Villa Clara, the dream
This is the holiday I've always dreamed of taking and suggesting: to experience the atmosphere of the 18th century Lucca anew, in a villa built in that period.
Cycle every day in wonderous locations where every corner speaks Tuscan and presents  the thousand facets of this land rich with history and traditions; a pleasant food and wine adventure each new day.

And the cherry on top: a trip to the "Cinque Terre" or "Five Lands". I'm no  poet so I won't even try to describe the sensations that these lands stir up and risk spoiling it all.

DAY 1 Arrival at Villa Clara and after a bit of relax, delivery and set-up of the bicycle. At 8 p.m., evening cocktail with a presentation of the schedule and then a Lucca styledinner prepared by our chef, accompanied by a selection of local wines.    

DAY 2   Lucca
In a few miles we're in Lucca; after a must-see tour around the city walls and a swift walk, we start some serious cycling up the splendid hills of Lucca, with their  pictoresque landscape livened by vineyards, olive groves, forests, small towns, and breathtaking sighsteeing visits.
At the end of the tour, a stop at a wine-making company in Montecarlo, with wine tasting and snacks.

DAY 3  Siena and the Chianti
At 9:30 a.m., departure on board of a minivan to Siena, where two hours will be dedicated to visiting the city.
Then, we move on to Castelnuovo Berardenga, where we will start our cycling, which will lead us to Greve across the Chianti roads for a delicious refreshment. Dinner at home with typical dishes and Chianti wines.

DAY 4 relax
Entirely devoted to recovering our strength and to relaxation, you choose: shopping, thermal spas, golf, cooking lessons or, if you aren't tired out from cycling, we can organize an excursion on bike. Free dinner

DAY 5   The Cinque Terre
At 9:30 a.m., departure by minivan to Portovenere, where our cycling begins along the panoramic road of the Cinque Terre. A boat awaits us at our arrival in Monterosso to return to Portovenere. While cruising, we enjoy a nice bath in the clear waters of the gulf to gather up from the fatigue and get rid of any lactic acid; lots of sun and visit to the five villages.
Aperitif in town and transfer by speedboat to the Lorena inn on the Palmaria Island for our dinner on  the terrace with view on Portovenere at sunset.

DAY 6  Forte dei Marmi
Nozzano Castello, Massaciuccoli, Pitoro, Camaiore, Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi are the spellbinding towns we meet along the way. A beautiful beach resort awaits at the end for well-earned relax on the seashore and a delicious brunch on the sea.
In the afternoon, those who wish may stay on the beach, or a shopping spree in Forte dei Marmi. Possibility of stopping for dinner at the Lorenzo Restaurant of Forte dei Marmi.

DAY 7  Pisa
After a pleasant bike-ride to get to Pisa, you can't miss out on a snapshot beneath the Leaning Tower and not take a brief go-around the city, to then make your way to a wine cellar of the magnificent countryside to taste the wines of the Hills of Pisa. Dinner in a villa with traditional dishes and wines from Pisa.

DAY 8  Departure
In the morning a nice breakfast and the final view on the enchanting landscape, we unfortunately we have to say goodbye.