Itinerary

Information briefing and bike fitting in the evening. Montecatini Terme is one of the most important health resorts of Italy. The healing properties of the water were known to antique Romans and persons as Giacomo Puccini and Giuseppe Verdi took their water from there.

Today, you will cycle along wonderful ways through olive groves to the charming town of Serravalle. Beautiful panoramic views over the valley will reward you for conquering the short climbs before you will return downhill to Montecatini. On your way, you will also pass the historic town of Montecatini Alto, where you can enjoy a glass of wine at the romantic Piazza Guisti.

The day starts with a drive to the summit of Monte Pisano (900 m) where you can enjoy an impressive panorama of Pisa and the sea. From here you will start your bike tour with a long descent into the valley. On the bike path along a Roman Viaduct you will get to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Later, you will continue to the Mediterranean coast and through the nature park “Macchia Lucchese” to the “Pearl of the Tyrrhenian coast”: Viareggio. At the end of your tour, you will take the train back to Montecatini.

The capital of the Tuscany awaits you with its palaces, churches, museums and art treasures of the Renaissance. Of course you can relax in the hotel spa on this day too…

Today, you will take a shuttle to Casciana Terme. On wonderful ways, through vineyards and rolling hills, you will cycle 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. After your trip, you will have a transfer back to your hotel.

On the sixth day, you will cycle on small paths through the olive groves of Montecatini to Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo.This museum dedicated to his genius and his inventions is very impressive. On your way back to the hotel, you will cycle over gently rolling hills and through the lovely countryside of Montalbano.

First, you will cycle through the small, medieval wine town of Monte Carlo, where one of the few white wines of Tuscany flourishes. Then you will continue your tour along the Wine Road “Colline Lucchesi”, through the backcountry, past the beautiful Villa Torriggiani 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. The train will take you back to your hotel.

After breakfast, individual return journey or start of your extension.

Tour character

Moderate

Tuscany is marvellous and hilly countryside. On quiet minor roads and country lanes you cycle from one well known city to the next. When you enter or exit cities sometimes heavy traffic may occur.

Prices & Dates

Sustainability with Rückenwind!

Help us to achieve greater sustainability. If you choose to use the digital route book and forgo the printed version you will help us to reduce our environmental impact and we’ll give you a discount of 20 Euro per room as a thank you.

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Extras

Services

Included services

Accommodation in the Grand Hotel Croce di Malta 4**** in your selected category
Breakfast
Welcome briefing (German, English)
Developed route
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
1 Bus transfer to Monte Pisano and Casciana Terme such as from San Gimignano incl. your bike
1 Train journey from Viareggio – Montecatini and from Lucca – Montecatini incl. your bike
1 Train journey to and from Florence excl. your bike
Use of outdoor pool and fitness area
Rental bike unsurance
App for navigation and GPS-data
Service hotline

Not included

Arrival and departure
costs for parking
city tax
transfers
optional sightseeing’s
city maps
Travel Insurance
costs of the private requirements

Extras

Arrival/Parking

Montecatini Terme central train station
Florence or Pisa airport
Hotel garage costs approx. 60,00€ per week, public parking along the street costs approx. 5,00€ per day

Note

Any visitor’s taxes are not included in the tour price!

Hotels

Grand Hotel Croce di Malta, Montecatini****

The hotel is situated in a quiet location only a few strides away from the spa park and the centre of town. You not only feel really comfortable in the recently renovated Deluxe hotel rooms with modern decor reserved for you, but also in the elegant hotel lobby, in the cosy bar or on the very inviting sun terrace. Another feature of this hotel offer is a marvellously designed pool with sun loungers as well as the exquisite restaurant which all ensure a relaxing stay
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Categorie A: Deluxe-Room

Categorie B: Superior-Room

Important notes

Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!