Fantastic 5-days of cycling in a beautiful part of Italy. Michele guided us through his home patch wonderfully with great choices for coffee (and cake) stops in the mornings and great lunch stops too. Loved the light-touch history and culture (especially the football). One pretty challenging day of cycling in the trip (Verona-Vicenza) but made it up the big hill in the afternoon and enjoyed the coasting downhill after our picnic. All the overnights were in cities which made for lots of choice over dinner options and Italian food didn't disappoint. Had such a variety over the week. Padua and Venice are both cities that would warrant further visits. Just amazing, and despite a horrible forecast the weather was very kind too.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
14-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Mestre, Dobbiaco, Dolomites, Cor
Mestre, Dobbiaco, Dolomites, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno, Bassano Del Grappa, Treviso
Gravel riding paired with local experiences and fresh cuisine paired with local wines – that’s what this tour is all about! From the Apennine Mountains to the Adriatic Coast, we cycle on 'strade bianche'' – chalk white gravel roads – through the lesser-known corners of the Marche region in Central Italy. Our days are filled with scenic rides, experiential excursions and gastronomic delights, and we unwind each night in cozy hotels and charming agriturismi (farm stays).
Meeting in Fabriano, we begin with a paper-making workshop to discover why this town is known as Italy’s “City of Paper.” Crossing the rugged Apennines, we head towards Montecarotto, where we swap our cycling gear for an apiary outfit to become beekeepers for an afternoon. We then ride through an endless sea of vineyards and olive groves, meeting passionate locals and learning about the production of olive oil and natural wines from seed to shelf. The final chapter takes us through Marche’s ‘Land of Castles', where fortified medieval villages crown the hilltops, before arriving at the azure waters of the Adriatic Sea. The tour ends in the historic coastal town of Sirolo
Join us and discover Central Italy more authentically by bike!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Marche, Ancona, Umbria & Marche
Marche, Ancona, Umbria & Marche, Conero Regional Park, Sirolo
We explore the very best of this captivating region from our start point in Alberobello, known for its UNESCO-listed Trulli houses, to the end point in Lecce, known as the 'Florence of the South'.
The daily routes take you through the Murghe plateau, the Salento plain or along the coast. Discover a landscape of ancient olive groves, long fields of grain and vineyards.
The architecture of the region takes you from the conical Trulli houses in Alberobello, the white city of Ostuni, past traditional masserie, coastal watchtowers and splendid Baroque towns. The region is filled with spectacular views; beautiful coastline and mouth-watering cuisine.
This holiday is offered with a choice of mainly 3 Star, or mainly 4 Star accommodation. The 3 Star accommodation is listed on the hotels page.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
14-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lecce, Alberobello, Ostuni, Avet
Lecce, Alberobello, Ostuni, Avetrana, Gallipoli, Santa Maria Di Leuca, Otranto
Embark on a timeless journey through Italy, where history, art, and natural beauty converge. From the ancient grandeur of Rome, with its iconic Colosseum and the Vatican's awe-inspiring masterpieces, to the romantic allure of the Amalfi Coast, where sun-kissed beaches and charming villages line the coastline. Immerse yourself in the heart of Tuscany, renowned for its world-class wines, picturesque landscapes, and historic cities like Florence and Siena. Discover the Cinque Terre, a collection of five colorful villages perched on cliffs overlooking the Ligurian Sea, offering breathtaking views and quaint charm. This extraordinary tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, promising unforgettable memories.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Private Tour
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Rome, Amalfi Coast & Campania, F
Rome, Amalfi Coast & Campania, Florence, Venice, The Vatican, Montepulciano, Naples, Tuscany, Lucca, Cinque Terre, Milan, Lake Como, Tivoli, Vatican City, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Capri
From the Adriatic to the Tyrrhenian Sea, this 9-day traverse across Central Italy offers a challenging yet dreamy gravel bike ride. Experience the undiscovered trails of Marche and Umbria and feel the crunch beneath your wheels on Tuscany's unmissable chalk white country roads, the 'strade bianche'. We discover medieval towns, savor local cuisine paired with world-famous wines, and spend our nights in cozy hotels, agriturismi (farm stays), and a nature lodge.
The journey begins in Marche, where we cycle from the coastal town of Sirolo to the ‘City of Paper', Fabriano, in the foothills of the Apennine Mountains. We ride through historic hinterlands, overnight at a wine estate, and climb to the canyon of Gola di Frasassi. Then we transition into Italy’s green heart, Umbria, passing a sea of vineyards, skirting the shores of Lake Trasimeno, and visiting the beautiful Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. The tour’s second half takes us along Tuscany's white roads, winding our way through the rustic countryside to reach the picture-perfect medieval towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino. After glamping under the stars in the Maremma hills of southern Tuscany we roll down to the Argentario promontory on the Tyrrhenian coast. The tour ends in Porto Santo Stefano with views over the azure sea.
Join us on this trailblazing gravel bike tour all'italiana!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers