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. 330 (or 150m)
Lucca and its countryside deserve a sightseeing tour along the local roads, unbeaten by tourists, among medieval hamlets, parish churches, small farms and old oil mills, where the famous extra virgin oil d.o.p. of Lucca is produced. A taste of pure countryside before going to the sea. The third day gives you also a chance to enjoy completely Lucca, its history and culinary specialties. And you can also have our direct support from our base in Lucca. We have selected an easy itinerary of about 36km and one a little more challenging of 59km to give you a chance to take really all the best of this area.
Altitude m. 150
We leave Lucca in the morning, when streets and typical shops look livelier and brighter. Leaving the city centre you will pass by an old Carthusian monastery and Nozzano, an ancient hamlet maintaining its original aspect and fortifications, to reach Massaciuccoli park, on Massaciucoli lake, after a country uphill road. From the short hill you will have an enchanting view of the park, the coast and the sea on the horizon. From here to Viareggio, Marina di Pietrasanta and Versilia beaches it’s a pleasant biking in a totally different landscape.
Altitude flat
The third stage of the tour starts cycling along the “Versilia” promenade, one of the most famous in Tuscany. You will cross the small town of Viareggio, known as resort for famous people, for its Carnival and for the production of yachts and luxurious boats. Changing scenery again you will bike through the Natural Park of “Migliarino - San Rossore - Massaciuccoli”, typical for its sweet-smelling pinewoods and sand dunes. After crossing Pisa, you must stop in Piazza dei Miracoli for the photo under the Leaning Tower, you continue along the cycle path of "trammino" (a track built on the route of an old railway) to reach Tirrenia where today's stage ends.
Distance km. 46,
Altitude m. 360
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 km. 40
Altitude m. 360
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 | € 1030,00 |
| High season supplement (June,July,September) | € 140,00 |
| High season supplement (August) | € 250,00 |
| Single room surcharge | € 390,00 |
| 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* | € 145,00 |
| E.bike* | € 275,00 |
| Front bag | € 35,00 |
| Rear bags | €. 42,00 |
| Helmet | € 28,00 |
| Transfer Pisa/Lucca | € 120,00 |
| Transfer Florence/Lucca | € 190,00 |
| 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 Viareggio Uappala
55049 Viareggio LU
viareggio@uappala.com
Tel.+39 05841661348
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