Self Guided
Tuscany Coast
This holiday allows to explore all Tuscany looks: from the art cities of Lucca and Pisa, through country villages and seaside villages, pedaling from the elegant beaches of Versilia to the wild Maremma ... a unique opportunity to savor all the delights of the coast of Etruscans crossing Tuscany from north to south, along the routes once traveled by this ancient people.
The Etruscans, peaceful and cultured, were a people always in harmony with nature and the landscape, lover of good food and aesthetics, which left us a great testimony of refinement in the furnishings (in particular the black-red ceramic) and in the jewels found and in the sarcophagi with their smiling faces. Imagine following in their footsteps taking inspiration from the lifestyle for a journey out of time ... pedaling slowly on the bicycle, trying to seize this atmosphere of peace, freedom and joy, traveling the rural roads between sea and hills that we have selected for you. Don’t miss this opportunity: dive headlong into this sweet adventure!
Highlights: Art cities and medieval villages of Pisa and Lucca areas -The elegance of Versilia coast - Wine roads through the famous “SuperTuscan” vineyards - Seaside villages, parks, pinewoods flowing into wild endless beaches.
Towns along the itinerary: Lucca - Viareggio - Torre del Lago Puccini - Pisa - Castiglioncello - Bibbona - Bolgheri - Castagneto Carducci - San Vincenzo - Baratti – Follonica
Stages
Altitude m. 400 (or 150m)
The route winds along predominantly secondary and quiet roads, away from the crowds, through a mosaic of timeless medieval hamlets and ancient parish churches (pievi). The journey is also a taste experience: you will have the chance to meet small farms, wineries, and olive mills where you can savor the renowned Lucca PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It is your authentic taste of the Tuscan countryside before heading towards the coast. This way, you will have plenty of time to fully immerse yourself in the charm of Lucca, its history, and its unmissable culinary specialties. Choose the perfect route: a relaxing itinerary of about 30 km or a more energetic challenge of about 59 km. Furthermore, you can rely on our operational base in Lucca for any necessity.
Altitude m. 270
The adventure begins in the crisp Lucca morning, when the city's streets and markets awaken with a lively atmosphere. Leaving the urban area, the route leads you to Nozzano, a fortified hamlet that retains its medieval charm. After a brief but intense climb through the greenery, a breathtaking panorama opens up: Lake Massaciuccoli, Migliarino Park, and the sea sparkling on the horizon. From this vantage point, the descent to Viareggio and Versilia's beaches offers a peaceful ride. The Massaciuccoli wetlands provide a unique scenic contrast, giving you a completely new perspective.
Altitude: 110m
The fourth stage of the tour begins by leaving Versilia and the iconic 'Passeggiata di Viareggio', a famous Tuscan destination frequented by celebrities and renowned for its carnival and luxury yacht production. The scenery shifts dramatically as you enter the 'Migliarino-San Rossore-Massaciuccoli' Natural Park, characterized by fragrant pine forests and dirt roads running alongside sandy dunes. You may choose to visit Lake Massaciuccoli, cycling right up to its shores, and exploring Villa Puccini (https://www.giacomopuccini.it/) if time permits. Once you have crossed Pisa (a stop in Piazza dei Miracoli for a photo with the Leaning Tower is a must), you will continue along the 'Trammino' cycle path until you reach Tirrenia, where today's stage concludes.
Distance km. 26,
Altitude m.120 (or 300m)
From Tirrenia you can join the waterfront cycle path to admire the beautiful view of the coast and the city of Livorno. The scents of the Mediterranean scrub will delight your senses along all the route.
After a quick tour of the historic Centre - Bella Venezia district - pedal to the Livorno seafront.
Arrived in Ardenza you can choose either to ride along the seafront on a busy road but with a breathtaking view of the Tuscan Archipelago and the cliffs full of hidden coves, or take the Via del Santuario di Montenero, a panoramic climb of around 300 meters nestled in the green and followed by a road that goes downhill to Quercianella. It's up to you!
Distance : 47 km
Altitude : 165m
You will start your tour southwards always along the seaside: you will enjoy the cycling on natural bike paths inside the centenarian pinewoods, arriving up to several lovely sandy beaches: “The White – Beaches of Vada”, the “Mazzanta”, the “Marina di Cecina”…since the climate in this part of Tuscany is very pleasant also in Spring and Autumn, you will have the chance to stop and relax on the sand, enjoying the typical quiet of early/late season and going for a swim in the sea when sun still bright high.
Altitude m. 200
The fourth tour of the holiday is a break in the countryside. This is the day for people loving quality wines and the typical Tuscan countryside, with cypresses, vineyards, farmhouses, mild hills in the background…just like in the postcards! Actually, the area we cross is not far from the sea and so not too hilly. The route is along the “Wine Road of the Etruscan Coast”: you will reach Bibbona, Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci crossing the whole area where SuperTuscan wines as Sassicaia and Ornellaia are produced. You will find a lot of wineries where stop your cycling for a wine tasting, before coming back to our beautiful hotel to relax.
Waste no more time
Do not hesitate to ask for more information and plan now your holiday
| TUSCAN COAST 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS | |
| Overnight in double room with breakfast from | € 1065,00 |
| High season supplement (June,July,September) | € 145,00 |
| Single room surcharge | € 440,00 |
| Third person in triple room | - 30% |
| Hotels 4 stars supplement | € 350,00 |
| REDUCTION FOR CHILDREN | |
| Up to 6 years | free |
| from 6 to 12 years | 50% |
| from 12 to 16 years | 25% |
| EXTRA | |
| Trekking bike* | € 165,00 |
| E.bike* | € 325,00 |
| Front bag | € 35,00 |
| Rear bags | €. 42,00 |
| Helmet | € 28,00 |
| Transfer Pisa/Lucca | € 130,00 |
| Transfer Florence/Lucca | € 260,00 |
| ADDITIONAL NIGHT P.P. | |
| Lucca from | € 110,00 |
| Castagneto from | € 100,00 |
* the price includes: anti-puncture kit, mobile phone holder and a rear bag
By car: you can plan your trip on www.viamichelin.it or www.google.com/maps.
By train: Pisa Centrale station or Florence, info and timetables on www.trenitalia.it
By plane: Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa and florence Peretola, for flight information consult the websitehttps://www.pisa-airport.com/en/ and https://www.aeroporto.firenze.it/en/
For the transfer from Pisa or Florence you can use public transport (bus or train) or we can organize a private transfer.
ACCOMMODATION
3-star hotel with breakfast, with a supplement it is possible to stay in a 4-star hotel. Tourist tax must be paid at the hotel reception.
PARKING AREA
We will provide you with information based on your chosen accommodation.
SERVICES INCLUDED
• 3 star accommodation in a double room with private facilities
• Breakfast
• Welcome briefing at the departure hotel
• Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
• Detailed travel documents (maps, route description, locations, important phone numbers)
• Telephone assistance service for the duration of the tour
• Medical and luggage insurance
SERVICES EXCLUDED
• Arrival at the starting point of the tour
• Return trip at the end of the tour
• Lunches, dinners and drinks
• Tourist taxes and all extras in general
• Bike rental
• Optional travel cancellation insurance
• Anything not expressly indicated under "The fee includes"
Hotels
Hotel Villa San Michele
S.Michele in Escheto
55100 Lucca
info@hotelvillasanmichele.it
Hotel Spinelli
55049 Viareggio (LU)
Tel. +39 0584 389838
info@hotelspinelli.it
Grand Hotel Golf Tirrenia
56128 Tirrenia (PI)
info@grandhotelgolftirrenia.it
Tel: +39 050 957018
Hotel Villa Margherita
57128 Quercianella LI
info@hotelvillamargherita.com
Tel. +39 0586491023
Hotel Zi Martino
57022 San Giusto LI
info@zimartino.com
Tel. 39 0565766000