Few places can stir emotions quite as intensely as Umbria. To visit here is to embark on a journey into a timeless world of sun-drenched landscapes, ancient hilltop villages and beguiling medieval towns.
This 7-night self-guided cycling holiday combines scenic pedalling through olive groves, sunflower fields, vineyards and poppy strewn meadows with the chance to explore some of the most fascinating towns and historic villages in the region. You'll freewheel along the Valle Umbra accompanied by a backdrop of olive grove clad hills topped by panoramic villages and follow in the footsteps of emperors at the sacred springs of Campello sul Clitunno.
Highlights include the lovely hilltop wine village of Montefalco, 'the balcony of Umbria', and the fascinating historic city of Spoleto crammed with exciting Roman remains including Emperor Vespasian's mother's house, baths and mosaics. Of course, no trip here would be complete without spending time in magical Assisi. Be sure to visit St Francis' Basilica with its beautifully ornate frescoes, and his peaceful forest retreat on Monte Subasio where he'd stroll and preach to the birds.
The hotels we've selected for this holiday are pretty special too, ranging from an elegant villa set in its own manicured gardens and parkland, to a 4 star hotel in Spello with a spa and sweeping panorama of the Umbrian Valley.
Explore this medieval town, with its cobbled streets resplendent with colourful flower boxes, before dinner.
You stay at La Bastiglia Hotel (breakfast included)
There are lovely views as you cycle along the Teverone Valley to the lively market town of Foligno, with its Romanesque cathedral, evocative Trinci Palace and many museums. Pass the idyllic Fonti di Clitunno, a sacred place of worship to both the Pagans and the Romans, before continuing to stunning Spoleto.
You stay at the Hotel San Luca (breakfast included)
There's time this morning to discover Spoleto's magnificent architecture, including a Roman arch, 12th century Duomo and 14th century viaduct. It's a short onward ride via hilltop Colle San Filippo through an undulating landscape of olive groves and vineyards to the tiny hamlet of San Luca at the foot of Montefalco.
You stay at Villa Zuccari (breakfast and evening meal included)
San Luca is ideally placed to discover hilltop Montefalco, the 'Balcony of Umbria'. Wander round its medieval streets, admire the superb views and enjoy wine tasting in one of the many Sagrantino wineries.
You stay at Villa Zuccari (breakfast and evening meal included)
First stop today is the walled town of Bevagna, home to the 13th century Gothic Palazzo dei Consoli, the golden medieval theatre and Roman temple and baths. Then head past vineyards and the village of Cannara - renowned throughout Italy for its red onion festival! - to the old wine town of Torgiano, famous for its Lungarotti cellars.
You stay at the Hotel Al Grappolo d'Oro (breakfast included)
Lots of options today. Visit the wine and olive oil museum - with tastings - in Torgiano's centro storico, pedal along the 'Wine and Art Road' to Perugia, capital of Umbria and famous for one of Italy's finest art collections or cycle a circular route to the local ceramics capital, Deruta.
You stay at the Hotel Al Grappolo d'Oro (breakfast included)
Ride along quiet country roads past sunflower and wheat fields, ochre-coloured farmhouses and meadows bordered by fig trees through the Chiasco Valley to Sta Maria degli Angeli. Visit the tiny chapel within the Franciscan basilica, where St Francis used to pray, before continuing to Assisi. There's plenty of time to explore and visit the beautiful Piazza del Comune, the 13th century Giotto frescoes and of course, the UNESCO recognised basilica.
You stay at Hotel La Terrazza (breakfast included)
During your holiday you stay at the following hotels. If you'd like to extend your time at any of these or, if you'd like to enhance your stay with an upgraded room, just let us know at the time of booking. If you'd like to keep your bikes with you for any extra nights we can arrange this for you for just £ per adult per day and £ per child per day.
To find out more call our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or email usa@exodustravels.com
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Room upgrades: Deluxe rooms
Deluxe rooms are larger with a terrace
Extra nights: Please contact us for details.
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Room upgrades: Superior room
Superior rooms are larger and come with balcony and view towards San Luca, Trevi and the Umbrian hills.
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Room upgrades: Junior suites
Junior suites are more spacious and overlook the Umbrian hills and vineyards.
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Extra nights: Please contact us for details.
If you'd like to extend your trip with extra nights at the start or end, or if you'd like to arrange a stop off point en-route, then we recommend the following hotels.
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Room upgrades: Deluxe and junior suite
Deluxe rooms are larger with a more stately decor.
Junior suites have a separate living room.
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Foligno train station at 17:15, and back to Foligno train station at 10:10.
Call now to speak to our specialist team at 1-800-267-3347 or email us at usa@exodustravels.com for enquiries or to book your trip.
Here at Headwater we thrive on feedback from our customers. It's the only way we can continue to develop, and where necessary improve, our services and ensure our holidays continue to be the best they can be. However, as this is a relatively new holiday, we don't yet have any customer reviews available.
You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.
This 7 night self-guided cycling holiday includes:
Hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of and hotels
All breakfasts and 2 evening meals
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Route directions and maps
High quality bikes
Luggage transfers between hotels
How to book:
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
To enquire about this holiday, or for further information, call our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or complete our holiday enquiry form.
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The prices quoted for each individual departure supercede those published in our current brochures. Air prices are subject to change and we advise early booking to obtain the best prices. Please see our Planning your holiday and What's included in the price? pages for additional information.
Children
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Holiday type
Self-guided cycling Managed locally by Headwater appointed agent.
Departures
Daily from 19th May 2022 to 31st Oct 2022, for 7 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
All breakfasts and 2 evening meals
Tour only
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Foligno train station at 17:15, and back to Foligno train station at 10:10.
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
Call now to speak to our specialist team at 1-800-267-3347 or email us at usa@exodustravels.com for enquiries or to book your trip.