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Independent Italy Tours
Cost: dependent on the number of people in your group and the time of year.
Accommodation: 7 nights in self-catering farmhouse
Bicycles: 21 gear, all terrain bikes.
Supplies: route map and detailed itineraries
Rental Car: due to the rural location you will need a car to access supplies
Staff & Support: English speaking support guides
Please contact us for details and cost to customize your Italian cycle tour
INVIGORATING ITALY!
INDEPENDENT 8 DAY CYCLE HOLIDAY If cycling is one of the true passions in your life, then you've come to paradise for there are few other countries in the world in love with the bicycle like the Italians. The terrain and scenery here are simply unmatched: from flats to rolling hills to steep climbs, Italy has it all. The villages, history, art and landscape will inspire you every day with new surprises. The routes can be covered all year round, but the ideal seasons (therefore the ones we recommend) are the "transitional" ones, spring and autumn. Avoid the central summer period, when the weather is really hot and the crowds are out in force.
FREE WHEELING IN ITALY!Over the years we have been asked if we would ever contemplate leading a cycle tour in Italy. Last year we spent some time in Italy in May and September and came to the conclusion that it is impossible for us to know Italy as intimately as we know France. After consultation with the “experts” we have come up with a number of destinations that are bike friendly and offer so much more. Our partners know Italy! They have a passion for creating tours that take travelers off the beaten track and into the Italy familiar to locals making your vacation in Italy vibrant with the spirit of adventure.Your Italian cycle holiday would be based in a centrally located Agritourism (Italian holiday accommodation). The bikes would be delivered to you at that site. You would be provided with detailed maps and daily itinerary. You would also be provided with a contact number of an English speaking support person in case of any difficulties. So now its just a matter of choosing your Italian destination! Listed below are some regions to consider for your own Giro d’Italia! LOMBARDYLombardy is one of the largest regions in Italy, rich in works of art, and the beauties of nature. The region can boast charming hilly areas, large lakes in the foothills of the Alps and a great variety of mountain scenery. The Valle del Ticino Park is ideal for pleasant walks or cycling excursions in the woods alongside the river. In such a limited space it is impossible to list all the monuments, churches and abbeys, the castles, palaces and villas in the cities of Lombardy and scattered all over the region. VENETOThe Veneto is a land of generations-old cycling heritage and traditions. Soft green hills, dreamy lagoons, sleepy villages and pulsating cities and of course the splendid villas of the famous architect Palladio will accompany you in your discovery of the region around Venice. Furthermore, there is a vast network of cycle tracks that offer itineries for everyone as well as marvellous routes for mountain-biking. The hilly areas, where you can enjoy the pleasure of being in close contact with nature, also offer the possibility of long bike rides. UMBRIAUmbria, Italy's "green heart" , a stunningly beautiful region waiting to be discovered. Bike through truffle-laden forests and vineyard-covered valleys, rolling pastureland and fields of grain. Discover the well-preserved medieval hill towns harboring splendid Renaissance art and relics from Umbrias Roman and Etruscan past. TUSCANYFor those who always associate tourist cycling with nature, art and culture, Tuscany is certainly the appropriate region , thanks to its historic and artistic treasures which fit in perfectly in a varied natural setting. The cyclist will find an infinite amount of hilly or mountainous areas which should be crossed slowly in order to observe: the work in the fields, the small frescoed church of the town, the thick forest, or the historic villages. Please contact us for details and cost of your customized Italian cycling tour. Cost is dependent on the number of people in your group and the time of year. Exclusive to: DESTINATIONS BY DESIGN
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