Cycling holiday in Umbria, Italy
| country: | Italy |
| location: | Umbria, Tuscany |
| trip type: | Introductory cycling holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 8 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct |
| price: | From £720 (8 days) excluding flights. Price includes 7 nights 3/4 star accommodation, bike hire, transfers, minibus escort & luggage transfer, information kit (detailed maps, sightseeing references), hotline, travel guidance. We can arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Cycle the quiet lanes and paths of Tuscany and Umbria, discovering the brilliant works of the Renaissance, artefacts from the Etruscan times, as well as the mighty architecture of the Romanesque period.
Discover the charm of Tuscany and Umbria's towns and villages as you begin cycling from Arezzo and continue on to Perugia famous for its wealth of historic sights (and chocolates). Discover the beautiful pilgrimage town of Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis and Spello, a town built completely from pink travertine.
The cycle ends in the foothills of the Sabine Mountains and we continue to Rome by train, a fitting conclusion to this exhilarating Italian journey by bike.
Discover the charm of Tuscany and Umbria's towns and villages as you begin cycling from Arezzo and continue on to Perugia famous for its wealth of historic sights (and chocolates). Discover the beautiful pilgrimage town of Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis and Spello, a town built completely from pink travertine.
The cycle ends in the foothills of the Sabine Mountains and we continue to Rome by train, a fitting conclusion to this exhilarating Italian journey by bike.
what's included on our cycling holiday in Umbria, Italy
7 breakfasts, 7 dinners (at least 3 courses often in typical restaurants), 7 nights 3 or 4 star accommodation on a twinshare basis, bicycle, 21 speed with waterproof bags, luggage transfer, all transfers - bus, train, minibus escort, information kit including detailed maps, sightseeing references, 7 days service hotline, skilled and trained guide throughout, sightseeing tours in Arezzo, Spello and Spoleto and partly in Florence, guided tours in Assisi, Perugia and Rome and admissions according to the programday-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Join Florence |
| Day 2: | Train to Arezzo then cycle to Trasimeno Lake (60km / 37.5miles) |
| Day 3: | Cycle backroads to historic Perugia (35km / 22miles) |
| Day 4: | Cycle to Assisi (30km / 18miles) |
| Day 5: | Cycle to Spoleto through Clitunno Valley (55km / 34miles) |
| Day 6: | Cycle to Terni (35km / 22miles) |
| Day 7: | Cycle to the Sabine Mountains and train to Rome |
| Day 8: | City tour, trip concludes |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2006 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society. Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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A cycling holiday such as this is the ideal way to explore the natural and cultural highlights of a region, travel under your own steam and minimise the impact on the environment.
After a thoroughly rewarding day’s cycling you will be warmly welcomed into a small, locally owned pension, hotel or B&B which has been chosen for it’s charm and local character. A delicious and hearty evening meal is definitely the order of the day and you’ll be introduced to small, locally owned provincial restaurants. All meals provided use locally-grown produce from neighbouring farms and vineyards, such is the way of small businesses supporting other small businesses within the rural communities you’ll visit. Friendly local staff are ideally placed to give you a knowledgeable insight into the local terrain, flora and fauna and an authentic account of the history of the region. All travellers are provided with our award-winning 20-page Responsible Travel Booklet, which outlines our environmental guidelines and practices and will provide you will clear details on how you can play a vital part in reducing your impact on the fragile environments and cultures around the world. |
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