Itinerary
- Day 1
Montecatini Terme
You'll arrive this evening to get your tour details and bike sorted out. After that, there's a choice between a quiet walk through the park or a scenic ride on the historic funicular that goes up to Montecatini Alto. Once you're settled at your hotel, dinner features local food and wines to get you started on the right note.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cat. A: Grand Hotel Croce di Malta), Hotel (Category B – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Superior Rooms))
Included Activities
- Welcome briefing
- Scenic funicular ride to Montecatini Alto or park walk
Optional Activities
- Half-board evening meal
Landmarks Montecatini Alto 
- Day 2
Val di Nievole Valley - Montecatini
Today you cycle through olive grove routes heading toward the village of Serravalle. The hills are gentle but they reward you with valley views along the way. From there, you'll descend back toward Montecatini, passing through the historic old town of Montecatini Alto where you can stop for a glass of wine at Piazza Giusti if you want a break.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Category A – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Deluxe Rooms)), Hotel (Category B – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Superior Rooms))
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through Val di Nievole Valley
- Visit to Serravalle
- Passage through Montecatini Alto
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting on Piazza Giusti
- Half-board evening meal
Landmarks Serravalle Montecatini Alto Piazza Giusti - Day 3
Monte Pisano - Pisa - Viareggio
A transfer takes you to Monte Pisano's summit first, then you cycle down into the valley with good views of Pisa and the coast. You'll ride alongside a historic Roman aqueduct on the way toward the Leaning Tower of Pisa. After that, the route continues through Macchia Lucchese Nature Park to reach the seaside town of Viareggio, and you'll head back to your hotel by train.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Category A – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Deluxe Rooms)), Hotel (Category B – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Superior Rooms))
Included Activities
- Transfer to Monte Pisano summit
- Cycling descent from Monte Pisano
- Cycling past historic Roman aqueduct
- Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Cycling through Macchia Lucchese Nature Park
- Train journey from Viareggio to Montecatini (with bike)
Optional Activities
- Half-board evening meal
Landmarks Monte Pisano Leaning Tower of Pisa Macchia Lucchese Nature Park Viareggio 
- Day 4
Florence
Today's a day off from cycling. You can take the train to Florence and walk around Tuscany's capital to see its palaces, churches, and museums with Renaissance art. If you prefer, you can stay at your hotel instead and just relax there with whatever amenities and comfort it offers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Category A – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Deluxe Rooms)), Hotel (Category B – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Superior Rooms))
Included Activities
- Train journey to Florence (bike not included)
- Exploration of Florence
Optional Activities
- Visit to Florence museums and galleries
- Sightseeing of historic churches and palaces
- Train journey back to Montecatini
- Half-board evening meal
Landmarks Florence 
- Day 5
Casciana Terme - San Gimignano - Montecatini Terme
A transfer gets you to Casciana Terme to start the day. From there, you'll cycle through vineyards and rolling hills on the way to San Gimignano. The countryside views are worth the ride, and once you reach the town, you can walk around and see the medieval towers that define its skyline. A transfer brings you back to your hotel afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Category A – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Deluxe Rooms)), Hotel (Category B – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Superior Rooms))
Included Activities
- Transfer from Montecatini to Casciana Terme (with bike)
- Cycling through vineyards and rolling hills to San Gimignano
- Visit to San Gimignano
- Transfer from San Gimignano to Montecatini (with bike)
Optional Activities
- Half-board evening meal
Landmarks Casciana Terme San Gimignano 
- Day 6
Montecatini - Vinci - Montecatini
Starting from Montecatini, you'll cycle through natural trails lined with olive groves toward Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. There's a museum there with a collection of his inventions and work. On the return trip back to your hotel, you'll pass through the Montalbano countryside with its rolling hills and nice rural scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Category A – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Deluxe Rooms)), Hotel (Category B – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Superior Rooms))
Included Activities
- Cycling through olive groves to Vinci
- Visit to Leonardo da Vinci museum
- Cycling through Montalbano countryside
Optional Activities
- Half-board evening meal
Landmarks Vinci Leonardo da Vinci Museum 
- Day 7
Montecarlo - Villa Torriggiani - Lucca
This final cycling stage takes you to Montecarlo, a medieval wine town where white wine is actually grown, which is rare in this region. You'll follow the Colline Lucchesi wine route and see Villa Torriggiani along the way. After arriving in Lucca, you ride the historic city walls with views of churches and towers, then catch a train back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Category A – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Deluxe Rooms)), Hotel (Category B – Grand Hotel Croce di Malta (Superior Rooms))
Included Activities
- Cycling to Montecarlo
- Cycling along Colline Lucchesi wine route
- Cycling past Villa Torriggiani
- Cycling to Lucca
- Ride along Lucca's historic city walls
- Train journey from Lucca to Montecatini (with bike)
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Montecarlo
- Half-board evening meal
Landmarks Montecarlo Villa Torriggiani Lucca 
- Day 8
Montecatini Terme
Today you can depart, or if you want to stay longer in the area, you have the option to extend your time here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
