Riding across Italy is a rare chance to see, feel and taste the wonderful differences that Tuscany, Umbria and Le Marche have to offer. The food and wine is legendary and the scenery is the Italy you dream about. Beginning in Cortona, Tuscany, we ride through vast rolling hills covered with wheat fields and vineyards and topped with picturesque hilltop towns. We cross into Umbria and enter the “Green Heart” of Italy. Vineyards and olive groves share space with ancient walled cities, Etruscan tombs and Renaissance Art. Le Marche is Italy’s hidden gem and you will get the feeling you have discovered an un-touristy region known only to Italians. We will pass through the Apennines and cycle the forested valleys that lead to Pesaro on the Adriatic. The classic charm of Italy is picture book perfect with stately farmhouses set amid a patchwork of green fields silhouetted with Cyprus trees. Enjoy strolling the narrow winding streets that lead to magnificent cathedrals and grand plazas with charming shops and sidewalk cafes. The accommodations we have selected reflect the warmth and hospitality of the region and feature a splendid assortment of charming country inns that provide a real sense of living history. The scrumptious meals served on the tour are made with local ingredients and seasoned with tasty olive oil and fresh herbs. You will have a chance to sample some of Italy's best cheeses and most famous wines.
Arrival in Cortona
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Cortona – Citta di Castello Distance
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Citta di Castello – loop ride Distance
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Citta di Castello – Sant'Angelo in Vado Distance
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Sant’ Angelo in Vado – Urbino Distance
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Urbino – Gradara Distance
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Gradara to Pesaro Distance
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