Cycling in Italy
A cycle journey through the 'green heart' of Italy, from the enchanting city of Florence to the nation's capital of Rome. The contrasts are very noticeable as you leave behind Tuscany and arrive in the peaceful, mystical and sometimes unexplored Umbria.
During the approx. 210 km of cycling you will see cities like Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto and Terni, each town revealing an incredible wealth of art treasures, which take visitors back to the Middle Ages. The cities have barely changed over the centuries and the rolling landscape dotted with vineyards and hill top towns will give you an appreciation of why the area is so popular with painters.
Travelling generally on back roads the route passes through the valleys of the Apennines and gentle hills near to Trasimeno Lake. At the end, the Eternal City of Rome awaits you, a fitting end to this exhilarating Italian journey by bike.
During the approx. 210 km of cycling you will see cities like Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto and Terni, each town revealing an incredible wealth of art treasures, which take visitors back to the Middle Ages. The cities have barely changed over the centuries and the rolling landscape dotted with vineyards and hill top towns will give you an appreciation of why the area is so popular with painters.
Travelling generally on back roads the route passes through the valleys of the Apennines and gentle hills near to Trasimeno Lake. At the end, the Eternal City of Rome awaits you, a fitting end to this exhilarating Italian journey by bike.
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Itinerary / Highlights
DAY 1 Arrive Florence, overnightDAY 2 In Florence
DAY 3 Train to Arezzo then cycle to Passignano on Trasimeno Lake (63km)
DAY 4 Cycle backroads to historic Perugia (37km)
DAY 5 Cycle to Assisi (30km)
DAY 6 In Assisi
DAY 7 Cycle to Spoleto through Clitunno Valley (55km)
DAY 8 Cycle to Narni (55km)
DAY 9 Cycle to Poggio Mirteto (65km) then by train to Rome
DAY 10 In Rome
DAY 11 Trip concludes
