Starting off in the small town of Lucca in the Tuscany region, we travel on to the neighboring Emilia-Romagna region before we make our way to the heart of Florence for this amazing twilight event, the oldest road race in Italy (88th edition). The San Giovanni 10km event starts at dusk (9:00pm) at the footsteps of the famous Duomo Cathedral, through the city squares and streets and over the Ponte Vecchio. For lovers of running, this 10km event will have you pinching yourself
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Day 1 - Monday, 14 June- LUCCA
Arriving either at Pisa International Airport or Lucca train station, you will be met and taken to your apartment within the ancient city walls. That evening, we'll head out for a light 8km jog over the city of walls of Lucca before we meet for dinner at a lovely modern restaurant serving exceptional cuisine with a modern twist.
Day 2 - Tuesday, 15 June - LUCCA
8am: Tempo Run (8-12km), followed by a free morning in Lucca. You are encouraged to climb a tower or book a 'Puccini' recital
Lunch is a short 10min drive outside the city walls, serving typical Lucca-style food
Afternoon: Optional trip to Viareggio for a swim in the ocean
5pm: 4km jog (walk) around ‘Le Mura’
We stay within the walls for a lovely dinner tonight
Day 3 - Wednesday, 16 June- Lucca | Pavullo Nel Frignano
8am: 8-12 km run along the river trail
We then head off to the town of Pavullo, a culinary and running secret
Lunch is shortly after our arrival and check-in into Pavullo, in a dining favourite with locals. We then head into the city for a walk around town
6pm: 4-8km jog (walk) around the local airfield
We then head to dinner at the local pizzeria (the proprietor is from Napoli and pizza is his life)
Day 4 - Thursday, 17 June – Pavullo Nel Frignano
8am: 8-12 km run around the local airfield (glider-planes)
10am: Visit to the local ‘caseificio’ to see the Parmesan Cheese factory
Lunch: a short trip out of town to the local Trattoria for a showcase of local produce and dishes
6:00pm: 4-8km jog (or walk) up to Castello di Montecuccolo and back
Dinner: we head to an amazing castle, the food highlight of our Tour
Day 5 - Friday, 18 June - Pavullo Nel Frignano | Florence
8am: 8km jog on trails
9:30: we leave Pavullo Nel Frignano and travel to Florence for lunch
Light lunch, check-in, followed by a post-lunch walk around the old-town
6pm: light 4-8km jog (walk) in Firenze
Dinner at a typical Fiorentine restaurant
Day 6 - Saturday, 19 June- Florence - San Giovanni 10km
8am: light 4km jog (walk) followed by a free morning in Florence (Saturday markets)
Lunch at the local pizzeria
3pm: rest (siesta) ahead of this evening’s event
7pm: event check-in, warm-up jog
9pm: event: Notturno di San Giovanni 10km
v.late Dinner at a local diner. Nothing fancy here, but time to sneak in a recovery meal
Day 7 - Sunday, 20 June - LUCCA
9am: light 6-8km jog ahead of breakfast
For lunch we venture out to a local regional 'Festa', where the local community come out to eat, drink and celebrate life, before returning to Lucca
6pm: aperitivi at a classic local bar ahead of dinner
Dinner within the city walls where we will experience fresh modern dishes
Day 8 - Monday, 21 June - LUCCA
08:00am: 8km. After an early morning light recovery jog and Breakfast, we depart at 10:00am. Your drop-off options today are Lucca Train Station or PISA International Airport.