POIs San Gimignano Monteriggioni - Day 5
San Gimignano to Vinci
You'll cycle through rolling hills dotted with small towns, olive groves, and vineyards on your way to Vinci, where Leonardo da Vinci was born. At your destination, you can visit his birthplace and check out a museum with scale models of his inventions and designs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through Tuscan countryside
Optional Activities
- Visit Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace
- Visit Leonardo da Vinci museum
- Wine tasting in Vinci
- Dinner in Vinci
Landmarks/POIs Vinci Leonardo da Vinci Museum - Day 6
Vinci to Lucca
Today's route takes you west through the Tuscan countryside toward Lucca, where you'll be staying for two nights. On the way, there's a climb up to the Medici villa in Cerreto Guidi - it's worth the effort for the views along the route. Lucca itself is a former Roman town that became one of medieval Italy's wealthier city-states. You'll find medieval streets, small shops, sidewalk cafes, and a beautiful 17th-century wall that circles the whole town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle to Lucca
Optional Activities
- Visit Medici villa in Cerreto Guidi
Landmarks/POIs Medici Villa (Cerreto Guidi) Lucca - Day 7
Lucca - Pisa and Return
This is your last cycling day, and you'll head to Pisa. On the way, you'll pass Lake Massaciuccoli, where composer Puccini worked on many of his operas. Once you reach Pisa, you can see the famous Leaning Tower and the Piazza of Miracles - arriving by bike is definitely a different way to experience it. After exploring, you'll return to Lucca for the evening, where you can take a passeggiata along the main pedestrian way or wander through the alleys and piazzas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle to Pisa
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa and Piazza of Miracles
Optional Activities
- Long loop ride through Tuscan hills, vineyards, and villas
- Out and back ride to Tyrrhenian Sea coast
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza of Miracles Lake Massaciuccoli Tyrrhenian Sea - Day 8
Departure from Lucca
After breakfast at the hotel buffet, you'll be ready to head out. Thanks for cycling with the group, and buon viaggio!
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at hotel)
