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Taste the best this territory has to offer. You will cycle through medieval castles and hamlets full of history, scenic roads and quiet country roads. You will experience a wine and local food tasting at a famous winery and learn of a unique cheese traditionally aged in underground pits.
Day 1 – Arrival
Arrival at you hotel in Cattolica and check-in. Free time to explore the town: you can enjoy its beach, shops, bars and the local ice-cream parlors.
Meal: dinner
Day 2 – Via Panoramica road and Gradara castle
Breakfast and bike fitting if renting our bikes. On your ride today you will reach the beautiful town of Gradara. Learn about the lovestory of Paolo and Francesca, noble families of the 13th century. A story so profound that Italian poet Dante Alighieri included in his masterpiece The Divine Comedy. You will cycle along secondary roads until you reach the charming Via Panoramica road, considered one of the most scenic roads in Italy, located in the San Bartolo Natural Park and traversed daily by many cyclists. You will stop for lunch at our bike cafè with a great seaview. You will then head back to the hotel with some free time to enjoy the town. Dinner at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Dia 3 – Wine Tour
Today you will start pedalling through the beautiful contryside of San Clemente, the town of wine. In just a few kilometers you will come across many wineries where visitors can taste local products perfectly paired to get the best out of each tasting. You will visit the Enio Ottaviani winery, which stands out for its quality products and family history. Here you will stop for a delicious tasting and lunch among the vineyards. You will then head back to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 – Tour of the castles
Today you will dive into local history, passing through two medieval hamlets and fortresses, Saludecio and Mondaino. By walking through the alleys, still well protected by the mighty walls, you will discover corners and landscapes worthy of a postcard. Mondaino awaits you for a special local cave-aged cheese tasting, formaggio di fossa. The fresh cheese is placed in special maturing pits and will only come out after 90 days. Its flavor will give you enough energy to continue your journey back to your hotel.
Meals: breakfast and dinner
Day 5 – Arrivederci
After breakfast you can take one of the frequent trains to visit Rimini, Ravenna, Bologna or to your next destination.
End of the tour! Hope to see you soon!
Note: the final itinerary may be subject to changes due to availability
Available March to October, start any date.
Group discount for 4+ people booking on the same departure date, please contact us
SELF-GUIDED TOUR:
4 night accommodation in 4* hotel in double room
4 breakfasts
4 dinners
3 cycling days
1 lunch
1 cheese tasting
1 wine tasting and light lunch
Luggage transfers between hotels
Navigation app
Bike fitting and briefing if renting our bikes
24 hrs assistance
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