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CYCLING RETREAT TUSCANY, ITALY
CYCLING RETREAT LUCCA, ITALY
PEDAL. STRETCH. BREATHE.
22–29 May 2027 | Lucca Reunion Retreat | Closed Group
Interested in joining a Lucca retreat later in 2027? Register your interest.
Lucca has been at the heart of Soulfit Adventures for more than a decade. It’s a place our founder, Virginia, knows intimately, from the quiet roads and rewarding climbs to the fountains, villages and coffee stops that make each ride about far more than the kilometres covered.
From the rolling hills and olive groves surrounding the city to the forests, valleys and more challenging climbs of the Apuan Alps, every day offers something different. We’ll ride together on the flatter roads, while everyone is free to find their own rhythm on the climbs, regrouping along the way to enjoy the views and experience the best of this beautiful part of northern Tuscany.
Back at our private villa, the pace slows. Relax by the pool, enjoy a restorative stretch or massage, and gather around the table for freshly prepared Italian food and local wine. It’s a week that balances proper days on the bike with the time and space to recover and enjoy everything that surrounds them.
If you’re looking for a cycling holiday with rewarding riding, genuine local knowledge and all the warmth and generosity of Tuscan life, we’d love to share Lucca with you.
The Venue
Our home for the week is a beautiful private villa in the countryside just outside Lucca. Surrounded by gardens and the timeless landscape of northern Tuscany, it offers the peace and privacy of a rural retreat while keeping us close to the city and perfectly placed for the week’s cycling.
After a day on the bike, return to the villa to relax by the pool, find a quiet corner in the garden or simply enjoy the slower rhythm of Tuscan life. With comfortable rooms, inviting outdoor spaces and evenings gathered around the table over freshly prepared food and local wine, it’s a place to settle in and truly make your own for the week.
Your Investment:-
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€3250.00 per person twin/double share with ensuite*
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€3550.00 per person single share with ensuite - limited rooms available
Investment includes:
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Soulfit Adventures Retreat Leader
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7 nights luxury boutique accommodation
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All linen and towels supplied
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Meals
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Sumptuous breakfast everyday with fresh juices
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Dinners at villa five nights
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Celebratory dinner at a local restaurant with local wine on the last night
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Wine tasting at a fully certified organic/biodynamic historic villa and winery.
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3 x 30 minute sports focused yoga/stretch classes with fully qualified yoga teacher
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6 days hire of carbon fibre road bike + helmet, pump, spare tube. Road e-bikes available on request and subject to availability. Additional fee will apply.
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5 x days guided cycling with experienced local guide, mechanical support, and assistance. (Additional cycling day available).
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One sports 50-minute massage per person
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Unlimited fruit, water, herbal teas, and coffee throughout the day
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Use of the swimming pool and all facilities within the grounds of the estate
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Transfers to and from the villa on the first and last day of the retreat - from the Lucca bus or train station only. Private transfers from other locations are available on request for an addition fee. Lucca is a 3.5 hours train from Rome via Pisa or Florence, and 3 hours from Milan.
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Custom kit/Soulfit Adventures gift
Does not include:
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All airfares (the nearest airport to Lucca is Pisa or Florence)
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Meals and alcohol not listed in the above package
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Tips/Gratuities
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Travel insurance
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Additional excursions or activities not listed in the above package
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Additional massages or other treatments not listed in the above package
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Incidentals and other travel related expenses
A minimum number of 8 are required to run the retreat. The retreat is limited to 12 places so book early to ensure your place.
Optional Extras
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Road E-bike - subject to availability
General Practical Information Guide
Once your booking has been confirmed, a General Practical Information Guide with more detailed information about the retreat will be emailed to you.
Is this retreat for me?
This retreat is for level 2-3 riders. Riding in Tuscany is physically demanding and can be challenging. Typically we ride up to 80 kms sometimes more with up to 1000mtrs elevation, sometimes more, each day. The retreat is not a training camp and we are focused on you enjoying a stimulating yet relaxed time. However, to be able to enjoy the rides regular road cycling with some hill climbing training in the months before the retreat is highly recommended.
Road e-bikes available on request for those after a little extra assistance and to enable all fitness levels to enjoy riding together.
Non-cycling friends and spouses
Non-cycling participants are always welcome and all activities are voluntary. Lucca is the perfect destination for non-cycling partners to enjoy whilst you’re out on your ride. There are a plethora of cafes and restaurants, cobbled streets, fabulous shops and museums all only 10kms from the villa. Not to mentioned the villa pool which one could laze around for the day! Florence with all its history and art is only 90 minutes away by train or, the seaside a 30 minutes. There is enough to do on most of our trips to keep non-riders happy, and we are only too happy help guests not participating in the organised activities with optional excursions at their own expense.
"The itinerary for the week was a perfect mix of yoga, cycling and free time to explore the delights of Lucca and surrounding area. We absolutely loved the escorted cycling excursion days with stunning scenery, great routes and lovely refreshment stops. The accommodation was truly fabulous and the home cooked food “five star” delicious! What also made the week was that we were lucky enough to share our experience with a great bunch of people who quickly became friends from day one! This holiday exceeded all our expectations and we would like to sincerely thank Virginia for making it happen and giving us so many great and lovely memories of our week of Yoga and Cycling in Tuscany with Soulfit Adventures!"
Diane & Steven Sharpe, United Kingdom
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Lucca, Italy
Location
7 nights
Duration
70 - 80 kms
Average daily distance
1000 - 1400 metres
Average daily elevation
3.5/5
Difficulty
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrive in Lucca, transfer to Villa, unpack and relax, welcome dinner and briefing, D
Day 2 Transfer into Lucca for bike fit, easy cycle around the ancient walls city walls and surrounding area, back to villa, optional climb to Tramonte behind the villa, evening yin yoga – 40kms, B &D
Day 3 Cycling scenic hills of Lucca, massages, evening yin yoga – 60 to 70 kms – moderate, B&D
Day 4 Cycle to hilltop town Montecarlo, massages, evening yin yoga, – 70kms, moderate to challenging, B&D
Day 5 Morning yoga, day at leisure or optional additional cycling day, wine tasting, B
Day 6 Cycling hills and countryside of Camaiore, lunch in the artists town of Pietrasanta, optional climb to Caprigilia, evening yin yoga - 80-100kms, moderate to challenging, B&D
Day 7 Climb iconic Monte Serra, celebratory farewell dinner – 70 to 80kms, challenging, B&D
Day 8 Morning yoga, breakfast, transfer back into Lucca for onward journey, B
NB: The above are samples only. The actual cycling routes will be confirmed at the time of the retreat pending weather conditions and final group make up.
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€3250.00 per person twin/double share with ensuite
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€3550.00 per person single share with ensuite - limited rooms available
Discount available for bookings of 2 or more - contact us for more information. Payment plans available.
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Non refundable but transferable deposit to hold space: €700.00 per person. Refer to Soulfit Adventures Terms of Service and Cancellation Policy for more information.
