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Pisa and the famous leaning tower
Tuscany Cycle for Families
Historic villages in canton of Zurich | Switzerland Tourism
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
Discover Tuscany on an achievable self guided cycle from Pisa to Vinci specifically crafted for families ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive San Giuliano Terme (3.5km from Pisa centre) 2 | Visit Pisa and loop cycle to visit a monastery (25+12km/15.5+7.5 mi) 3 | Follow the Serchio River to Lucca and nearby
hotel (24km/15mi) 4 | Pass by impressive villas and gardens along the river (33 or 39.5km/20.5 or 24.5mi) 5 | Transfer to Altopascio, cycle through Padule of Fucecchio nature reserve to Vinci (29 or 54km/18 or 33.5mi) 6 | Visit Vinci’s interactive museums dedicated to Leonardo’s inventions (8 or 15km/5 or 9.3mi) 7 | Day trip by train to Florence (or alternative cycle route) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3 star hotels or Agriturismo on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities EQUIPMENT: 21 speed rental bike with pannier, repair kit and bike computer (one per room booked) ‐ childrens bikes available on request (e‐bikes available ‐ supplement applies) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer, emergency hotline & private transfer with bikes from Lucca to Altopascio on day 5
Swiss Chocolate Cycle
7 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
Combine cycling through classic landscapes with one of Switzerland’s most famous products, chocolate ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Regensdorf, a
short train ride from central Zurich 2 | Cycle through the Limmattal Valley via Baden to Aarau (50km/31mi) 3 | Visit Frey Chocolate factory, cycle to Sursee on Sempach Lake (30km/18.6mi) 4 | Cycle to Lucerne, boat cruise (30km/18.6mi) 5 | Continue along the Reuss to Zug, visiting the Chocolatier Aeschbach en route (30km/18.6mi) 6 | Cycle through Sihlwald natural park to Zurich surrounds (45km/28mi) 7 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 6 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights in 3 star hotels and pensions on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps per room booked (GPS data available on request), luggage transfer & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: ticket for panorama yacht on Lake Lucerne EQUIPMENT: bicycle, 24 speed with pannier (electric bike available ‐ supplement applies) PLUS: Frey Chocolatier visit (including chocolate bar creation) and Aeschbach Chocolatier tour
NOTES: High season is from 26 May to 16 Aug. Mid season is from 18 Aug to 27 Sep ‐ supplement
HOTEL / INNS
GRADE 1
Vienna
Daily from 13 Apr to 19 Oct
Danube Cycle Adventure for Families
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
An exciting family cycling adventure along a flat,
traffic free section of the Danube River
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Linz 2 | Cycle to Mitterkirchen (43km/26.5mi) 3 | Cycle past castles and ruins en route to Strudengau or surroundings (43km/26.5mi) 4 | Cycle through the Wachau Valley (49km/30.5mi) 5 | Free day 6 | Travel by bike and boat (or train) to Tulln (40km/25mi) 7 | Cycle along the Danube to Vienna (35km/21.5mi) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3‐4 star hotels and inns on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities, child‐friendly hotel equipment (playroom, playground or garden) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps per room, luggage transfer (1 bag pp, 20kg max), emergency hotline TRANSPORT: ferry ride Spitz‐Arnsdorf incl. bikes & boat ride Spitz to Krems including bike (in mid and low season by train Krems to Tulln) EQUIPMENT: bicycle with 21 gears and pannier (7 speed bikes, electric bike, childrens bikes, trail‐a‐bike and children trailers ‐ max 2 children, 60kgs ‐ on request, supplement applies for electric bikes) PLUS: one ride on the Ferris Wheel at Prater Park Vienna
NOTES: High season is from 18 May to 13 Sep. Mid season is from 13 Apr to 17 May and 14 Sep to 4 Oct. A supplement applies for mid and high season departures.
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HOTEL / AGRITURISMO / B&B
GRADE 2
Lucca
Pisa Florence
Italy
NOTES: Season supplements apply ‐ see website for details.
DATES
Daily from 1 Mar to 30 Nov
HOTEL / PENSION
GRADE 2
Germany
Baden Zurich
Sursee
Lucerne
Switzerland
applies for high and mid season departures. Child prices on request
DATES
Daily except Saturday from 5 May to 13Oct
Linz
Spitz
Austria
DATES
Family cycling along Danube