Cycle Pisa to Florence

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in 2-3 star hotels

• 7 breakfasts - varied buffet breakfasts are served at each hotel

• 7 nights in 2-3 star hotels (Category B) on a twinshare basis with private facilities (upgrade to 3-4 star hotels Category A - supplement applies). Hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €20-25)

• Digital information pack including route notes, maps, navigational App (can be used offline), GPS Tracks and travel guide per room booked

• Luggage transfers - 1 bag per person weighing a max of 20kgs.

• Rental touring bike with helmet, pannier, puncture resistant tyres and gel saddle (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)

• Rental bike insurance against theft and damage (not valid for e-bike rentals for ages 14-17)

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to and from Pisa

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday

• A supplement will apply if you book a single room

• Entrance fees not listed included

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to shorten a stage

• Excess luggage

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the app / GPX files

• Local hotel taxes - payable locally directly to the hotel

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Lunches, dinners and drinks

• Local hotel taxes

• Train tickets

• Entrance fees

• Transport to and from Pisa

• Tour guide - this is a self guided tour

• Travel insurance

• Local hotel taxes (payabale locally directly to the hotel)

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the app / GPX files (some operators include them)

Grading

MODERATE – GRADE 3
This trip involves 5 days cycling with daily cycles of 25-60km/15.5-37.5mi. The route is mostly on flat areas with some hilly sections that are not too difficult. Much of the cycle is on asphalt roads with low traffic. There are some sections on dirt paths. You will need a reasonable level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. You need only carry your camera and water bottle. Your luggage is transported for you between hotels. There are train connections among the overnight stays each day and the possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: on day 2, 3, 5 and 7. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.