Discover a new side of Italy with us: quiet, sometimes almost mystical! On this tour you will see cities like Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto, or Narni, which have incredible art treasures and carry its visitors back into the Middle Ages. On generally isolated roads, the tour takes you through the valleys of the Apennines, over the softly curved hills of Lake Trasimeno, and through the solitude of small Umbrian villages. Going by bike is one of the best ways to explore this area. You can smell the sweet odors, rest in a tavern, and fortify yourself for the next stages.
We cannot guarantee it, but the probability is high that Italy will welcome you with sa unny weather. At the end of your trip, the “Eternal City” of Rome will welcome you. There, you can put your bike aside and enjoy the liveliness of the city. If you want to leave the stress of a hectic world completely behind you, then you will love this trip and keep lots of great memories of it.
You will cycle on a slightly hilly route during the whole tour; in between there are longer flat sections. You will find yourself almost exclusively on asphalt tracks and quiet side streets, partly also bad road conditions. Only very short sections are on busier roads, especially when entering or leaving cities.
Included and Not Included Services
Accommodation in 3* and 4**** hotels (in Narni simple but central hotel)
Breakfast buffet or full breakfast
Welcome briefing (German, English)
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Detailed travel documents 1x room (DE; EN; FR with route maps, route description, local attraction, important telephone numbers)
Train journey from Florence to Arezzo incl. bike
Train journey from Poggio Mirteto to Rome excl. bike- bike drop off in Poggio Mirteto
Well planned route
navigations APP and GPS data
Telephone service hotline for the entire tour
Arrival to the starting point of the tour
Departure at the end of the tour
Drinks, tourist tax and all extras
Lunch, Dinner
Not mentioned entries
Rental bikes and Travel insurance
All not expressly mentioned under the item „Included services“
Day 1: Arrival Florence
Tour briefing and distribution of the rental bike. We recommend that you visit Florence’s beautiful centre:
Day 2: Florence - Passignano sul Trasimeno
(approx. 60 km + train journey)
In the morning, you will take the train to Arezzo. There, you can visit the beautiful churches and palaces of the city of antiquities and gold. With your bike you will cycle on beautiful trails through the vast plains of the Val di Chiana, constantly accompanied by hill and mountain silhouettes of the southern Tuscany. You will pass Cortona and you will finally get to Lake Trasimeno, the battlefield of Hannibal against the Romans. Moreover, you will have a gorgeous view of Lake Trasimeno. Tonight, you will spend the night in Passignano
Day 3: Passignano sul Trasimeno – Perugia
(approx. 35 km)
You will cycle along the lake to Torricella. From there you will continue through open fields, rolling hills and idyllic places to Perugia. Stroll through one of the nicest shopping streets of Italy to the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the Palazzo dei Priori, or the Arco Etrusco... the Umbrian capital will fascinate you!
Day 4: Perugia - Assisi
(approx. 30 km)
After having crossed the river Tiber, it is only a few kilometres by bike to the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi. However, before you cycle up to the mystical city, you will take a trip to one of the most beautiful sanctuaries of Umbria: S. M. degli Angeli! In Assisi, you can immerse yourself in the colourful world of medieval frescoes by Giotto.
Day 5: Assisi - Spoleto
(approx. 55 km)
Your way leads you along the foot of the mighty Mount Subasio to the still entirely preserved medieval town Spello. Afterwards, you will continue through the Valle Umbra to Spoleto. Cities, such as Montefalco, Trevi, and Campello can be seen on the surrounding hills. From the more than 80 m high aqueduct you can enjoy a vertiginous view of the Tessino Canyon, Mount Luco, and the Rocca Albornoz (papal fortress).
Day 6: Spoleto - Narni
(approx. 45 km)
Between mountains, accompanied by the beautiful countryside, you will cycle to Terni and further to Narni. Do you want to treat yourself? Terni is known for its excellent pastries and for having the most creative cuisine of the region! Narni and its medieval streets will take you back to ancient times.
Day 7: Narni - Rome
(approx. 60 km + train journey)
In the middle of the green heart of Umbria, you will pass huge mountains until you reach Calvi, the last major town in this region. You can still enjoy the quiet and solitude of the Sabine mountains before you take the train to immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Rome.
Day 8: Departure Rome
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
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| Package | view calendar | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
| Price per night in double room with breakfast | Florenz | 155 € | |
| Single room supplement per night | Florenz | 119 € | |
| Price per night in double room with breakfast | Rom | 115 € | |
| Single room supplement per night | Rom | 89 € | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
| 21-gear bicycle (Eurobike) | 99 € | |
| 21-gear bicycle unisex (Eurobike) | 99 € | |
| rental bicycle PLUS (Eurobike) | 169 € | |
| electric bicycle (Eurobike) | 269 € | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
By train: Florence train station. Good train connection from Rome to Florence, timetable on www.deutschebahn.de, www.oebb.at, www.trenitalia.com, www.italotreno.it/en
By plane: Florence and Pisa airports
Hotels of the 3* and 4**** category ; in Narni: simply, central 3*** hotel
Attention: Tourist tax, if requested, has to be paid on the spot
Public parking garage, costs approx. EUR 140.00 per week, public parking spaces at the periphery, costs approx. EUR 20.00 per week
21-gears bicycle
27-gears bike PLUS with free wheel and crossbar (sportier and lighter, more quality in the saddle)
E-bike (on request, limited availability)
All bikes are UNISEX bikes (men`s bicycle upon request)
Tour information
- Duration 8 days
- Difficulty Level Media
- Distance 285 - 285 km