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Looking towards San Gimignano | John Millen
Tuscany Cycle Explorer
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
Cycle the rolling hills of Tuscany to
experience historic hill top towns
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive San Gimignano 2 | Circular ride and return to San Gimignano (28, 31 or 80km/17.5, 19 or 50mi) 3 | Cycle to Volterra (32, 38 or 92km/20, 23.5 or 57mi) 4 | To Monteriggioni (48, 45 or 69km/30, 28 or 43mi) 5 | To Castellina in Chianti with opportunities to sample the excellent wines (43, 43 or 85km/26.5, 26.5 or 53mi) 6 | Circular road to visit the castles and villas of the region (44, 44 or 86km/27.5, 27.5 or 53.5mi) 7 | Cycle to Siena (38, 42 or 110km/23.5, 26 or 68.5mi) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3 star hotels or B&Bs on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline
NOTES: Cycling distances show mountain bike (off road) first, hybrid bike distances (easier route) second Bike hire not included, paid locally
Cycling in Sardinia
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
Cyclists on the path from the Cimabanche Pass in the Dolomites | Rob Mills
Cycle along the spectacular southwest coast of Sardinia to
discover Phoenician Ruins and beautiful white sandy beaches
HOTEL
GRADE 3
Sardinia Cabras
Pula
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Cabras/San Salvatore Sinis 2 | Circular ride visiting the Phoenician ruins of Tharros, then to Arborea (68km/42mi) 3 | Cycle through the Costa Verde to Piscinas beach (46‐54km/28.5‐ 33.5mi) 4 | Cross the Arbus Highland to Nebida (41km/25.5mi) 5 | Cycle to Portoscuso, ferry to Carloforte on Isola di San Pietro and continue to San Antioco and Calasetta (43km/26.5mi) 6 | Cross back to the mainland and cycle to Anna Arresi (40km/25mi) 7 | Peddle to Pula (57km/35.5mi) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally ‐ allow €10‐15) BACKUP & SUPPORT: welcome meeting and information pack including route notes and maps per room booked, luggage transfer, emergency hotline TRANSPORT: optional transfer at the end of day 3 (ferry tickets, entry to sights are not included) EQUIPMENT: rental bike (electric bike available on request ‐ supplement applies) with pannier, handlebar bag, repair kit, bike computer and waterbottle & helmet, on request
NOTES: High season is from 23 Jun to 6 Sep and a supplement applies. Departures are possible on days other than Saturday ‐ supplement applies and welcome meeting is not included.
Arbus Portoscuso
DATES
San Gimignano Volterra
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 22 Nov
Castellina Siena
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Bolzano 2 | Private transfer to Brunico then follow the Rienz river to Dobbiaco (30km/18.5mi) 3 | Cycle via Cortina to Pieve di Cadore (65km/40.5mi) 4 | Follow the River Piave to Belluno (45km/28mi) 5 | On to Valdobbiadene in the heart of the Prosecco region (60km/37mi) 6 | Continue south to the Po Valley and the city of Treviso (65km/40.5mi) 7 | Cycle to Mestre, the gateway to Venice (45km/28mi) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3‐4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally ‐ allow €10‐15) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: private transfer Bolzano–Brunico (train Calalzo to Belluno extra, allow €8) EQUIPMENT: bicycle, 27 speed with pannier, helmet, gel seat and puncture resistant tyres (electric bike available on request ‐ supplement applies)
NOTES: High season is from 16 Jun to 7 Sep ‐ supplement applies to high season departures.
HOTEL
GRADE 3
Austria
Bolzano
Italy
Belluno
Treviso Venice
DATES
Weekly on Sunday from 28 Apr to 29 Sep
HOTEL / B&B
GRADE 3
Italy Florence
Cycle the Dolomites to the Adriatic Sea
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
An inspiring cycle beneath the imposing peaks of the Dolomites, through Prosecco vineyards to the enchanting city of Venice
Weekly on Saturday year round
Cycling in Sardinia
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