UMBRIA

UMBRIA
RIDE & SEEK CLASSIC TOURS
CONTENTS
Welcome : 3
Overview : 4 - 5
Tour Highlights : 6
Map : 7
Day by Day : 8 - 10
Grading : 11 - 12
Accommodation : 13- 14
Bikes : 15- 16
Food & Wine : 17 - 19
History : 20 - 21
Reading : 22
Dates and Prices : 23
Travel Essentials : 24 - 25
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WELCOME
AT RIDE AND SEEK WE ENDEAVOUR TO CREATE BIKE TOUR
ITINERARIES THAT GO BEYOND THE NORM
We strive to truly immerse you in the environment and culture of the places we
visit. Our tours are designed to do more than simply guide you from A to B as
we seek out the road less travelled in our attempt to offer inspirational cycling
journeys for all those who travel with us.
In many ways Umbria is the archetypal Ride and Seek tour as it is still very much
‘undiscovered’ in the context of mass tourism and yet it offers a depth of historical, cultural
and gastronomic interest to rival anywhere. With a relatively low population density and
without the tourist hordes, Umbria also boasts stunning cycle roads without the high traffic
concentration that afflict many of the more well known cycling destinations.
From a personal perspective I first ‘discovered’ Umbria back in the mid 90’s when I
spent a couple of months cycling around Italy with some friends. Whilst the whole trip
was a revelation given our total lack of planning it was Umbria that left the most indelible
impression. Such is the concentration of things to see and do in Umbria it can be almost
overwhelming.
With spectacular scenery, rich historical heritage, unique gastronomy and great wines,
this region, one of Italy’s smallest, packs a powerful punch. The towns and villages we visit
contain some of Italy’s greatest treasures which given their close proximity truly makes
each day a voyage of discovery.
We look forward to sharing this voyage with you and introducing you to the many treasures
that make Umbria one of our favourite places to visit and cycle in.
Ciao,
Dylan
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OVERVIEW
UMBRIA - SAINTS, WARRIORS AND UNSPOILT NATURE
Commonly referred to as Italy’s green heart the region of Umbria is a cyclist’s delight. With spectacular
scenery, rich historical heritage, unique gastronomy and great wines this region, one of Italy’s smallest,
packs a powerful punch. The towns and villages we travel through and stay in contain some of Italy’s
greatest treasures.
Often overlooked in favour of Tuscany, its more illustrious neighbour, we believe that Umbria is actually
a preferable destination for a bike tour. Hill top villages, churches and watchtowers punctuate a
serene landscape of verdant green forests, vineyards and olive groves that can’t help but capture the
imagination.
Relatively ‘untouched’ by tourism Umbria really gives a sense of being undiscovered. This is
emphasised by the hospitality of the locals and the lack of traffic on the roads that we cycle on. Our
tour joins the dots between some of Italy’s most mysterious and fascinating sites in a way that really
makes you feel that you are being let into a secret world.
With an incredibly rich and well preserved historical heritage the progression from the Umbri people,
Italy’s most ancient, through to modern day is very easy to trace. Whilst presenting a broad overview
we focus on the incredible remnants of the Roman period and the richness of the Renaissance age
which is still very evident in all the places we stay.
Along the way we will sample the wonderful Sagrantino reds of Montefalco and the acclaimed whites
of Orvieto. We will go in search of the illusive Norcia truffle and will introduce you to a cuisine that is
harnessed to preserve the natural taste of each ingredient. The renowned chocolate of Perugia, which
hosts an annual chocolate festival, is the proverbial icing on the cake of this great tour.
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OVERVIEW ( Continued )
OUR UMBRIA ITINERARY IS
ONE OF OUR CLASSIC TOURS
WHICH ARE DESIGNED FOR
THE DISCERNING CYCLIST
WHO WISHES TO EXPLORE A
REGION IN DEPTH WITHOUT
TOO MANY HOTEL CHANGES.
By their nature these tours provide scope for
participants to ride as little or as much as they
would like. As such this tour is suitable for
non riders since there are plenty of activities
to keep them busy. It also provides scope for
more experienced riders to push themselves
since our extra riding options leave the valleys
that the regular routes follow and head up in
to the surrounding hills and mountains.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Take a guided walking tour of Assisi, birthplace of St Francis, and among other things
admire the frescoes by Giotto in the Basilica that bears the name of the patron saint of
the town.
Ask for Torta al testo with prosciutto di Norcia from a deli at lunchtime and you’ll never
be satisfied by any other sandwich again.
Explore the Roman ruins of Carsulae, famous for its baths and therapeutic springs, and
you’ll get a real sense of why the Romans should be considered the original followers of
the ‘dolce vita’.
Visit the cantina of Lungarotti and sample the propriety wine Rubesco Riserva which is
among the finest in Italy.
Experience an olive oil tasting at a mill where our guide will explain what makes Umbrian
olive oil the best in the world – just as they do with their own oils in Tuscany and
Provence!
Do some gift shopping in Deruta which besides being a very attractive hill town is
renowned for producing beautiful ceramics which have been much admired since the
Renaissance.
MARVEL AT THE
CASCATA DELLE
MARMORE WHICH
WAS BUILT BY
THE ROMANS AND
IS THE WORLD’S
HIGHEST ARTIFICIAL
WATERFALL.
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MAP
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DAY BY DAY
DAY 1 – WARM UP RIDE
Regular ride – 20km
We start our tour from our hotel just outside Perugia. Our ride is a short one just to get the legs warmed up and get familiar with the bikes. If you’d
like to stretch your legs a little more though there is also the opportunity to ride up to the main square of Perugia and back –repeat as required!
DAY 2 – PERUGIA TO ASISSI
Regular ride – 30km Long ride- 50km
Heading out into the Umbrian countryside you get a sense of why it is called the ‘Green Heart
of Italy’. We ride to the spectacular town of Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis who founded the
Franciscan religious order, and marvel at the majesty of the place. For the hardy there is the
opportunity to climb up the nearby Monte Subasio (1,290m) after lunch.
DAY 3 –ASSISI LOOP
Regular ride – 35km Long ride – 50km
Our loop ride takes us to the picturesque town of Spello that has a strong medieval aspect but
is very much built on Roman foundations. The regular ride stays on the flats of the Topino river
flood plain whilst our long ride heads in to the hills of the spectacular Monte Subasio National
Park as we head back to Asissi.
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DAY BY DAY ( continued )
DAY 4 – ASISSI TO SPOLETO
Regular ride-54km
Long ride – 70km
Leaving Assisi behind we start our the day on the flat as we head to the attractive walled town of
Bevagna which unusually for Umbria is not a hill town. We then ride on the Strada di Sangrantino
(wine road) up towards the spectacular town of Montefalco – undoubtedly a hill town. After lunch we
then head to the town of Spoleto which is incredibly rich in Roman heritage.
DAY 5 – SPOLETO LOOP
Regular ride –43km
Long ride-70km
Our loop ride takes us up to the beautiful hill town of Trevi that sits on the lower flank of Monte
Serano. Dating back to the ancient Umbrian people the town is now the capital of the regions olive oil
industry. We will visit a local olive mill before we head back along the Teverone Valley to Spoleto.
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DAY BY DAY ( Continued )
DAY 6 – SPOLETO TO NARNI
Regular ride –51km Long ride –68km
Our ride today is the toughest of the tour so far as we climb out of the Teverone valley over to the
plains of the Nera river. Our destination is the charming town of Narni which was a significant
Roman fort during the building of the spectacular Via Flaminia.
DAY 7 –CARSULAE LOOP
Regular ride – 35km Long ride – 65km
We explore the fascinating Valnerina valley on our loop ride that offers a wild contrast to the fertile
hills and rolling hills of previous days. Our highlight is a visit to the incredible archeological site of
Carsulae. After lunch in the quaint hill town of San Gemini we head back to Narni.
DAY 8 – NARNI TO TODI
Regular ride – 45km Long ride- 70km
Our final ride takes us to the enchanting hill town of Todi which provides a fitting end to our tour.
Steeped in history it is perched on a hill overlooking the eastern bank of the river Tiber and can be
approached either by winding you way up around the town, or for the more ambitious straight up
the ‘Todi challenge’ ramp.
DAY 9 – ARRIVERDERCI.
On the final day we offer a shuttle in the morning to the main line train station in Orvieto.
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GRADING
OUR CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM IS BASED ON DISTANCE, TERRAIN AND
TIME IN THE SADDLE.
Grading bike tours is not easy given that there is always an inherent element of subjectivity
involved both in terms of how we judge the tours and also how participants assess their
respective cycling capabilities. The van support is always available as a sag wagon but we
think that it is important to be clear about the difficulty of a tour before you sign up.
We have worked hard to minimise the extent of grading subjectivity through the detailed manner in
which we grade the tours and by distinguishing between Classic and Expedition tours. In a nutshell
our Classic tours are pretty much open to all levels of cyclist since the routes we choose can
accommodate non cyclists as well as offering a challenge to stronger riders who choose to do the
daily extra loops.
Our grading levels compliment this distinction by providing a more detailed breakdown of the sort of
rider that you are. This breakdown corresponds to the way that we classify the difficulty levels of each
tour and are based on distance, terrain and time in the saddle. In some cases this grading incorporates
two levels as it is hard to always be totally clear cut but as a guide we hope it helps.
OUR GRADING LEVELS COMPLIMENT THIS
DISTINCTION BY PROVIDING A MORE DETAILED
BREAKDOWN OF THE SORT OF RIDER THAT YOU
ARE.
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GRADING ( continued )
THIS BREAKDOWN CORRESPONDS TO THE WAY THAT WE CLASSIFY
THE DIFFICULTY LEVELS OF EACH TOUR AND ARE BASED ON
DISTANCE, TERRAIN AND TIME IN THE SADDLE.
In some cases this grading incorporates two levels as it is hard to always be totally clear cut but as a
guide we hope it helps.
The visual symbol we use to present our grading system is the espresso cup. Our logic is that the
harder the tour the more coffee shots you will need to complete it and thus by design our easiest tours
are denoted by a single cup – in reality a cappuccino cup would probably be more apt. Where a tour is
deemed to suit participants from 2 levels – if it sits somewhere in the middle- we use a half cup grade.
Please note that the ‘who am I’ part is not an existential question and we do not the optional extra
loops that are available on the Classic tours as part of our grading equation.
Our Umbria tour is considered to be a tour that sits somewhere in the middle of two
classifications and hence we denote is as being a one and a half espresso cup tour – A/B.
In terms of the distances involved it is very much a one cup tour but since Umbria is known
for its undulations and hill towns we feel that this should be accounted for with an extra
half cup.
LEVEL A LEVEL B Who am I? I’m relatively fit and am
comfortable with steady hills that are
less than 750m in length.
Who am I? I ride my bike on a regular
basis either for fitness, to commute, or
just for fun. I enjoy an active lifestyle,
as well as a physical challenge.
Distance: 30-50km (18-30miles)
Altitude gain: 200-500m
Time in the saddle: 1-3 hours
Terrain: Flat to undulating
Distance: 50 -70km (30-45miles)
Altitude gain: 600-1000m
Time in saddle: 2-4 hours
Terrain: Undulating terrain,
with hills up to 2 km in length.
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ACCOMMODATION
CLASSIC BIKE TOURS
ARE DESIGNED FOR THE
DISCERNING CYCLIST WHO
WISHES TO EXPLORE
A REGION IN DEPTH
WITHOUT TOO MANY
HOTEL CHANGES. THESE
TOURS PROVIDE SCOPE
FOR PARTICIPANTS TO
RIDE AS LITTLE OR AS
MUCH AS THEY WOULD
LIKE.
Since our Classic tours usually involve shorter days in the saddle, 2 and 3 day stays in one
place, and are designed to cater for non riders as well, we select accommodations with an
eye on the amenities.
On these tours you get chance to settle into the accommodation and enjoy the facilities on offer so we
choose the accommodations accordingly.
One of the benefits of keeping the group size small is that it enables us to stay in the smaller, family
run establishments that add to the authenticity of the travel experience we hope to provide. We have
carefully selected the places we stay in based on their ‘personality’ and the hospitality of the hosts. Be
it Parador’s in Spain, Manoir’s in France or Agriturismi in Italy, we seek to connect you with the places
we travel in, through the accommodations we choose. As a rule all rooms have en-suite facilities.
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ACCOMODATION ( Continued )
The pictures below are of two of our favourite hotels in Umbria. On the bottom left is the Castello di
Monterone which is situated just outside Perugia and dates back to the 13th century. If you’ve never
stayed in a castle before then this is a great place to start. The accommodation on the right is the
San Lorenzo Tre Hotel which is situated on the top floor of a 16th century palazzo overlooking the
centre of Todi. Both of these hotels are on our list of accommodations for our Umbrian tour. The two
hotels below give a fair indication though of the level and nature of the accommodations that you will
stay in on our Umbria tour.
WE DON’T AUTOMATICALLY PUT
ALL OF THE ACCOMMODATIONS
ON THE DETAILED ITINERARY
AS DEPENDING ON THE GROUP
SIZE WE LIKE TO HAVE THE
OPTION OF TRYING DIFFERENT
OPTIONS.
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OUR BIKES
Trek Madone 5.2
Frame Type: Carbon
Fork: Carbon
Wheel Size: 700c
Stem Length: 8cm-12cm
Handlebar: Drop Bars: XS-S:40cm; M:42cm;
L-XXL:44cm
Drive Train Transimission : 27/30-speed, full
SHIMANO Ultegra
STI SHIMANO Ultegra shifters integrated
Chainrings: 52 x 39 x 30
Cassette: 11-25T
Wheels:Bontrager
Tires: 700x23 michelinlithion
Approx. Weight: 8,5 Kg
AT RIDE AND SEEK
WE UNDERSTAND THE
IMPORTANCE OF A GOOD BIKE
BENEATH YOU
That is why we have negotiated with multiple
Bike companies in order that those who don’t
bring their own bikes can be confident in the
bikes they hire.
Our Classic tours by design cater for different
levels of rider and as such we recommend
both road and ‘hybrid’ bikes. The road bike
options are provided by Trek, Specialized and
Airnimal whereas our ‘hybrid’ option is the
Specialized Roubaix Comp which is a great
robust and lightweight flat bar bike.
Specialized Sirrus
(Flat bar road bike - Hybrid)
Frame Type: Titanium or Aluminium
Fork: Carbon fiber
Wheel Size: 700c
Stem Length: Adjustable
Handlebar:Aluminuim
Chainrings: 50-42-30
Cassette: 11-32T
Tires: 700 x 28c WE ALSO HAVE
AVAILABLE THE
TREK MADONE WSD
( WOMAN SPECIFIC
DESIGN )
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OUR BIKES
INTRODUCING THE AIRNIMAL
Airnimal Performance Sport
Fork: Carbon Cromosteerer
Crankset: FSA Gossamer 53/39
Brakes: Shimano 105
Shift Levers: Shimano 105 STI
Bottom Bracket: FSA External Bearings
Derailleurs: Shimano 105
Cassette: Shimano 11-23 10 speed
Rims:Airnimal Black 32h
Tyre:PanaracerPasela 25mm
Handlebar: Pro LT Drop Black Stem: Pro LT
Saddle: 2B Sport
Weight: 10.2kg
Specialized Roubaix Comp
Frame Type: Carbon
Fork: Carbon
Wheel Size: 700c
Stem Length: 8cm-12cm
Handlebar: Drop Bars: XS-S:40cm; M:42cm;
L-XXL:44cm
Drive Train Transimission: 30-speed, full Shimano
Ultegra
STI Shimano Ultegra shifters integrated
Chainrings: 52 x 39 x 30
Cassette: 11-28T
Wheels: Mavic Fulcrum Racing 6
Tires: 700x23 Specialized
Approx. Weight: 8,2Kg
One of our bike hire options is through our
partnership with Airnimal bikes. Airnimal was
founded on the desire to easily transport a
fine bike anywhere one might want to use it.
If you are keen to ride one of these high spec
collapsible bikes or simply give one a try let
us know.
HOW CAN I BE SURE THE BIKE
WILL FIT?
Obviously the best fit you can usually hope
for is your own bike as that is what you are
most used to. That said we are confident that
our choice of quality bikes and experience of
fitting people to bikes is such that you won’t
be disappointed. We fit people to their hire
bikes based on their height and bike inseam
which we ask you to provide at the time of
booking. We don’t ask you for your bike
frame size because different manufactures
calculate frame sizes differently. In addition
we also carry extra handlebar and seat stems
to enable us to make further adjustments to
suit the needs of the individual rider.
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FOOD & WINE
UMBRIA FOOD
The description of Umbrian cuisine as ‘cucina povera’ is not a reflection of the quality it holds but rather reflects its rustic
nature and simplicity. The traditional dishes of Umbria have been handed down through generations and even today maintain
the same principles of simplicity and freshness that originated in Etruscan times.
Black and white truffles are both found in Umbria and can be sampled grated onto a delicious risotto/ pasta or as a paste served with
antipasti. Other produce includes fresh ricotta, pecorino cheese and high quality olive oils from the Trevi area.
For starters you could try Antipasti including bruschetta topped with olive or truffle pastes, a platter of grilled vegetables dressed with the
region’s olive oil or a selection of the region’s exceptional salami, or cured meat specialties. The simple frittata is another popular appetizer or
in the spring you could sample fava beans dressed simply with olive oil and Pecorino cheese.
For primi and secondi there are a number of wonderful choices. Strangozzi is the most popular pasta found in Umbria which you could
sample with shaved black truffles and a simple tomato sauce. Umbria is known for an abundance of meat dishes grilled over the fire or
cooked on the spit in a wood oven with an abundance of herbs, but is probably most famous for its roast suckling pig. You may like to eat
this with a side dish of the regions faro or lentils.
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FOOD & WINE ( continued )
TO FINISH YOU MAY WANT TO TRY A DELICIOUS TORCIGLIONE (ALMOND BISCUIT) OR SIMPLY
SOME OF THE REGIONS CHOCOLATE. BACI CHOCOLATE (DARK CHOCOLATE WITH GROUND
HAZELNUTS) ORIGINATED HERE IN 1907 AND THE TOWN OF PERUGIA STILL HOLDS THE
ANNUAL INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED EUROCHOCOLATE FESTIVAL.
Based on seasonal ingredients the essence of Umbrian cuisine is that it preserves the natural taste of each ingredient. This is evident with
native legumes that feature prominently such as the mild fagiolini beans from Lake Trasimeno and the lentils from Casteluccio which are the
most sought after in Italy.
The Umbrian diet also relies heavily on vegetables and salads and in the autumn the woods abound with chestnuts and porcini mushrooms.
Wild asparagus are also found in abundance and are another counterbalance to some of the heavier dishes for which the region is known.
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FOOD & WINE ( Continued )
UMBRIA WINE
The history of winemaking in Umbria can be traced back to the Benedictine
monks, who were the first to plant vineyards in the calcareous clay and sandy
soil that extends over much of the region. Often overshadowed by its more
illustrious neighbor, Tuscany, Umbria produces some great wines of its own.
Indeed, the unique wines of this region truly reflect the land it is produced on
and show Italy at its best.
Internationally Umbria is probably best known for the white wines of Orvieto which are
primarily a blend of Trebbiano and Grechetto grapes.
It is some of the traditional reds that most excite though, particularly from the Montefalco
area where the Sagratino di Montefalco is produced. These rich and powerful wines are
cultivated on the picturesque vineyards to the south of Perugia and are a credit to the
region.
Perhaps the stand out wine of the region though is the proprietary wine that is produced
by the Lungarotti estate in the same area – Rubesco Riserva. Made up of 70%
Sangiovese and 30% Canaiolo this wine is steeped in tannins and black fruits and is a
delight.
Interestingly Umbria is also at the vanguard of progressive wine making with significant
investment having been made in recent years on using international grape varieties.
Under the generic IGT label Umbria is following in the footsteps of the ‘Super Tuscan’
phenomenon.. Trescone, produced by the Lamborghini family who started a winery in
1997, is one example of the quality that has been achieved.
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HISTORY
UMBRIA HISTORY
Inhabited as far back as 1000 BC by the Umbri, rich in Roman and medieval history and culture,
Umbria is considerably different to its better known neighbour, Tuscany. Whereas Tuscany has its
Renaissance architecture, Umbria is marked more by its medieval, Roman and Etruscan past.
Roman rule came to Umbria early in the 3rd century BC and with it trade and prosperity. Umbria
is rich with Roman sites - Perugia, Narni, Terni, Spoleto, Foligno, Carsulae just to name a few. The
famous site of Hannibal’s victory at Lake Trasimene is just south west of Perugia. Here a village is
named Sanguineto recalling the time when the rivers ran red with Roman blood.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Umbria like most of Europe, declined and was invaded repeatedly
by Goths, Byzantines, Saracens and the Lombards who owned the Duchy of Spoleto, covering
much of today’s Umbria. The people retreated into the fortified medieval hill towns which are so
representative of Umbrian architecture even today. Places like Todi, Gubbio and Perugia prospered
due to their defendable nature. Christianity was flourishing and the church of Sant’Angelo in Perugia,
built over a Roman temple in the 5th/ 6th centuries AD, is one of Italy’s oldest churches.
UMBRIANS WERE
ACTUALLY GRANTED FULL
ROMAN CITIZENSHIP, A
MARK OF THEIR LOYALTY
AND THE IMPORTANCE OF
THE REGION TO ROME.
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HISTORY ( Continued )
Charlemagne conquered most of the Lombard kingdoms in the late 8th century and
gave some Umbrian territories to the Pope. Some cities acquired autonomy but they
were often at war with each other, embroiled in the general conflict between the papacy
and the Holy Roman Empire. Umbria, despite the conflicts prospered through its trade
and art.
In the 13th century Umbria’s most famous son St Francis of Assisi cemented the
region’s reputation as a centre for spirituality which continues to this day. The fact
that the Renaissance didn’t flourish here as it did in Tuscany is what makes Umbria so
unique and fantastic to visit.
THIS LACK OF DEVELOPMENT IN
THE 15TH CENTURY MEANT THE
HEARTS OF UMBRIAN TOWNS
RETAINED THEIR MEDIEVAL AND
ROMAN ARCHITECTURE WHICH SO
EPITOMISES PICTURESQUE UMBRIA
TODAY.
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READING
OUR CLASSIC TOUR READING LISTS
ARE AIMED AT PROVIDING AN
INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF EACH REGION
WE VISIT AS WELL AS AN OVERVIEW
OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH WE
TRAVEL. WE HOPE THAT THEY GIVE
A FLAVOUR OF WHAT TO EXPECT
AND AN INSIGHT INTO SOME OF THE
NUANCES OF EACH PARTICULAR
REGION. THE BOOKS LISTED THOUGH
ARE JUST SOME OF OUR FAVOURITES
SO PLEASE GET IN CONTACT IF
YOU’D LIKE FURTHER READING LIST
SUGGESTIONS.
[email protected]
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DATES AND PRICING
UMBRIA 2012– 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
23rd -31st May (Wednesday - Thursday)
3rd -11th October (Wednesday–Thursday)
23rd – 31st October (Tuesday-Wednesday)
Cost - €€2795
This tour can also be run as a Custom tour which gives you a lot more flexibility
on travel dates. If you are part of a group get in contact and we’ll run through the
options available.
BRING A GROUP
the more,
THE MERRIER
Bring 4 or 5, get a 20% discount
Bring 6 or 7, get a 50% discount
Bring 8 or 9, get a 75% discount
Bring 10 or more, go on tour Free
TOUR PAYMENTS
The cut off point for paying the balance on
all tours is 90 days. Prior to this, in order
to secure your place on a tour you simply
need to fill out the booking form and pay
the deposit. 90 days marks the point at
which the balance needs to be paid in full
though and hence tours booked within this
period require full payment at the time of
booking.
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UMBRIA ESSENTIALS
MEETING POINT
The official meeting time is 12pm in the lobby of our first hotel in Perugia.
GETTING THERE AND AWAY
Flights – Rome Fiumicino airport is the most convenient international gateway for this tour. Buses run every 30 minutes from the airport to Rome’s
central train station –Termini – and take around 30 minutes. Perugia also has San Egidio Airport but international flights are limited.
Trains – Trains from Rome to Perugia take around two hours 30 minutes with most requiring a change at Foligno. There are direct trains from
Firenze which take just over two hours. To check schedules the Trenitalia website is a useful tool – www.trenitalia.com. DEPARTURE
We finish our tour in Todi from where we arrange a morning shuttle to the mainline rail station in Orvieto -takes around 45mins. Regular direct trains
from Orvieto take just over an hour to Rome and just under 2 hours to Florence.
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UMBRIA ESSENTIALS ( continued )
GENERAL INFORMATION
Geography- Bordered by Tuscany to the west, the Marche to the east and Lazio to the south, Umbria is one of the smallest Italian regions. Mostly
hilly or mountainous, its topography is dominated by the Apennines, with the highest point in the region at Monte Vettore on the border of the
Marche, at 2,476 m (8,123 ft), and the Tiber valley basin, with the lowest point at Attigliano, 96 m (315 ft). It is the only Italian region having neither
coastline nor common border with other countries. Umbria covers an area of 8,456 square km (3,264.9 sq mi).
Population- approx 900,000 inhabitants (population of Italy is 60 million)
Capital city- Perugia
Local time- GMT +1
For more ‘General Information’ and ‘FAQ’s’ please consult the Essentials tab on the Website – www.rideandseek.com.
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CONTACT
for further information contact us at
[email protected]
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