CALL 1-866-563-4248 ITALY - Southern Umbria - Premium Inns Biking Tour RESERVATION FORM

PREMIUM INNS
TRIP DETAILS

2008
Dates & Prices

Premium Trip Hotels

Premium Trip Meals
All breakfasts,
2 lunches and
all dinners but one

What's Included

Other Trip Versions
Self-Guided Trips
Classic Inns

Start - Finish
Orvieto - Perugia
ITALY

Trip Activity Level
Moderately easy to
Moderately challenging

Rated Ideal for Everyone !

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Premium Biking through Umbria's Beautiful and Varied Southern Landscapes

Discover the enchanted landscapes of undiscovered Umbria from the vineyards surrounding Orvieto to the flat fertile valleys and celestial forested hills that inspired Saint Francis of Assisi. Umbria, considered Italy's "green heart" for its extensive agricultural plain and its scenic forest-covered slopes combined with a history of Roman, Medieval and Papal influences have fashioned a provincial culture of quiet hilltop stone villages, delicious cuisine based on local garden produce blended with the fruits of the forest, and a deep fascination for the teachings of Saint Francis. Take spectacular rides along old Roman roads and quiet byways, enjoy the hospitality of untouristed towns and raise a glass of Umbria's crisp Sagrantino wine to the sacred landscapes of Saint Francis.

Day 1- Orvieto - Meet in Orvieto just north or Rome.Ride into the rolling landscapes north of Orvieto through the Monte Rufeno Natural Reserve for stunning views from a quiet ridgetop road.Dine tonight on Umbrian specialties with the evening lights of Orvieto illuminating the sky.

Day 2- Lake Bolsena - Ride a panoramic route with sweeping views of Orvieto to Lago di Bosena.Follow along the lake past lake side villages, castles and ancient ruins.Drop in on an ancient olive oil mill located in the isolated crag-top village of Bagnoregio Civita, an almost abandoned village gradually sliding into the valley below.Follow a meandering route along ancient roads cut through the area's soft rock passing by "Orvieto Classico" white wine vineyards.Enjoy a wine tasting at a local wine producer.

Day 3 - Todi - Bike quiet roads overlooking the Tiber River valley and Lake Corbara to the small hilltop castle village of Prodo for a Club Toscana picnic of regional specialties.Arrive in Todi, considered one of Italy's most quaint towns with beautiful views of the Umbrian countryside from its Romanesque-Gothic central piazza.Continue into the open countryside to Collevalenza and our lodging for the next two evenings.

Day 4 - The Tiber River Highlands - Follow the fertile slopes of southern Umbria through a rolling landscape of small untouristed villages perched above the Tiber River Valley.Today's route is filled with up and down rides, and the panoramic bliss and picture post card views are well worth it.

Day 5 - Deruta and Assisi - Follow the fertile slopes of the Tiber Valley, past a patchwork of olive groves, vineyards and small farms to Deruta, home to Italy's finest ceramic shops and a visit to one of its most illustrious producers to see ceramic production from raw clay to finished product.Spin to Assisi. This ancient town of pink and white stone, flowing up the base of Mount Subasio has something for everyone. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its festival of Renaissance frescoes.Ride to charming Bevagna, a quiet town resting at the base of the Martani hills and once a vibrant Roman settlement still with vestiges of its illustrious Roman and Renaissance past.Continue up to Montefalco, bordering some of the most beautiful countryside in Umbria with its Sagrantino vineyards and silvery olive groves.

Day 6 - Perugia - Bid a final farewell to the green landscapes of Umbria and take a private transfer to the local (Foligno) train station for connections to Rome, or to your post-trip Perugia hotel.As always, we would be more than pleased to help you with any of your post-trip travel planning.
Arrivederci and Buon Viaggio !

"Thanks for a wonderful trip. Your careful guidance, smiling face at each intersection,
and endless patience with logistics made all the difference."
- Bruce and Ellen, London England
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  • Cycling along the shores of Lake Bolsena

  • Discovering ancient pre-Roman Etruscan villages

  • Seeing ceramics being made and painted at Deruta's oldest ceramics producer

  • Viewing the frescoes at the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi

  • Biking through the Val Umbra to Montefalco

  • Orvieto Classico & Sagrantino wines, truffles, porcini mushrooms and olive oils
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TRIP DATES & PRICES

Dates Premium Inns Guided Single Room Availability Detailed Itinerary Self-Guided
2008 Price pp dbl. occ. Add for sgl. occ. printer version Version

March 31 - April 5 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
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April 21 - 26 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
April 28 - May 3 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
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May 19 - 24 $ 4,298. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
May 26 - 31 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
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June 9 - 14 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
June 16 - 21 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
June 23 - 28 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
June 30 - July 5 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
July 7 - 12 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
July 14 - 19 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
July 21 - 26 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
July 28 - Aug 2 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
Sept 1 - 6 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Sept 8 - 13 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Sept 15 - 20 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Sept 22 - 27 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Sept 29 - Oct 4 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
Oct 6 - 11 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Oct 13 - 18 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Oct 20 - 25 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Oct 27 - Nov 1 $ 4,198. $ 1,450. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.

Other Trip Dates - to find other trips with space available on your preferred travel dates, click on our 2008 Calendar.

Trip Prices - are per person based on a room with double occupancy. Single room charges are additional for guests traveling solo wishing a double room with single occupancy. Self-Guided prices are listed as a savings per person. Once you book a trip, your trip price will not change.

Featured Trips when listed above have space available and include guaranteed departures hosted by one of Club Toscana's Senior Trip Leaders.

OTHER TRIP VERSIONS

Classic Inns Trips - the above information represents our Premium Inns trip.
Click here to view trip prices and itinerary details for the Classic Inns version of this trip.

Self-Guided Trips - the above information represents our Premium Inns Guided trip.
The Self-Guided version of this trip uses the same itinerary as above with the exception that only breakfasts are included, with the rest of your meals "on your own" with our well researched recommendations list, paid site admissions are not included allowing you more trip flexibility and trip guiding is provided on a limited basis.
A minimum of 4 participants are required to reserve space on any trip except any featured dates highlighted above.
For additional exempted dates, please e-mail or call our office.
For more information on the differences between our Guided and Self-Guided trips, please click here.

PREMIUM INNS SELECTION

Hotel La Badia - Orvieto (2 nights) - luxury and charm immersed in the peacefulness of this ancient 8th-century abbey with a unique 12 sided tower is also regarded as one of Italy's oldest hotels.

Relais Todini (pictured) - Todi (2 nights) - a majestic 14th-century hilltop villa surrounded in Umbrian perfection, this elegant lodging with spa facilities and riding stables is located in the heart of Todi's beautiful countryside.

Villa Pambuffetti - Montefalco (1 night) - a palatial inn surrounded by a private park has rooms that blend luxury amenities with the warmth of the villa's antique furnishings.

Please note: The above selected inns are subject to accommodations availability upon trip request. As there are many beautiful Premium Inns located along our route, if we need to choose an alternative lodging, it will meet or exceed the above selection in ratings, settings, amenities and views.

TRIP START AND FINISH INFORMATION

Trip Start - Orvieto, Italy
As a convenience to our guests, we will meet you at Orvieto train station on your arrival from Rome (1 - 1.5 hours) or Florence (1.5 - 2 hours) or at your Orvieto pre trip hotel.

Orvieto is located on Italy's main express and high speed train service routes between Florence Santa Maria Novella main train station and Rome Termini train station. Our reservations office can make all your pre- & post-trip hotel, flight and train travel arrangements.

For Italian train information and online tickets, please go to the Italian FS National Train Schedules web site.

For pre-trip accommodations, we suggest a visit to Tripadvisor.com for a list of the most recommended hotels based on visitor reviews.

Trip Finish - Perugia, Italy
On the final trip day, we would be pleased to drop you off at your post trip Perugia hotel, the Perugia main train station for trains heading north to Florence (1 - 1.5 hours). We can also drop you off at the nearby Foligno train station for trains south to Rome (1.5 - 2 hours).

Usual arrival in Perugia or Foligno is around 10:00 am with earlier arrivals by request.

For Italian train information and online tickets, please go to the Italian FS National Train Schedules web site.

For post-trip accommodations, we suggest a visit to Tripadvisor.com for a list of the most recommended hotels in your destination city based on visitor reviews.

TRIP ACTIVITY LEVEL

THIS TRIP IS DESIGNED FOR ALL ABILITIES - Though rated moderately easy to moderately challenging, we have designed this trip to be suitable for everyone, from the casual or occasional biker with other travel and site seeing interests to the experienced biking enthusiast looking for that extra challenge. Since your preferred biking pace and your biking interests might vary from day to day, we have a daily list of optional routes, distances and route sections to give you exactly the kind of cycling you would like to experience. To learn more about how we rate the activity levels on our trips, please go to our Activity & Terrain Levels web page.

Please note that the above itinerary and it's routes are typical for this trip and can be adjusted to accommodate different hotel choices, your choice of optional routes, optional shorter or longer daily distances, your personal daily biking pace and interests, and special local events that you might wish to join. Weather conditions and unannounced trail maintenance, etc. can also alter the routes, distances and daily schedules.

In an effort to enhance this itinerary and to help you get the most out this destination and your traveling experiences with Club Toscana, we are continually in the process of researching additional local routes, accommodations, dining establishments and interesting places to visit. Some of these "new finds" could be included in your specific trip.

WHAT'S INCLUDED ON YOUR CLUB TOSCANA BIKING TRIP

Over 20 years of European adventure travel experience.

Cheerful, professional and trusted bilingual trip leadership with intimate knowledge of this trip's travel area, its culinary secrets, art history and cultural distinctiveness.

All transportation from trip start to finish.

Exclusive lodging with private amenities in wine & olive oil estates, charming country inns and historic town houses.

All buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners featuring regional favorites and local specialties.

Private support vehicle for shuttles (throughout the trip), for welcome lifts (to bypass that extra effort or for a quick short cut to your hotel), and on-board refreshments.

Special events, private tours, local experts and entrance fees to historical sites and museums, and other events or tours listed on the itinerary.

Use of a professionally maintained, fully equipped 24-27 speed aluminum TREK road bike or TREK hybrid bike with gel seat & suspension, an insulated rear rack bag, a Pro bike helmet and a new personal water bottle.

Detailed trip maps, route directions with options and a complimentary Club Toscana T-shirt.

All baggage transportation from rendezvous to final drop off.

Unsurpassed customer service to compliment one of Italy's great walking & hiking vacations.

TOP REASONS WHY TRAVELING WITH CLUB TOSCANA IS SO REWARDING

Since our beginnings, Club Toscana has prided itself in producing active vacations that are the closest thing to a private trip complete with all the comforts and companionship that comes from visiting old friends.

We have spent over two decades designing itineraries that take in the most interesting countryside destinations, the most stimulating mix of history and culture, the best selection of terrain from flat to invigorating, and the region's best accommodations -- always with an eye on exceeding your expectations.

Flexibility - We design our daily routes and itineraries for maximum flexibility so you can have as much or as little activity as you would like each day -- with us you never need to follow the group.

Service - We take care of everything -- from meeting you at your pre-trip hotel, to making sure your luggage is taken care of, to always having a refreshment or a welcome lift when needed, and always allowing you as much free time as you would like to get the most out of your European active vacation.

Knowledge - Traveling with Club Toscana is about discovering beautiful locations, its people, history and culture, all in a private-group-like setting -- the ideal vacation experience.

Trip Leadership - Our pleasant natured, well organized and informative North American trip leaders individually have at least 20 years of experience guiding active travelers throughout every region visited by Club Toscana.

NEED MORE TRIP INFORMATION?

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Club Toscana Reservations at 1-866-563-4248 toll free 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (EST) Mon. to Fri., 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Sat.
They are ready to answer your trip questions and arrange all your pre and post-trip travel needs for a truly all-inclusive European Active Vacation.

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