Pisa to Lucca: Self-Guided Ride on the Puccini Trail

Highlights

• Route along the Serchio
• Lucca's Renaissance Walls
• Historic centre and tastings

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Murale Tuttomondo di Keith Haring

   5min

   Tuttomondo (1989) is one of the last public murals executed by Keith Haring before his death and one of the few outdoor public works created by the artist for permanent display.

2. 2

   Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina

   5min

   The little church is a delightful architecture built in gothic style and located right on the southern bank of the river Arno.

3. 3

   Piazza dei Miracoli

   15min

   The square of Miracles needs no introduction: the cathedral, the baptistery, the monumental cemetery and the leaning tower stand out on the world-famous lawn.

4. 4

   Acquedotto Mediceo

   15min

   The Medicean Aqueduct: A Journey Through Time The Medicean Aqueduct is a stunning masterpiece of 16th-century engineering that stretches for over 6 kilometers from the hills of San Giuliano Terme straight into the heart of Pisa. Commissioned by the Grand Duke of Tuscany, its 900+ majestic brick arches create a mesmerizing visual line across the Tuscan countryside.

5. 5

   San Giuliano Terme

   15min

   San Giuliano Terme: The Gateway to Wellness and History Nestled at the foot of the Monti Pisani, San Giuliano Terme is a charming spa town renowned since Roman times for its healing thermal waters. Famous as a prestigious retreat for European royalty and poets like Shelley and Byron during the 18th century, it remains a jewel of relaxation and elegance.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   1h

   The Puccini Cycle Path: A Symphony of Nature and Music Named after the legendary opera composer Giacomo Puccini, this enchanting cycle path follows the Serchio River, connecting the historic walls of Lucca. It’s a flat, easy, and incredibly scenic route that immerses you in the landscapes that inspired world-famous operas like Tosca and Madama Butterfly.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10min

   Ride along the middle age wall

8. 8

   Parco Fluviale del Serchio

   5min

   Following the Puccini trail

Before you go

Location