Highlights:
- Exclusive four-star hotels and family-run B&Bs
- Medieval hilltowns, castles, and ancient abbeys
- Visits to a Roman spa, underground Etruscan tunnels and Italy's largest known cave
- Walking tours of Assisi and Urbino with local guides
- Chairlift ride to Monte Ingino above Gubbio
This coast-to-coast tour passes through four of Italy’s most beautiful regions: Le Marche, Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany, each known for its charming hilltowns, lush landscapes and unique cuisines.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Fano
We begin in Fano, a small resort town on the Adriatic Coast, just north of Ancona. Explore this ancient city and take a dip in the Adriatic before our warm-up ride.
Day 2: Urbino
Enjoy a relaxing roll to the hometown of Renaissance painter Raphael. We'll ride through tiny villages with views of gorgeous foothills and distant mountains.
Day 3: Genga
After a morning tour of Urbino's Palazzo, we set out for the roughly hewn Le Marche region. Oddly patched with farmland and forests, t has a rather wild feel to it. We'll ride past a spectacular gorge and through lovely mountain farmland.
Day 4: Gubbio
Following a visit to the largest grottoes in Europe, pedal through Umbria toward medieval Gubbio, dramatically perched on a mountainside.
Day 5: Spello
This morning, descend from Gubbio through lush landscape. Stop at the Roman Amphitheater for a great photo op! The gracious beauty of Assisi will unfold in front of you as you approach it from the north. This evening we'll have a cooking demonstration, followed by a dining delight.
Day 6: Assisi
Today is free. Perhaps you’ll visit the hermitage of St. Francis, enjoy our guided walking tour in Assisi, and/or walk up via Belvedere for a magnificent view of the town.
Day 7: Todi
Ride through rolling farmland to medieval Bevagna, followed by a visit to Montefalco. We'll climb through vineyards, sunflower and wheat fields to the Medieval town of Todi.
Day 8: Orvieto
Spin through vast wheat and sunflower fields to Orvieto, famous for its cathedral and white wine. This afternoon we'll tour underground Etruscan ruins.
Day 9: Sorano
Cycle the northern shores of Lago di Bolsena to Sorano, a medieval village built on the remains of Etruscan civilization. Stop along the way to take a refreshing dip!
Day 10: Porto Ercole
After our visit to Pitigliano, a former Jewish settlement, we’ll spin down the Silver Coast to Saturnia, Italy’s oldest city, and soak in its hot springs. Our finale: a downhill ride to the Mediterranean.
Day 11: Arrivederci!
This morning we'll say a fond farewell, and shuttle you to Orbetello to make your connections. Why not spend a few nights on the Costa di Argento exploring footpaths or relaxing on the beach? We will assist you in creating your own dream vacation!
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Single Supplement: $600
Distance:
Total: 420 Miles
Daily Average: 40 Miles
Bike Rental Included!
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