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Savor & Sip: Top 5 Ciclismo Foodie Tours!
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July 12, 2018

Savor & Sip: Top 5 Ciclismo Foodie Tours!

Come Savor and Sip with us inside Italy’s Top 5 thrilling centers of Italian leccornie (in English this means “goodies”). We continue to shout out about our vast cyclist-food lover’s paradisi, but some of our favorite rides require some extra special boasting!

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#1 Piedmont: Barolo and Truffles

Let’s start here. Too good to be true. A very fine and refined food experience from top to bottom. If you want to switch up to a high-food-experience-gear, this is the place to do it. From open, vine laden, green rolling hills as far as the eye can see to the most gorgeous, stately little castle hamlets; our days weave and zig-zag from these fable-like landscapes to evening feasts spilling over with gorgeous plates combining the freshest local ingredients with the utmost attention to detail and flare. The wine? Our Piedmont: Barolo and Truffles trip is all about depth and class. Need we say more?

#2 Heart of Tuscany

Getting back to the heart of the matter: freshly cut, hand-picked, same day, raw, garden fresh. These words define Tuscan cooking as they blend, harmonize with everyday life and livelihood–since Etruscan times. There is no place more historically and soulfully-food-centered. These not so secret dishes are simple but are an absolute challenge to master: panzanella. pappa al pomodoro, ribollita and bistecca fiorentina. We adore them all. Heart of TuscanySavor. Pedal. Push. Repeat.

#3 To Venice, Con Gusto

The word “gustatory” comes from the Italian word gusto, which means taste. This picture postcard tasty tour that weaves from glorious palaces in Mantova and Ferrara, to the fish markets of Chioggia–and on the stunning canals and countless surprises and delights of Venice. Boat rides and fish feasts. Our To Venice, Con Gusto “”gustatory”” journey is short–but beyond sweet!

#4 La Bella Sicilia

What’s not to tike about pomegranates, figs, capers, sparkling seas, sunshine and Malvasia wine? Immerse yourself in the La Bella Sicilia cultures of warm food, people and music! Our extended trip takes you to the magical Aeolian islands where we continue to indulge in beautiful scenery, volcanoes, castles, thermal resorts, water sports and, of course, magnificent beaches. If you love coastal views, the entire ride is one highlight after another.

#5 Savor Sardinia

An island of many distinct landscapes and a blend of nationalities–from its rugged interior and breathtaking coastline to its diverse blend of Spanish, French, Italian, and Moorish cultures. Imagine a perfect blend of all those food types? This is Savor Sardinia: from myrtle, saffron, and honey to lamb, seafood, and specialty cheeses–Sardinian food bountifully arrives at the daily table featuring an intense variety of fresh island flavors to suit every discerning cyclist. 

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