I am looking for a trip through the vineyards at the Tuscany. Can you help me with that?

For a guided cycling trip through the vineyards of Tuscany, I recommend our Bike Across Tuscany – Guided Tour (Lucca to Florence). This 8-day itinerary follows some of the best backroads in Tuscany, taking you through vineyards, olive groves, and classic wine country landscapes, especially in the Chianti region between Siena and Florence. Along the way you'll visit UNESCO-listed towns such as San Gimignano and Siena, both surrounded by renowned wine estates. The tour places a strong emphasis on local food and wine: you'll taste regional specialties and the famous Chianti wines, staying in charming hotels and Farmhouse with easy access to wine bars and local producers. With a local tour leader riding with you, you'll benefit from insider recommendations on where to taste, which wines to try, and how to make the most of your time in Tuscany's vineyards.

We are considering a bike trip round Tuscany next year around September, October or November, which would you recommend as a balance between good weather and avoiding crowds? What model e-bike do you offer, we all tend to ride e-MTBS, hard or soft tail. What is the cost hire e-bikes?

We've updated our 2026 guided tour departure calendar and for the Bike Across Tuscany we've group departures on 7 April 2026 and 25 Sep 2026. Both are good month to cycle in the region, normally nice, warm and good weather, very enjoyable. We normally do not recommend e-MTB on this tour, the bike routes are mainly on paved roads, just a few mileage of hard packed unpaved. For this tour we do recommend Hybrid Bike or E-Touring bike or E-Gravel Bike. Bike rental rates: Aluminum hybrid: €120, Premium Titanium road or hybrid: €150, E-bike (hybrid with straight handlebar): €210.

There are some considerable mileage days and yet I can't locate any info on bike rentals...particularly type of bikes. As a road rider, the type and quality of bike is crucial to a decision to go with a particular company. I see no 'Prices tab' where supposedly this info is located. Please put the 'available Bike rentals' part of your tour front and center, not hidden as an afterthought.

To date we have 11 participants booked and they are all riding E-Touring bikes. If you are used to cycle a push bike we'd recommend to choose a 'Premium Titanium Road Bike' Or 'Premiun Ttitanium Hybrid bike'; please consider that there are some small and short routes on light gravel/off road. I don't know If you might consider an E-Touring as well.

Bike Across Tuscany - Guided

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From Lucca to Florence

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We enjoyed excellent bikes, accommodations, and an informative guidebook as we biked routes with little traffic through gorgeous country.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Lucca
Lucca
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at local trattoria)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel San Marco)
Included Activities
- Bike fitting and welcome meeting
- 4 km test ride on Renaissance walls around Lucca
- Welcome dinner at local trattoria
Optional Activities
- Stroll through city center
- Visit Roman amphitheater
- Visit Torre Guinigi
- Visit marble-faced Duomo
Landmarks
Renaissance walls of Lucca
Roman amphitheater
Torre Guinigi
Duomo (Cathedral of San Martino)
Day 2
Lucca to Pisa
Lucca to Pisa
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel San Marco)
Included Activities
- Roundtrip bike ride to Pisa (59 km)
- Visit Pisa's Square of Miracles
- Visit Romanesque Baptistery
- Visit Cathedral in Pisa
- Entrance ticket to Pisa Leaning Tower
- Visit Monumental Cemetery
- Explore Pisa city center
- Return bike ride to Lucca
Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa Cathedral (Cattedrale Metropolitana di Pisa)
Baptistery of Pisa
Monumental Cemetery (Camposanto Monumentale)
Day 3
Lucca to Vinci
Lucca to Vinci
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner hosted by tour leader at agriturismo)
Accommodation
Cottage (Agriturismo Il Piastrino)
Included Activities
- Bike ride to Vinci (60 km)
- Visit Vinci town center
- Visit museum with Leonardo da Vinci's wooden invention models
- Group dinner at agriturismo
Landmarks
Leonardo da Vinci birthplace and museum (Vinci)
Day 4
Vinci to Colle di Val d'Elsa
Vinci to Colle di Val d'Elsa
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Il Pietreto)
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Montelupo Fiorentino
- Cycle along ridge road with Tuscan views
- Arrival and exploration of Colle di Val d'Elsa
Landmarks
Montelupo Fiorentino
Colle di Val d'Elsa
Day 5
Colle di Val d'Elsa
Colle di Val d'Elsa
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Il Pietreto)
Optional Activities
- Optional loop ride to San Gimignano (36 km)
- Stroll through San Gimignano town center
- Taste Vernaccia wine (San Gimignano's signature wine)
- Explore local restaurants (osterie)
Landmarks
San Gimignano
Day 6
Colle di Val d'Elsa to Siena
Colle di Val d'Elsa to Siena
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Italia)
Included Activities
- Bike ride to Siena (48 km) or public bus transfer
- Explore Siena's Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral
- Visit Piazza del Campo (shell-shaped square)
- Explore alleys and streets of Siena
Landmarks
Siena Cathedral (Cattedrale Metropolitana di Siena)
Piazza del Campo
Day 7
Siena to Florence
Siena to Florence
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Goodbye group dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel GoGo)
Included Activities
- Morning exploration of Siena
- Private shuttle transfer Siena to Florence
- Informal walking tour of Florence city center
- Visit Piazza Santa Croce
- Visit Palazzo della Signoria
- Visit Duomo in Florence
- Goodbye group dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit world-famous museums in Florence
- Extended personal exploration of Florence
Landmarks
Piazza Santa Croce
Palazzo della Signoria
Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore)
Day 8
Florence
Florence
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

Landmarks
Renaissance walls of Lucca
Roman amphitheater
Torre Guinigi
Duomo (Cathedral of San Martino)

Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa Cathedral (Cattedrale Metropolitana di Pisa)
Baptistery of Pisa
Monumental Cemetery (Camposanto Monumentale)

Landmarks
Leonardo da Vinci birthplace and museum (Vinci)

Landmarks
Montelupo Fiorentino
Colle di Val d'Elsa

Landmarks
San Gimignano

Landmarks
Siena Cathedral (Cattedrale Metropolitana di Siena)
Piazza del Campo

Landmarks
Piazza Santa Croce
Palazzo della Signoria
Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore)

Accommodation
Meals
Transport
Optional Extras

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Flights
Guide
Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel San Marco
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2
Agriturismo Il Piastrino
Cottage
day 3
Hotel Il Pietreto
Hotel 3*
Days 4, 5
Hotel Italia
Hotel 3*
day 6
Hotel GoGo
Hotel 3*
day 7

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Kevin5.0•April 2025
Great trip ... excellent guides and fantastic scenery... would highly recommend Cycle Europe!
Traveled in April 2025
Frank5.0•October 2024
I would definitely book a cycling trip again with Cycle Europe! The prompt responses we had up front and the...
I would definitely book a cycling trip again with Cycle Europe! The prompt responses we had up front and the attention to detail during the trip was fantastic. They provided a Ride with GPS link that had all the information about the trip, the routes, contact info, description of the rides and information about what to see that day. The route was exactly what I hoped for riding to Pisa, Vinci, Sienna, Florence and seeing the rolling terrain of Tuscany. I was very impressed with the 3 included dinners during the trip. The food was excellent and kept coming along with the Chianti!Show more
Traveled in August 2024
KathleenHuntington5.0•September 2021
We enjoyed excellent bikes, accommodations, and an informative guidebook as we biked routes with little traffic...
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Traveled in July 2021
Nilo5.0•October 2019
We had fantastic experiences at Ride Across Tuscany. The knowledge and experience that the company has in this...
We had fantastic experiences at Ride Across Tuscany. The knowledge and experience that the company has in this territory is an incredible differential. Not to mention the equipment available and all the service before, during and after the service. I recommend.Show more
Traveled in September 2019
Reply from: BikesPlus Travel
Hello Nilo - what a pleasure to have had you on tour with us, and to hear you had a great experience in Tuscany! Thank you for the detailed feedback - hope to see you again in Italy! Javier - Cycle Europe
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I am looking for a trip through the vineyards at the Tuscany. Can you help me with that?
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- BikesPlus TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  For a guided cycling trip through the vineyards of Tuscany, I recommend our Bike Across Tuscany – Guided Tour (Lucca to Florence). This 8-day itinerary follows some of the best backroads in Tuscany, taking you through vineyards, olive groves, and classic wine country landscapes, especially in the Chianti region between Siena and Florence. Along the way you'll visit UNESCO-listed towns such as San Gimignano and Siena, both surrounded by renowned wine estates. The tour places a strong emphasis on local food and wine: you'll taste regional specialties and the famous Chianti wines, staying in charming hotels and Farmhouse with easy access to wine bars and local producers. With a local tour leader riding with you, you'll benefit from insider recommendations on where to taste, which wines to try, and how to make the most of your time in Tuscany's vineyards.
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Derek
Asked on August 13th, 2025
We are considering a bike trip round Tuscany next year around September, October or November, which would you recommend as a balance between good weather and avoiding crowds? What model e-bike do you offer, we all tend to ride e-MTBS, hard or soft tail. What is the cost hire e-bikes?
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Tour Details
Transport
- BikesPlus TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  We've updated our 2026 guided tour departure calendar and for the Bike Across Tuscany we've group departures on 7 April 2026 and 25 Sep 2026. Both are good month to cycle in the region, normally nice, warm and good weather, very enjoyable. We normally do not recommend e-MTB on this tour, the bike routes are mainly on paved roads, just a few mileage of hard packed unpaved. For this tour we do recommend Hybrid Bike or E-Touring bike or E-Gravel Bike. Bike rental rates: Aluminum hybrid: €120, Premium Titanium road or hybrid: €150, E-bike (hybrid with straight handlebar): €210.
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Monique
Asked on January 16th, 2025
There are some considerable mileage days and yet I can't locate any info on bike rentals...particularly type of bikes. As a road rider, the type and quality of bike is crucial to a decision to go with a particular company. I see no 'Prices tab' where supposedly this info is located. Please put the 'available Bike rentals' part of your tour front and center, not hidden as an afterthought.
Tour Details
Transport
- BikesPlus TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  To date we have 11 participants booked and they are all riding E-Touring bikes. If you are used to cycle a push bike we'd recommend to choose a 'Premium Titanium Road Bike' Or 'Premiun Ttitanium Hybrid bike'; please consider that there are some small and short routes on light gravel/off road. I don't know If you might consider an E-Touring as well.

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