Bicycle tours – Leonardo in Tuscany

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 – 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 – 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. Overnight.

Day 4 – Montecatini – Vinci – 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 – 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)

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