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Tuscany classico

From Montecatini to Florence

Cycling holiday
8 Days / 7 Nights
Distance tour
Individual tour

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Sense of life between Italy's hills

Olive groves, cypress trees, beautiful landscapes and vineyards as far as the eye can see. Where are we talking about? Of course Tuscany. Because so much is clear, it’s just not possible for a place to have more culture, coupled with enchanting landscapes! Promise! The tour through Tuscany makes any Italy-lover’s heart beat faster. Small towns, local stories, Tuscan architecture, renowned artists and breathtaking natural scenery make this cycle tour past the picturesque hills an unforgettable holiday.

The itinerary
at a glance

For your 8-day tour from Montecatini Terme to Florence

In the hotel, you will first get detailed information on the tour and your bikes. Afterwards, we recommend taking a walk in the spa park or taking the historical rack railway train to Montecatini Alto.

At the beginning of your tour, you will cycle through the vast plains of the valley Valdenievole, which is characterized by a lot of agriculture. You will continue through the first Tuscan villages, through olive groves to Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo. We recommend visiting the museum in the castle since it is home to one of the largest and most original collections of machines and models of the inventor. Then, you will take quiet roads back to Montecatini Terme.

On your way to Lucca, you will pass the small, medieval wine town of Monte Carlo, where one of the few white wines of Tuscany flourishes. (Alternatively, you can take the train to Lucca). A bike ride on the historic city walls offers magnificent views of churches and towers that rise above the countless roofs of the city. Afterwards, you will continue to Lake Massacciuccoli, also called Lake of Giacomo Puccini with stunning views of the sea and Pisa with its Court of Miracles, the “Piazza dei Miracoli” with its Leaning Tower.

First, the bike path leads you along the river Arno. Many fertile fields line your way and you will continue your tour through the Pisan hills, on whose gentle slopes sweet wines, olives and juicy peaches grow. You will see small medieval villages located on the hilltops and soon you will have reached today’s destination, the spa town Casciana Terme.

Today, you will cycle on beautiful trails through vineyards and rolling hills to San Gimignano. On your way, you will see images of the original Tuscany as they have been painted many times. Just before you reach today’s destination, the silhouettes of the famous medieval towers appear in front of you. Each aristocratic family once had their own tower here – and these towers still dominate the townscape.

The beautiful Tuscan landscape on today‘s stage makes you forget the small climbs on the route. Once you reach the small fortified village of Monteriggioni, you will feel as if you were in the Middle Ages. Today’s highlight undoubtedly is the architectonic paradise of Siena.

The tour takes you into the midst of the wide Chianti region. Only here the world-renowned “Chianti Classico” wine, which is much respected among wine connoisseurs, is grown. The charming wine village of Castellina is on your way to Greve. Thanks to its famous wine and olive production, it is called the capital of the Chianti region. From here you will get back to Florence by public bus Bike drop-off in Greve).

Day
08
Departure from Florence (organised by the traveller)

Level

Leisure cyclists

A tough little climb every now and again or an exciting stage with some hilly sections: that’s what you’re all about! Your legs are ready to conquer the occasional challenge. But there should always be time for a stroll around the city or a nice beer. Even with an average level of fitness and stamina, these routes will be a real treat for you.

Topography 

The routes through Tuscany are on mostly hilly terrain, with some long climbs.

Road conditions

You will mostly ride on farm roads and low-traffic side roads.

Route-finding & navigation

You will navigate by yourself using maps and/or GPS data.

Services & Info
Trip details

  • 7 x overnight stays in accommodations of the chosen category
  • 7 x hearty breakfast buffet
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
  • Transfer Greve-Florenz incl. bike (day 7)
  • Carefully designed routes
  • Detailed cycling map with route information in English

  • PEDALO app and/or GPS data
  • Detailed info package per room in English
  • Personal welcome and briefing in English
  • 7-day service hotline in English
  • Transfer Florenz - Montecatini, € 55,- per person

If you choose not to receive a printed copy of the detailed itinerary, you will receive a discount of € 20,- per room. In this case, we will email you the digital version of the itinerary and hotel list in advance. On arrival you will also receive a tour folder with luggage tags, up-to-date information and various city maps.

In section 4 of the booking form, you can choose between the printed itinerary and the digital bonus.

Taxes & Fees

Local/resort tax: according to tariff

If applicable, these are to be paid directly to the hotel and are not included in the holiday price.

Prices & Dates
at a glance

Arrival: Every Saturday from 29.03. to 11.10.2025

Special arrival dates can be booked on request; if you are interested, you can send us your desired travel dates via the contact form.

Prices per person in EUR

Frequently asked
 questions

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Your travel documents usually include general travel information, a hotel list, a road book and/or detailed maps as well as a textual description of the route; you will also get luggage tags and possibly also vouchers and/or information material on the various sightseeing attractions. The exact contents of the information package depend on the booked trip and its included services.

The documents will be sent to you approx. two to three weeks before the start of your tour. Depending on the trip, you may receive them partly in digital form and partly by post – or you will receive the hotel list and general travel information in advance by e-mail, and the remaining documents along with the maps on site at your starting hotel.

Please note that the travel documents are issued exclusively for PEDALO guests and are therefore not available without a booking.

The transport of your luggage from hotel to hotel is included as part of the basic service package for all staged tours and round trips in the PEDALO programme. You simply leave your luggage out for our courier in the morning before you set off on your cycling stage. When you arrive at your next accommodation in the late afternoon or early evening, it will be there waiting for you.

Just in case, we recommend always packing a change of clothes in your saddle bag, especially for short stages which you may cover more quickly than the luggage driver.

Depending on how the logistics are organised on site, there may be restrictions on the maximum weight and/or number of pieces of luggage. You will receive more detailed information on this with the travel documents well before the start of your trip.

Travel insurance is not included in our prices. You can decide whether to get a quote elsewhere or simply book your travel insurance online at pedalo.com/en/service/travel-insurance. In any case, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance!

Please note that for last-minute bookings (less than 30 days before the start of the trip), insurance cover can only be taken out within 3 days of booking.

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