8 days/7 nights
Start any date from May 15 to November 15
40 to 60 km daily (24 to 36 miles).
This is a hilly region, cut by river valleys and there are several long climbs most days.
You spend two nights in all locations but one, so you can take time off from cycling on some days.
Classic Accommodation: US$2500/ CAD$2500
Luxe Accommodation: US$3085/ CAD$3085
Single suppl. classic: US$520/ CAD$520 Single suppl. Luxe: US$645/ CAD$645
- 7 nights hotels
- All breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Spa treatment of a massage
- Use of a top quality 21-speed hybrid bike complete with handlebar bag, pump, and all the necessary accessories for changing flats. We recommend that you bring your own helmet for safety and hygiene reasons
- Detailed route instructions and map
- Luggage transfers
- Area Manager available throughout the tour
You start in Lucca, in northern Tuscany.
The closest airport is in Pisa, which is an international airport with flights from European capitals as well as from Rome and Milan.
Pisa airport is about 30 km away from Lucca, and about a 40 minute taxi ride.
There are good train connections to Lucca from most of Italy, especially from Rome via Florence (between 3 and 4 hours).
From Milan, the train journey is significantly longer with more changes required.
Your information package will provide information about getting to the tour start. |
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Randonnée Tours
Italy
Northern Tuscany Cycling
8 Days
Benvenuto in Italia! Nothern Tuscany offers great riding and a chance to visit a less-known area of this popular region. You'll sample magnificent medieval towns and Renaissance basilicas, the spa town of Montecatini and Vinci, the birthplace of an inventor by the name of Leonardo.
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Hotel Alla Corte,
Lucca
One of our favourite hotels in Italy, in one of our favourite towns! This hotel has been described as a jewel box; located within the historical walls of Lucca, it is charming and intimate with tasteful décor.
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Grand Hotel Croce di Malta,
Montecatini
Well situated, this hotel although ‘grand’ is managed like a private residence with attention to the small details. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, piano bar and on-site restaurant. Breakfast is served in the pleasant winter garden. |
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Hotel Alexandra,
Vinci
This 3-star hotel is comfortable with amenities to make your stay enjoyable. |
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Castel Bigozzi,
Val d'elsa
In the middle ages, this castle was the property of the nobile Montanini family and has been turned into an elegant 4-star hotel, surrounded by olive trees in a large park setting. It’s proximity to Monterrigioni and San Gigminano make it the ideal location to overnight. |
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Hotel Locanda L'Elisa,
Lucca
A Relais and Chateaux property, with the expected 5-star amenities. The location is outside of Lucca historical centre, but there is a good restaurant if you choose to relax at the hotel. |
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Grand Hotel la Pace,
Montecatini Terme
This property dates from 1870; the 5-star hotel boasts a pool and spa facilities and is surrounded by rolling meadows. |
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Relais della Rovere,
Colle di Val d'Elsa
Once a prosperous Benedictine Abbey and for 5 centuries a Cardinal’s residence, this 4-star hotel is located a few kilometers from town; hardwood floors, fresh flowers and elegant furnishings complement the buildings historical grandeur. |
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