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| Umbrian Escape | Ref: IT013 |
| 5 days/4 nights | |
| Price: £325pp (based on 2 people sharing) | |
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| Distance: approx 88 or 92 miles (144 or 149km) | ||
travel :
- Ryanair to Perugia (www.ryanair.com) then a train to Assisi
- Fly to Rome or Florence where a train can be taken to Assisi The following link will help with planning trains. www.trenitalia.com From Assisi a taxi-ride to your hotel will cost about 17 Euro.
- By car where the vehicle can be left in the secure car park for the duration of the tour.
Itinerary
Day 1:Arrival in Assisi
Arrival in Assisi. Time to explore the town with its little alleys and squares. On the 'Piazza del Comune' is the famous Roman temple of Minerva. Your overnight stay is in a hotel situated 3km from Assisi.
Day 2: Assisi to Spoleto, 36 miles (58km)
First stop is the small medieval town of Spello, a town full of charm on the southern slopes of Mount Subasio. Then you continue through the valley, passing Foligno, and up to Spoleto. Your hotel is situated in the historical centre of Spoleto, close to the Roman theatre.
Day 3: Spoleto to Bevagna, 21 or 25 miles (35 or 40km)
This morning you have time to enjoy Spoleto, in particular, the historical centre inside the medieval town walls. Cycling through a slightly undulating landscape you will see Montefalco from afar. At the foot of this town you can choose to continue through the valley directly to Bevagna or to visit Montefalco, also named the ‘balcony of Umbria’, at the top of a steep climb. From Montefalco it goes downhill to Bevagna.
Day 4: Bevagna to Assisi, 31 miles (51km)
Today you cycle mostly through the valley. You will pass Torgiano, in medieval times a fortified village and now famous for its excellent red and white wines.. After Torgiano you will cross the valley cycling over quiet country roads back to the hilltop town of Assisi. Your overnight stay is in a hotel situated 3km from Assisi. 31 miles
Day 5:Departure from Assisi
Departure from Assisi to start your homeward journey.
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