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Fall Guide Schedule
Fall Guide Schedule
What’s the #1 reasons guest return year after year? Our guides, of course! Many of you have asked about our fall guide schedule, so without further adieu, here it is! Below is a list of our most popular departures and requests. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please call us at 800-866-7314 or you can search our other departures through our trip finder:
August
Mediterranean Island Hopping, August 30th
With Vincenzo Nizza and Luca Dalla Villa. Be dazzled by the dramatic beauty of Italian-influenced Sardinia and French-flavored Corsica. Superlative coastal cycling, refreshing dips in turquoise blue coves, and exceptional local cuisine are just some of the treasures we’ll share on this unforgettable island hopping bike trip.
Verona to Salzburg, August 31st
With Frank Yantorno (and maybe Dana Geraghty). Experience the dramatic mountain beauty and fairy tale towns in the Italian and Austrian Alps. Ride over exhilarating passes, climb by soaring spires and downhill to charming hamlets surrounded by meadows of wildflowers.
September
Bike Across Italy, September 4th
With Marcello Bonini. Our route from Pesaro to the Costa d’Argento passes through Le Marche, Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany, four regions celebrated for their rich history, distinctive local cuisines and stunning panoramas.
Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, September 12th
With Isacco Colombo. The terrain on this peninsula’s coast is perfect for the cyclist who wants to combine slightly rolling and hilly terrain with images of Croatia’s history and unspoiled beauty. This bike tour in Croatia is not to be missed.
Heart of Tuscany, September 20th
With Marcello Bonini. This quintessential “best of Tuscany” bicycle tour immerses you in life “under the Tuscan Sun” for seven glorious days as we savor the best of this fabled region’s incredibly rich and varied cultural wealth and natural beauty.
Tuscany & L’Eroica, September 29th
With Marcello Bonini and Sandro Draghi. This trip is a journey in search of the authentic cycling routes made famous by the giants of the roads. Together, immerse yourselves in the spirit of “L’EROICA”, a special “race” celebrating the “heroic” times of cycling with vintage refreshments and wonderful but demanding white gravel roads. 4 spots left.
Piedmont: Land of Barolo & Truffles, September 30th
With Massimo Marenco and Jacopo Montobbio. Our route traverses the region’s most important and distinct vineyard centers of Gavi, Acqui Terme, Alba, and lower Monferrato. We’ll be fortified on our journey by sumptuous meals pairing great wines with delightfully complementary Piemontese cuisine.
October
Assaggio Toscana, October 19th
With Frank Yantorno and Dana Geraghty. Immerse yourself in the history, the heritage and the mystique of Tuscany as our bike tour wends through the region’s enchanting landscapes.
La Bella Sicilia: October 23rd
With Paolo Nicolosi. Come with us on this unique tour and enjoy Sicily’s rich culture and warm people. Hike, swim, bike, and enjoy traditional Sicilian food, wine and music, while stopping each night at a luxury hotel.
August
Mediterranean Island Hopping, August 30th
With Vincenzo Nizza and Luca Dalla Villa. Be dazzled by the dramatic beauty of Italian-influenced Sardinia and French-flavored Corsica. Superlative coastal cycling, refreshing dips in turquoise blue coves, and exceptional local cuisine are just some of the treasures we’ll share on this unforgettable island hopping bike trip.
Verona to Salzburg, August 31st
With Frank Yantorno (and maybe Dana Geraghty). Experience the dramatic mountain beauty and fairy tale towns in the Italian and Austrian Alps. Ride over exhilarating passes, climb by soaring spires and downhill to charming hamlets surrounded by meadows of wildflowers.
September
Bike Across Italy, September 4th
With Marcello Bonini. Our route from Pesaro to the Costa d’Argento passes through Le Marche, Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany, four regions celebrated for their rich history, distinctive local cuisines and stunning panoramas.
Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, September 12th
With Isacco Colombo. The terrain on this peninsula’s coast is perfect for the cyclist who wants to combine slightly rolling and hilly terrain with images of Croatia’s history and unspoiled beauty. This bike tour in Croatia is not to be missed.
Heart of Tuscany, September 20th
With Marcello Bonini. This quintessential “best of Tuscany” bicycle tour immerses you in life “under the Tuscan Sun” for seven glorious days as we savor the best of this fabled region’s incredibly rich and varied cultural wealth and natural beauty.
Tuscany & L’Eroica, September 29th
With Marcello Bonini and Sandro Draghi. This trip is a journey in search of the authentic cycling routes made famous by the giants of the roads. Together, immerse yourselves in the spirit of “L’EROICA”, a special “race” celebrating the “heroic” times of cycling with vintage refreshments and wonderful but demanding white gravel roads. 4 spots left.
Piedmont: Land of Barolo & Truffles, September 30th
With Massimo Marenco and Jacopo Montobbio. Our route traverses the region’s most important and distinct vineyard centers of Gavi, Acqui Terme, Alba, and lower Monferrato. We’ll be fortified on our journey by sumptuous meals pairing great wines with delightfully complementary Piemontese cuisine.
October
Assaggio Toscana, October 19th
With Frank Yantorno and Dana Geraghty. Immerse yourself in the history, the heritage and the mystique of Tuscany as our bike tour wends through the region’s enchanting landscapes.
La Bella Sicilia: October 23rd
With Paolo Nicolosi. Come with us on this unique tour and enjoy Sicily’s rich culture and warm people. Hike, swim, bike, and enjoy traditional Sicilian food, wine and music, while stopping each night at a luxury hotel.
