Tuscany Cycling
Enjoy cycling around one of the most beautiful locations in Italy. Cycle around this cultural haven by day and enjoy the local cuisine and the delicious wines that accompany them in the evenings.
Details
Enjoy this eight day tour cycling along country lanes from one famour city to another. The tour is approximately 295km long and includes some hilly areas. The tour is available with arrival every Saturday from the 4th of April 2009 until 11th of July 2009 and then again from the 22nd of August 2009 until the 26th September 2009. The tour is not for most of July and August due to high temperatures in Italy.
Nights available
8 Days 7 Nights - Arrival on Saturday
Saturday - Arrive in Montecatini Terme Sunday - Circular route on country lanes through the local vineyards to Vinci birth place on Leonardo Da Vinci, and then return to Montecatini Terme Monday - Montecatini Terme to Pisa. Today you will cycle to Lucca and take a city tour before continuing to Lake Massacciuccoli, also known as Lake Giacomo Puccini, where you will also participate in a city tour. Continue to Pisa where you can visit the famous 'leaning tower' Tuesday - From Pisa you will travel along the River Arno to the idyllic town Casciana Terme located near a spring. Wednesday - You'll leave Casciana Terme and cycle through vineyards, over gentle hills to San Gimignano. Here, the skyline is dominated by towers , historically built by noble families. Thursday - San Gimignano to Siena. Today you will travel through some of the beautiful countryside before entering Siena, an architectural paradise. Friday - Through the hilly Chianti-region, where they produce many famous wines and on to Greve. Here you will explore the city before taking a bus journey to Florence. Saturday - Depart from Florence or extension of your tour. Extra nights are available on request from info@compass-holidays.com
B&B Price: £708.00 (price per person, based on two people sharing)
