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Cycle Tuscany
8 days • 5
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Start
Florence, Italy
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Finish
Pisa, Italy
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Trip Code
ZMXT
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Min Age
14
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Trip Size
1 - 15
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches
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Transport
Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle, Local bus
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Hotel (7 nights)
From £1,760(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Pedal through the rolling green hills and vineyards of Tuscany, stopping to sample the local cuisine and indulging in a glass (or two) of vino along the way.
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From Lucca's tree-lined city walls, you’ll follow the gentle Serchio River on your bike to the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa – take the classic shot in front of the tower or hunt down the best local cafe and people-watch.
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Retrace the steps of Leonardo da Vinci around his home city, Vinci. Surrounded by olive groves, your cycle will take you past Casa Natale di Leonardo then returns you to the village where you can explore at your own pace.
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Stay in picturesque Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, where you’ll spend your day cycling up and down the valleys, maybe stopping at the famous Fronte della Rocca for one of their cakes and coffees that have been enjoyed since 1885.
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Get away from tourist crowds and experience the authentic Italy – on two wheels and two feet, you’ll have the best chance to connect with locals, ride through rural areas you otherwise wouldn’t visit and have the insights from a local leader who knows all the best spots.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.
Is this trip right for you?
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To complete this trip, it’s important that you’re both confident and competent in riding a bicycle.
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While the cycling distances on this trip are relatively short, the stunning terrain of northern Tuscany is naturally hilly so you’ll need a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy the trip – but remember, we will always have the support vehicle on hand if you need to take a break for an hour or a day.
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On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed).
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As our riding is done mostly on sealed roads with the occasional gravel cycle path there are no technical cycling skills required – but given the hills involved we do suggest practicing riding downhill so you’re comfortable with this once the trips begins.
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If you feel like doing all the riding but with less effort, we have the option of hiring an electric bike (e-bike) on this trip.
Itinerary
Fall in love with provincial Italy on a cycling adventure through Tuscany’s villages
Explore the rolling hills and olive groves of Tuscany on this eight-day cycling adventure from Florence to Pisa. Cycle through small, traditional villages backdropped by mountain views in Barga, then ride the pulsing streets of Pisa to the famed lopsided tower. Visit one of the oldest bakeries in Italy, operating since 1885, for a taste of their delicious biscotti (and maybe an espresso, too) and soak up some of the stunning views of Garfagnana – Tuscany's mountainous escape – with a bike ride through the town. With stops in Vinci and Lucca, too, you’re bound to fall in love with provincial Italy (even more than you were before).
- DAY 1Day 1 • Florence
- DAY 2Day 2 • Cycle Signa to Vinci
- DAY 3Day 3 • Cycle Lucca to Barga
- DAY 4Day 4 • Cycle in the Garfagnana
- DAY 5Day 5 • Cycle the Apuan Alps to Lucca
- DAY 6Day 6 • Free day in Lucca
- DAY 7Day 7 • Cycle Lucca to Pisa
- DAY 8Day 8 • Pisa
Inclusions
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5 breakfasts, 2 lunches
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Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle, Local bus
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Hotel (7 nights)
festival Included activities
circleSigna to Vinci Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
circleLucca to Barga Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
circleDevil’s Bridge visit
circleGarfagnana - Picnic
circleBarga to Garfagnana Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
circleLucca - Picnic
circleGarfagnana to Lucca Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
circleLucca to Pisa Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
museum Optional activities
circleFlorence - Uffizi Gallery - EUR29
circleFlorence - Accademia - EUR20
circleFlorence - Medici Chapels - EUR17
circleFlorence - Bargello Museum - EUR16
circleFlorence - Ghiberti 3 days pass - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo and Santa Reparata - EUR15
circleFlorence - Giotto 3 days pass - Giotto Bell Tower, Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, and Santa Reparata - EUR20
circleFlorence - Foodies Walk Urban Adventure - EUR79
circleFlorence - Pitti Palace, Gallery of Modern Art & Palatine Gallery - EUR19
circleFlorence - Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
circleFlorence - Brunelleschi 3 Days Pass - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome - EUR30
circleVinci - Museo Leonardiano Birthplace of Leonardo Combo Ticket - EUR12
circleBarga - Dinner - EUR25
circleBarga - Fondazione Pascoli - EUR7
circleBarga - Cathedral - Free
circleCastelnuovo di Garfagnana - Cathedral - Free
circleCastelnuovo di Garfagnana - Fortezza dell'Este - Free
circleLucca - Cathedral of San Martino & Ilaria del Carretto Tomb - EUR3
circleLucca - Palazzo Pfanner House & Gardens - EUR7
circleLucca - Puccini concert - EUR20
circleLucca - Guinigi Tower Climb - EUR8
circleLucca - Torre delle Ore Climb - EUR8
circleLucca - National Gallery Villa Guinigi - EUR5
circleLucca - Cathedral Museum - EUR4
circlePisa - Leaning Tower of Pisa - EUR27
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Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Trip size max: 15 - Sold Out
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Trip size max: 15 - 8 spaces left
£2,200£1,760
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Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Trip size max: 15 - 8 spaces left
£2,206£1,875
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Trip size max: 15 - 11 spaces left
£2,156£1,833
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Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Trip size max: 15 - 4 spaces left
£2,684£2,416
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Trip size max: 15 - 5 spaces left
£2,574£2,317
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Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Trip size max: 15 - 15 spaces left
£2,327£2,094
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Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Trip size max: 15 - 8 spaces left
£2,244£2,020
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Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Trip size max: 15 - 8 spaces left
£2,332£2,215
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Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
Trip size max: 15 - 15 spaces left
£2,354
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Saturday May 09, 2026
Saturday May 16, 2026
Trip size max: 15 - 13 spaces left
£2,442
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Saturday May 23, 2026
Saturday May 30, 2026
Trip size max: 15 - 15 spaces left
£2,442
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Saturday Jun 13, 2026
Saturday Jun 20, 2026
Trip size max: 15 - 15 spaces left
£2,239
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Saturday Jun 27, 2026
Saturday Jul 04, 2026
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£2,162
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Saturday Jul 11, 2026
Saturday Jul 18, 2026
Trip size max: 15 - 15 spaces left
£2,162
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Important notes
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1. It is very important that you provide your height at time of booking so we can ensure that you have the appropriate sized bicycle when your trip starts. If you do not provide your height ahead of arrival we cannot guarantee a suitably sized bike for you.
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. The Single Supplement does not include night 7 in Pisa, which will be twin share.
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3. An e-bike option (at additional cost) may be available on this trip. We have limited numbers of these bikes available and they are an 'on request' basis only. A request does not guarantee an e-bike, only a confirmed booking. Please ask your agent for more details at the time of booking.
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4. Bike helmets are compulsory on this trip. We are unable to hire bike helmets locally so please ensure you bring your own bike helmet from home.
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5. On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
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6. As space in the support vehicle is very limited we request that travelers bring only a small bag, no more than 20kgs with them.
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7. Due to frequent unscheduled closures we have removed the Verrucole Fortress visit.
Reviews (45)
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Kim
May 17, 2025
Just ended the most wonderful Tuscany tour! Already missing our happy supportive gang! Ivan our guide was exceptional in his organization, enthusiasm, local knowledge and contagious smile. He formed a seamless team with Mika our highly professional driver and bike guru. The route was varied and interesting although sometimes more traffic than i was expecting. Ivan and Mika made sure to send us tons of great suggestions for sightseeing and dining at every stop over. The food was delicious and the wine very fine.
Awesome trip!!☀️
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Allison
May 04, 2025
Cycle Tuscany with Alice, Mika, and Ivan was so much fun. Great scenery, great picnic lunches, and luckily great weather. An amazing experience with s group of fun, positive, and inspiring people. Thank you Intrepid! .
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Glenn
May 04, 2025
One of the great experiences of my life. Got to see sights and towns I would have never thought of. Life time of memories.
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Victoria
Nov 16, 2024
An excellent trip, Tommaso our leader was fantastic. Made sure everyone was included nd looked after. Arranged a couple of special activities for us that went included in the agenda such as lunch in a vineyard - actually in between the vines and an opera concert. He knew the route well and told us information about the area we were cycling through and picked excellent restaurants every night.
There was a good mix of cycling, quite a lot on roads rather than cycle paths and the hills were achievable.
Some of the accommodation could have been better (Pisa was an excellent location but not a great hotel and the staff were not helpful of welcoming) but all were clean and relatively comfortable.
Overall a great holiday with great people
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Wendy
Sep 21, 2024
I have just completed Cycle Tour of Tuscany, the tour leaders Irene and Sparticus from Intrepid made our trip first class with their exceptional local knowledge and safe guidance through picture postcard Tuscany, highly recommended
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Denis
Sep 19, 2024
The Tuscany bike tour was everything I expected and more.
Good accommodation and the breakfasts were truly amazing. The evening dining was magnificent enjoyed by all of the group sampling the best Tuscany has to offer.
The intrepid leader and driver were first class and professional in all respects, giving space and time to enjoy the various scenery.
Safety was paramount from the beginning and was well communicated what each person had signed up for, the standard was maintained for the tour.
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Doug
Aug 14, 2024
Great trip, Local drivers very considerate of cyclists. Guide took us to great restaurants at night
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Louise
Jul 29, 2024
Alice & Tommaso were the best!
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Mal (Allan)
Jul 25, 2024
Absolutely wonderful experience. Excellent local knowledge introduced me to some of the best food experiences I've had. The cycling was fun, and we really saw authentic small town Tuscany. Loved the history too.
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Carrie
Jul 24, 2024
This was by far one of the best things I have ever done in my life. This trip was everything I needed and more. Our guides were PHENOMANL! Above and beyond, always there for us and never skipped a beat- they gave some much energy to us each and every day. If you're on the fence about this trip, don't be... you'll be sorry you missed out on this epic tour!