TUSCANY BASED IN ONE HOTEL DISCOVER TUSCANY Self-guided tour approx. 240 km 8 days / 7 nights Description Simply thinking of this popular region puts a smile on a lot of people s faces! The many lovely landscapes in mild sunlight and numerous art cities in Tuscany make up the special charm of this region. The famous spa town Montecatini Terme is the ideal starting point for your tours exploring the area. You will experience worldfamous attractions riding your bike. Every day you will get from one highlight to another and at the same time you will always be looking forward to getting back into your comfortable wellness hotel. Characteristics of the route Tuscany that is marvellous and hilly countryside. On quiet minor roads and country lanes we cycle from one well known city to the next. When you enter or exit cities sometimes heavy traffic may occur. FUNActive Tours GmbH Bahnhofstraße 3 39034 Toblach (BZ) Italien Tel.: +39 0474 771210 E-Mail: office@funactive.info
A day by day account of the route Day 1: Arrival at Montecatini Terme Tip: Taking the historical rack railway train to Montecatini Alto; Day 2: Excursion to the valley of Val di Nievole (approx. 40 km) Enjoy the beautiful view after some short climbs; Day 3: Excursion: Monte Pisano, to the Sea (approx. 50 km) The impressive Leaning Tower of Pisa; Day 4: Excursion to Florence (by train) Famous for palaces, churches, museums and art treasures; Day 5: Excursion to San Gimignano (approx. 55 km) Through wine yards and on beautiful paths to San Gimignano; Day 6: Excursion to Vinci (approx. 55 km) Birth place of Leonardo da Vinci; Day 7: Excursion to Lucca (approx. 40 km) You pass the medieval wine-grower town Montecarlo; Day 8: Departure Individual departure or extension of your stay;
detailed routing Day 1: Arrival in Montecatini Terme Information on the tour and bike fitting in the evening. For the rest of the day, we recommend taking a walk in the spa park or taking the historical rack railway train to Montecatini Alto. Day 2: Trip through the Val di Nievole Valley (approx. 40 km) You start your first tour on beautiful paths who lead you through olive groves into the charming village of Serravalle. Enjoy the beautiful view into the valley after you have managed some short climbs. Afterwards you cycle downhill back to Montecatini Terme where you will pass the historic village of Montecatini Alto on your way. Day 3: Trip to Monte Pisano and to the sea (approx. 50 km) The day starts with a drive to the summit of Monte Pisano (900 m) where you can enjoy an impressive panorama of Pisa and the sea. From here you will start your bike tour with a long descent into the valley. On the bike path along a Roman Viaduct you will get to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Later, you will continue to the Mediterranean coast and through the nature park Macchia Lucchese to the Pearl of the Tyrrhenian coast : Viareggio. At the end of your tour, you will take the train back to Montecatini. Day 4: Trip to Florence (by train) The capital of the Tuscany awaits you with its palaces, churches, museums and art treasures of the Renaissance. Of course you can relax in the hotel spa on this day too Day 5: Trip to San Gimignano (approx. 55 km) Today, you will take a shuttle to Casciana Terme. On wonderful ways, through vineyards and rolling hills, you will cycle to San Gimignano. On your way, you will see images of the original Tuscany as they have been painted many times. Just before you reach today s destination, the silhouettes of the famous medieval towers appear in front of you. After your trip, you will have a transfer back to your hotel. Day 6: Trip to Vinci (approx. 55 km) On the sixth day, you will cycle on small paths through the olive groves of Montecatini to Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo.This museum dedicated to his genius and his inventions is very impressive. On your way back to the hotel, you will cycle over gently rolling hills and through the lovely countryside of Montalbano. Day 7: Trip to Lucca (approx. 40 km) First, you will cycle through the small, medieval wine town of Monte Carlo, where one of the few white wines of Tuscany flourishes. Then you will continue your tour along the Wine Road Colline Lucchesi, through the backcountry, past the beautiful Villa Torriggiani to Lucca. A bike ride on the historic city walls offers magnificent views of churches and towers that rise above the countless roofs of the city. The train will take you back to your hotel. Day 8: Departure or extension Individual departure or extension of your stay;
starting dates 2018 arrival every Saturday 24/03/2018 (first available date) to 13/10/2018 (last available date) General information Classification of the cycle-tour: Self-guided tour Duration: 8 days 7 nights Distance: approx. 240 km Starting point: Montecatini Terme Accommodation: The Grand Hotel Croce di Malta**** is located in a quiet area only a few steps from the spa park and the town centre. The stylish hotel offers all the amenities you may expect after a nice day of cycling. The wellness area with sauna, steam bath and indoor pool are usable for a fee (you receive a reduction of 20% of the official price list)-www.crocedimalta.com Tourist tax if requested has to be paid on the spot Parking: Car park garage ca. 45.00 per week. Public car park along the street about 4.00 per day Car parking or garages can t be booked by us in advance. Has to be organized and paid on the spot. Rental bikes: 21-gears bicycle 7-gear bicycle with back pedal (on request, limited availability) Electro bike (on request, limited availability All bikes are UNISEX bikes Arrival By train Montecatini Terme central train station By plain Airports Florence and Pisa Included services Overnights in comfort rooms (type Premiere ) Breakfast buffet If you have booked half board, minimum of 3 course evening meal (3x or 7x) Personal tour information Well planned routes Bus journey to Monte Pisano and Casciana Terme plus from San Gimignano incl. bike Train journey Viareggio-Montecatini and Lucca- Montecatini incl. bike Train journey to and from Florence excl. bike Welcome drink GPS tracks available Use of outdoor pool and fitness area Detailed documents (maps, route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers) Telephone service hotline for during the entire tour Rental bike insurance non Included services Arrival to the starting point of the tour Departure at the end of the tour Drinks and all extras Lunch, Dinner (if not booked half board) Not mentioned entries Rental bikes Travel insurance All not expressly mentioned under the item Included services
prices 2017 Self-guided tour Package price per person in a double room with breakfast-season 1 635.00 Package price per person in a double room with breakfast-season 2 715.00 Package price per person in a double room with breakfast-season 3 759.00 Single room surcharge per person 125.00 Surcharge double single use 205.00 Half board surcharge per person 3x 79.00 Half board surcharge per person 7x 180.00 Additional services Rental bike 80.00 Electro bike 180.00 Season 1: 24.03-27.04 29.09-13.10.18 Season 2: 28.04-25.05 08.09-28.09.18 Season 3: 26.05-07.09.18