Upon arrival make your way to your first hotel in or nearby Assisi. After check-in you are free to relax and explore the town. Take a stroll to get your bearings and although the town can be busy at times you’ll notice there is still a calm and tranquil atmosphere about it. We suggest a visit to the Basilica of St Francis where St Francis is laid to rest. It is quite impressive with frescos by well known artists such as Giotto. Maybe visit one or two of the less well-known churches, which are equally lovely, such as the Church of St Clare before settling down in one of the many street cafes or restaurants for a spot of people watching.

After breakfast your cycling adventure begins. We suggest you start early today so that you can appreciate the varied countryside and have time to explore some of the delightful villages along the route. You’ll definitely want to take a break in the pretty walled town of Spello. Stroll around the quaint narrow alleys, enjoying the floral displays which seem to leap from the sandstone buildings. Eventually you arrive in Spoleto, a gorgeous hilltop town surrounded by evergreen trees and your home for the evening.

Before leaving Spoleto we suggest you visit the cathedral with its beautiful frescoes and then head out into the Umbrian countryside. You have a choice of routes today with the easiest being a direct, flat route straight to Bevagna. At the foot of Montefalco you can decide whether to cycle straight on to Bevagna or detour up to the medieval hilltop village – known as the ‘Balcony of Umbria’. Its quite a climb but you’ll be rewarded with amazing views and the village itself is gorgeous! If further incentive is required how about the rather good wines produced here. Then it’s on to Bevagna, a bustling medieval valley town that will be your home for the evening.

Cycling today is mainly through the Umbrian valley. We suggest you take time to stop in the town of Torgiano, famous for its excellent red and white wines. Time permitting you may wish to visit the ‘osteria’ of the Lungarotti family, where you can taste some truly excellent wines. In the distance you will see the hilltop town of Assisi. Consider a stop at the Franciscan basilica in S.Maria degli Angeli with its impressive dome and humble little chapel Porziuncola, where St. Francis once came to pray. You then complete the circle, returning to Assisi for the final night of your holiday.

After breakfast it’s time to check-out and head for home or your next adventure.