Tour Highlights

• Beautiful medieval cities with uncrowded streets and paths.
• Our guided tour of Assisi & 2 nights in this amazing historic city
• The ceramics & wine museum in Deruta,
• Tasting authentic Perugina chocolate
• 3 x 2-night stays means less time packing and more time exploring.

Day 1

You'll begin your
bike experience in the well-preserved medieval town of Spoleto, famous
throughout the world for the Festival dei due Mondi, a three week dance, music
and opera festival. Arrive early to discover the hidden corners of this
fabulous town that dates back to Roman times. Don't miss the Cathedral and a
walk to the fortress Fortezza Albornoz on top of Colle Sant' Elia. We'll fit
bikes this afternoon before enjoying dinner together. Distance: your choice for
a warm up ride.

Distance: 10-20kms optional
Lodging: Hotel Clitunno
Highlights:
The preserved town of Spoleto, its fortress, the Roman aqueduct

Day 2

We leave Spoleto
this morning bound for Bevagna and its beautiful medieval Piazza Silvestri, the
core of town with Palazzo dei Consoli in the same square dating back to the
XIII century. Along the way you'll pass through the town of Trevi, prized as
one of the most beautiful villages in Italy so take time to explore this hill
town as it captures the essence of this dazzling region. We suggest a picnic or
restaurant lunch in Trevi, as it affords spectacular views across the entire
Umbrian basin. Dinner is together tonight in a typical restaurant in Bevagna.

Distance: 38 kms
Lodging: Hotel Palazzo Brunamonti
Highlights: Villages of Trevi, Bevagna

Day 3

Your ride today
(and yesterday) parallels the historic Via Flaminia, a Roman road built in 220
BC by Consul Gaius Faminius. The road provided Roman soldiers and their
families' access to the region around Rimini where they settled. Foligno and
Spello were Roman towns while Trevi and Montefalco, our lunch destination, were
Medieval. Have lunch in Montefalco and pick up a bottle of Sagrantino, one of
Italy's most famous wines, to bring home, or to compliment dinner on your own
tonight. Back in Bevagna, we'll enjoy a wine tasting later in the afternoon.

Distance: 49 kms
Lodging: Hotel Palazzo Brunamonti
Highlight: The Roman Via Flaminia
and Montefalco and its wines

Day 4

Today you'll ride
through the beautiful Umbrian countryside, dotted with vineyards and olive
groves. On your way to Assisi, you'll go through the medieval walled town of
Spello, known for its Roman ruins and its two dozen small churches which are
home to important works from the likes of Pinturicchio, a Renaissance super
star. Stop for a cappuccino before climbing to Assisi along the pilgrimage
route "Via degli Ulivi." You'll have a chance to explore this unique
UNESCO World Heritage Site over the next two days. Dinner is together tonight.

Distance: 23 kms
Lodging: Hotel Giotto.
Highlights: Bicycle to Assisi and the Roman town of
Spello

Day 5

No need to pack
today as you'll enjoy a second night in the famous pilgrimage town of Assisi,
home to Italy's patron saint, St. Francis. Assisi is a picturesque medieval
town built on a hill overlooking the Umbrian valley. You'll enjoy a loop ride
today across the valley with great views of Assisi and Mount Subasio and then
head back to town. If you are craving more kilometers take an extra ride to the
Hermitage of St. Francis, Eremo delle Carceri. This afternoon we'll discover
some of Assisi's secrets and highlights with an expert guide. Dinner is on your
own

Distance: 36-64 kms.
Lodging: Hotel Giotto
Highlights: Guided tour of Assisi

Day 6

Your ride today
takes you to Deruta where you can enjoy scores of ceramic studios.  Deruta is famous throughout Italy for classic
Italian ceramics (these patterns will be familiar to you from any number of
Italian restaurants in the U.S.). After a tour in a local artisan's shop,
you'll pedal to a local "agriturismo" for lunch. On your way the route
takes you through a completely walled town before heading to Torgiano. The famous
Lungarotti winery has a museum in the center of Torgiano where you'll have a wine
tasting before dinner together.

Distance: 40-50 kms
Lodging: Hotel Il Grappolo
D'Oro
Highlights: Ceramics in Deruta, wine
museum

Day 7

We turn west and
then pedal through the heart of Umbria today towards Perugia, the ancient and
modern capital of Umbria. Perugia is famous for Perugina chocolate and its
vibrant old town! We'll have a special farewell dinner together tonight..

Distance: 35 kms
Lodging: Hotel La Rosetta
Highlights: Cycling into Perugia 

Day 8

Sadly our tour ends after breakfast this morning. Enjoy more of Orvieto - head to Rome, Florence, or join us for the Bicycling Verdant Umbria Plus! Todi and Orvieto, which extends this itinerary for an extra 3 days.  Ask us for more details.