Umbria Discovery
Cycling through rural Italy
Independent cycling tour

This lovely tour takes you through the olive groves and vineyards of this wonderfully rural part of Italy and allows you to discover some of its most beautiful hilltop towns. Lake Trasimeno and Assisi are just two of the highlights not to be missed.

Detailed information

	Detailed itinerary
	Your accommodation and meals
	Departure dates and prices
	Bike details
	Travel options
	Average temperature

Detailed itinerary

This seven-night tour takes in the beautiful Umbrian countryside, and the undulating route rewards you with spectacular views. We do suggest detours to avoid the longer climbs.

Day 1: Arrival in Cortona
Arrive at Perugia airport and transfer to the lovely town of Cortona.

Day 2: Cortona to Poggio delle Corti
28 miles
Cycle along Lake Trasimeno this morning, known for its migrating birds and lovely shoreside villages. Take a boat to Isola Maggiore before continuing your ride to your guesthouse in Poggio delle Corti where you can swim in the outdoor pool.

Day 3: Circular route from Poggio delle Corti
up to 31 miles
Enjoy a short circular ride to Panicale and back and an optional cooking class in the afternoon (payable locally) or you can make a longer loop to Deruta, famous for its ceramics.

Day 4: Poggio delle Corti to Perugia
20 miles
Today’s ride takes you to the Umbrian capital, the beautiful city of Perugia. You won’t be disappointed by the fascinating Rocca Paoline (underground town), its fine square and communal palace.

Day 5: Perugia to Assisi
22 miles
A gentle ride through the heart of Umbria takes you first to Torgiano. Try some wine tasting and visit the museum before continuing to Assisi.

Day 6: Free day in Assisi
Assisi deserves an entire day to stroll around the town and the impressive Basilica of St Francis. You can also relax in the hotel’s lovely swimming pool or take a short stroll to the peaceful retreat of San Francis just above Assisi.

Day 7: Circular route to Spello
31 miles
This lovely ride among olive groves will take you to Spello, one of the best preserved medieval towns in Umbria.

Day 8: Departure day

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Your accommodation and meals

You will stay in double or twin rooms in good quality hotel and guesthouse accommodation along the route. Your luggage is transported to each overnight stop for you, so you can relax and enjoy the cycling.

Your holiday will include Bed & Breakfast on 4 nights, and dinner on 3 nights.

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Departure dates & prices

Prices include:

• Accommodation for 7 nights
• 4 nights Bed & Breakfast, 3 nights Half Board
• Bicycle hire
• Bicycle Bag
• Route description and maps
• Luggage transfer
• Emergency hotline
• Local representative
• Transfers as described

Departure dates are daily from April to October 2008

Minimum of two guests

* Prices vary and will be confirmed when you make a booking.

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Bike details

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Travel options

Suggested times and points of departure - please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.

Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 05/11/2007 (provisional)

Transfers to and from Perugia airport and your first and last hotels (1hr) are included in the holiday price. We can also book flights to Pisa or Rome which have good train connections to Umbria (2-3hrs).

Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.

Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.

Airport Lounges: To book aiport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.

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Average temperature

The average daytime temperatures for this region is listed below:

Please note that the city of Perugia can be quite cool in the evenings, even in July and August due to the fact it is situated at high altitude.

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