Pisa Food Tours 2024/2025

“This was the first self guided cycling tour we have experienced. The cycling was mainly easy but in one or two places it was better to avoid traffic and push the bikes. The Italian countryside is in places glorious and ever changing. The cities are probably the main event though and a must if you like classical art and history and of course food and drink.The tour guides and maps are very detailed and carefully prepared. The bikes were very good with panniers and water bottles etc. The weather was cool but dry and mainly sunny. In the wet this might not be such a fun trip as there is quite a bit of cycling on gravel tracks. We found it easy to catch the train with our bikes but beware of unscheduled train strikes.The hotels were excellent throughout with plentiful breakfasts. The stops are all in towns and cities so this is not a holiday with stays in the Tuscan countryside.”

“This holiday takes you through rural and semi-urban Tuscany, on a loop from Pisa through Florence. We started in Pisa, and spent an enjoyable evening in the city, soaking up the mediaeval architecture and open plazas. Cycling from the city, we headed towards Lucca, a splendid walled city. The ambience and beauty of this city does not disappoint, match by a warm welcome from our hosts. Exploring Lucca by night is truly atmospheric - a must! Splendid place for gastronomes also! Heading from Lucca, we took the loop cycle to the hilly outcrop of Collodi. The winding roads require good map skills and care navigating the turns, but this adds to the interest of the trip. Montecatini was the next stop, an old spa town which was rather quiet; the spas are not open all year - if interested in this aspect, we advise checking opening times before you book. We took a day off here, just to relax and unwind. Heading towards Florence is an amazing part of the trip, as excitement builds as you approach the city. Exploring Florence was undoubtedly amazing, and the gentle cycle back to Pisa was the perfect wind down.”