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All meals included except 3 lunches and 1 dinner

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Meet / Depart

Chiusi, Italy/Orvieto, Italy

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Culture & History, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Geological Wonders, Romance &/or Honeymoon, Spa, Swim

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Umbria Italy Biking

Umbria Biking

The Ancient Hill Towns of Medieval Italy

This trip is currently only available as a Private Trip. Looking for a similar trip? See Tuscany Biking, Italy/Slovenia Biking, Piedmont Biking, and Puglia Biking. Or call 800-462-2848 to speak with a Trip Consultant.

Southeast of Tuscany lies Umbria, a stunningly beautiful region awaiting discovery. Here in Italy's green heart, you'll bike through truffle-laden forests, vineyard-covered valleys, and fields of olive trees, mushrooms and berries. During the week, enjoy dining on freshly picked produce from this gorgeous scenery. Make your way through well-preserved medieval villages that harbor splendid Renaissance art, and relics from Umbria's Roman and Etruscan past. Visit ancient treasures in Assisi and Todi, where rich history can be found at every turn. Spend evenings enveloped in Umbrian hospitality, and indulge in hearty local cuisine and outstanding wines. Just remember to keep Umbria our little secret.

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Day 1 Piazzano

Meet in Chiusi  Pedal through a classic southern Tuscan landscape of olive orchards and tiny villages  Dip into Tuscany with a visit to medieval Cortona, made famous by Frances Maye's novel Under the Tuscan Sun.

Days 2-3 Bevagna

Sping along the shores of Lake Trasimeno, one of Italy's largest lakes  Visit Deruta, where local artisans produce some of Italy's finest hand-painted ceramics Ride up to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis and home to a wealth of pre-Renaissance art A local guide who is passionate about the town's historic treasures joins us for a tour of the town and the fresco-adorned lower basilica Learn the nuances of Umbria's little-known wines at a private tasting in scenic Spello.

Days 4-6 Todi

Ride against a backdrop of peaceful Umbrian hills and valleys In Todi, a labyrinth of passageways and narrow streets leads to Tempio di Santa Maria della Consolazione, one of Italy's finest Renaissance churches The town's impressive piazza is an ideal place to linger with a gelato Bike into the hills near Todi on a challenging loop ride Tour the ancient ruins at Carsulae, one of the most important archaeological sites in Italy.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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I expected the scenery to be pretty, but I was simply blown away by the beauty of Umbria - one gorgeous vista after another.
Anne Hilton - Philadelphia, PA

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UMBRIAN JEWELS: Premiere Inns

Villa di Piazzano

Cortona (1 night): Sitting just outside of town, this 15th-century manor house offers a swimming pool, beautifully appointed guest rooms and an expansive formal Italian garden.

L'Orto degli Angeli

Bevagna (2 nights): Located in the historical center of enchanting Bevagna, this ancient mansion offers tranquility surrounded by fragrant gardens and Roman remains.

Relais Todini

Todi (2 nights): Tradition blends beautifully with modern comforts—including a spa—at this elegant hotel and winery, set in a 14th-century castle on a hilltop with sweeping vistas.

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Levels 1 to 2  2 Route Options Available
  • 11, 22 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 4 to 5  2 Route Options Available
  • 48, 65 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 15, 35, 42 miles
  • 1000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 3  3 Route Options Available
  • 16, 34, 38 miles
  • 1000 - 3500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 3 to 5  3 Route Options Available
  • 39, 48, 60 miles
  • 0 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • 13 miles
  • 0 - 1500 feet elevation gain
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles