Umbria, Cycling The Green Heart of Italy - 10 day tour - Classic Self Guided

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Description

Summary

Starts
Perugia
Duration
10 days
Difficulty
Hard

Description

Embark on an enchanting 10-day journey through the heart of Italy, exploring the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes of Umbria. This multi-day tour offers an immersive experience into Italy's artistic center, Perugia, the sacred town of Assisi, the ceramic studios of Deruta, and the medieval charm of Spello, Bevagna, and Todi. Discover the Roman ruins, Renaissance buildings, and the well-preserved town of Spoleto. Savor the exquisite wines of Torgiano and Orvieto, and explore the 'ghost town' of Civita di Bagnoregio. This tour is a perfect blend of cycling, sightseeing, and indulging in Italy's gastronomic delights.

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Included

All breakfasts are included

See options for special dinners and meal activities below

vegetarian, vegan

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Includes:

9 nights in 3- and 4-star lodging

All breakfasts

Bike fitting and briefing in English by our professional staff at tour start

Access to smartphone app with tracks and digital roadbook

Luggage transfers

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Navigation and roadbook:

On our self-guided tours, detailed tour information and route navigation tracks are provided through the free smartphone app Ride With GPS - our "digital roadbook" - which includes daily routes, maps, elevation profiles, and ride descriptions; schedules and hotel itinerary; cultural and sightseeing information, visit suggestions; emergency numbers and more, all stored in one organized, easy to use app. Downloading the app content also allows for offline mode navigation. Participants can also upload the routes to their own GPS device, and even print the detailed route notes before leaving home.

On our self-guided tours, GPS device rental, as well as a printed roadbook, are available at an optional extra fee:

GPS device rental: €95

Printed roadbook: €45 (second copy of printed roadbook €15)

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Luggage transfers

Luggage transfers are included in your package. The luggage is normally collected from 9.30am at the reception of the hotel and is delivered at the following hotel by 3pm. Please use the luggage tags provided by Cycle Europe on all your luggage being transferred. Please have your luggage ready before the driver comes to collect it, otherwise you may have to pay a local taxi for the service.

Please consider that the luggage is not insured during the transport. You need to have your own insurance. Do not leave valuables or fragile items in your luggage.

Normally, the luggage transport service cannot be used by participants to skip the cycling stage. In case you need help to skip the cycling stage, please contact our emergency number and we will arrange it for you.

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PLEASE NOTE:

The final itinerary, including hotels and/or activities described here, are subject to changes according to availability. City hotel taxes are not included.

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Solo Traveler and Private Group departures available:

please inquire.

Lodging Upgrade:

room upgrades are possible in some hotels - please inquire for prices and availability.

Extra nights:

If you'd like to add nights before or after the tour, please inquire - we will be happy to provide a quote and add the nights to your tour package.

Extra meals & activities:

(please inquire for price and availability)

Cooking classes available in various tour locations! Organized by Le Cesarine, experts in Italian culinary experiences. You will be hosted by a local at their home - your "Cesarina" - in a class that lasts about three hours, during which you will help the Cesarina prepare three courses. In the fourth and final hour, you will enjoy the meal (lunch or dinner) which you prepared during the class. Water and one bottle of house wine for every 3 people are included.

Additional options available: please inquire for prices and availability

Day 1 – Dinner at the hotel in Perugia

Day 2 – Guided visit of Assisi

Day 4 or 5 - Olive oil tasting in Bevagna

Day 6 – Dinner at the hotel in Spoleto

Day 7 – Dinner at the hotel in Todi

Day 9 – Guided visit of Orvieto

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Bike Rental options:

We offer quality bikes in different styles, all great options for this bike tour. Our bikes are maintained and delivered in optimal working condition.

The prices below are per bike for the duration of the tour, including delivery to starting point in Perugia and collection from ending point in Orvieto.

Bike rental rates

Aluminum hybrid: €160

Premium Titanium road or hybrid: €210

E-bike (hybrid with straight handlebar): €320

Tandem: €370 (price per bike, for 2 cyclists)

Tag-along or kid trailer: €100

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Destinations

Spello
Assisi - city in ItalyAssisi
Orvieto
Todi
Foligno
Spoleto - city in ItalySpoleto
Perugia - city in ItalyPerugia
Deruta

Map

Attractions

Panoramic view of Cathedral of Orvieto (Duomo di Orvieto), Umbria, ItalyOrvieto Cathedral
Church of Saint Andrew, Spello, Perugia, Umbria, ItalyChurch of Saint Andrew
photo of Aerial view of Perugia from Rocca Paolina, Italy.,Perugia Italy.Rocca Paolina
photo of Clitumnus .Fonti del Clitunno
Town hall, Lier, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, BelgiumTown hall
photo of view Spoleto, Italy. Piazza del Duomo square and Spoleto Cathedral, Spoleto, Italy.Spoleto Cathedral
photo of view  of The cathedral's south wall with the Loggia di Braccio on the left and the Fontana Maggiore in the foreground, Perugia, Italy.Perugia Cathedral

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Perugia

  • Perugia - Arrival day
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  • Perugia Cathedral
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Welcome to Perugia, the artistic heart of Italy and the vibrant capital of Umbria. Known for its Perugina chocolate and lively old town, Perugia offers a delightful start to your journey. Spend the day exploring the city at your leisure before joining us for a bike fitting and briefing in the afternoon. Rest and rejuvenate at Hotel La Rosetta (or similar) for the night.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Journey to Assisi

  • Assisi
  • Perugia
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  • Church of Saint Andrew
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Bid farewell to Perugia and cycle towards the sacred town of Assisi, the second most important pilgrimage destination in Italy. Visit the revered Church of Saint Francis and, if time permits, take an extra ride to the tranquil hermitage outside the village. Rest for the night at Hotel Giotto (or similar).

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Deruta and Torgiano

  • Deruta
  • Assisi
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Today's ride takes you to Deruta, renowned for its ceramic studios. Continue to Torgiano, a major wine producer, and visit the famous Lungarotti winery. The route back to Assisi takes you through the quaint hamlet of Brufa. Spend the night at Hotel Giotto (or similar).

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Spello, Foligno, and Bevagna

  • Assisi
  • Spello
  • Foligno
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Leave Assisi behind and head south to Spello, a town rich in Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance history. Continue to Foligno, another Roman town, and enjoy lunch in the square. Your final stop for the day is Bevagna, a well-preserved Medieval village. Rest for the night at Hotel Porta Guelfa (or similar).

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Trevi and Montefalco

Day 5: Trevi and Montefalco

  • Rocca Paolina
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Today, you will parallel the historic Via Flaminia, a Roman road, built in 220 BC. Visit the Roman towns of Foligno and Spello, and the Medieval towns of Trevi and Montefalco. These hill towns capture the essence of Italy. Spend the night at Hotel Porta Guelfa (or similar).

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Spoleto

  • Spoleto
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  • Fonti del Clitunno
  • Spoleto Cathedral
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Cycle to the well-preserved medieval town of Spoleto, famous for the Festival dei due Mondi, a three-week dance, music, and opera festival. Explore the Cathedral and the fortress Fortezza Albornoz. Spend the night at Hotel Clitunno (or similar).

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Todi

  • Todi
  • Spoleto
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  • Town hall
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Today's route takes you to the beautiful hilltop town of Todi, one of the region's oldest settlements. Explore Todi's main square 'Piazza del Popolo', often described as the most perfect medieval piazza in Italy. Rest for the night at Hotel Fonte Cesia (or similar).

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Orvieto

  • Orvieto
  • Todi
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  • Orvieto Cathedral
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Ride along the Tiber Valley to the spectacular Renaissance city of Orvieto. Perched on a volcanic plateau, Orvieto is one of the most beautiful cities in Umbria. Visit its cathedral, a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Spend the night at Hotel Palazzo Piccolomini (or similar).

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: Civita di Bagnoregio and Lago di Bolsena

  • Orvieto
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Today's loop ride takes you to the 'ghost town' of Civita di Bagnoregio and the volcanic Lago di Bolsena. Explore the interesting village of Civita di Bagnoregio before heading to the lake. Spend the night at Hotel Palazzo Piccolomini (or similar).

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Farewell

  • Orvieto - Departure day
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After breakfast, your unforgettable cycling experience in Umbria comes to an end. Whether you choose to extend your stay in the beautiful city of Orvieto or continue your journey to Florence or Rome, we hope you carry home fond memories of this Italian adventure.

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