About the Tour

Welcome to Romagna, the land of good cuisine, sun and smiles! Embark on this luxury experience with amazing hotels and starred restaurants. Emilia-Romagna is known all over the world for its gastronomic excellence — on this tour we welcome award-winning chefs. In every city, a mouth-watering gastronomic experience awaits you.

This guided cycling tour combines the best cycling in the Adriatic Romagna with a curated selection of top-tier gastronomic experiences. Ride through pine forests to Ravenna, a UNESCO city of mosaics, then to the majestic Grand Hotel Rimini. Conquer the hilltop castle of Verucchio with a local food tasting, then travel through winemaking country on the Wine Road to the scenic Gabicce Monte. Conclude with a ride on Via Panoramica and a visit to the medieval fortress of Gradara.

Bike note: Suitable for e-bike, road and gravel bikes. Rental premium bike available at €360 per person.

Included / Excluded

Included

4 nights in 5★ hotel (double room)
2 nights in 4★ hotel (double room)
6 breakfasts
5 cycling days
3 gourmet food experiences (two starred restaurants)
1 light lunch in Verucchio (local products tasting)
1 wine tasting
Luggage transfers between hotels
Bike tour leader
24-hour assistance
Bike fitting and briefing (if renting bikes)

Not Included

Flights
Travel insurance
Bike rental (optional, +€360/person)
Drinks and meals not in programme
City taxes
Airport transfers
Bike accessories

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Cesenatico

Arrival in Cesenatico, a charming harbour town on the Adriatic Riviera. Check-in at your 5-star hotel and welcome briefing.

Cesenatico – Ravenna – Cesenatico

First ride through Pine Forest and Ravenna, perfect combination between nature and art. Return to hotel, free time to enjoy the hotel, spa and beach. In the evening first food experience in Starred Restaurant.

Cesenatico – Santarcangelo – Rimini

Today we will cycle to Santarcangelo, a real gem of the Malatesta noble family. Then we will reach Rimini with its majestic Grand Hotel, between beauty and liberty style. Free time to discover Rimini, Roman city with an unmissable historic center.

Rimini – Verucchio – Rimini

Today is ride and enjoy! You will conquer the castle of Verucchio, where we will have a typical tasting of local products: cheese, piadina and wine are the protagonists! In the evening the second food experience in Starred Restaurant awaits you.

Rimini – Coriano – Gabicce Monte

Today you leave from Rimini and travel across beautiful wineries, passing through Coriano a rural village. This territory is famous for the Wine Road because it is very rich in wineries, so prepare to taste the best wines of this region. Arrival in Gabicce Monte. Free time to relax and discover this small village on a scenic cliff rich in vegetation. In the evening our last but not least experience food with an amazing view of the Adriatic Coast.

Gabicce Monte – Via Panoramica – Gradara – Gabicce Monte

On this day you are going to ride on one of the most beautiful roads in Italy: Via Panoramica. It's located in the Natural Park of San Bartolo. Its switchbacks, the view on the Adriatic sea and the cliffs facing the beach are something you won't forget. Our stop will be at Gradara, a medieval village inside an ancient castle and fortress. It's a special place to visit because here you go back in time, to retrace the love story of Paolo and Francesca. But now your love story with this amazing territory has just begun!

Gabicce Monte

End of the tour! Hope to see you soon!

Practical Information

Payment

30% deposit to confirm the booking. Balance due 60 days before departure.

Cancellation

Up to 60 days: €250/person. 30–59 days: 30%. Under 30 days: 100%.

The final itinerary may be subject to changes due to availability. Minimum 2 people required.

Common Questions

Accommodation consists of 4 nights in 5-star hotels and 2 nights in 4-star hotels, all carefully selected for their location, quality and atmosphere. This is a premium experience combining cycling and luxury hospitality.

This tour is of moderate difficulty and is suitable for cyclists with a reasonable base fitness. The daily distances are manageable and an e-bike is a great option for those who want to enjoy the gastronomic aspects without too much physical exertion.

Yes, a bike tour leader accompanies the group throughout the trip, providing guidance on routes, local history and culture. Bike fitting and a pre-tour briefing are also provided if you rent bikes from Via Panoramica.

The tour is available from March to October and can start on any date subject to availability. Minimum 2 participants required. Please complete the enquiry form or contact us to check your preferred dates.

We handle everything! Simply leave your luggage at the hotel reception by 9:00 AM, and it will be transported to your next destination hotel by the time you arrive.

We offer tours for different levels. Check the "Difficulty" section in the technical sheet. Many of our tours are designed for moderate fitness levels, and e-bikes are always a great option.

Generally, our self-guided tours include accommodation with breakfast, luggage transfer, GPS tracks, and a briefing. Specific inclusions are listed in the "What's Included" section.

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