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SICILIA:
AROUND
the ETNA VOLCANO
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| Day | Program (w/highlights) | Night | |
| 1 | Arrival Catania Airport or train station Van transfer to Nicolosi (1/2 hr) | Nicolosi | |
| 2 |
Nicolosi - Adrano -
Bronte Adrano:
old town and Norman Castle - Valley of Pistachio’s Trees,
Saracen Bridge, Lavic Gorges of Simeto Natural Reserve |
Bronte | |
| 3 |
Bronte
- Maniace - Randazzo |
Randazzo | |
| 4 |
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Giardini Naxos | |
| 5 |
Giardini Naxos – Taormina - Giardini Naxos km 18 – 260 mts Taormina: Greek Theater, strolling & shopping in Sicily’s most fashionable town |
Giardini Naxos | |
| 6 |
Giardini Naxos – Acireale - Acitrezza km 40 – 280 mts The
Lemons Riviera - Acireale: remarkable baroque town – La Timpa
Natural Reserve – Acitrezza: old marine village |
Acitrezza | |
| 7 | Van transfer to Catania (1/2 hr) |
The
GREEN HILLS of ABRUZZO
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Between
the imposing mountains and the Adriatic coast Abruzzo displays a
green belt of gentle hills lined with olive trees and vineyards that
link the mountains to the coast. Crossed by winding and quiet backroads
this area is heaven for leisurely cycling. Here wines and ‘extra-vergine’
olive oil are widely produced mostly by small family run farms.

The very heart of this area is the little town of Loreto Aprutino.
Here you spend the first 2 days in an elegant Agriturismo with swimming
pool.
The next 2 days are in the spa resort of Caramanico Terme, the
major center of the Maiella mountains National Park. Here you have one
day rest from riding that you may use to enjoy the town, do a little
trekking in the Park and get pampered at the local spa.
The day after you move to the eastern side of Maiella to Fara
Filiorum Petri, a village that tracks its roots back to the
Longobards. It's the last difficult ride. From now on you will ride
mostly on the Adriatic coastline.
The easy rides of the last 2 days gives you plenty of time to swim and
sunbath. Your fine hotel is right across the street from the beach in
the charming seaside resort of Marina di S.Vito. Dinner on the
last day it's not included but we give you suggestion for a good seafood
restaurant in town.

from
Sunday to Sunday
from April to October (except August)
Self
guided (min 2pp) –Eur 790
Guided (min 8pp) – Eur 850
Deposit (30 days before the start) - Eur 200
The price includes:
-
7 nights in double room w/bath
in Agriturismo or Hotel 3 stars
-
7 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- house wine at dinner (only in Agriturismo)
-
individual daily cuesheets and maps
-
transfers of luggage
- transfers
from and to Pescara Airport or train station
-
assistance on call
-
cycling
guide (only guided tours)
-
cycling
guide &
van
support (only guided tours)
Not includes:
-
beverages in hotel
- van transfer from and to Roma Airport
(Eur 50pp/each way)
-
bike
rentals:
Hybrid - Eur 80
Race - Eur 130
(includes helmet, extra tube, pump, lock)
-
single room: Eur 150

DETAIL
| Day | Program (w/highlights) | Night |
| 1 Sun |
Arrival Pescara Airport or train station van transfer to Loreto (1/2 hr) | Loreto Aprutino |
| 2 Mon |
Loreto
(loop) 53 km - tot climb 900 mts Vestina hills: Catignano, Civitella Casanova, Vestea |
Loreto Aprutino |
| 3 Tue |
Loreto
- Caramanico 60 km - 900 mts Wine country: Pianella, Rosciano - Park of Maiella: Bolognano, Salle Castle, Orfento River gorges |
Caramanico |
| 4 Wed | rest
day in Caramanico
trekking in the Park, massages and relax at the local spa |
Caramanico |
| 5 Thu | Caramanico
- Fara
Filiorum Petri 52 km - 700 mts Park of Maiella: S.Valentino, Pretoro, Serramonacesca |
Fara Filiorum Petri |
| 6 Fri |
Fara
Filiorum Petri - Marina
di S.Vito 40 km - 400 mts Foro River Valley, Adriatic coast: Ortona |
Marina di S.Vito |
| 7 Sat | Marina
di S.Vito (loop) 50 km - 400 mts Adriatic coast: S.Giovanni in Venere, Fossacesia, I Trabocchi Dinner tonight is not included but we’ll suggest you one of the good seafood restaurant in town. |
Marina di S.Vito |
| 8 Sun | Van
transfer to Pescara (1/2 hr) |
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