Wine Villages of Umbria Cycling

Day 1: Arrive at Spello

Explore this medieval town, with its cobbled streets resplendent with colourful flower boxes, before dinner.
You stay at La Bastiglia Hotel (breakfast included)

Day 2: Spello to Spoleto 42km/26mi

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)

Day 3: Spoleto to San Luca 23km/14mi

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)

Day 4: At San Luca (14km/8mi)

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)

Day 5: San Luca to Torgiano (42km/26mi)

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)

Day 6: At Torgiano (24km/15mi, 33km/21mi or 45km/28mi)

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)

Day 7: Torgiano to Assisi (25km/16mi)

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)

Day 8: Leave Assisi