Cycling Weekend in Lucca, Tuscany with Dag Otto Lauritzen
21–24 May 2026
Dag Otto Lauritzen
Dag Otto Lauritzen is one of Norway’s most beloved cyclists, known for his Olympic bronze medal and Tour de France stage win, and more than 25 years as a cycling commentator and TV host. He has a special ability to engage and inspire, and is always happy to share stories from a long cycling career.
Dag Otto Lauritzen & 2Italia
2Italia was the local organiser for the Norwegian TV 2 series På hjul med Dag Otto i Toscana, and then På tur med Dag Otto where Dag Otto and presenter Kristian Ødegård opened a restaurant in Lucca. One of the evenings we will dine at the very restaurant Dag Otto and Kristian took over for an evening!
Photo: 2Italia
To flotte sykkeldager i de toskanske åsene sammen med Dag Otto Lauritzen, kombinert med gode måltider, vinsmaking og hyggelige kvelder i Lucca.
We would like to invite you to join us for an active and sociable long weekend in Tuscany, designed especially for our guests. The routes and pace are set so that anyone with some cycling experience can sign up, and e-bikes are absolutely an option. Two guides help the cycling to go smoothly, ensuring that everyone enjoys the rides.
For any partners who would like to come along, but would rather not join in the cycling, we offer a dedicated partner programme.
Highlights
Two cycling days with Dag Otto
The 3-4 hour daily routes take you through stunning scenery and are adapted to the group. Two guides join the group on both days to assure safety and a smooth ride. Best of all, everyone gets the chance to pick up great tips from a well-known and much-loved former professional cyclist.
Suitable for most people
The trip is suitable for anyone who has done some cycling before. An e-bike is a great choice for those who want a bit of extra help on the climbs.
Dag Otto and Ellen join the shared activities
In addition to the cycling itself, entertaining Dag Otto joins the group for most meals, wine tastings and shared experiences, also bringing his lovely wife Ellen along.
Delicious Tuscan food and wine
We visit charming vineyards and welcoming restaurants offering fantastic Italian food and wine. Along the way we stop at selected local cafés for a cold drink or cappuccino and a short break—usually filled with plenty of laughter.
Stay in Lucca
Hotel San Marco, just outside Lucca’s historic walls, provides a comfortable base and the perfect starting point for our outings. At the end of the day, returning there for a refreshing swim in the pool is great.
A social weekend for the whole group
This trip offers shared meals, a great atmosphere, and experiences for both cyclists and partners. All cycling takes place prior to any wine tasting and lunch. Partners who are not cyclists start by enjoying free mornings to wander around Lucca or relax by the pool, to then be driven to join the rest of the group for wine tasting and lunch.
This trip can be tailored to your wishes, both in terms of activities and length of stay.
Details and Programme
- Thursday, 21 May
– Transfer from Pisa Airport to Lucca
– Check-in at Hotel San Marco
– Welcome drink at the hotel
– Four-course welcome dinner - Friday, 22 May – First stage with Dag Otto
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Bike delivery at Hotel San Marco (starting point)
– Cycling with two guides (3–4 hours)
– Lunch and wine tasting at an exciting vineyard (finish point)
– Transfer back to Lucca
– Pizza dinner in Lucca - Saturday, 23 May – Second stage with Dag Otto
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Transfer to yesterday’s vineyard (starting point)
– Cycling with two guides (3–4 hours)
– Wine tasting and lunch at a charming family-run vineyard
– Transfer back to Lucca
– Wine cellar visit in Lucca
– Four-course dinner - Sunday, 24 May
– Departure
– Transfer from Lucca to Pisa Airport
Tailored Trip
We are happy to adapt the trip to your wishes. You can extend your stay or add extra activities. Possible additions include:
– Transfers to or from other Italian airports
– Single room, or double room used as a single
– Alternative accommodation options
– Additional vineyard visits with wine tastings and lunch
– Lucca food walking tour
– Day trips to Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre, or other nearby destinations
Price: €1,475 per person
Book now!
Limited availability.
Includes accommodation in a double room, all activities, and all meals with wine as listed in the programme.
Not included:
– Flights to and from Italy
– Single-room supplement, extra transport, and extra activities
To flotte sykkeldager i de toskanske åsene sammen med Dag Otto Lauritzen, kombinert med gode måltider, vinsmaking og hyggelige kvelder i Lucca.
We would like to invite you to join us for an active and sociable long weekend in Tuscany, designed especially for our guests. The routes and pace are set so that anyone with some cycling experience can sign up, and e-bikes are absolutely an option. Two guides help the cycling to go smoothly, ensuring that everyone enjoys the rides.
For any partners who would like to come along, but would rather not join in the cycling, we offer a dedicated partner programme.
Photo and Film of Dag Otto: 2Italia
Highlights
Two cycling days with Dag Otto
The 3-4 hour daily routes take you through stunning scenery and are adapted to the group. Two guides join the group on both days to assure safety and a smooth ride. Best of all, everyone gets the chance to pick up great tips from a well-known and much-loved former professional cyclist.
Suitable for most people
The trip is suitable for anyone who has done some cycling before. An e-bike is a great choice for those who want a bit of extra help on the climbs.
Dag Otto and Ellen join the shared activities
In addition to the cycling itself, entertaining Dag Otto joins the group for most meals, wine tastings and shared experiences, also bringing his lovely wife Ellen along.
Delicious Tuscan food and wine
We visit charming vineyards and welcoming restaurants offering fantastic Italian food and wine. Along the way we stop at selected local cafés for a cold drink or cappuccino and a short break—usually filled with plenty of laughter.
Stay in Lucca
Hotel San Marco, just outside Lucca’s historic walls, provides a comfortable base and the perfect starting point for our outings. At the end of the day, returning there for a refreshing swim in the pool is great.
A social weekend for the whole group
This trip offers shared meals, a great atmosphere, and experiences for both cyclists and partners. All cycling takes place prior to any wine tasting and lunch. Partners who are not cyclists start by enjoying free mornings to wander around Lucca or relax by the pool, to then be driven to join the rest of the group for wine tasting and lunch.
This trip can be tailored to your wishes, both in terms of activities and length of stay.
Details and Programme
- Thursday, 21 May
– Transfer from Pisa Airport to Lucca
– Check-in at Hotel San Marco
– Welcome drink at the hotel
– Four-course welcome dinner - Friday, 22 May – First stage with Dag Otto
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Bike delivery at Hotel San Marco (starting point)
– Cycling with two guides (3–4 hours)
– Lunch and wine tasting at an exciting vineyard (finish point)
– Transfer back to Lucca
– Pizza dinner in Lucca - Saturday, 23 May – Second stage with Dag Otto
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Transfer to yesterday’s vineyard (starting point)
– Cycling with two guides (3–4 hours)
– Wine tasting and lunch at a charming family-run vineyard
– Transfer back to Lucca
– Wine cellar visit in Lucca
– Four-course dinner - Sunday, 24 May
– Departure
– Transfer from Lucca to Pisa Airport
Tailored Trip
We are happy to adapt the trip to your wishes. You can extend your stay or add extra activities. Possible additions include:
– Transfers to or from other Italian airports
– Single room, or double room used as a single
– Alternative accommodation options
– Additional vineyard visits with wine tastings and lunch
– Lucca food walking tour
– Day trips to Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre, or other nearby destinations
Price: €1,475 per person
Book now!
Limited availability.
Includes accommodation in a double room, all activities, and all meals with wine as listed in the programme.
Not included:
– Flights to and from Italy
– Single-room supplement, extra transport, and extra activities
Dag Otto Lauritzen
Dag Otto Lauritzen is one of Norway’s most beloved cyclists, known for his Olympic bronze medal and Tour de France stage win, and more than 25 years as a cycling commentator and TV host. He has a special ability to engage and inspire, and is always happy to share stories from a long cycling career.
Dag Otto Lauritzen & 2Italia
2Italia was the local organiser for the Norwegian TV 2 series På hjul med Dag Otto i Toscana, and then På tur med Dag Otto where Dag Otto and presenter Kristian Ødegård opened a restaurant in Lucca. One of the evenings we will dine at the very restaurant Dag Otto and Kristian took over for an evening!