Self guided cycling holiday in Tuscany, Italy
| country: | Italy |
| location: | Tuscany |
| trip type: | Introductory / moderate cycling holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct |
| price: | From £670 (8 days) excluding flights, includes 3/4 star accommodation, bike hire, transfers, minibus escort & luggage transfer, information kit, 7 days service hotline, travel guidance. We can arrange flights from the UK |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Follow the backroads on this bicycle journey of Tuscany's highlights. Discover Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace, see the leaning tower of Pisa and indulge in the ancient thermal resort of Casciana Terme. Wind your way through vine-covered countryside to San Gimignano of the Fine Towers, a beautifully preserved medieval city where only 14 of the original 72 towers remain.
Explore the enchanting classic Tuscan city of Siena with its Gothic architecture. Cycle through vineyards & olive groves of the Chianti region, the centre of Tuscany's world famous wine industry. This journey concludes in Florence with an incredible concentration of attractions.
Bike rental: 21 speed bicycle with waterproof bags
Explore the enchanting classic Tuscan city of Siena with its Gothic architecture. Cycle through vineyards & olive groves of the Chianti region, the centre of Tuscany's world famous wine industry. This journey concludes in Florence with an incredible concentration of attractions.
Bike rental: 21 speed bicycle with waterproof bags
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Join Montecatini Terme |
| Day 2: | Round trip cycle to Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci's birth place (55km / 34miles) |
| Day 3: | Train to Lucca and cycle to Pisa (50km / 31miles) |
| Day 4: | Cycle to spring town Casciana Terme (40km / 25miles) |
| Day 5: | Cycle through vineyards to San Gimignano (55km / 34miles) |
| Day 6: | Cycle to Siena (45km / 28miles) |
| Day 7: | Cycle via Chianti-region and bus to Florence (50km / 31miles) |
| Day 8: | Trip concludes |
travellers' tales
I think the most exciting part of the trip was when we were biking to Pisa and got our first glimpse of the leaning tower. It was so surreal! (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2006 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society. Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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A cycling holiday such as this is the ideal way to explore the natural and cultural highlights of a region, travel under your own steam and minimise the impact on the environment. After a thoroughly rewarding day’s cycling you will be warmly welcomed into a small, locally owned pension, hotel or B&B which has been chosen for it’s charm and local character.
A delicious and hearty evening meal is definitely the order of the day and you’ll be introduced to small, locally owned provincial restaurants. All meals provided use locally-grown produce from neighbouring farms and vineyards, such is the way of small businesses supporting other small businesses within the rural communities you’ll visit. Friendly local staff are ideally placed to give you a knowledgeable insight into the local terrain, flora and fauna and an authentic account of the history of the region. All travellers are provided with our award-winning 20-page Responsible Travel Booklet, which outlines our environmental guidelines and practices and will provide you will clear details on how you can play a vital part in reducing your impact on the fragile environments and cultures around the world. |
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