Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive Florence
Take in the city’s rich history and its beauty: you may climb up Giotto’s tower for a stunning view of the city below and the Duomo in the skyline or visit the Uffizi Gallery, or simply walk to the Ponte Vecchio Bridge.
Meal: nil.
Stay: hotel
Day 02 Florence – Radda
As you leave Florence, climb some of Chianti’s famous hills as you make your way to Radda, your home for the night.
Stop in Greve for a short visit of the main square and the famous Macelleria Falorni, producer of local salumi. Radda is a delightful small town and was an important junction for traveller’s heading to north and south.
Meal: Breakfast.
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 61 KM approx.
Day 03 Radda – Siena
Cycle the south part of the Chianti region, then take the afternoon to explore Siena. Italy’s best-preserved medieval city rivalling Florence for dominance in Tuscany during the 1300s. You’ll be transported back in time as soon as you enter the city walls.
Meal: Breakfast.
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 48 – 52 KM approx.
Day 04 Siena – San Gimignano
Your ride takes you into the heart of Tuscany. Pedal past vineyards, 17th century villas, and small towns on your way to San Gimignano, one of the best preserved medieval villages in Italy and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. San Gimignano is famous for its many towers, remnants from the 13th and 14th centuries.
Meal: Breakfast.
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 50 KM approx.
Day 05 San Gimignano – Vinci
The ride takes you through rolling hills peppered with small towns along the way. Your destination is Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. Here you’ll have a chance to visit the house where da Vinci was born and a museum with scale models of his inventions.
Meal: Breakfast.
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 68 KM approx.
Day 06 Vinci – Lucca
Climb the stairway to the Medici villa in Cerreto Guidi for a great view as you continue west to Lucca, where you’ll stay the next two nights.
Lucca was a Roman town and one of medieval Italy’s most prosperous city-states. Today, Lucca retains its medieval charm with its small shops and sidewalk cafes, as well as the beautiful 17th-century wall surrounding the town.
Meal: Breakfast.
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 58 KM approx.
Day 07 Lucca – Pisa – Lucca
Your last day of cycling takes you to Pisa where you may visit the Leaning Tower and the Piazza of Miracles. Our route to Pisa takes you by Lake Massaciuccoli, where Puccini wrote many of his operas. After a stroll through Pisa, head back to the less-touristy town of Lucca to enjoy an evening passeggiata along the main pedestrian way.
Meal: Breakfast.
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 59 – 69 KM approx.
Day 08 Depart Lucca
Simply rest and relax until it’s time for your onward journey or official check out time (11 AM) and the tour concludes.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
~ 7 nights accommodation;
~ 7 breakfasts;
~ luggage transfer where necessary;
~ rental of bicycle;
~ access to smartphone app with tracks and digital route;
~ emergency hotline.
Exclusions
~ air/rail travel to/within Italy;
~ visa arrangement (if required);
~ cycling helmet;
~ Italy city hotel tax;
~ comprehensive personal travel insurance;
~ expenditure of personal effects;
~ meals not mentioned in the itinerary;
~ anything not specified in the itinerary and inclusion.
Important Notes
~ Non – refundable deposit, 30% of total tour price is required at the time of booking. Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.
~ This trip is good for 1 cyclist to go.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Italy, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure.
~ All cyclists are required to wear helmets (compulsory, no helmet no ride) and covered shoes when cycling. Cyclists may be denied cycling if not dressed appropriately.
~ Because cycling requires certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for participants with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to ride.
~ Trip grading is an indication on the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the cyclists. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered by the Travel Wander due (not limited) to bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the cyclists and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ Cyclist(s) can bring their own bicycle(s). Travel Wander cannot be held responsible for breakdown of member’s own bicycle. In the event of a breakdown which results in trip not being completed, Travel Wander shall not be liable to refund any tour cost.
~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.
~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.
~ If cyclist presents difficulty in completing the ride of the day, we strongly discourage the cyclist from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the cyclist (and travel companions) in mind. The cyclist can fast track to the next accommodation making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Cyclists can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ Cyclist may choose to terminate the ride early during any time of the planned cycling day or make it a rest day, and fast track to the next accommodation by making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Should the cyclist wish to partake in other activities or sightseeing on the rest day, it will be at the cyclist’s own expense. Cyclists can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ There is no refund for uncompleted cycling distances or missed inclusions.
~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.
~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
