Cycle Tuscany & Chianti

Trip Type: Cycling

8 Days
1 - 15 People

Starts From:

NZD $4,555.00 /Person

Explore the rolling hills and olive groves of Tuscany and Chianti on this eight-day cycling adventure from Florence to Pisa. Cycle through small, medieval …

Cycle Tuscany & Chianti

Explore the rolling hills and olive groves of Tuscany and Chianti on this eight-day cycling adventure from Florence to Pisa. Cycle through small, medieval villages backdropped by mountain views in Chianti and the Crete Senesi region, then ride the pulsing streets of Pisa to the famed lopsided tower. Trace the ancient Via Lauretana, ride along part of an ancient pilgrimage route on Via Francigena and wind through the white roads and clay dunes of the Strade Bianche. With stops in stunning Siena, UNESCO World Heritage-listed San Gimignano and Lucca, you’ll have ample time for bowls of pasta and glasses of Chianti to wind down after rewarding days on the saddle.

Itinerary

Day 1: Florence

Day 2: Cycle Radda in Chianti to Siena

Day 3: Cycle Siena to Asciano/Siena

Day 4: Cycle Siena to San Gimignano

Day 5: Cycle San Gimignano to San Miniato/Lucca

Day 6: Lucca

Day 7: Cycle Lucca to Pisa

Day 8: Pisa

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle

Accomodation

Hotel (5 nights), Pension/B&B (2 nights)

Included Activities

Bicycle hire included
Gaiole in Chianti - Visit to Casa Eroica
Radda in Chianti to Siena Guided Cycling
Asciano - Orientation walk
Siena to Asciano (Strade Bianche) Guided Cycling
Monteriggioni - Coffee and orientation walk
Colle Val D'Elsa - Parco Fluviale Alta Val D-Elsa visit
Siena to San Gimignano Guided Cycling
San Miniato - Orientation walk
Ride a section of the Via Francigena
San Gimignano to San Miniato Guided Cycling
Lucca to Pisa Guided Cycling

Trip Highlights

Ride the Strade Bianche, Tuscany’s famous white gravel roads that are the namesake of the annual cycling race. On the way, pass through the famous white clay dunes known as ‘biancane’.
Cycle in the footsteps of pilgrims along the historic Via Francigena – part of the ancient route from Canterbury to Rome – taking in vistas of vineyards and oak forests along the way.
See the contrasting landscapes of the famous Chianti wine region and the broader Tuscan countryside from your unique vantage point on two wheels. Plus, do some exploring on foot – weave through Florence’s bustling streets and wander the quiet cobblestone lanes of San Gimignano by night.
Spend two nights in stunning Siena – the medieval hilltop town with a historic rivalry with Florence – and venture into the striking landscapes of the Crete Senesi, full of shifting colours and dramatic hills.
Follow the Serchio River by bike from Lucca to the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Snap a classic photo in front of the tower or settle in at the best local cafe for some people-watching.