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Tuscany Coast

Eine der schönsten Landschaften

From the leaning tower to Elba

This particular cycling tour perfectly combines the impressive hilly landscape of Tuscany, typical of this region with its amazing mixture of colours and scents, with the striking scenery of the Etruscan coastline. Stunning cycling paths lead to cultural highlights like Pisa, Livorno, Piombino and several archaelogical excavation sites. Breathe in the warm sea breeze of the Mediterranean whilst pedalling along beautiful white sandy beaches and thrilling steep cliffs. To top all that, the tour also leads you into the hinterland relished by any food and wine connoisseur. Fine vineyards and silvery olive trees line the wine route of the  ‚Costa degli Etruschi’. The crowning glory and highlight of the cycling adventure is a bike trip over to the island of Elba. Relaxation and enjoyment are the main focus of this cycling trail along the impressive coastline of Tuscany! How can anyone resist and not be enticed by all these temptations…

Italy
Moderate
  • 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Self-guided tour
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Itinerary

Individual arrival at starting hotel in Pisa. In the evening tour info and bike distribution. A first glimpse and visit of the exquisite old part of town already possible on the day.

From the Piazza dei Miracoli, home of the Leaning Tower, there are lovely trails winding through the national park ‚Macchia Lucchese’ directly to the sea. Along the sandy beach you will reach the charming sea side town and spa Viareggio. On the way there and in the resort the refreshing waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea will tempt you to dive in. Short train ride back to Pisa.

In the morning a short train ride to Livorno. This historic harbour has a lot to offer including the well known quarter ‚Venezia Nuova’ with its many canals. Once past the Belle Epoque villas along the river promenade, the bike tour continues deep into the hinterland. An extended ascent leads through the national park ,Monti Livornesi’, passing through traditional Tuscan villages  along the way until descending towards the sea with magnificent seaviews. The place to stay overnight is located close to steep cliffs, trails along the beach and palm trees truely ooze Mediterranean atmosphere.

Today’s section is all about the Etruscan coastline. Via the famous white sandy beaches of Vada you will pass through some of the most striking pine forests in all of Italy. After that a cool cycling path in the shade leads you through the nature park ‚Tomboli’ and then on to Bibbona. From there your journey takes you to the well known wine region of Bolgheri. It is here where the top Tuscan grapes are pressed! After passing the longest Italian avenue lined with cypresses, once again the sea is not far away. Marina di Castagneto is a classic Italian sea side town with its many beach cafes and promenades.

The day starts with an ascent towards the medieval town called Castagneto Carducci. A well deserved break over a cup of cappuchino and stunning views follows. After that the ride continues upwards on a curvy mountain road through romantic corcoak forests. A few breaks in little traditional villages with the characteristic stone built houses will stay in your memory forever. Next a comfortable descent through olive groves takes you to the well known beach ‚Golfo di Baratti’ with Etruscan excavation sites and all. Only a few kilometers left until Piombino, an impressive seaside town where you can relax on the Piazza directly at the sea.

Ferry ride will take you to Portoferraio (duration approx. 1 hour). Stunning scenery and first glimpses of  the island accompany the boat trip. A short cycling path along the panoramic route willl lead you to several secluded bays and coves. The longer tour takes you through the hilly hinterland with its characteristic island vegetation of the ‚Macchia Mediterranea’. On the return journey to Piombino a picturesque and glorious sunset at sea will be the perfect ending to this day.

The route

The terrain is mainly flat to slightly hilly. The only two strenuous stretches are during the two legs in the hinterland. Nearly all cycle paths are asphalted and some segments along the sea will be on rustic but well maintained trails. Due to lack of cycle paths along some sections, cycling briefly on roads with moderate traffic is unfortunately unavoidable.

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Prices and events

All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Pisa
  Season 1
30.04.2023 - 13.05.2023
01.10.2023 - 08.10.2023

Season 2
14.05.2023 - 10.06.2023
10.09.2023 - 30.09.2023

Season 3
11.06.2023 - 09.09.2023

Tuscany 7 days, cat. X, IT-TORTK-07X
Base price
929.00
999.00
1,139.00
Surcharge single room 349.00 349.00 349.00
Season 1
Apr 30, 2023 - May 13, 2023
Oct 1, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
Season 2
May 14, 2023 - Jun 10, 2023
Sep 10, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023
Season 3
Jun 11, 2023 - Sep 9, 2023
Tuscany 7 days, cat. X, IT-TORTK-07X
Base price
Surcharge single room
929.00
349.00
999.00
349.00
1,139.00
349.00
Season 1
Apr 30, 2023 - May 13, 2023
Oct 1, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
Season 2
May 14, 2023 - Jun 10, 2023
Sep 10, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023
Season 3
Jun 11, 2023 - Sep 9, 2023
Pisa
Double room p. P. cat. A
Surcharge single room
69.00
35.00
69.00
35.00
69.00
35.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Pisa
  Season 1
Apr 30, 2023 - May 13, 2023
Oct 1, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023

Season 2
May 14, 2023 - Jun 10, 2023
Sep 10, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023

Season 3
Jun 11, 2023 - Sep 9, 2023

Pisa
Double room p. P. cat. A 69.00 69.00 69.00
Surcharge single room 35.00 35.00 35.00
Filter
21-gear unisex incl. rental bike insurance
21-gear gents incl. rental bike insurance
7-gear unisex incl. rental bike insurance
rental bike PLUS incl. rental bike insurance
Electric bike incl. rental bike insurance
99.00
99.00
99.00
159.00
239.00
Prices per person in EUR

Services & Extras

Services
  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast buffet or extensive breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer between hotels
  • Train journey Viareggio – Pisa incl. bike
  • Train journey Pisa – Livorno incl. bike
  • Return Ferry to Elba incl. bike
  • Excellently planned route guidance
  • Detailed travel info (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers)
  • Rental bike - insurance
  • GPS-files available
  • 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/ departure parking information

  • By train to Pisa, from there a few steps to the starting hotel.
  • By plane to Pisa with good bus connections to the station.
  • Public garage approx. € 15,- / day, payable on site; or free parking, no reservation possible!
  • Return transfer to Pisa every Saturday, cost € 65,- per person. For the return transport of your own bike we charge € 19,- extra. Reservation required, payable in advance!
Hotels

Category: 3***hotels most of them directly by the sea, Pisa 4**** hotel

Important notes

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

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