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Bella Toscana per E-Bike

Trip highlights:

  • Cycling tour on Lucca's city walls
  • In the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci
  • San Gimignano with Gelateria Dondoli

Lucca, Vinci, Pisa and San Gimignano

Rolling hills, cypress trees and medieval towns: there is hardly a lovelier way to discover Tuscany than by bike. From your centrally located hotel in Montecatini Terme, you will cycle to Lucca, Vinci, Pisa and San Gimignano. Along the way, you can look forward to a picnic in a castle garden, a wine tasting and probably the most famous gelato in Tuscany.

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Trip details

Day 1: Switzerland – Montecatini

Terme

Journey to Tuscany and Montecatini Terme, the traditional spa town between Lucca and Florence. A
welcome drink awaits you at the hotel.

Day 2: Lucca

You cycle through gentle hill country to the Villa Reale di Marlia, where a picnic awaits you in its magnificent gardens. You then continue to Lucca, the birthplace of Giacomo Puccini. You ride around the old town on the mighty tree-lined city walls, followed by time for a leisurely stroll through the centre. (40 km)

Day 3: Vinci

Today's stage leads through hilly countryside to Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. In the museum, you will discover the machines and inventions of this universal genius. A wine tasting with a snack awaits you at a winery. (45 km)

Day 4: Vicopisano – Pisa

The coach takes you to Buti, from where you cycle to medieval Vicopisano with its towers and the castle designed by Brunelleschi. Following the Arno, you reach Pisa and the Leaning Tower. The day ends by the sea at Marina di Pisa. (40 km)

Day 5: Certaldo – San Gimignano

Cypress trees, vineyards and country houses line the route via medieval Certaldo to San Gimignano. With your cycling guide, you stroll through the town of towers, and to finish there is a gelato at the famous Gelateria Dondoli on Piazza della Cisterna. (35 km)

Day 6: Montecatini Terme – Switzerland

Return journey to Switzerland.

You will stay at the 4* Grand Hotel Panoramic (official national rating) set in a park close to the famous thermal baths of Montecatini Terme. The spacious rooms offer air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, hairdryer and Wi-Fi, some with a balcony. A restaurant, cocktail bar, conservatory, sun terrace and outdoor pool (seasonal) invite you to relax; sauna and whirlpool are available for a fee. Equivalent hotel if unavailable.

Good to know

Joining with your own e-bike is possible in Windisch and Lucerne.

Wearing a helmet is compulsory. Short-notice changes to the daily stages and programme are possible.

Max. 18 guests per tour leader.

Difficulty level

Enjoyment and relaxation are at the heart of this trip. Daily stages of 35 to 45 km with 100 to 500 metres of ascent, easy to ride thanks to the e-bike. Mainly quiet side roads through gently rolling terrain. A few short sections are gravel but perfectly rideable.

  • Grand Hotel Panoramic, Montecatini Terme

Included services

  • Journey in a Comfort coach with bike trailer
  • Accommodation in a good 4* hotel, standard double room
  • 5x half board (dinner/breakfast buffet)
  • Welcome drink
  • Picnic in the gardens of the Villa Reale di Marlia
  • Admission to the Leonardo Museum in Vinci
  • Wine tasting with a snack at a winery
  • Gelato at Gelateria Dondoli
  • 4 guided e-bike tours as per programme

Comfort coach

The Comfort coach offers you everything that matters to you as a traveller. The generous legroom in particular will surprise you. Our Comfort coaches have 26 – 50 seats.

  • Rows of seats with grey headrests and red curtains in the Comfort coach
  • EUROBUS Comfort coach seen from the front outside the depot
  • EUROBUS Comfort coach parked in front of trees
  • 26–50 adjustable comfort seats
  • Seat belts at every seat
  • Individual fold-down table for each seat, movable footrests
  • 220-volt socket at every seat *
  • Radio / DVD / navigation system
  • Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge, coffee machine
  • Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
  • Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe

* Most vehicles in the EUROBUS fleet are equipped with this.

View down the centre aisle of the Comfort coach with four-abreast seating

Why you should
travel with Eurobus

  • Personally accompanied

    Experienced tour guides accompany you personally and make sure you are well looked after.

  • Travel in comfort

    Sit back and relax – we drive you safely and comfortably across Europe.

  • Carefully planned

    Every route is chosen with attention to detail and perfectly organised.

  • For generations

    Over 100 years of experience in coach travel – you can rely on us.

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