Giro d'Italia
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Giro d'Italia
A Unique 15-Day Journey from Northern to Southern Italy
Highlights
- An excellent package with high value: more miles, more sights,more regions of Italy: Emilia-Romagna, Toscana, Umbria, Marche, Abruzzo, Lazio… each with its own culture, art, food and wine!
- Visits to local bike shops
- Travel to the ceramic capital of Faenza.
- Ride along Italy’s fourth largest lake
- Overnight sojourns at cultural centers Ferrara, Ravenna, Firenze, Arezzo, Cortona, Spoleto, Ascoli Piceno and Gaeta
- A stay at the base of Gran Sasso, the highest Appennine peak
Description
A stunning portrait of Italy emerges on this seven-region journey. The canals of the Po Delta … the verdant Apennine mountains … Florence—the jewel of the Renaissance … and the moonscape of the Sibillini mountains are only a few of the highlights of this inspiring and unforgettable trip.
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Price
May: $5,995
Jun: $6,095
Aug - Sep: $6,195 -
Single Supplement
$1,100
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Ability Level
Expert
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Terrain
Flat start, then hilly to incredible descents
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Distance
815 miles - Daily average: 58 miles
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Departing
Gaeta
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Arriving
Ferrara
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Bike Rental
Included!
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Dates
- May 26, 2012
- June 17, 2012
- August 26, 2012
- September 10, 2012
Day 1: Ferrara
Our Grand Tour starts in Ferrara, a Renaissance city with a majestic castle at its center, rich in history and an outpost of papal power to the north, and what else, bicycles!
Day 2: Ravenna
Zigzag through orchards of fruit trees and around lagoons to Ravenna, once a major Byzantine city.
Day 3–4: Florence
Day 3: Farmlands rise with you into the Apennines during today's ride into Tuscany, our longest ride of the trip.
Day 4: Take the day to relax and immerse yourself in the pleasures of Florence with the company of a local guide.
Day 5: Arezzo
Cross the panoramic Sette Ponti (Roman "Road of Seven Bridges") en route to medieval Arezzo. Our ride today is picturesque through ancient olive groves and vineyards with a distant view of the Chianti hills.
Day 6: Cortona
We begin with flat and rolling terrain through corn, wheat and sunflower fields, and the route dips up and down through several small villages. The hills are not too long although there are a couple of steep sections. In the distance are many tiny hill towns.
Day 7: Spoleto
Today is a long ride into Spoleto. We ride through the heart of Umbria with several hills around Lago Trasimeno and then along flat road to Bevagna. On a clear day you can see Assisi on the hillside.
Day 8: Norcia
Ride to the mountain town of Norcia. As you ride, observe all the little ghost villages, is there anybody up there? Well go check it out!
Day 9–10: Ascoli Piceno
Day 9: Our ride through the Apennines is one of the most spectacular of our trip! This beautiful ride will offer incredible views of mountain peaks, valleys, and verdant forests. Make a quick stop along the way to pick up some truffle and/or porcini mushroom sauce from our favorite store!
Day 10: Explore the region on a loop ride to Offida, world famous for its bobbin lace works. Ascoli Piceno is an almost perfectly preserved medieval town.
Day 11: Fonte Cerreto
We push off for Abruzzo’s ceramics center. But first, take some time to ride around Ascoli... enjoy its sparkling piazza and pick up some fruit from the market. The panoramic views on this trip will continue to amaze you!
Day 12: Caramanico Terme
A wondrous moonscape unfolds during today’s climb. This rolling route takes us through Calascio, an abandoned village, and Capestrano. A series of hills bring us to Caramanico Terme.
Day 13: Pescocostanzo
Today's route will take you through a lush and rugged mountain range, passing several charming villages. Pescocostanzo is considered one of Abruzzo's most authentic villages and this area is very famous in the Apennines also for winter sports.
Day 14: Gaeta
Climb through the Abruzzo National Park. Our shuttle then takes us to Gaeta, a medieval seaside village. Tucked in a quiet bay, you will enjoy the serentiy of our hotel, as we celebrate the completion of our incredible Italian journey.
Day 15: Arrivederci!
Enjoy breakfast in Gaeta before departing. An excursion to Ponza is a great idea before heading home!
Guides for this trip
Related Testimonials
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Hunter S., Hamden, CT had this to say about Giro d'Italia:
What an amazing experience! The route/road picks were really wonderful with minimal traffic and maximum view. -
Kevin H., Ogden, UT had this to say about Giro d'Italia:
Great trip, great routes! -
Tim S. from Portola Valley had this to say about Giro d'Italia:
Amazing! I'll be back again! -
Nea B. from Denver, CO had this to say about Giro d'Italia:
Although the price was higher than some other European bike trips (and a lot more than most U.S. trips), I thought it was worth it. I would do another CC trip. -
Carolyn M., Sudbury, MA had this to say about Giro d'Italia:
My expectations were met and much more! -
Amy M., Brooklyn, NY had this to say about Giro d'Italia:
Seriously a Top 10 life experience. What a marvelous way to explore a country. -
Mike H., Westford, MA had this to say about Giro d'Italia:
On a scale of 1-10, this was a 20! -
John S., San Francisco, CA had this to say about Giro d'Italia:
With Ciclismo Classico, you see Italy through the eyes of Italians. -
Ginny C., Easton, MD had this to say about Giro d'Italia:
This was our dream vacation and it lived up to, and surpassed every expectation. -
Cynthia S., Sebastopol, CA had this to say about Giro d'Italia:
Guided tours, demonstrations and picnics were great. Super snacks. -
Taras S., Lexington, MA had this to say about Giro d'Italia:
Forza!' and 'Expresso pa favore' sum up the trip.
