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The Best of Tuscany and Umbria

Self Guided Cycling Holiday

Cycling through enchanting landscapes along medieval pilgrims’ ways and into the home country of Saint Francis of Assisi

Head off into a coffee table book Tuscan landscape
Explore the green fields, plains, forests and meadows of the Umbran Apennine Mountains
Stay in beautifully located family-run hotels and agriturismo's

Days:	10 Days
Starting from: 975 €

The Best of Tuscany and Umbria

Small Group Cycling Adventure

Cycling through enchanting landscapes along medieval pilgrims’ ways and into the home country of Saint Francis of Assisi

Head off into a coffee table book Tuscan landscape
Explore the green fields, plains, forests and meadows of the Umbran Apennine Mountains
Stay in beautifully located family-run hotels and agriturismo's

Days:	8 Days
Starting from: 1380 €

The Heart of the Cilento National Park ( 9 days ) - CIL 1

Independent Tours

Undiscovered cultural heritage and abundant nature in a pristine landscape

Discover the unknown Cilento National Park, one of the biggest and most diverse of Italy
Visit the impressive Greek Temples of Paestum, among the best preserved in the world
Walk through villages where time stands still, and enjoy the warm hospitality and genuine food.

Days:	9 days - differents bases charming hotels / agriturismos
Starting from: 575 €

The Heart of the Cilento National Park ( 11 days ) - CIL 2

Independent Tours

Discover the unknown Cilento National Park, one of the biggest and most diverse of Italy
Visit the impressive Greek Temples of Paestum, among the best preserved in the world
Walk through villages where time stands still, and enjoy the warm hospitality and genuine food.

Days:	11 days - differents bases charming hotels / agriturismo
Starting from: 725 €

Great mountain scenery & medieval towns in the Green Heart of Italy - UMB 1

Independent Tours

Discover the beautiful medieval towns of Umbria & the wonderful Sibellini mountains

Make a few great walks in the Sibellini Mountains
Admire the impressive Marmore waterfalls, created by the Romans
Stay in a medieval abbey in the beautiful Valnerina valley & other great historical hotels
Feel the mystical atmosphere of the 'Land of Saints' in Assisi & Norcia

Days:	10 days - different bases in charming hotels
Starting from: 950 €

Along the trails of St. Francis through the Green Heart of Italy - UMB 2

Independent Tours

On foot through the olive groves and Holy Mountains of Umbria

Visit Assisi, Spello, Spoleto and Trevi, wonderfully preserved small medieval towns
Stay in a great medieval abbey in the beautiful Valnerina valley
Take a beautiful walk on Monte Subasio, the mountain of St. Francis
Admire the impressive Marmore waterfalls, created by the Romans

Days:	8 days - different bases in charming hotels
Starting from: 725 €

The essence of Tuscany: Via Francigena & Val d’Orcia - TUS 1

Independent Tours

Along the Via Francigena through Tuscany.
San Gimignano, Siena & the Val d’Orcia.

walking through enchanting landscapes along the medieval pilgrims’ way from Canterbury to Rome, into the amazing Val d’Orcia.

Discover the genuine side of San Gimignano, Siena, Montalcino & the Val d’Orcia
Stay at one of Tuscany’s most beautiful agriturismo’s and spend one night in a wonderful monastery
Walk to monasteries, fortresses and medieval villages, along cypress lined lanes

Days:	8/10 days - Bases in charming hotels & agriturismo’s
Starting from: 875 €

Tuscany - Along the Via Francigena to Siena - TUS 2

Independent Tours

Discovering the best of the Via Francigena in Tuscany: San Gimignano & Siena

Walk through enchanting landscapes along the medieval pilgrims' way from Canterbury to Rome
Discover the genuine side of San Gimignano, Colle Val d'Elsa & Siena
Stay at one of Tuscany's most beautiful agriturismo's in the famed Tuscan countryside

Days:	5 Days - Bases in charming hotels & agriturismo’s
Starting from: 460 €

Cultural & natural Highlights of Sicily - GSIN

Small Group Adventure

A complete ‘full-immersion’ sightseeing & walking tour across Sicily, between highlights & hidden treasures

Discover the intriguing cities of Palermo, Erice & Cefalù, full of pleasant surprises
Be amazed be the immense cultural heritage, ranging from Greek temples to Norman & Arab architecture
Visit still pristine and quiet nature reserves, Zingaro, Mt. Etna and the Alcantara canyon
Stay in beautiful hotels and 'agriturismo's'

Days:	8 day - 4 different bases in hotels and agriturismo
Starting from: 1690 €

Tuscany & Umbria: an amazing journey through the Heartland of Italy - GUMT

Small Group Adventure

A complete 'full-immersion' sightseeing & walking tour across central Italy, between highlights & hidden treasures

Overnight in one of the best ‘real Tuscan’ agriturismo’s and in a real 11th century abbey
Walk the best parts of the Via Francigena, Italy’s medieval pilgrim route
Visit Siena, San Gimignano, Val d'Orcia, Assisi & Spoleto
Discover Italy's greatest waterfalls and walk through St. Francis' 'Holy Forest'

Days:	8 day in Italy
Starting from: 1590 €

The Abruzzo - Castles & Monasteries and incredible mountain scenery - GABR

Small Group Adventure

A grand tour through three National Parks in the green Heart of Italy, Abruzzo, Maiella & Gran Sasso

Walk through pristine nature, in the Maiella, Italy’s last wilderness
Hike the mountain range of Gran Sasso, the highest of central Italy
Discover the intriguing monasteries of Celestine V, the only Pope who addicted
Encounter amazing wildlife and great scenic medieval villages

Days:	8 days walking tour - 3 different bases in charming hotels
Dates & Prices on request. Please contact us

Campania Felix: an archaeological journey - GARC

Small Group Adventure

Walking & Discovery tour through the Paradise of ancient cultures, guided by a professional archaeologist

Walk along the Roman villas of Capri and visit the Roman villas of the Amalfi Coast
Travel back in time, exploring the backstreets of Pompeii & Herculaneum
Discover the immense Greek heritage, including Paestum and Velia
Explore the traces of the ancient civilisations in the amazing Campi Flegrei

Days:	10 Days
Starting from: 1995 €

Amalfi Coast: Walking & Painting

Small Group Adventure

Have the world’s most dramatic and beautiful coastline as your subject !

Enjoy the most spectacular Mediterranean land & seascapes
Walk a number of the world’s most beautiful footpaths, like the ‘Sentiero degli Dei’
Painting sessions in Amalfi, Positano, Ravello and Capri

Days:	8 Days
Dates & Prices on request. Please contact us

Rome & Tuscia – from the eternal city into the land of the mysterious Etruscans

Small Group Adventure

A stroll through history - easy walking with many cultural visits.

Make a great roundwalk through the Eternal City, discovering its hidden treasures
Discover the unknown Tuscia, heartland of the intriguing Etruscan civilization
Pleasant hill walking around the volcanic lakes of Bracciano and Vico
Visit the beautiful city of Viterbo and some amazing villas & stupendous gardens

Days:	5 Days
Dates & Prices on request. Please contact us

Highlights of Southern Italy & Calabria

Small Group Adventure

From Naples, the ancient capital of southern Italy, we travel south to the magnificent Greek temples at Paestum. Standing for more than 2000 years, the three temples are quite simply spellbinding...

Days:	10 days in Italy
Starting from: 2195 €

Spirit of Sicily

Small Group Adventure

Immerse in Sicily’s unique blend of scenery, culture, history and mouth-watering cuisine. Ancient civilisations, prehistoric caves, Byzantine churches, Baroque buildings and majestic landscape – the island has all these and more....

Days:	11 Days
Starting from: 2550 €

Colours of Tuscany

Small Group Adventure

This journey takes you into the heart of the 'real,' Tuscany. The image so often lauded in film and print of a bucolic Tuscan paradise still genuinely exists and is the essence of this week long experience - so put on your rose coloured glasses!

Days:	8 days in Italy
Starting from: 1595 €

Magical Tuscany & Portofino Peninsula

Small Group Adventure

Beginning in Florence, the city that gave birth to the Renaissance, we move southeast to the village in the sky – Montepulciano and it’s labyrinthine cobblestone streets lined by boutiques and wine cellars....

Days:	10 days in Italy
Starting from: 2250 €

Splendours of Italy & southern France

Small Group Adventure

A unique itinerary that combines lauded landscapes and delightful towns and villages with history, wine, art and culture on 16-fabulous days of discovery. Beginning in Florence we move southeast to...

Days:	16 Days
Dates & Prices on request. Please contact us

Cilento & Amalfi Trek

Small Group Adventure

Days:	15 days in Italy
Dates & Prices on request. Please contact us

The Paestum & Cilento Bike Challenge - 6 days

Self Guided Cycling Holiday

Discovering the Cilento National Park, one of the biggest and most diverse of Italy

Discover the unknown Cilento National Park, one of the biggest and most diverse of Italy
Visit the impressive Greek Temples of Paestum, among the best preserved in the world
Cycle through villages where time stands still, and enjoy the warm hospitality and genuine food.
Cycle along deserted beaches, into wild mountain scenery and through pretty rural landscapes
Test yourself on the Cilento’s many strenuous climbs and exhilarating descents

Days:	6 days road cycling tour - bases in hotels & agriturismo’s
Starting from: 510 €

The Paestum & Cilento Bike Challenge - 9 days

Self Guided Cycling Holiday

Discovering the Cilento National Park, one of the biggest and most diverse of Italy

Discover the unknown Cilento National Park, one of the biggest and most diverse of Italy
Visit the impressive Greek Temples of Paestum, among the best preserved in the world
Cycle through villages where time stands still, and enjoy the warm hospitality and genuine food.
Cycle along deserted beaches, into wild mountain scenery and through pretty rural landscapes
Test yourself on the Cilento’s many strenuous climbs and exhilarating descents

Days:	9-day road cycling tour - bases in hotels & agriturismo’s
Starting from: 695 €

South of Siena by Bike - 5 days

Self Guided Cycling Holiday

Classic Views of Val d’Orcia. Cycling along quiet roads, through the famed Tuscan landscape.

Discover the genuine side of Siena and Montepulciano, incredibly well preserved hilltop towns
Stay at a quintessential Tuscan Estate, with onsite wellness resort and organic food production
Visit the natural, artistic and cultural treasures of the Val d’Orcia, on the UNESCO heritage list
Cycle through wonderful landscapes, wide open fields, cypress lined hills and vineyards

Days:	5 day cycling tour - bases in hotels and agriturismo's
Starting from: 410 €

South of Siena by Bike - 8 days

Self Guided Cycling Holiday

Classic Views of Val d'Orcia. Cycling along quiet roads, through the famed Tuscan landscape.

Discover the genuine side of Siena and Montepulciano, incredibly well preserved hilltop towns
Stay at a quintessential Tuscan Estate, with onsite wellness resort and organic food production
Visit the natural, artistic and cultural treasures of the Val d’Orcia, on the UNESCO heritage list
Cycle through wonderful landscapes, wide open fields, cypress lined hills and vineyards

Days:	8 days cycling tour - bases in hotels and agriturismo's
Starting from: 635 €

Puglia, the Heart of the Mediterranean

Self Guided Cycling Holiday

Discover the south-eastern ‘heel' of Italy, unique countryside between the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea

Discover Alberobello, the capital of the Trulli and Ostuni, the 'white town'
Enjoy the friendliness and hospitality of the southern Italians
Cycle through timeless landscapes with centuries old olive trees
Stay in beautiful villages and small towns, like Gallipoli, and the Moresque Otranto

Days:	8 days cycling tour - beautiful hotels and agriturismo’s
Starting from: 649 €

Basilicata: the fascinating Nature of the deep South (From Autumn 2011)

Self Guided Cycling Holiday

Discovering the cultural highlights & natural treasures of Italy's least known region

Cycle through the intriguing landscape of the ‘gravine', the great Italian canyons
Stay in the heart of the amazing city of Matera, one of the most fascinating places in Italy
Visit the unknown countryside and villages, staying in carefully selected agriturismo's

Days:	8 Days
Dates & Prices on request. Please contact us

Magical Umbria, cycling on the traces of St. Francis

Self Guided Cycling Holiday

Visit beautiful small towns like Perugia, Montefalco, Bettona and Spello
Cycle along the Tiber river and through green hills covered with olive trees
Discover the genuine side of amazingly beautiful Assisi, after the crowds have left
Enjoy the genuine Umbrian food and its great wines

Days:	7 days cycling tour - bases in beautiful hotels and agriturismo’s
Starting from: 530 €

The essence of Tuscany: Via Francigena & Val d’Orcia (on request - Autumn 2011)

Self Guided Cycling Holiday

Along the medieval pilgrim’s road to Rome, through the famed Tuscan landscape

Discover the genuine side of San Gimignano, Siena, Montalcino & the Val d’Orcia
Stay at one of Tuscany's most beautiful agriturismo's and spend one night in a wonderful monastery
Cycle through wonderful landscapes, past monasteries, fortresses and medieval hilltop towns

Days:	8 Days
Dates & Prices on request. Please contact us

Mountains of Cilento Bike Challenge

Small Group Cycling Adventure

Undiscovered cultural heritage and abundant nature in a pristine landscape

Discover the unknown Cilento National Park, one of the biggest and most diverse of Italy
Visit the impressive Greek Temples of Paestum, among the best preserved in the world
Cycle through villages where time stands still, and enjoy the warm hospitality and genuine food.
Cycle along deserted beaches, into wild mountain scenery and through pretty rural landscapes

Days:	6 days road cycling tour - bases in hotels & agriturismo’s
Starting from: 650 €

The Tuscan Bike Challenge (on request)

Small Group Cycling Adventure

The essence of Tuscany: Chianti, Via Francigena & Val d'Orcia

Cycle along medieval pilgrim's roads, past monasteries and fortresses through the famed Tuscan landscape
Make some of Tuscany's great climbs, up to amazing medieval hilltop towns
Discover the genuine side of San Gimignano, Siena, Montalcino & the Val d'Orcia
Stay at one of Tuscany's most beautiful agriturismo’s and spend one night in a wonderful monastery

Days:	8 days
Dates & Prices on request. Please contact us

Abruzzo, the Wilderness of central Italy (from Autumn 2011)

Small Group Cycling Adventure

Cycling through the 3 National Parks of the Abruzzo, abundant nature, dotted with cultural highlights

Discover the savage Maiella National Park, dotted with remote medieval monasteries
Cycle through the Abruzzo National Park, one of the oldest protected landscapes in Italy
Cycle along the castles of the Gran Sasso National Park, featuring the highest peak of the Apennines

Days:	8 Days
Dates & Prices on request. Please contact us

Abruzzo: the Authentic Wilderness of Central Italy

Fly Drive & Walk

Walking through the 3 National Parks of the Abruzzo, abundant nature, dotted with cultural highlights

Make a loop walk in the Gran Sasso National Park, featuring the highest peak of the Apennines
Discover the savage Maiella National Park, dotted with remote medieval monasteries
the Abruzzo National Park, one of the oldest protected landscapes in Italy

Days:	9-day Fly & Drive Tour - 4 bases in beautiful hotels
Starting from: 495 €

From Rome to the Sea, along the Roman Via Appia

Fly Drive & Walk

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Dates & Prices on request. Please contact us

Calabria & Basilicata: the fascinating Nature of the deep South

Fly Drive & Walk

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Discovering the cultural highlights & natural treasures of Italy's toe

Walk through the Pollino National Park, real mountain scenery in the deep South
Stay in the heart of the intriguing city of Matera, one of the most fascinating towns in Italy
Visit the unknown countryside and villages, staying in carefully selected agriturismo's

Days:
Dates & Prices on request. Please contact us