Florence to Rome by Bike

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights 3-4 star hotels

• 7 nights accommodation in 3 to 4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes not included, payable locally - allow €10-15)

• 7 breakfasts – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices.

• Bicycle, 21 or 7 speed with pannier and bicycle insurance for theft/damage (27 speed superior bike and e-bike available - supplement applies)

• Emergency hotline and signposting of route

• Welcome briefing

• Information pack including route notes, maps and tourist information per room booked

• Navigational App access, GPS data is available on request

• Luggage transfers (1 piece - max weight 20kgs)

• Train tickets Florence to Arezzo and Poggio Mirteto to Rome

• 7 nights accommodation in 3 to 4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

• Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and useful information

• Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess

• Emergency hotline

• Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and useful information (printed documents must be requested at time of booking - no additional charge applies)

What's Not Included

• Travel to Florence and from Rome

• Helmet - can be purchased locally

• Lunches, dinners and drinks daily

• Storage of luggage and parking

• Items of a personal nature

• Tour guide – this is a self guided trip

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Transfers not mentioned in the program

• Entrance fees

• Hotel taxes (payable locally - allow €10-15 )

• Helmet - Available to purchase locally, must prebook

• Excess luggage

• Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Paper documents on arrival, request at time of booking

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder - to follow the route more easily using the app

• Paper documents (can be provided at the joining hotel, on request at time of booking)

Accommodation

7 nights 3-4 star hotels
Throughout the trip you will be staying in 3 to 4 star hotels, chosen for their location and friendly staff. All rooms have ensuite facilities. Additional nights can be booked in Florence and Rome. Details are available on request.

Grading

MODERATE– GRADE 3
This trip involves 6 days cycling usually along backroads and roads with minimal car traffic (although some short distances will be on main roads). The stages range from 30-60km/18.5-37mi per day. The whole route is hilly overall, with flat sections in between. From Florence to Assisi the terrain is mostly flat, and stages after become undulating. There are fascinating stages along the banks of the Trasimeno Lake, along rivers and through the untainted Umbrian landscape. Care is required when changing surfaces - some sections may be on gravel which requires extra attention when cycling and on steep sections - these are usually short. *For safety reasons, we insist that a helmet is worn during the cycle stages although it is not a legal requirement in Italy.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.