Grand Tour d'Italia Mini Tour
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Grand Tour d'Italia
Upcoming Dates
- June 4, 2010
- August 25, 2010
- September 11, 2010
Accommodations
Classic
Ability Level
Expert
Terrain
Mainly flat with distance, a few climbs on Days 6 and 7
Distance
329 miles Daily average: 42 miles
Arriving
Ferrara
Departing
Spoleto
Price
- $3,995
Single Supplement
$800
Bike Rental
Included!
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!
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 – 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
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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