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This holiday combines gentle pedalling through olive
groves, sunflowers, vineyards and apricot orchards with
the chance to explore some of Italy’s most fascinating
historical towns and villages. You stay in a variety of
delightful country houses and farm hotels (one of which is
literally overflowing with exquisite antiques) within easy
reach of Spello, Assisi, Spoleto and the lovely hilltop wine
village of Montefalco, ‘the balcony of Umbria’.
You freewheel along the stately Roman Via Flaminiaand
follow in the footsteps of emperors at the sacred springs of
Campello sul Clitunno. In Assisi you visit St Francis’ Basilica
with its beautifuly ornate frescoes and then his peaceful
forest retreat on Monte Subiaso where he used to stroll and
preach to the birds. In Spoleto you explore exciting Roman
remains including Emperor Vespasian’s mother’s house,
with its fascinating original atrium, baths and mosaics.
And, wherever you are, the gorgeous summer climate is
always on hand and the sun-drenched scenery is perfectly
soothing; lush green plains, hilltop villages with soft
terracotta colours and the romantic Apennines peaks
guarding the horizon.
For more infomation about this holiday, including hotel descriptions, travel options and full holiday itinerary, please see our new 'further details' section.
We have now had five cycling holidays with you. That speaks for itself.
Ian Close