Self-guided Cycling Tour from Florence to Rome

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 visitors back into the Middle Ages. The overall appearance of the cities has hardly changed and the landscapes are harmonious and inviting. 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. Raging rivers, fascinating gorges and the flocks of sheep roaming through the countryside shape this part of Italy. Going by bike is one of the best ways to explore this area. At the end of your trip, the “Eternal City” of Rome will welcome you! The best thing to do there is to put the bike aside and enjoy its liveliness with a cup of cappuccino or a good glass of red wine.

Highlights:

• The birthplace of the Renaissance – Florence: The city is not only home to important art, but also to delicious wine and romantic streets. Florence and the famous Ponte Vecchio is an absolute MUST on the cycle tour. The cypress-framed city shines in a golden light, making a perfect photo opportunity.
• The Eternal City of Rome: Plan an evening walk on one of Rome’s famous seven hills, The Palatine is often referred to as the birthplace of ancient Rome and offers a breathtaking view of the city at dusk.

Tour character: Level 3

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 in the Tour:

• 7 x nights accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels
• Breakfast
• Welcome briefing
• Luggage transfer between the hotels
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
• Train journeys Florence – Arezzo incl. bike and Poggio Mirteto – Rome excl. bike (bike drop-off in Poggio Mirteto)
• GPS-data is available and app navigation
• Service hotline

Not included in the tour:

• Bike rental
• Bike insurance
• Visitor's taxes, if due, are not included in the tour price
• Drinks
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

• Arrival by train to Florence
• Florence airport
• Parking: Public parking spaces near the hotel, costs approx. EUR 20 per day. Public parking spaces on the outskirts of the city, costs approx. EUR 20 per week. Public garage, costs approx. EUR 140 per week
• Departure by train from Rom to Florenz, duration approx. 1,5 hours

Notes:

• Departure Saturdays - special dates on request
• Extra Nights
  • Florence: From 159 EUR p.p (+119 EUR single person)
  • Rome: From 115 EUR p.p (+89 EUR single person)
• Rental bike PLUS - 179 EUR on request

If you would like to hire a 21-speed bike (99 EUR) or E-bike (289 EUR) please contact our office when booking [email protected]

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