Tuscany Cycle for Families

What's Included

• Breakfasts

  7 breakfasts - breakfasts are continental in style consisting of pastries/bread, coffee, tea and juice and depending on the hotel may also include cheese, meats and spreads, eggs, fruit and cereal.

• Accommodation

  7 nights in 3 star hotels or Agriturismos on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities.

• Rental Bike

  21 speed rental bike with one rear pannier, helmet, phone holder, repair kit, padlock and bike computer (one per room booked) - baby seats, children's bikes, trailers, trail-a-bikes available on request (e-bikes available - supplement applies).

• Digital Information Pack

  Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and route book.

• Luggage Transfer

  Luggage transfer (max 1 piece, max weight 20kg and max size 60 x 50 x 40 cm per person). Supplement applies for excess.

• Emergency Hotline

  Emergency hotline.

• Private Transfer with Bikes

  Private transfer with bikes from Lucca to Altopascio on day 5.

• Private Transfer with Luggage

  Private transfer with luggage on day 8 to Empoli train station.

• Arrival Transfer

  Arrival transfer on day 1 to the first hotel just outside Pisa and onward transport from Empoli Train station on day 8.

What's Not Included

• Meals and Drinks

  Meals not listed as included, drinks.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance.
  
  

• Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees.
  
  

• Guide

  Guide - this is a self-guided cycle trip.
  
  

• Solo Traveller Supplement

  A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room.
  
  

• Hotel Taxes

  Hotel taxes - allow EUR12.
  
  5 per person - these are payable directly to the hotel.
  
  

• Excess Luggage

  Excess luggage.
  
  

• Unscheduled Transfers

  Unscheduled transfers.
  
  

• Additional Rear Pannier

  Additional rear pannier - supplement applies - please request at the time of booking (note: panniers are not provided for children's bikes).
  
  

• Items of a Personal Nature

  Items of a personal nature such as phone calls and laundry.
  
  

• Lunches and Dinners

  Lunches and dinners, beverages.
  
  

• Site Entry Fees

  Site entry fees.
  
  

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.

Grading

The trip is graded introductory to moderate with daily ascents between 100—300m. The planned cycles follow mostly well asphalted country roads and secondary roads. There are some dirt-road cycle paths around Pisa and Lucca. There are some small hills on the way to Vinci. Near larger towns, the roads have more traffic. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a reasonable level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. We recommend some practice cycles with your children before you go, including in low traffic areas. It is important that everyone is comfortable cycling on roads.

Mode of Transport

Enjoy private transfers with bikes and luggage, rental bikes with accessories, and a digital information pack with maps and route book. Arrival and departure transfers are included.

Accommodation

Stay in charming 3-star hotels and agriturismos, perfect for families, with ensuite facilities and some featuring swimming pools.