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Independent  Bicycle Tours
2012

     Pisa to Florence, Italy

 

Italy  Self-Guided Cycling Holiday.

 Cycle through Tuscan countryside. Visit the medieval cities of Pisa, Lucca and Florence.

Cost: 
(double occupancy) 625 UK     
       
Dates:
 Start any day from April 7 - Oct 13

Tour profile: Moderate. 
 
Included:

Seven nights bed & breakfast accommodation in 2, 3 and 4-star hotels. 
Bicycle hire ( 21 gears)
Route descriptions and maps
Luggage transfer

18.50 UK per night single supplement

Itinerary :

Day 1:
  Arrive in Pisa, located on the Arno River and home to the famous Leaning Tower.  

Day 2:  (16 or 31 miles)  Follow the Serchio River and pedal across the Pisan countryside to the medieval city
 of Lucca.

Day 3:(0 or 28 miles)  Spend a free day exploring the palaces, churches and towers of Lucca or alternatively,
enjoy a circular ride through the surrounding countryside.

Day 4:(22 miles) Cycle along a panoramic route through the little village of Collodi, where the author of
Pinnochio spent his childhood, and the town of Pescia. End the day in Montecatini.

Day 5:(0 or 36 miles) Today you have the chance of exploring one of the most famous thermal towns in Italy
or taking a circular ride through vineyards and olive groves past Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci’s birthplace.

Day 6: (13 miles) Take the train to Pistoia (payable locally) and then cycle through the Tuscan landscape
 to the beautiful city of Florence. Spend the rest of the day exploring Florence’s wonderful art and architecture.

Day 7:(38 miles)Travel by train to Empoli (payable locally) from where you will follow the river Arno to
Pisa for your final evening .

Day 8:  Departure day.