What's Included
Every Ciclismo Classico tour is packed with value. Here’s what you can expect.
Accommodations & Meals
- All accommodations with private bath in four- or five-star hotels, charming B&Bs and family inns
- All continental breakfasts
- Most dinners, except one or two on your own
- All snacks and drinks en route
- Luggage handling during the tour
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One of Our Awesome Bicycles
- New, 27 or 30 speed Bianchi road bike with aluminum frame, carbon fork, and Campagnolo components
- Ultra-performance, 24-speed Ciclismo Classico exclusive hybrid with aluminum frame (women’s hybrid also available)
- Tandems available on request at extra charge
- (Bike selection on tours outside of Europe may vary)
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Travel Planning
- An expert office staff in USA and Italy to assist you in pre- and post-tour travel consultation (contacts, hotels, train information, suggested itineraries, more)
- An extensive pre-departure e-package containing information on your destination, what to bring, what to expect and some suggestions on how to prepare for the tour
- Convenient meeting points for arriving and departing
On the Trip
- Detailed route instructions and maps highlighting daily options
- Wine and food tastings
- Guided tours
- On-tour cycling clinics
- Museum visits
- Rides with locals, visits to local festivals and special events that immerse you in the local culture (subject to availability)
- Extra loops available on all trips for those looking to log some more miles
- Custom-designed cycling jersey for every guest
Guides and Van Support
- Experienced bilingual and native Italian and local guides, equipped with mobile phones
- Local guides to lead walks and educational talks or to play a local tune
- Private van support to transport luggage and provide assistance when necessary
Fees and Gratuities
- Any shuttles (aside from private taxis) needed while on the tour
- Tips and gratuities for performers, local city guides and other selected items
Exclusively for Alumni
We hold a special place in our hearts for our alumni, and love to offer them special early reservation savings plus personal invitations to events such as our annual reunion, theme dinners, slide shows, and our holiday Jingle Ride.
What’s Not Included
- Wine and alcoholic beverages - optional wine kitty available on tour
- Most lunches
- Airfare
- Transfers to the starting point or from the finishing point unless specified; we can assist you in planning and arranging any necessary shuttles
- Helmets (required)
- Transport of bike case for guests who bring their own bike; shipping in the destination available for additional fee
- Personal expenses (laundry, supplies, phone calls, etc.)
- Guide gratuity
