Cycling holiday from Florence to Rome

The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:

1. Choose your desired start date
2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form.

Equipment included in the bike rental:

• Saddle bag (water repellent)
• Handlebar bag (water repellent)
• Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
• Combination lock

Please note that helmets are not included and you need to bring your own.

Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.

Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.  

The flights to/from Pisa or Florence and back from Rome are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.

Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.

It works like this:

1. You book your chosen holiday with us
2. We confirm your holiday (usually within 3-5 business days)
3. You arrange your transportation

Getting there
Here is a link for the perfect tool which will help you get an overview of how to get to the starting point of the tour: Rome2Rio

From the airport to the hotel
There is a People Mover train from Pisa Airport to the main station, and the trip takes about 8 minutes. From there, you take the train to Florence (about 1 hour).

At www.trenitalia.com it is easy to get an overview of times and destinations on the Italian trains, but since it can be difficult to buy or change tickets online, we recommend buying them at the ticket office or from the machines at the train station.

We recomend to fly home from Rome, or you can catch the train back to Pisa (approx. 3 hours). 

On this trip you will stay in 3- and 4-star hotels. In Narni, the hotel is a simple 3-star hotel, centrally located.

Breakfast is included every day. 
Lunch is easily found on the route, where there are often small villages with cafés or restaurants. 
Dinner is also easy to find within walking distance at the hotels.
It will also be possible to visit the hotels' own restaurants should you wish to do so.

Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.

Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.

Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.

There will be an information meeting conducted by one of our local partners, where bikes will also be distributed and adjusted. The time is between 17:00-19:00 at your first hotel. ou will meet in the reception area unless you are informed otherwise during check-in.

On this tour, you will receive the following documents:

Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll get access to your 'my tour' page where you'll find practical information about the trip.

One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and voucher

Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags, specific local vouchers and if you have rented a bike, they will also be handed out at the first hotel. The documents are in English.

This tour has difficulty grade 2.

Grade 2
For cyclists who like hilly terrain and a bit longer distances. You cycle on good roads, which usually don’t have much traffic. The distance is between 35 – 60 km or 20 – 38 miles. If you are capable of riding a bike and you have a normal good health, you should not worry about going on these tours.

Read more about our Grading System

Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.

See a map of the whole route

See the elevation profile

Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

Spring (April-June): In spring, the weather along the route from Florence to Rome is mild and pleasant. Temperatures range from 15-22°C in April and increase to 18-25°C in June. April can have some showers, especially early in the month, but it becomes sunnier towards the end of spring. May and June generally have more stable and dry weather with fewer rainy days. The landscape is lush and green, and flowers bloom along the way.

High Summer (July-August): Summer is hot and dry, with temperatures often ranging from 28-35°C. It is usually sunny with little rain. Humidity can make the heat more intense, so it's wise to take breaks in the shade and drink plenty of water. Evenings are warm and pleasant, ideal for exploring cities like Florence and Rome after sunset.

Autumn (September-October): Autumn along the route is mild and comfortable, with temperatures between 20-28°C in September, decreasing to 15-22°C in October. September remains quite dry and sunny, while October may bring more showers. The landscape changes to beautiful autumn colors, and tourism decreases, providing a more relaxed travel experience.

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