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Bike Riders Tours : Vineyards and Valleys in Umbria, Italy
Tour Duration : 6 Days  Day 1:
We begin just outside the beautiful little town of Todi, founded by the Etruscans and a prosperous center in Roman Ages. A warm up ride through golden wheat fields and sunflowers brings us to the village, where we can share an espresso with the signori lingering in the piazza. Overnight at Relais Todini, an historically registered residence and Bike Riders' exclusive. Day 2: We pass the walled village of Montecastello di Vibio and descend into the Tiber River Valley. Our ride through the Rubesco vineyards finishes in Torgiano where we enjoy a private tasting of Brezza’ and Torre di Giano from the famous Lungarotti estate. Ricotta and zucchini flowers, risotto with Rubesco, and stringozzi with walnuts & gorgonzola highlight the menu at tonight’s elegant dinner. Two nights at Le Tre Vaselle, a 5 star hotel with an elegant mix of wooden beams, period furniture and terracotta floors. Day 3: On to Spello and Assisi, medieval towns at the base of Mt. Subasio. We pedal through the olive groves and into the pink-hued city of Assisi for a walking tour with Prof. Antonelli, including the imposing Basilica of St. Francis and the pagan Temple of Minerva. Later, we may opt to wander through the hidden village of Spello, a picture perfect town with cobblestone streets and Renaissance chapels. Day 4: An easy ride to the village of Deruta to visit Andrea and his family’s majolica ceramic workshop. We cycle through fields and small towns, deeper into the green heart of Italy. A fascinating town filled with Romanesque churches, cafes and a medieval fountain, Bevagna is our base for the next two days. Day 5: We are in wine country! Our route takes us through miles and miles of vineyards: bright green in the spring and bursting with grapes in the fall. Meet at Caprai Vineyards for a sampling of ruby red Sagrantino di Montefalco and bruschetta brushed with peppery olive oil. A sumptuous farewell dinner at our inn where Giovanni prepares traditional Umbrian fare...grilled porcini mushrooms, earthy black truffles and hand-rolled pasta with game.
Early morning ride around the small towns surrounding Spoleto. Noontime transfer to the Spoleto train station. Rome or Florence is 2 hrs by car or train.
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