Tuscany : cycling, visiting & wine tasting
Italy, Tuscany

Tuscany : cycling, visiting & wine tasting

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  • Price from € 1,890/person (including taxes)
  • Dates & duration 8 Days
  • Type of tour Guided tour
  • Difficulty 2 Active level

You’ll start off from Pisa and ride deep into the Tuscan hills before heading to the coast. Highlights include staying on Elba Island, most famous for harbouring Napoleon during his 1814 exile. The extraordinary richness of its landscapes, both land and marine, turns the island of Elba into a unique destination in Tuscany. Picture crystalline blue waters, golden hills and cobblestoned villages.

Tuscany : cycling, visiting & wine tasting, Day 1 Arrival
Day 1 Arrival

Following a welcome at Pisa airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in a small village south of Pisa. Your bikes will be properly fitted before we set off on a short warm up ride across the countryside.

Active: 20km with 350+

Pro: 40km with 500m+

Night south of Pisa

Tuscany : cycling, visiting & wine tasting, Day 2 Volterra
Day 2 Volterra

We’ll head for the Tuscan hills meandering through small country roads before taking on the big climb up to the town of Volterra, our home for the night.

Active: 67km with 1060+

Pro: 82km with 1360m+

Night in Volterra

Tuscany : cycling, visiting & wine tasting, Day 3 Volterra to the coast
Day 3 Volterra to the coast

Say goodbye to Volterra as we descend down to the sea. Winding roads will take us along the coast to Piombino harbour where we take a boat to the island of Elba. You’ll spend two nights in a lovely quaint hotel.

Active: 80km with 620+; 1010m-

Night on Elba island

Tuscany : cycling, visiting & wine tasting, Day 4 Elba Island
Day 4 Elba Island

Take your pick from one of the following:

*Day-off, relax and visit Elba Island, most famous for harbouring Napoleon during his 1814 exile. You can visit his villa, Portoferraio and all the island has to offer.

*Tour the island by bike, giving you access to incredible views over Pianosa, Capraia, Monte Cristo and even Corsica

Active: 71km with 1370m+

Pro: 93km with 1870m+

Night on Elba island

Tuscany : cycling, visiting & wine tasting, Day 5 Elba to Sienna
Day 5 Elba to Sienna

After a short boat transfer, our longest stage awaits us as we head for Sienna.

Pro: 105km with 1540m+

Night in Sienna

Tuscany : cycling, visiting & wine tasting, Day 6 Sienna, Chianti and San Gimignano
Day 6 Sienna, Chianti and San Gimignano

The day begins with a visit of Sienna by bike: sunshine, Piazza Del Campo and loads of great photo opportunities! Next, we make our way to the famous vineyards of the Chianti region stopping for coffee before in Radda. The night is spent in San Gimignano.

Active:69km with 1232m+

Pro:81km with 1408m+

Night in San Gimignano

Tuscany : cycling, visiting & wine tasting, Day 7 San Gimignano to Pisa
Day 7 San Gimignano to Pisa

A last easy ride will take us through the beautiful Tuscan countryside before reaching Pisa and its famous leaning tower. Our final night is spent in the city centre.

Active:65km with 660m+

Pro:92km with 1160m+

Night in Pisa

Tuscany : cycling, visiting & wine tasting, Day 8 Goodbyes
Day 8 Goodbyes

Sadly, the tour has come to an end. Airport transfer will take place after a last Italian breakfast.

The tour ends in the Chianti region with rides through vineyards and afternoons filled with the very best wine.

Included in the price

  • 7 night stay in charming 3* hotels (twin bedrooms)
  • All breakfasts (x7)
  • All lunches (x6) made with fresh local produce
  • All restaurant dinners (x7)
  • Food supplies and assistance
  • Photo report of the tour
  • Bcyclet Welcome Kit
  • Airport transfers from Pisa on day 1 midday and to Pisa on day 8 morning
  • Support from our team van including luggage transfer
  • GPS files and terrain altimetric profile

Not included

  • Flights
  • Wine and alcohol
  • Any personal spending
  • Travel insurance
  • Bike (available for rent)

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