Original
Cycling
Cycle Tuscany
8 days • 5
5
Excellent
45 reviews
8 days
Start
Florence, Italy
Finish
Pisa, Italy
Trip Code
ZMXT
Min Age
14
Trip Size
1 - 15
Physical Rating
Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport
Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle, Local bus
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
From £1,760(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
To complete this trip, it’s important that you’re both confident and competent in riding a bicycle.
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.
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).
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.
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).
Inclusions
Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport
Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle, Local bus
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
Included activities
Signa to Vinci Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Lucca to Barga Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Devil’s Bridge visit
Garfagnana - Picnic
Barga to Garfagnana Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Lucca - Picnic
Garfagnana to Lucca Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Lucca to Pisa Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Optional activities
Florence - Uffizi Gallery - EUR29
Florence - Accademia - EUR20
Florence - Medici Chapels - EUR17
Florence - Bargello Museum - EUR16
Florence - Ghiberti 3 days pass - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo and Santa Reparata - EUR15
Florence - Giotto 3 days pass - Giotto Bell Tower, Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, and Santa Reparata - EUR20
Florence - Foodies Walk Urban Adventure - EUR79
Florence - Pitti Palace, Gallery of Modern Art & Palatine Gallery - EUR19
Florence - Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
Florence - Brunelleschi 3 Days Pass - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome - EUR30
Vinci - Museo Leonardiano Birthplace of Leonardo Combo Ticket - EUR12
Barga - Dinner - EUR25
Barga - Fondazione Pascoli - EUR7
Barga - Cathedral - Free
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana - Cathedral - Free
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana - Fortezza dell'Este - Free
Lucca - Cathedral of San Martino & Ilaria del Carretto Tomb - EUR3
Lucca - Palazzo Pfanner House & Gardens - EUR7
Lucca - Puccini concert - EUR20
Lucca - Guinigi Tower Climb - EUR8
Lucca - Torre delle Ore Climb - EUR8
Lucca - National Gallery Villa Guinigi - EUR5
Lucca - Cathedral Museum - EUR4
Pisa - Leaning Tower of Pisa - EUR27
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Important notes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7. Due to frequent unscheduled closures we have removed the Verrucole Fortress visit.
Reviews (45)
5 stars
44
3 stars
1
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!!☀️
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! .
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.
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
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
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.
Doug
Aug 14, 2024
Great trip, Local drivers very considerate of cyclists. Guide took us to great restaurants at night
Louise
Jul 29, 2024
Alice & Tommaso were the best!
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.
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!
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