Day 1 | SATURDAY | ARRIVAL AND GROUP AIRPORT TRANSFER BOLOGNA - RICCIONE
Arrive in sun-soaked Riccione in the afternoon and settle into your beautiful hotel. You may have brought your own bike, or hired one of ours. We'll make sure they're all ready to roll. Over a welcome drink we will talk about our biking days ahead.


DAY 2 | SUNDAY | RIDE TO PESARO,PANORAMICA ROAD

Today we ride the roads that everyone would like to have outside of their own home. Regional Natural Park of Monte San Bartolo is the striking sloping headland overlooking the Adriatic Sea which connects Gabicce to the city of Pesaro. We will visit the museum of vintage bikes in the city of Pesaro
68KM/42MI 1675M/5500FT

DAY 3 | MONDAY | SAN MARINO AND BBQ LUNCH IN THE COUNTRY HOUSE
There are no shortage of beautiful climbs in the hills of Romagna. Today’s destination: Independent Republic of San Marino, for centuries known as the Land of Freedom. We will be able to admire its three famous towers right from the start of our ride, to then pedal trough historic centre and take some photos of the impressive coastline below. Today's tour will finish with a delicious open-air lunch in suburbs of Riccione.
67KM /41MI 1034M /3390FT

DAY 4 | TUESDAY | MALATESTA LOOP
Beautiful ride through gentle hills and medieval villages and while we sip our morning cappuccino in picturesque Saludecio village, known as Il Balcone del Mare Adriatico (The Balcony of the Adriatic Sea), you will hear about the infamous Malatesta Family, and their struggles for power and love with the rivals, the Montefeltro Family during the Middle Ages
52KM/32MI 825M /2700FT

DAY 5 | WEDNESDAY | TRANSFER TO MURLO, TUSCANY

In the morning, after we leisurely enjoyed the sumptuous breakfast, we leave for Tuscany with the aim to arrive in our beautiful hotel in the afternoon. After bikes are ready to ride the following morning, we will have a welcome drink and talk about our cycling days ahead.


DAY 6 | THURSDAY | PIENZA LOOP

Pienza is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is known for its well- preserved Renaissance architecture. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the countryside as you pedal through the region. After we pass charming medieval town of Buonconvento the road starts climbing to valle D‘orcia , followed by another climb to Pienza, where we enjoy our coffee break before heading back.
82KM/50MI 1430M/4691FT

DAY 7| FRIDAY | RIDE TO MONTALCINO

Today we ride to Montalcino, the territory famous for its microclimate that contribute to unique characteristics of the regional Rosso del Montalcino wine. Our route will vary between tarmac and white gravel roads, expect scenic landscapes and quaint villages along the way. On our way back we stop in vineyard to taste wines and local food specialities. Return back to hotel in the afternoon.
50KM/31MI 880M/2880FT

DAY 8 | SATURDAY | MAGICAL SIENA

In the morning we head to northeast from Murlo, passing through beautiful Tuscan countryside. We pedal on roads surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and rolling hills, looking to arrive in time for late morning coffee in Siena, UNESCO World heritage Site known for its medieval structure and famous horse racing events in the main square, Piazza del Campo. We will take some time to explore the city, enjoy lunch in the local trattoria and return back to the hotel in our minibus.
43KM/27MI 665M/2181FT

DAY 9 | SUNDAY | TRANSFER TO ELBA

We check out and depart in the morning after breakfast, and in about 1h 30min we reach the mediterranean coast of Italy. We then will make just over an hour ferry crossing to Portoferaio, our base for next tree days.

DAY 10 | MONDAY | CAPOLIVERI LOOP

From our base in Portoferaio, the largest town on the island and the main port of entry for ferries coming from the mainland, we head south toward beautiful peninsula of Lacona. We cycle past sandy streches and rocky coves, admire clear waters of Tyrrhenian Sea. We turn back toward charming hilltop town of Capoliveri. This part of the route will envolve some elevation gain, but its worth for the panoramic view of the island.
51KM/32MI 1100M/3608FT

DAY 11 | TUESDAY | AROUND THE ISLAND OF ELBA

Today we explore the west side of the island and ride along coastal roads with the views of picturesque countryside on one side and turquoise waters of the sea on the other. Expect challenging terrain, offering a mix of climbs and descends. Marina di Campo and Marciana Marina are both charming coastal towns with a picturesque harbor, where we will stop and take a break by the sea before returning back to our hotel in time for lunch.
76KM /47MI 1500M/4920FT

DAY 12 | WEDNESDAY | PORTO AZZURRO

On our last day on the island we point our wheels toward the northeast, destination Porto Azzuro, known for its colourful buildings and waterfront. We certainly feel those climbs under our legs, so take some time to explore the town and enjoy long coffee break on the waterfront. On route we visit Rio Elba, one of the oldest places on the island and very well preseved from the bronze era.
60KM/37MI 1010M/3310FT

DAY 13 | THURSDAY | DEPARTURE

Morning Group Airport Transfer
Time to say Arivederci, A Presto. After breakfast and check out we move as a group back to mainland to catch an evening flight or continue the Italian voyage.