Kingdom Off theSea

Essential Italia – 2 weeks
Italy: the Italian Lakes and Tuscany

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Italy’s most storied destinations, and not without reason. From the drama of the alpine lakes to velvet Tuscany, the scenery is idyllic. From Bellagio, surrounded by nature’s towering Alps, to San Gimignano, whose man-made towers rise inexplicably from medieval streets, towns and villages are set like jewels. From the delicacy of northern lake fish and woodland herbs to the hearty flavors of tuscan truffles and powerful wines, the pleasure of the palate matches that offered by the scenery.

These are the settings for countless films, novels and dreams. And there is no better way to view them than from a bicycle, with nothing standing between you and their beauty.

Essential Italia
2008 Dates
Baggage Services Offered**
(optional)
Trip Prices*
June 8 - 21
This departure visits Tuscany first, and then the Italian Lakes

Daily, Half,
Lite
$3,850 US or C

2.475€
August 24 -
September 6
Daily, Half,
Lite
September 21 -
October 4
Daily, Half,
Lite

* Prices in $ and € do not include precisely the same things. Click here for details, and for prices of optional extras: private single rooms, baggage services, and (in the case of the € price only) bike rental and shipping.

** At least 4 riders must subscribe to a given baggage service for it to operate. The services listed are those currently offered on the departure in question. Services which appear in bold already have at least 3 subscribers (so, one more would ensure their operation). See here for a discussion of our baggage services.


Thumbnail view of the trip’s itinerary.
For details within each region, click on the name under “Region Visited”...
The June 8, 2008 trip visits Tuscany first, then the Italian Lakes.
Days
Days of the Week
Region Visited
 Details
1
Su
 Meet in Brig, Simplon Pass
Our trip assembles in Brig on Sunday afternoon.
The June 8 departure assembles in Pisa, instead, on Sunday morning.
2 - 7
Mo
 The Ossola Valley, Lago Maggiore
Tu - Fr
 The Lakes, Ticino
Sa
 Como, train to Pisa
8 - 13
Su - Tu
 San Gimignano, the Elsa Valley
Tu - Th
 Siena, Colline Sienese
Fr & Sa
 Chianti, Florence
The trip disbands upon arrival in Florence, at the end of a full riding day on Saturday. Access Package options include a night’s lodging for ongoing travel on Sunday.
The June 8 departure disbands in Como, instead, also on Saturday.
15
Su
Access Package travel date