THE WAY OF THE ACQUEDUCT
The tour starts from the wall of Pisa and continue along the Medicean aqueduct for 6 km follow these 934 arches. The aqueduct was built to bring water from sources of Monti Pisani to the fountains for of Pisa during the period of Medici (XVI-XVII).
From this road we reach the Monastery of “Certosa di Calci” where the Middle Ages meet Renaissance and XVII th century.
The landscape is that of the “Gracious Valley” where olives tree and vineyards are the main cultivation. Have a stop to Calci and its Romanic church, dated 1116, with a wonderful bell-tower.
Next to this village there is the possibility to stop and taste some good wine and “bruschetta” with olive oil in a family vineyards.
DIFFICULTY: Easy
SEASON: Year round
LENGTH: 30 KM
DURATION: 4-5 HOURS
SELF GUIDED TOUR
With E-BIKE : €39
With TREKKING BIKE: €28
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
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App+itinerary (a smartphone is required)
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Phone holder
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Full day rental
OPTIONAL: wine and olive tastings in Tuscan family vineyards €15 per person
GUIDED TOUR
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
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trekking bike,
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helmet
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free water bottle
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experienced cyclist who speaks English