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San Miniato

Leonardo in Tuscany

(6 days – 5 nights)

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Saturdays March 27, 2021 October 9, 2021
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Individual tour – Minimum 2 people (special departure dates for at least 5 people)

Through rivers and hills, Renaissance villas and medieval hamlets we discover by bike the beauty of the homeland of Giacomo Puccini, Pinocchio and Leonardo da Vinci.

Day 1 – Arrival in Pisa

Free arrival in Pisa. 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. Overnight

Day 2 –   Pisa โ€“ Lucca (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. Overnight.

Day 3 –  Lucca โ€“ 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 Pinocchioโ€™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. Overnight.

Day 4 – Montecatini โ€“ Vinci โ€“ San Miniato (55 km)

Heading south across the wetlands of Padule di Fucecchio, you will cycle across the wooded Cerbaie hills. Riding downhill you will get at the foot of Montalbano, where you can visit Vinci, hometown of Leonardo. Cycling on the ridge covered with vineyards you will reach the Medici Villa of Cerreto Guidi and after crossing the river Arno, the famous fortress of San Miniato will guide you to the last climb. Overnight

Day 5 –  San Miniato โ€“ Pisa (55 km)

From the scenic hills of San Miniato you will head down to the Arno valley. In Santa Maria a Monte you will face a climb and then will cycle downhill until Bientina and shortly after you will reach the castle of Vicopisano. At the foot of Mount Pisano you will meet again the Arno river, which will lead you to Pisa. Overnight

Day 8 – Pisa/departure

Free transfer to the train station or airport and end of the tour (or proceed with your Italian trip)

ROUTE PROFILE AND MAP

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Difficulty: EASY

 Total length: 185/200 km

Total vertical up: 830/850 m

Terrain: 85% tarmac, 15% unpaved

The itinerary runs mostly on a flat area with some hilly parts which do not require particular athletic skills. It develops on secondary streets with little traffic, with few unpaved stretches

ACCOMMODATIONS

This itinerary is based on 3 and 4 stars hotels

PRICE PER PERSON IN EURO

2021TOURING BIKEE-BIKE
MAR-OCT650780

PRICE INCLUDES

  • Accommodations in double rooms in the hotel category mentioned above
  • daily breakfasts in hotel
  • Luggage transportation
  • Roadbook via APP
  • Touring bike rental from Pisa to Pisa –  including insurance against theft and damage
  • Helmet

NOT INCLUDED

  • local tourist taxes that are collected directly by the hotels
  • any service not mentioned in the โ€œprice includesโ€

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • BICYCLE SPECS: bikes are available in different sizes and frames: * Touring bike 27-gear Shimano Deore *Touring bike 7-gear Shimano Nexus with back-pedal brake *E-bike 9-gear Shimano – Features: *aluminium frame *mudguard *rear rack *comfort gel saddle *anti-puncture Schwalbe tires *ergonomic bicycle grips *Speed Lifter system
  • All rented adult bikes are equipped with: 1 cycle computer, 1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag, 1 front bar bag, 1 water bottle (0.75 l), 1 repair kit per room (1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers), 1 combination bike lock
  • supplements may apply during special events dates

Please use our contact form or request form to submit your request for this itinerary.