Self-guided: Italy Coast to Coast – Ravenna to Pisa
- Length 9 days
- From USD$2375
- Style/Level Self-Guided 1.0
- Countries Italy
- Begin/End Ravenna / Lucca
Overview
A perfect blend of Italian art, culture, and cuisine awaits you on this unforgettable bike tour from the Adriatic to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Starting in Ravenna, the last capital of the Western Roman Empire and renowned for its stunning mosaics, you’ll cycle through picturesque landscapes and charming villages, cross the verdant Apennines, and discover local culinary delights like olive oil, wine, and pecorino cheese along the way. In Florence, you’ll marvel at world-class masterpieces. The tour culminates in Lucca, a charming medieval city known for its well-preserved defensive walls that still encircle the historic center. Before the journey ends, enjoy a final loop ride to Pisa, where you can strike a pose in front of the world-famous Leaning Tower and cycle all the way to the nearby Tuscan coast, completing an unforgettable Italian adventure!Highlights
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Keep in mind
We work hard to maintain consistency across all of our tours, but some trips have unique differences. Here are some things to keep in mind about this tour.
- The final itinerary, including hotels and/or activities described here, are subject to change according to availability.
- City hotel taxes are not included.
The first day cycling the flat Po Valley prepares you for more challenging rides upon reaching the Apennines. Gentle, continuous climbing cycling over the mountain pass (with option to take a train over the pass). The following days in Tuscany are mostly hilly, with a relatively flat final ride to Pisa. E-bikes also make this tour accessible to everyone!
Dates, prices & booking
From USD $2,375
- PRICING: Based on double occupancy. $500 per-person deposit. Departures for one person only will require supplemental fees.
- HIGH SEASON PRICING May 1 – June 15 and September 1 – October 15: USD $2,495 per person.
- START DAYS: This tour departs any Tuesday between March 1 and October 31. Other start days of the weeks may be available on request, for USD $300. Please note that changing the start day could make some cultural visits and activities impossible.
- REQUEST YOUR DATE: Click the blue “Request a date” button to submit a tour inquiry.
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Penciling in on a tour is a great way to temporarily hold a space while you think about your travel logistics and find some friends to join you. We encourage you to book your space on the tour dates that interests you as soon as possible. Many departures are already sold out.
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Itinerary
- Total distance 287-328 km (178 – 204 miles)
- Average daily distance 31-64 km (19-45 miles)
- Tour style Self-Guided
- Tour level 1.0
Visit our Tour Level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Bikes
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Premium road bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork built by Van Nicholas, or similar532
Type : Premium Road -
Premium hybrid bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork
Type : Premium Hybrid -
Premium mixte step-through hybrid
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork
Type : Premium Hybrid Mixte -
Co-Motion or Cannondale tandem
Frame : Steel / Aluminum
Type : Tandem -
E-hybrid bike
Surcharge: $250 for 6-8 days; $300 for 9-15 days; $500 16+ days
Frame : Aluminum frame with front suspension
Type : E-Hybrid -
E-road bike
Surcharge: $300 for 6-8 days; $375 for 9-15 days; $600 for 16+ days
Frame : Carbon frame with carbon fork
Type : E-Road
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