Tuscany

Tour type
Self-guided
 
Departures
SA 27.03 - 9.10.2021

Special departure dates for at least 5 people
 
Seasons

Season 1: 27.03 - 23.04 and 25.09 - 9.10.2021

Season 2: 24.04 - 14.05 and 5.09 - 24.09.2021

Season 3: 15.05 - 4.09.2021

Price per person
520 € in double room, 3/4* hotels

Included

• 5 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
• App including maps, points of interest and GPS tracks
• Digital tour information
• Luggage transportation
• Hotline service

Not included

• Local taxes (approx 10-15 €)
• Train transfers
• Everything not mentioned in the section “Included”

Supplements per person
170 € single room
60 € season 2
90 € season 3

Extra nights in double/single room with breakfast:
60/90 € in Pisa

Girolibero rental bikes including insurance against theft and damage:
75 € Touring bike
175 € E-bike

Additional bike accessories on demand:
15 € helmet (head circumference from 54 to 61 cm)

Reductions
100 € 3rd person in room

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.
 
2. Pisa – Lucca (30/45 km)
Cycling across the northern part of the so called “Piana di Pisa”, you will reach the river Serchio and will start pedalling on the beautiful cycling path which will take you to the impressive Lucca’s walls. Alternatively, you can cycle to the close Massaciuccoli Lake in the Chiarone nature reserve.
 
3. Lucca – Montecatini Terme (45 km)
Following the cycle path of the river Serchio you will get to the base of the Lucchesia green hills. You will cycle along quiet country roads where you will have the chance to admire majestic villas. With a small effort you can reach Collodi, the town of Pinocchio, with the wonderful garden of Villa Garzoni. Afterwards you will get to the medieval hamlet of Pescia with its flower market and finally you will arrive in Montecatini, one of the most famous thermal destinations in Europe.

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.

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.
 
6. Pisa
Departure after breakfast.

Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way you may find temporary deviations caused by roadworks, which cannot be foreseen; in this case please follow the indications you will find on site.

• Total length: 185/200 km
• Total vertical up: 830/850 m
• Terrain: 85% tarmac, 15% unpaved
• Train connection among the overnight stays: day 2, 3 and 5
• Possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: day 2, 3 and 5

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.

Leisure cycling in mostly flat areas, with only a few short ups and downs. Little effort required, suitable for everyone.

Pisa is connected with the following airports:
Pisa: about 5 km, Florence: about 90 km

Trains
For further information on timetables and prices you can consult the following website: www.trenitalia.com.

We personally choose all the hotels mindful of your comfort as well as the proximity to cycling paths and any relevant local sites.

You will be accommodated in 3/4* hotels.

All rooms have en suite facilities and air conditioning.

When you book the tour please specify the type of room requested:

• double room is a room with one double bed
• twin room is a room with two single beds
• triple room is usually a room with one double bed and a single bed or a sofa bed.

Girolibero bikes are available in different sizes and frames:

• Touring bike 27-gear Shimano Deore
• E-bike 9-gear Shimano

Features:

• aluminium frame
• mudguard
• rear rack
• comfort gel saddle www.selleroyal.com
• anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres
• ergonomic bicycle grips
• Speed Lifter system

Accessories
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

At the moment of booking you can also rent helmets, suitable for head circumferences from 54 to 61 cm. All helmets have a certification mark according to the DIN EN 1078 (CE) European norm.

Before your arrival, you will receive an email from us with the digital information material. It contains:

1. Link to download the App including maps, points of interest and GPS tracks (you can use the App offline, too)

2. Link to download the tour information material in Pdf:

• Tour notes
• Final tour details
• Travel guide with valuable information about the history, artistic heritage, landscapes and places of interest of the areas you pass through during your tour. Plus: local events, fun facts, suggestions on how to make the best of an extended break along the route, and tips on local wining and dining.

3. Digital travel documents:

• Final hotel list: due to overbooking or organizational needs your hotel list may be changed just before your arrival
• Hotel vouchers to show to the hotel reception upon arrival
• Luggage labels

Staff support

In the Final Tour Details you will find the contact phone numbers you can call during the tour in case of emergency.
The Girolibero team is always available for you at the office number during office hours.