Tour of Tuscany

Tour of Tuscany

Discover Tuscany tour

This nine day and eight night guided cycling tour is designed for the more serious cyclist who rides approx 15000 km per year and not only likes to climb but wants to experience some of the most rewarding views and landscapes along the way. From the moment of your arrival you will be welcomed in to our Italian cycling family. We will greet you at Pisa/Firenze airport and from there we will transfer you to your hotel in the beautiful historic walled city of Lucca where we are based. Return transfers to Pisa/Firenze airport upon departure are also included. On your first day with us we will allocate your bicycle, carry out any fitting adjustments, then we will go for a short ride together in Lucca and up on to the vast tree lined city walls cycling paths, perfect for a cycling sightseeing introduction and shakedown to allow you to get comfortable with your bike and we can fine tune any adjustments if necessary. Your confidence, comfort, and correct position on your bike is very important to us and will help you get the most out of your week in the saddle. In the evening we will all meet for some fine Tuscan cuisine where we will discuss the exciting itinerary for for the week ahead. We have carefully designed this route to allow you to experience some of the many wonders of Tuscany, from the breath taking landscapes and iconic scenery to historic ornate towns, all without being too physically exhausting, ensuring you can enjoy and absorb the surroundings mile after mile on this wonderful cycling holiday. Because we want you to have the very best experience during your time with us, we have also arranged a professional sports massage for you during this cycling holiday to help relax and revitalise your body, ready to enjoy more unforgettable miles ahead. Your local guide is as passionate about cycling as they are about their beloved Tuscany, they will look after you, guide you, encourage you, and share their local knowledge with you to help make your time with us as enjoyable, enriching, and as memorable as possible. This guided tour is fully supported by our well stocked service vehicle ensuring we always keep you on the road. See the exciting daily itinerary and magnificent daily destinations listed below and a full description of the package contents. Available tour dates listed below. Price 2799.00 euro per person. Have some questions, need some advice? We always love to hear from you, email or call us with your questions at the address or on the number below.

Location:

Tuscany

Length:

approximately 800 km

Difficulty:

Hard

Prices:

2799 per person

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

HARD

Hard difficulty tours are suitable for cyclists who ride approximately 15.000 km per year.
For this hard rider level tour, we will ride at least 120 km a day with a daily elevation approximate 2.200 metres.
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LIMIT 10

To ensure greater safety and enjoyment the maximum number of riders in the group is 10.

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MINIMUM BOOKING

Minimum of 4 cyclists required for this tour.

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WHAT IT INCLUDES

-Transfers to Pisa/Firenze airport upon arrival and departure.
-8 nights Bed and Breakfast in 3 stars hotel or b&b.
-Insurance cover.
-Carbon road bikes 11 speed.
-Bike fit.
-Expert cycling guide.
-Professional sports massage.
-Support vehicle.
-Mechanical assistance.
-Ruota a Ruota team jersey.

WHAT IT DOESN'T INCLUDE

-Air travel.
-Cafe stop refreshments.
-Lunch and evening dinner.
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DAY 1

arrival in Pisa/Florence airport and transfer in hotel
bike fit
test bike tour
dinner in group and briefing for the weekly plan

DAY 2

stage: Lucca - Bolgheri
distance: 123 km
elevation: 935 mt
places of interest crossed: Pisa - Livorno - Bolgheri

DAY 3

stage: Bolgheri - Volterra
distance: 94 km
elevation: 2063 mt
places of interest crossed: Castagneto Carducci - Sassetta - Volterra

DAY 4

stage: Volterra - S. Lorenzo a Merse
distance: 108 km
elevation: 1560 mt
places of interest crossed: Monteriggioni - Siena - San Galgano - S. Lorenzo a Merse

DAY 5

stage: S. Lorenzo a Merse - Monte San Savino
distance: 129 km
elevation: 2517 mt
places of interest crossed: Montalcino - San Quirico d'Orcia - Pienza - Montepulciano - Monte San Savino

DAY 6

stage: Monte San savino - Greve in Chianti
distance: 86 km
elevation: 1950 mt
places of interest crossed: Gaiole in Chianti - Radda in Chianti - Greve in Chianti

DAY 7

stage: Greve in Chianti - Pistoia
distance: 94 km
elevation: 2039 mt
places of interest crossed: San Casciano - Montelupo Fiorentino - Vinci - Pistoia

DAY 8

stage: Pistoia - Lucca
distance: 164 km
elevation: 3713 mt
places of interest crossed: Abetone - Castelnuovo Garfagnana - Lucca

DAY 9

transfer to airport
departure
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CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM

The management reserves the right to implement changes to the basic program at any time. Any change will have the purpose of always guaranteeing the safety of guests during the holiday.

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FOR INFO AND BOOKING

Ruota a Ruota italian booking office
mail: info@ruotaaruota.it
tel: +39 0583 584807
cell: +39 342 1746978

Ruota a Ruota european booking office
mail: david@ruotaaruota.it
cell: +44 7407 394423

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