Unexpected Tuscany e-Bike

Italy's best E-Bike cycling in a journey through spectacular Tuscany. New and improved for 2024.

Seven days E-bike riding on a holiday that allows you to discover Tuscany in all its splendour. Active, fun, and a delight for the tastebuds. Experience a holiday that will awaken the soul. From Lucca to Radicofani following the Via Francigena, an ancient unpaved path that connects small villages and medieval cities rich in art and history. You will be supported on all your rides, so all your essentials can be left in the van while you enjoy the day’s riding. Throughout the journey you will breathe new scents, experience new tastes and discover Tuscany in a crescendo of sensations that will you will fall in love with. 50% of the route is on dirt roads and paths surrounded by Tuscan nature, away from traffic, with only brief sections of asphalt on secondary roads. The hilly route can be easily overcome even by the less trained- thanks to the powerful E-bikes.

  • START LINE: Lucca
  • FINISH LINE: Florence
  • TOTAL DISTANCE: 400km
  • TOTAL ASCENT: 6400m
Wine tasting
Sunrise ride
Historic Siena
Non-rider welcomed
Guided rides
Transfers
  • Activity level:         LEVEL 2 – Gentilissimo
    - I ride my bike most weeks back home. - I enjoy chatting and stoping to take in the view when riding. - The best part of my ride is the coffee stop. - I can’t do a wheelie yet.
  • Duration: 7 days | 6 nights
  • Dates 2025 April 14 - 20 | May 11 - 17 | June 02 - 08 | July 15 - 21 | Sep 01 - 07 | Sep 09 - 15
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  • Price from: €3299
  • Single supplement €799
  • Room upgrade available: Yes
  • What's included?
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The Perfect Cycling Holiday

Is this what I’m looking for?  

  • Are you interested in exploring Tuscany on and off the bike?
  • Have you dreamt about cycling the rolling hills around Siena?
  • Do you enjoy great food and fine wines in the company of interesting people?
  • Are you in search of a hassle free cycling holiday - which is guided and supported by world class staff?
  • Yes - E-Bikes are included on this holiday.

Magical & Unforgettable

What to look forward to….

  • Enjoy a fabulous cappuccino in Piazza del Campo in Siena.
  • Wonder in amazement in San Gimignano, the “Manhattan of Middle ages”.
  • Discover the joy of Chianti Classico red wine.
  • The very best coffee you could ever wish for!

Stages of your Tour

  1. Lucca To San Miniato

    49km | 330m Elevation

    After completing the bike set-up and the trip briefing including the safety rules, we will leave for this first stage, characterized by the numerous historical and religious buildings that we will meet along the way. We will start with a beautiful bike ride in the walls of Lucca. Tonight’s accommodation is in a hotel in the town of San Miniato.

    San Miniato - Tuscany

  2. San Miniato To San Gimignano

    51km, 830m elevation

    Truly splendid route. Shortly after San Miniato, the path that winds along the hilly ridges of the Val d'Elsa enchants with its extraordinary beauty. The arrival in San Gimignano by bike is spectacular, emerging from a small road, the medieval towers surprise with their timeless charm. A walk in the village is a must. Tonight you will stay in a wonderful country farmhouse overlooking the Tuscan hills of San Gimignano.


    San Gimignano - Tuscany

  3. San Gimignano To Siena

    68km, 1000m elevation

    We have just left San Gimignano, and you already want to look back to admire it once more, before it disappears behind the hills. All of a sudden, Monteriggioni emerges behind a small hill with its legendary crown of towers. The path leading to the castle is dotted with ups and downs, and links a series of ancient hamlets where time seems to have stopped. The entrance to Siena is triumphal, really exciting. We will walk the last few meters to get to Piazza del Campo to fully enjoy the excitement. What a conquest! Night in a farmhouse outside Siena.


    Siena - Tuscany

  4. Siena To rapolano

    66km, 1090m elevation

    The landscape changes again; we are in the realm of dirt roads and the famous Crete Senesi, literally the ‘clays of Siena'. For two million years, an ocean covered these hills, ancient seabed of grey-blue clay, chalk and rock salt, which some compare to the surface of the moon. The landscape is enchanting, thanks to the colours of the earth and the sky, the gentle lines of the valleys and the rows of cypresses that adorn the white streets that seem to have been designed by a painter. Here we are in the heart of Tuscany. Night in a restored fortified granary in the medieval village of Serre di Rapolano.

    Rapolano - Tuscany

  5. Rapolano to montalcino

    60km, 1050m elevation

    Between the awesome Crete Senesi and the breathtaking Val d'Orcia, San Giovanni d'Asso marks the halfway to the monumental Montalcino, a military outpost in medieval times, serendipitously located in a fantastically productive grape area, making it the home of two world-class wines, Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. But first the route is crossing the small village of Buonconvento, whose ancient walls date back to 1383. Its name derives from the Latin Bonus Conventus, meaning "happy, lucky place", the perfect place for a refreshment stop, maybe with some good typical food.

    Montalcino - Tuscany

  6. montalcino to montepulciano

    60km, 1190m elevation

    The time has come to immerse yourself in the splendid panoramas of the Val d'Orcia, in which San Quirico and Pienza have a predominant role. The stunning hillside town of San Quirico d’Orcia is mentioned in the oldest book in Western Europe, the Liber Linteus Zagrabiensis (300 BC), and when you glimpse at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pienza, at the eastern most point of the itinerary, you will know that you have at last seen perfect beauty. The last stop is in Montepulciano, famous worldwide for its excellent wines. Our evening will be spent in an organic winery.

    Montelpulciano - Tuscany

  7. montepulciano to radicofani

    40km, 900m elevation

    The last stage of this itinerary continues to offer incredible surprises. Monticchiello is a typical medieval village immersed in the Sienese countryside. Following the old Via Francigena, the route winds up the hills of the Val d'Orcia. The final climb that leads to Radicofani, it offers a fantastic panorama, it is the last act of this itinerant and ecological cycling experience. We will return to Florence by private transfer.

    Florence

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COLNAGO V3

COMPONENTS:

  • Shimano 105 12 Speed Di2 Drivetrain (50/34 Chainset and 11-34 Cassette)
  • Fulcrum Racing 600 Wheelset
  • Pirelli P7 Sport 28mm Tyres
  • Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc Brakes (160mm rotors)
  • Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Flow saddle
  • (Sizes: XXS(42S), XS(45S), S(48S), M(50S), L(52S), XL(54S), XXL(56S), XXXL(58S))
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GUERCIOTTI BRERA TOURING ION

COMPONENTS:

  • SRAM NX Mechanical 1 x 11 Speed Drivetrain (40T Chainset and 11-42T Cassette) URSUS Orion Disc Wheelset
  • Challenge Gravel Grinder 42mm Tyres
  • SRAM Guide Rival Hydraulic Levers and SRAM Rival Caliper Disc Brakes (160mm rotors)
  • Electric Polini E-P3 250 watt motor, with 70 N/m maximum torque
  • 500 wh battery with 220 km range in assist mode
  • DPV Touring saddle
  • (Sizes: S, M)

What’s included?

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Transfers (from specified airport/train location)
  • 4 dinners
  • Experienced team of local professionals
  • E-bike hire
  • Wine tasting and vineyard tour
  • IBT cycling jerseys
  • IBT water bottle
  • City taxes

What’s not included?

  • Travel insurance (must be purchased before the tour)
  • Flights
  • Lunches
  • All beverages at mealtimes (water and coffee are complimentary during meals that are included in the package)
  • Tips and gratuities
 
 

The nuts and Bolts

Useful information about your holiday

Still Undecided?

This tour, Unexpected Tuscany, is as advertised. Rolling hills with beautiful scenery through charming villages and delicious food at every stop. Our guides, Fausto and Ivan, did all the work, all we did was ride and enjoy. Fausto is on his bike showing us the way while pointing out historical sites, landmarks and potholes. The terrain is up and down, of course, and includes some gravel roads. Fausto finds the best routes according to the situation avoiding traffic and poor road conditions. Ivan follows along with the van and is ready to handle any problem that might come up. We did jump in the van after being soaked by rain once. The rain was expected so Fausto made Ivan ride that day and he drove the van. Even though we had ebikes, my wife and I (65) were tired at the end of each day and ready to relax. Unexpected Tuscany was a great tour and our guides, Fausto and Ivan took fantastic care of us. April was a great time of year, everything was green and there were absolutely no crowds. We had the towns and hotels mostly to ourselves.

Robert, USA | Tuscany | April 2024

Where to meet

Please arrange to meet us at Lucca Train Station at 11:00. 24 hours before meeting we will contact you via WhatsApp to confirm the name of staff meeting you. Alternative transfers can be arranged but will incur a cost.

Drop off location

Following the conclusion of the tour we will assist you with planning and booking of onward travel. We will run one transfer to Florence leaving in the late morning.

Transfer time

Please consider eating lunch before we collect you from Lucca train station. The transfer time from Lucca to our start point is 15mins.
Riding in Tuscany

The general road conditions in Tuscany are good, mostly are quite with less traffic. The majority of roads in Tuscany are tarmac but we will also be riding on some gravel roads - that are in good condition and can be enjoyed on both a road, gravel or E-Bike.
Cuisine

The food as one may expect in Tuscany is excellent, there are a lot of local specialities that you can look forward to enjoying. Restaurants now cater for both vegan and vegetarians. Homemade local wines and beer a must to try.

Hotel facilities

The hotels on this tour have pools so we recommend bringing swimming costumes. Hotels also have good wifi and bar service. All hotels have air conditioning. Hotels may charge extra for the use of these facilities.
Private tours & groups

We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you a private tour should you be in a group of more than six people. The private tour allows you to choose dates and personalise the itinerary according to your requirements.

Weather

The weather in Tuscany is excellent 9 months a year. It can be hot in July and August and those that prefer to ride in cooler conditions should consider joining us in April, May, September or October. Ride times maybe adjusted to take in to account extreme weather events.

What happens next?

Are you thinking about joining us? You probably have some questions! There are a number of ways to contact us, email is best, we will reply within 24 hours. You can also find a contact form at the bottom of this page.

 

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Get In Touch

If you would prefer to give us a call and talk cycling and Italy please WhatsApp us on the number below and we will arrange a call back.

ITA: +39 320 638 4713

Or you can chat to us online also by clicking the button at bottom right of page.

Drop us a direct email to info@italybiketours.com