8 Days | Fall in love with provincial Italy on a cycling adventure through Tuscany’s villages
From £2,050pp including bike hire and excluding flights – these can be added for a supplement and subject to availability
(Based on 2 sharing – single supplements are available. Please ask for more details),
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).
Start: Florence, Italy
Finish: Pisa, Italy
Age: Min 14
Group size: Min 1 – Max 15
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 Intrepid 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.
Inclusions
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport: Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle, Local bus
Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights)
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
Add on activities
- Florence – Uffizi Gallery – EUR24
- Florence – Accademia – EUR17
- Florence – Medici Chapels – EUR17
- Florence – Bargello Museum – EUR14
- Florence – Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome – EUR30
- Vinci – Museo Leonardiano Birthplace of Leonardo Combo Ticket – EUR11
- Barga – Dinner – EUR25
- Barga – Fondazione Pascoli – Free
- 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 – EUR6
- Lucca – Puccini concert – EUR20
- Lucca – Guinigi Tower Climb – EUR6
- Torre delle Ore Climb – EUR4
- Pisa – Leaning Tower of Pisa – EUR27
Various dates from now until October 2026