Umbria Discovery Extended Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 9 nights
VISITING: Italy
Overview
Why we love this tour
Green valleys, rolling vineyards and beautiful mountains
Hilltop towns, Roman temples and the bustling alleys of Assisi
Blue lakes, pretty islands and optional boat trips
Eight days of scenic cycling with some steeper inclines and optional rest days
Save £50 per person in our January Sale*
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Take your time to explore the green heart of Italy on this ten day tour past undulating landscapes, green mountains and hilltop towns. Take optional rest days when you need them and be prepared for gentle inclines with astounding views – Umbria’s blue lakes and burnt orange sunsets look even more beautiful from a hilltop. Each place you’ll visit holds unique appeal, from the interlocked stone houses of Spello to the isolated tower at Torgiano.
A region rich in culture, look forward to shopping for handicrafts in bustling market towns and enjoying antipasti in authentic bars. As you pedal through green valleys and wind past vineyards, olive groves and cypress-topped hills, you’ll visit palaces and mountain monasteries. Assisi is a vibrant town to start your tour in and the perfect place to sit on a sunny terrace and reward yourself with a glass of local wine and bowl of fresh pasta on the final day.
*£50 per person saving available on select tours when booked between 01 and 31 January 2026, subject to availability. Discount applies to adults aged 18+. Cannot be combined with any reduction or offer except Refer a Friend or Two Tour discount. The £50pp discount is not included in website prices and will be deducted after booking. A minimum 20% deposit is required at the time of booking.
The Trip
Route
Please note, route maps on our website do not follow the exact route of the tour.
Itinerary
or click on individual days
Accommodation
Standard Hotels
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 3-star hotels, all offering en-suite rooms and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour.
Example hotels
Viole - Hotel Viole (3km from old town) / Assisi - Hotel La Terrazza (900m from old town)
Spoleto - Hotel Cilitunno
Torgiano - Hotel Al Grappolo d’Oro
Passignano - Hotel la Vela
Umbertide - Country Hotel Poggiomanente
Gubbio - Hotel San Marco
3* hotels
Breakfast included, half board available
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
Superior Hotels
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 4-star hotels all offering en-suite rooms and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour.
Example hotels
Viole - Hotel La Terrazza in Superior room (900m from old town) / Assisi - Hotel dal Moro (3km from old town)
Spoleto - Hotel San Luca
Torgiano - Hotel Al Grappolo d’Oro
Passignano - Hotel Lido
Umbertide - Country Hotel Poggiomanente in a Superior room
Gubbio - Hotel Bosone
4* hotels
Breakfast included, half board available
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
9 nights accommodation in the chosen category.
Board basis: Bed and breakfast
Luggage transportation (one bag and one hand luggage)
Navigation app with maps, route notes & GPS tracks, electronic travel guide with points of interest
Welcome meeting
Local contact number for assistance
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Local tourist tax where applicable (payable locally)
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Each bike comes with a pannier. A repair kit, inner tube, pump, lock, map-holder, phone holder and bike computer all included (per pair of bikes) at no extra cost when you hire a bike. Cycle helmets can also be provided - please add at time of booking if required
Hybrid bike
Hybrid with 24 or 27 gears
Carbon gravel bike - without pannier rack
Canondale Topstone 3 Carbon
E-bike
MTF or similar model
Extras
(Extra night prices are per room)
Extra Nights
Viole 3* - 2 share (B&B)
Viole 3* - single (B&B)
Assisi 4* - 2 share (B&B)
Other Extras
Helmet
Helmet hire
Board upgrade (B&B included)
Half Board - standard hotels
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Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take a taxi to Perugia airport from Assisi or take the train (Trenitalia) to Rome or Florence. Fly from Perugia (S.Egidio airport), Rome or Florence.
Generally in hilly areas, with numerous climbs, downhill stretches and longer daily distances. The rolling hills means this tour is suitable for regular and experienced cyclists with a good level of fitness.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly hotels to maximise availability. This helps us do our best to secure your preferred dates, regardless of the time of year. Hotels are typically chosen for their secure bike storage, proximity to cycle routes, and accessibility for the luggage transfers. They all feature en-suite rooms and come with breakfast included as standard.
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