Tour Plan
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Day 1 - Arrival in Le Marche
Arrival at Bologna Airport. You will be transferred to your hotel in Le Marche region. Check in at the hotel. You will have a briefing about the destination & technical chat with the Bike Expert. Have Dinner at the hotel restaurant..
Overnight at Hotel. [Dinner included]
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Day 2 - Urbino, the jewel of Renaissance in Italy
Start your ride west through the Valle del Foglia to reach Urbino. Enroute enjoy panoramic views of the city from the top of “Fortezza Albornoz”, a visit to Raffaello Sanzio Sculpture, Porta Santa Lucia Gate. The elevation gain is of 600 metres and distance is 50 km. In the evening you will relax at your hotel spa. Enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel. [Breakfast & Dinner included]
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Day 3 - Sangiovese and Albana wines
Today’s ride is amidst the hills of Le Marche and Romagna regions to discover local wineries. The elevation gain is 800 metres and distance is 60 km. Today you will visit Tavullia (hometown of 9 times MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi), Tavoleto Castle, Medieval villages of Saludecio & Mondaino. In the evening you will relax at your hotel spa. Have dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel. [Breakfast & Dinner included]
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Day 4 - Rest Day
Today the day if free at your own leisure. Light lunch is included at the hotel Locanda. Later have dinner at the hotel restaurant..
Overnight at Hotel. [Breakfast, Light Lunch & Dinner included]
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Day 5 - San Bartolo Natural Park and its ancient villages
Today you will cycle to San Bartolo National Park via beautiful coastal roads surrounded by Adriatic Sea views on one side and Appenin Mountains on the other. After a short coffee break at the Fiorenzuola di Focara beach, return back to the hotel via a different route passing Gabicce Monte & Gradara medieval Castle. Today the elevation gain is 850-1000 metres (steap climbs) and distance 70 km. In the evening you will relax at your hotel spa. Have dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel. [Breakfast & Dinner included]
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Day 6 - Fano, Mombaroccio Valley
Today you will head south-east on your bikes towards the Foglia Valley. Your first stop is Fano, a lovely city in Pesaro-Urbino region. Discover Fano’s Roman origins and ancient fishing traditions dating back to the 17th century. Do not forget to try “moretta” - a local aperitivo. .Afterwards, you will ride on a part of “Via Flaminia” - an ancient Roman road which connected Rome to the Adriactic Coast. Next stop is The Conventino Winery in Monteciccardo where you can taste award winning olive oil and wine. Today the elevation gain is 1000-1200 metres and distance is 82 km. In the evening you will relax at your hotel spa and later enjoy your Farewell Dinner at the hotel restaurant..
Overnight at Hotel. [Breakfast & Dinner included]
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Day 7 - Departure Day
Post breakfast check out and you will be transferred to Bologna Airport for your flight back home. [Breakfast included]
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Inclusions
- 6 nights stay on twin sharing basis with breakfast at a Boutique Country house situated 25 km from Pesaro
- 1 x welcome drink on arrival day
- 1 x welcome kit with maps
- 5 x dinners at hotel restaurant (2-course menu with dessert. Water included. All other drinks are extra charge and to be paid on spot by the guests)
- 1 x farewell dinner (3-course menu with dessert, water and a glass of local wine included. All other drinks are extra charge and to be paid on spot by the guests)
- Daily laundry service for technical bike clothing
- 1 x light lunch on day 4 (day of rest at the location), water included. All other drinks are at extra charge and to be paid on the spot by the guests
- Private inner garage for bike parking
- Premium Gravel Bike with helmet
- Access to the outdoor swimming pool (according to the period of stay and weather conditions)
- 4 x English speaking expert guide/tour leader for bike tour according to the program
- SPA wellness service for 2 hours a day, for 4 days (Day 2, 3, 5, 6)
- 2 x guided visits at high quality wineries and wine tastings on Day 3 and Day 6
- 1 x guided visit of Fano with its fishermen tradition
- 1 x special aperitivo with fish in Fano and a glass of white wine and “moretta” drink
- Private group transfer by a 8-seater minivan and driver from Bologna Airport to your location on arrival day and from your location to Bologna airport on departure day
- Local Contact number available for emergencies
- All flights - International as well as domestic
- Meals if not clearly mentioned as included
- All drinks not clearly mentioned as included
- Insurance - personal / travel / medical / bike
- Any additional accessories during bike hire such as clothes, etc
- Mandatory tourist tax to be paid directly on spot by the guests to hotel
- Entrance tickets to museums/churches/monuments of the places mentioned in the program
- SPA treatments and massages
- Drinks at meals if not clearly mentioned in price inclusions
- Personal extras, tips, visas, etc
- Anything not mentioned in price inclusions
- GST and TCS as applicable
- The trip is not suitable for people with mobility problems.
- Tour level is intermediate
- The program can be changed according to the local guide’s decision during or after the briefing in case the technical training and physical level of the travelers need a different program. The right program can be defined with the expert guide directly on spot and day by day, if necessary.
- All rates are dynamic & subject to change as per dates, number of participants, availability, etc.