Grand Tour d'Italia Mini Tour

A Unique 8-Day Journey from Northern to Southern Italy

Highlights

An excellent value: more miles, more sights—more of Italy for less
Overnight sojourns at cultural gems: Venice, Ravenna, Florence, and Arezzo
Visits with local bike craftsmen
A fabulous cooking demonstration

A stunning portrait of Italy emerges on this north-to-south exploration. The canals of the Po Delta … Florence—the jewel of the Renaissance ... Arezzo and Castiglione del Lago, a charming slice of Umbria. A variety of scenery, gastronomy and culture melts into this inspiring and unforgettable trip!

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 – Ferrara
Our Grand Tour starts in Ferrara, a Renaissance city with a majestic castle at its center, rich in history, papal power, and what else, bicycles!

Day 2 – Ravenna
Zigzag through orchards and around lagoons to Ravenna, once a major Byzantine city.

Day 3-4 – Florence
armlands rise with you into the Apennines during today's ride into Tuscany. Day 4, Take the day to immerse yourself in the pleasures of Florence. A must: Venturing to nearby Fiesole to bask in the mellow Florentine sunset.

Day 5 – Arezzo
Cross the panoramic Sette Ponti (Roman "Road of Seven Bridges") en route to medieval Arezzo.

Day 6 – Castiglione del Lago
Follow a gentle terrain of wheat and sunflower fields to Lake Trasimeno.

Day 7 – Spoleto
Stops along the way include Deruta, Italy's ceramic center; Bevagna, with its Roman ruins; and Montefalco, a wine village. Of course, we'll pause to give our approval to the local product.

Day 8 – Arrivederci!
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