We have 3 Italian Tours - the most popular one being the GirodItalia. Please see the Itinerary below. The other two tours are the Classic Mountain Climbs and the Cycling Widows Tour for the non-cyclist wishing to accompany you on your Italian Tour.
2012 Dates
17th May 2012 to the 27th May 2012.
Highlights
- 10 Nights, 12 Days
- View 3 live stages of the tour
- All Breakfasts, 8 dinners
- Accommodation in 4 star hotels
- Total Cost $AUD5500 per person (twin share)
- Local Italian Guides (English speaking) and support vehicle
- Authentic Italian Experience
A detailed itinerary is available upon request.
We have prepared ten days of challenging riding – the best Europe has to offer! Some of the famous climbs we will ride include:
- Passo Fedaia
- Monte Grappa
- Passo San Pellegrino
- Passo Sella
- Passo Monto Giovo
- Passo Manghen
Included in the trip are also:
- Local Italian Guides fluent in English.
- Support vehicle.
- A ride/coffee with a local cycling group.
- An exclusive tour kit.
- All breakfasts - selection of cereals, breads, cold meats, cheeses, pastries and more. Enough carbohydrates to get you up the mountains during the day and into the restaurants at night.
- 8 dinners including, a four course dinner and wine in Bassano del Grappa, a dinner in an Italian wine cellar, complete with local foods and wines and, a dinner in a historic castle built in 1312.
- On some of the long rides we will provide lunch in small villages.
- Cycle coaching. Please ask our Italian guide any questions that you have regarding your riding particularly on mountain climbing and descending.
- All transfers between your hotels.
- Ten night’s of accommodation in authentic Italian Hotels.
- Your non - cycling partner can tour Italy with you. Please view their separate itinerary.
What Is Not Included
- Airfares.
- Travel Insurance - you are responsible for organizing your own insurances.
- Bikes - please bring your own.
- Some lunches and some dinners are not included.
- Your additional hotel charges - mini bar, clothes washing and phone calls.
Accommodation Details
- Bassano Del Grappa (5 nights) - we stay at the Hotel Alla Corte.
- Canazei (2 nights) - we stay at a beautiful ski village. Canazei is a great place to stay with amazing riding and facilities including Turkish baths, heated pools and spas.
- Ponte de Legno (3 nights) - A picturesque ski village with the world famous climbs.
Note: After the end of the tour you will be dropped off in Bassano del Grappa with easy access to the Venice International Airport and/or the extensive national rail network. Please ask if you require travel assistance.
If you would like your partner to come who is not a cyclist please have a look at our Cycling Widows Tour
If you would like to ride all of the climbs and experience Italy without the hassle of the GirodItalia Race please have a look at our Classic Mountain Climbs.
