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This coast-to-coast bike tour of Italy passes through four of Italy’s most beautiful regions:
Le Marche, Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany, each known for its charming hilltop towns, lush
landscapes and unique cuisines. We begin in Pesaro, a small resort town on the Adriatic
Coast, just north of Ancona. We then pedal inland to Urbino, a thriving cultural center
whose fairytale skyline is visible for miles. In the evening, the main piazza is often filled
with townspeople, university students, artists, and musicians from around the world. From
Urbino, we cycle along rivers, which have carved deep ravines through the lush mountains.
We stop at the spectacular Grotte di Frasassi, Italy’s largest known caves. We then enter
the gentle landscape of Umbria, which has inspired poets and painters from Dante to
Raphael. The peaceful rhythm of this region envelops us in Assisi, the birthplace of St
Francis, where friars stroll the narrow streets and birds cast playful shadows on the pink
stone. Our relaxing and convenient base in Spello allows us to experience Assisi’s
art, surrounding woods, wildflowers, and mystical spirit.
We cycle south through Umbrian meadows to the Etruscan settlement of Todi and on to
Orvieto, a delightful city atop a volcanic plateau known for its magnificent cathedral
and crisp white wine. From Orvieto, we ride along the Lago di Bolsena and cross the border
to Tuscany, the ancient Etruscan heartland, to reach the wonderful village of Sovana.
From Sovana, we pedal through La Maremma, a vast area of uncultivated land, one of Italy’s
best-kept secrets and home to wild boar, deer, and rare migrating birds. Continuing on, we
wind through fields of poppies, wild broom, and orchids to Italy’s picturesque Costa
D’Argento (Silver Coast). We conclude our Bike Tour of Italy on the Monte Argentario
promontory, known for its captivating beauty and excellent seafood.