Serene Tuscany, Umbria and Latium

Florence to Rome

Tour Description: Guided

Traveling across the Italian countryside by bike is a great way to experience the country's culture and history. This tour from Florence to Rome shows the country from another side: calm, mystical and unexplored. During the 180 miles (290 km) between Florence and Rome, you will see such cities as Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto and Narni, all of which display an incredible wealth of art, treasures and history. Most of the cities have hardly been changed, allowing the landscape to appear harmonious and inviting. 

Following small side roads, the tour heads through the Apennines Valley and softly curved hills of the Trasimeno Lake. Raging torrents, fascinating ravines and roaming flocks of sheep define this part of Italy. At the end the Eternal City of Rome awaits you. There you should put aside your bike and enjoy its energy by having a cappuccino or a glass of red wine, reminiscing over the past few days of cycling through the small and secluded villages in Umbria. 

Tour Description: Self-guided

Traveling across the Italian countryside by bike is a great way to experience the country's culture and history. This tour from Florence to Rome shows the country from another side: calm, mystical and unexplored. During the 180 miles (290 km) between Florence and Rome, you will see such cities as Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto and Narni, all of which display an incredible wealth of art, treasures and history. Most of the cities have hardly been changed, allowing the landscape to appear harmonious and inviting. 

Following small side roads, the tour heads through the Apennines Valley and softly curved hills of the Trasimeno Lake. Raging torrents, fascinating ravines and roaming flocks of sheep define this part of Italy. At the end the Eternal City of Rome awaits you. There you should put aside your bike and enjoy its energy by having a cappuccino or a glass of red wine, reminiscing over the past few days of cycling through the small and secluded villages in Umbria. 

Highlights: Guided

• Florence and Rome
• Perugia's San Lorenzo Cathedral and Palazzo dei Priori
• Trasimeno Lake 
• Assisi, home of St. Francis
• Hill-top villages of Montefalco, Trevi and Campello
• Marble Falls near Terni

Highlights: Self-guided

• Florence and Rome
• Perugia's San Lorenzo Cathedral and Palazzo dei Priori
• Trasimeno Lake 
• Assisi, home of St. Francis
• Hill-top villages of Montefalco, Trevi and Campello
• Marble Falls near Terni

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Florence
Individual arrival in Florence. Personal tour information provided at hotel and common dinner for the group.
Overnight in Florence. 

Day 2: Florence – Passignano sul Trasimeno (43 miles/70 km by train, 37 miles/60 km by bike)
In the morning, the tour begins with a train ride to Arezzo, where you can visit the splendid churches and palaces in the city of antiquities and gold. After touring the city, you bike along beautiful lanes through the wide plain of Val di chiana, constantly accompanied by the hill and mountain silhouettes of Southern Tuscany. Passing Cortona, the route continues to the Trasimeno Lake and the battlefield where Hannibal fought against the Romans. Overnight stay in a small village on the lake.
Overnight in Passignano/surroundings. 

Day 3: Passignano sul Trasimeno – Perugia (22 miles/35 km)
Today's route follows the lake to Torricella before continuing on small and secluded lanes to Perugia, the day's final stop. The route passes through wide fields, rolling hills and idyllic villages. After the ride, enjoy a guided tour of Perguia, visiting the impressive San Lorenzo Cathedral, Palazzo dei Priori and the Arco Etrusco.
Overnight in Perugia. 

Day 4: Perugia – Assisi (19 miles/30 km) 
Only a short ride from Perugia is Assisi, home of St. Francis. Discover the beautiful town and cathedrals of Assisi as you take a guided tour of the city, while enjoying breathtaking views off its hill-top location.
Overnight in Assisi. 

Day 5: Assisi – Spoleto (34 miles/55 km)
Following the enormous Monte Subasio, the tour heads to the ancient town of Spello. Riding along a dam you cycle towards Spoleto, passing towns like Montefalco, Trevi and Campello situated in the surrounding hills.
Overnight in Spoleto. 

Day 6: Spoleto – Terni/Narni (16-22 miles/25-35 km)
Embedded between mountains in a wonderful landscape, the route heads to Terni. Terni is well-known for its pastry shops and most creative cuisine in the whole region! In the afternoon, you can visit the famous Marble Falls.
Overnight in Terni/Narni. 

Day 7: Terni/Narni – Rome (40 miles/65 km + train)
Today's first stage from Narni to Calvi is quite hilly. After the stage, you can enjoy the calmness and seclusion of the small Umbrian town at the foot of the Sabinian Mountains, before you go by train into Rome. It is said that “all roads lead to Rome," and that’s why we are here!
Overnight in Rome. 

Day 8: Rome
In the morning, you will have a guided city tour of Rome followed by individual return journey or extra days.

Daily Program: Self-guided

Day 1: Florence
Individual arrival in Florence. Take the evening to tour Florence's numerous places of interest.
Overnight in Florence. 

Day 2: Florence – Passignano sul Trasimeno (43 miles/70 km by train, 37 miles/60 km by bike)
In the morning, the tour begins with a train ride to Arezzo, where you can visit the splendid churches and palaces in the city of antiquities and gold. After touring the city, you bike along beautiful lanes through the wide plain of Valdichiana, constantly accompanied by the hill and mountain silhouettes of Southern Tuscany. Passing Cortona, the route continues to the Trasimeno Lake and the battlefield where Hannibal fought against the Romans. Overnight stay in a small village on the lake.
Overnight in Passignano/surroundings. 

Day 3: Passignano sul Trasimeno – Perugia (22 miles/35 km)
Today's route follows the lake to Torricella before continuing on small and secluded lanes to Perugia, the day's final stop. The route passes through wide fields, rolling hills and idyllic villages. After the ride, take a walk through Perguia, visiting the impressive San Lorenzo Cathedral, Palazzo dei Priori and the Arco Etrusco.
Overnight in Perugia. 

Day 4: Perugia – Assisi (19 miles/30 km)
Only a short ride from Perugia is Assisi, home of St. Francis. Discover the beautiful town and cathedrals of Assisi, while enjoying breathtaking views of Umbria off its hill-top location. 
Overnight in Assisi. 

Day 5: Assisi – Spoleto (34 miles/55 km)
Following the enormous “Monte Subasio,” the tour heads to the ancient town of Spello. Riding along a dam you cycle towards Spoleto, passing towns like Montefalco, Trevi and Campello situated in the surrounding hills.
Overnight in Spoleto. 

Day 6: Spoleto – Terni/Narni (16-22 miles/25-35 km)
Embedded between mountains in a wonderful landscape, the route heads to Terni. Terni is well-known for its pastry shops and most creative cuisine in the whole region! In the afternoon, you can visit the famous Marble Falls.
Overnight in Terni/Narni. 

Day 7: Terni/Narni– Rome (40 miles/65 km + train)
Today's first stage from Narni to Calvi is quite hilly. After the stage, you can enjoy the calmness and seclusion of the small Umbrian town at the foot of the Sabine mountains, before you go by train into Rome. It is said that “all roads lead to Rome," and that’s why we are here!
Overnight in Rome. 

Day 8: Rome
Individual return journey. 

Dates: Guided

Saturday: May 5, 26; Jun 16; Sep 8, 22; and Oct 6, 2012

Dates: Self-guided

Route Map: Guided

Route Map: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Tour package (guided)
Carefully selected 3- and 4-star hotels.
Per person, double occupancy €1065 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €227 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bike, 7-speed with back pedal brake €65 Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed freewheel €65 Electrically assisted bike €160 Children's equipment (upon request) €65 Equipment provided free with all rentals €0 Extra nights, Florence Per person, double occupancy €79 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €29 Extra nights, Rome Per person, double occupancy €84 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €48 Third person 15 and over sharing room with two adults Tour package €959 Extra nights, Florence €71 Extra nights, Rome €76 Children 12-14 sharing room with two adults Tour package €799 Extra nights, Florence €59 Extra nights, Rome €63 Children 6-11 sharing room with two adults Tour package €533 Extra nights, Florence €40 Extra nights, Rome €42 Children 5 and under sharing room with two adults Tour package €0 Extra nights, Florence €0 Extra nights, Rome €0

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Tour package (self-guided)
Carefully selected 3- and 4-star hotels.
Per person, double occupancy €789 Single supplement (1 person/1 room) €227 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bike, 7-speed with back pedal brake €65 Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed freewheel €65 Electrically assisted bike €160 Children's equipment (upon request) €65 Equipment provided free with all rentals €0 Extra nights, Florence Per person, double occupancy €79 Single supplement (1 person/1 room) €29 Extra nights, Rome Per person, double occupancy €84 Single supplement (1 person/1 room) €48 Third person 15 and over sharing room with two adults Tour package €710 Extra nights, Florence €71 Extra nights, Rome €76 Children 12-14 sharing room with two adults Tour package €592 Extra nights, Florence €59 Extra nights, Rome €63 Children 6-11 sharing room with two adults Tour package €395 Extra nights, Florence €40 Extra nights, Rome €42 Children 5 and under sharing room with two adults Tour package €0 Extra nights, Florence €0 Extra nights, Rome €0

Included Services: Guided

• Company of a trained travel guide who knows the country
• Eurofun-bus during the whole tour
• Accommodation in chosen hotels
• Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast
• At least a 3-course evening meal in restaurants or trattorias
• Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
• All admissions and guided tours according to the program
• Detailed travel material
• Carefully researched route
• Sightseeing tours in Arezzo and Spello 
• Guided tours in Assisi, Perugia and Rome
• All transfers (bus and train) according to the program

Included Services: Self-guided

• Welcome and briefing meeting at first hotel
• Accommodation in chosen hotels
• Breakfast buffet or large breakfast
• Luggage transfer from Florenz to Poggio Mirteto
• Carefully researched route
• One set of detailed travel documents per room (maps, route description, places of interest and important telephone numbers)
• 7-day Service Hotline available during the tour in case of problems and questions
• All transfers according to the program
• Train tickets Florence to Arezzo and Poggio Mirteto to Rome
• E-signposting (marked route)

Hotels: Guided

Day 1: Hotel Grifone, Florence
www.hotelgrifonefirenze.com
Grifone Hotel is a recently renovated modern and comfortable hotel located in a residental area of Florence, a 15-minute walk from the city center.  

Day 2: Hotel La Vela, Passignano
www.hotellavela.it
La Vela Hotel is a family-run hotel situated just a short walk away from the lake and Passignano's historical town center. 

Day 3: Hotel San Gallo Palace, Perugia
www.sangallo.it
Located 54 yards (50 meters) from Perugia's 15th century fortress Rocca Paolina, Sangallo Palace Hotel offers comfortable and modern furnishings to satisfy every guest. 

Day 4: Hotel San Francesco, Assisi
www.hotelsanfrancescoassisi.it
Hotel San Francesco is located directly in front of Assisi's Basilica of St. Francis. All rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, satellite TV and wireless internet. 

Day 5: Hotel Cavaliere Palace, Spoleto
www.hotelcavaliere.eu
The Cavaliere Palace Hotel is located in the carefully restored Patrician Mansion. It features frescoes dating back to the 16th century and a beautiful roof garden with palm trees.  

Day 6: Hotel Dei Priori, Narni
www.loggiadeipriori.it
The Hotel Dei Priori is in a renovated 15th century building situated in the main square of Narni's old town center. 

Day 7: Blu Hotel Roma, Rome
www.bluhotelroma.it
Within walking distance of the Tiburtina railway and underground station, the Blu Hotel Roma is located in a convient semi-central position in Rome. 

(Please note that we have several hotels in every location. Depending on availability, guests may be booked into different hotels.) 

Hotels: Self-guided

Day 1: Hotel Grifone, Florence
www.hotelgrifonefirenze.com
Grifone Hotel is a recently renovated modern and comfortable hotel located in a residental area of Florence, a 15-minute walk from the city center.  

Day 2: Hotel La Vela, Passignano
www.hotellavela.it
La Vela Hotel is a family-run hotel situated just a short walk away from the lake and Passignano's historical town center. 

Day 3: Hotel San Gallo Palace, Perugia
www.sangallo.it
Located 54 yards (50 meters) from Perugia's 15th century fortress Rocca Paolina, Sangallo Palace Hotel offers comfortable and modern furnishings to satisfy every guest. 

Day 4: Hotel San Francesco, Assisi
www.hotelsanfrancescoassisi.it
Hotel San Francesco is located directly in front of Assisi's Basilica of St. Francis. All rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, satellite TV and wireless internet. 

Day 5: Hotel Cavaliere Palace, Spoleto
www.hotelcavaliere.eu
The Cavaliere Palace Hotel is located in the carefully restored Patrician Mansion. It features frescoes dating back to the 16th century and a beautiful roof garden with palm trees.  

Day 6: Hotel Dei Priori, Narni
www.loggiadeipriori.it
The Hotel Dei Priori is in a renovated 15th century building situated in the main square of Narni's old town center. 

Day 7: Blu Hotel Roma, Rome
www.bluhotelroma.it
Within walking distance of the Tiburtina railway and underground station, the Blu Hotel Roma is located in a convient semi-central position in Rome. 

(Please note that we have several hotels in every location. Depending on availability, guests may be booked into different hotels.) 

Bike Rentals: Guided

This tour uses Unisex tour bicycles that are light weight and equipped with 21-speed derailleur and freewheel. All rental bikes are equipped with comfortable gel saddles and a diameter seat-post of 27.2 to 31.4 mm. Feel free to bring your own saddle and adapter. Easy to mount water resistant saddlebags and carrier for day packs are also included. 

Please note that in Italy you have to wear a security vest cycling during nighttime and generally when cycling through tunnels with traffic. 

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

This tour uses Unisex tour bicycles that are light weight and equipped with 21-speed derailleur and freewheel. All rental bikes are equipped with comfortable gel saddles and a diameter seat-post of 27.2 to 31.4 mm. Feel free to bring your own saddle and adapter. Easy to mount water resistant saddlebags and carrier for day packs are also included. 

Please note that in Italy you have to wear a security vest cycling during nighttime and generally when cycling through tunnels with traffic. 

Surface and Terrain: Guided

The stages from Florence to Assisi are mostly flat with slight hills, primarily on small roads, country lanes and side streets. Only some very short sections are on larger roads with some traffic. There are fascinating stages along the bank of the Trasimeno Lake, rivers and through the untainted nature of Umbria. 

This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition. 

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

The stages from Florence to Assisi are mostly flat with slight hills, primarily on small roads, country lanes and side streets. Only some very short sections are on larger roads with some traffic. There are fascinating stages along the bank of the Trasimeno Lake, rivers and through the untainted nature of Umbria. 

This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition. 

Feedback: Guided

"Florence to Rome was a very fine bicycle tour, indeed. Sonja and Marc, our guides, were terrific, at all times highly professional and supportive. Each day we arrived at the lunch stop to find a beautiful picnic worthy of a photograph in Gourmet Magazine. Although there are many hills between Florence and Rome, that was clear before signing on. Far offsetting the occasional challenge were the many beautiful towns, countryside, good restaurants and fine wine, to say nothing of many very nice and interesting fellow riders."
- Tom R.
2010 

"We participated in this tour during the second week of September. The weather was lovely, still like summer. The bikes shifted gears nicely. The food was varied and delicious. Italy was scenic and beautiful. And best of all, the people we rode with were wonderful. Marc and Sonja were very organized, and put together a perfect cycling holiday. Our fellow cyclists all spoke German as a first language (we were the only two non-Europeans), but this did not really pose a problem at all; as everyone had some English and all were very friendly and thoughtful. Florence and Rome are amazing cities, but the towns in between were also full of beauty and historic charm. We would highly recommend this bike tour to anyone."
- Linda and Cliff
2009 

"Had a fabulous trip from Florence to Rome May 22-30. Our accomodations were excellent. Our guides Sonja and Mark were extremely helpful. We had the most delicious lunches every day prepared by Mark. The cycling was challenging for a recreational rider but it meant we could eat and drink all the incredible food and wine that Italy has to offer. Again BikeToursDirect has done a great job. Look forward to our next adventure- maybe Portugal."
- Jan
2009 

Feedback: Self-guided

"Florence to Rome was a very fine bicycle tour, indeed. Sonja and Marc, our guides, were terrific, at all times highly professional and supportive. Each day we arrived at the lunch stop to find a beautiful picnic worthy of a photograph in Gourmet Magazine. Although there are many hills between Florence and Rome, that was clear before signing on. Far offsetting the occasional challenge were the many beautiful towns, countryside, good restaurants and fine wine, to say nothing of many very nice and interesting fellow riders."
- Tom R.
2010 

"We participated in this tour during the second week of September. The weather was lovely, still like summer. The bikes shifted gears nicely. The food was varied and delicious. Italy was scenic and beautiful. And best of all, the people we rode with were wonderful. Marc and Sonja were very organized, and put together a perfect cycling holiday. Our fellow cyclists all spoke German as a first language (we were the only two non-Europeans), but this did not really pose a problem at all; as everyone had some English and all were very friendly and thoughtful. Florence and Rome are amazing cities, but the towns in between were also full of beauty and historic charm. We would highly recommend this bike tour to anyone."
- Linda and Cliff
2009 

"Had a fabulous trip from Florence to Rome May 22-30. Our accomodations were excellent. Our guides Sonja and Mark were extremely helpful. We had the most delicious lunches every day prepared by Mark. The cycling was challenging for a recreational rider but it meant we could eat and drink all the incredible food and wine that Italy has to offer. Again BikeToursDirect has done a great job. Look forward to our next adventure- maybe Portugal."
- Jan
2009 

How To Get There: Guided

Tour Start
Nearest Airport: Florence, Italy
Nearest Train Station: Florence, Italy

Tour End
Nearest Airport: Rome, Italy
Nearest Train Station: Rome, Italy

Transfers are available via van on the final day from Rome to Florence for €60 per person (reservations required).

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour Start
Nearest Airport: Florence, Italy
Nearest Train Station: Florence, Italy

Tour End
Nearest Airport: Rome, Italy
Nearest Train Station: Rome, Italy

Transfers are available via van on the final day from Rome to Florence for €60 per person (reservations required).

More About Italy: Guided

Of all European countries, none draws visitors over and over again like Italy. A peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy consists of 21 diverse regions of rolling hills, vineyards, mountains, lakes, cliffs and islands. Each region has its unique charm, but all share the ‘Italian’ view that life should be taken at a slow pace with time to enjoy conversation, food and drink. Together, Italy’s regions boast the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi and Pisa are a few of the country's renowned cities along with Italy’s 95,000 monumental churches, 40,000 forts and castles and 5,600 museums and archaeological sites. Whether you ride a gondola through Venice’s Grand Canal, stroll along Lake Como or visit the Coliseum in Rome, the opportunities are endless when visiting Italy.

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More About Italy: Self-guided

Of all European countries, none draws visitors over and over again like Italy. A peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy consists of 21 diverse regions of rolling hills, vineyards, mountains, lakes, cliffs and islands. Each region has its unique charm, but all share the ‘Italian’ view that life should be taken at a slow pace with time to enjoy conversation, food and drink. Together, Italy’s regions boast the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi and Pisa are a few of the country's renowned cities along with Italy’s 95,000 monumental churches, 40,000 forts and castles and 5,600 museums and archaeological sites. Whether you ride a gondola through Venice’s Grand Canal, stroll along Lake Como or visit the Coliseum in Rome, the opportunities are endless when visiting Italy.

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Tour Company Background: Eurofun Touristik: Guided

Eurofun Touristik, also known as Eurobike, was founded in 1993. The company stands for long-term experience in tourism, specializing in cycle holidays. The company has continued to expand over the years, adding "Rückenwind Reisen” in Oldenburg/Germany to the Eurofun group in 2002 and "Eurohike" was founded to service the growing demand for hiking holidays in 2004.

Eurofun's strenths include professional and meticulously researched routes, modern and regularly maintained bicycles, tour guides who know the country accompanying group tours and very detailed travel documentation for individual tours. Along with these aspects, Eurofun offers excellent working support service, luggage transfer and accommodation in hotels with a comfortable ambience and cozy atmosphere.   

Tour Company Background: Eurofun Touristik: Self-guided

Eurofun Touristik, also known as Eurobike, was founded in 1993. The company stands for long-term experience in tourism, specializing in cycle holidays. The company has continued to expand over the years, adding "Rückenwind Reisen” in Oldenburg/Germany to the Eurofun group in 2002 and "Eurohike" was founded to service the growing demand for hiking holidays in 2004.

Eurofun's strenths include professional and meticulously researched routes, modern and regularly maintained bicycles, tour guides who know the country accompanying group tours and very detailed travel documentation for individual tours. Along with these aspects, Eurofun offers excellent working support service, luggage transfer and accommodation in hotels with a comfortable ambience and cozy atmosphere.   

Terms and Conditions: Eurofun Touristik: Guided

I. Cancellation through the customer/substitute participant/change in booking
1. The customer can withdraw from the agreement at any time. We suggest to declare the withdrawal in writing. In case of withdrawal or non-participation without a previous withdrawal declaration we are authorised to charge the following cancellation fees:

• Up to the 28th day before the beginning of the journey: 10%, at least € 50
• From the 27th to the 8th day before the beginning of the journey: 50% of the travel price
• From the 7th to the 1st day before the beginning of the journey: 80 % of the travel price
• On the arrival day and non-participation: 100% of the travel price. 

In each case a cancellation insurance is recommendable.

For bike and boat tours offered through EUROFUN, the following cancellation penalties apply:

• Until 84 days before start of the journey 10%
• From 83 days to 42 days 30%
• From 41 days to 28 days 60%
• From 27 days to 1 day 90%
• On arrival day or no show 100%

2. Every registered trip participant can let a third party take his place, if we are informed up to three days before the beginning of the journey. EUROFUN can oppose the participation of a third party because of important reasons. The following withdrawal conditions are effective in such a situation. If a third party takes the place of the registered participant, the original contract is not affected. We are authorised to charge € 50,-- for the change in booking.

3. Changes with regard to number of participants, number or type of rooms, hotel category or catering are basically possible up to 14 days before the beginning of the journey. However, we will have to charge you an alteration fee for the arising expenses. We will charge € 50,-- for each change in booking.

II. Signing the travel agreement
1. When booking a journey the customer offers EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GMBH (EUROFUN) the conclusion of a binding travel agreement. The registration takes place in writing and on the intended form whether ours or that of one of our partner offices. Any other form of registration, whether on the phone, oral, or written with us or one of our partner offices is also binding. The registration is made by the customer also for all the other named participants. The customer accepts the binding conditions of travel at issue - also in the name and in the behalf of the named participants.

2. The agreement is reached when EUROFUN or one of its partner offices accepts the booking and sends you a booking confirmation.

3. Collateral agreements and changes of the signed travel agreement need to be confirmed by us in writing.

III. Payment
When the booking confirmation reaches you, a first payment of € 100,-- should be made. 28 days before the beginning of the trip at the latest the payment of the rest of the travel price is due. Bank accounts in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Italy are at your disposal for the deposit. Please note that the invoice total should be credited to our account; possible costs of the payments should be debited to the account of the trip participant! The travel material will be sent to you after the deposit is received, or latest two weeks before the beginning of the journey. Bank accounts: Volksbank Braunau, bank code: 42550, account number: 380 7864 0000 Sparkasse Ried, bank code: 20333, account number: 0000-000711 Hypo-Vereinsbank Simbach, bank code: 743 200 73, account number: 6070 220 510 Volksbank Bodensee AG St. Margarethen, account number: 16.100.373.09 Südtiroler Sparkasse Cassa di Risparmino di Bolzano, account number: 2081-5801, bank code: 0604511688

IV. Services 
1. The service descriptions in the at the time of the journey current EUROFUN-catalogue cover the range of our contractual services. Differing declarations or pledges from mediating travel agents, town or hotel brochures or other third parties are not relevant. The indicated towns of each stage are usually and mainly the destinations of the stage. In some cases we have to assume your consent to take into account other towns in the near surroundings without deduction.

2. The trip price is based on one person in a double room. A single room can be booked - if available - for an extra charge. In some hotels, however, the number of available single rooms is limited, so that you might have to do at a pinch with a little bit simpler accommodation or be possibly accommodated in another hotel or private guest house. If, by way of exception, a single room cannot be made available, you will have to share a double room with one of the other participants. In such a case, of course, the extra price you have been charge will be proportionately refunded.

3. Children up to the age of 14 will receive a 25% discount on the travel price, if they sleep in the room of two full price payers (with an additional bed).

V. Liability and restriction of liability
1. EUROBIKE EUROFUN TOURISTIK GMBH is liable in the scope of the obligation to exercise diligence of an ordinary trader for the conscientious preparation of the journey, the careful choice and monitoring of the services and the correctness of the for the time of the trip, valid at the time of the publication of our catalogue, description of the services.

2. Participation in a bike tour is at one's own risk. Minors can participate in a trip only in the company of a legal guardian.

3. Participants are responsible for their personal health being up to the demands of the journeys.

4. Participants are also responsible for the compliance with the traffic regulations.

5. The terms of transport of the respective haulier (bus, boat, plane and the like) are valid for all transports. Customer's money protection in accordance with EU-decree You money is safe with us. Customer's money protection in accordance with EU-decree The EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH is recorded in the organisers register of the ministry of economic affairs with the number 1999/0035. With the package tours booked by EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH (in case of insolvency), already paid payments for travel services that have not been provided any more and necessary expenses for the return journey are covered through a bank guarantee by Volksbank Braunau, A-5280 Braunau. The quarterly protection sums correspond with the legal requirements. The amount of the protection results from the travel agency decree BGBl. 881/94 Nr. 274 of 15.11.1994 and Nr. 170, BGBl. Nr. 52 of 12.04.1996. In case of insolvency direct refund applications to EUROPÄISCHE REISEVESICHERUNG AG, Augasse 5 - 7, A-1090 Wien, Tel. 0043-1/317 25 00, Fax: 0043-1/317 25 00 199. Refund applications should be delivered within 8 weeks from the onset of the claim. You will receive an appropriate protection certificate with the booking confirmation.

6. We cannot be made liable if a planned sightseeing tour cannot be made, for whatever reasons (rebuilding, renovation etc.) that cannot be influenced by us.

7. Should any disadvantages occur that have been caused by one of our chosen service carriers or us only, neither wilfully nor gross negligently, our liability - out of whichever legal argument - is limited to the triple amount of the tour price.

8. Should disadvantages occur through loss or damage of your luggage, we are only liable if the disadvantage has been caused by us and are reported to us immediately after the occurrence; however, even then only up to € 200,-- per person. We recommend a Luggage-Travel-Insurance or a Travel-Safety-Package for the risks. This restriction of liability is also valid for tours who EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK is the travel agent.

9. Should a tour be cancelled for reasons that we cannot influence (strike, natural disaster and the like) or should less than 8 persons participate in a tour - if there is no other minimum number of participants indicated in the corresponding tour description - we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to 25 days before the planned beginning of the tour. In this case you will be informed as soon as possible and receive your money back immediately. There are no other legitimate claims.

VI. Warranty
1. Legal redress If the tour does not proceed according to the contract, legal redress can be sought. What is contractual is determined on the one side by the service description, on the other by the locality of the country of destination. EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GMBH can refuse the redress, if an extraordinary effort is required, is however authorised to provide redress in the form of substitute services, whether of equal or higher worth. The customer can refuse such a substitute service only in case of important, objectively recognisable reasons. The redress claim should be directed at us or the travel guide. The travel guide is however not authorised to acknowledge the claim.

2. Reduction of the travel price After his return the customer can claim a reduction of the travel price for the duration of the tour that has not proceeded according to the contract until legal redress has been provided through EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK. Legal redress will not be provided if the traveller intentionally refrained to indicate the shortcomings to the offices named in VI.1. on time to make the legal redress for these possible.

3. Any claims that might arise should be asserted up to one month latest after the contractually intended termination of the tour.

VII. Protection of Client's Payments
Protection of clients' payments is according to the guidelines of the European Union dated June 13, 1990 (90/314/EWG, article 2 Z1) - as well as the Austrian law of travel agent security decree (RSV) BGBl. II Nr. 16/1999. In the event of insolvency the tour packages organised by EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK are insured by a bank guarantee at Volksbank Braunau, A-5280 Braunau. This insurance is valid for services paid, but not rendered and for eventual costs of clients return to home base. In the event of insolvency all claims above and beyond the bank guarantee have to reach the handling agent EUROPÄISCHE Reiseversicherung AG, 1090 Vienna, Augasse 5-7, Phone. +43/1/317 25 00, Fax: +43/1/317 25 00 199, within 8 weeks of insolvency date. Clients receive certificates of insurance with their booking.

VII. Cooperation Obligation
1. If travel material is not provided on time, the traveller should inform EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK immediately.

2. If any service interference occurs, the traveller is obliged to contribute everything possible within reasonableness to get rid of the interference and to avoid or to limit the possible damages that may arise. The customer is especially obliged to inform the offices named in VI.1. of any complaints immediately. They are authorised to provide legal redress, as far as this is possible. If the customer refrains intentionally to indicate the shortcomings, a claim for reduction cannot be made.

IX. Miscellaneous
1. The customer is responsible for the compliance with all passport, visa, custom, and health regulations.

2. We have to reserve the right to change prices and services, as well as to correct mistakes and printing errors.

3. The inoperativeness of single regulations of the travel agreement does not result in inoperativeness of the whole agreement.

X. Legal domicile/applicable law
1. The agreement conditions are subject to Austrian law.

2. The customer can sue EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK only at its headquarters.

3. The customer's place of residence is decisive for the tour operator's suits against the customer, unless the suit is directed against entrepreneurs or persons that do not have a general legal domicile in Austria. In this case the tour operator's place of headquarters is decisive. Tour operator For all tours that are marked with the opposite seal the tour operator is: EUROBIKE - EUROFUNTOURISTIK GMBH A-5162 Obertrum am See EUROBIKE - EUROFUNTOURISTIK is the travel agent for all other tours.

Terms and Conditions: Eurofun Touristik: Self-guided

I. Cancellation through the customer/substitute participant/change in booking
1. The customer can withdraw from the agreement at any time. We suggest to declare the withdrawal in writing. In case of withdrawal or non-participation without a previous withdrawal declaration we are authorised to charge the following cancellation fees:

• Up to the 28th day before the beginning of the journey: 10%, at least € 50
• From the 27th to the 8th day before the beginning of the journey: 50% of the travel price
• From the 7th to the 1st day before the beginning of the journey: 80 % of the travel price
• On the arrival day and non-participation: 100% of the travel price. 

In each case a cancellation insurance is recommendable.

For bike and boat tours offered through EUROFUN, the following cancellation penalties apply:

• Until 84 days before start of the journey 10%
• From 83 days to 42 days 30%
• From 41 days to 28 days 60%
• From 27 days to 1 day 90%
• On arrival day or no show 100%

2. Every registered trip participant can let a third party take his place, if we are informed up to three days before the beginning of the journey. EUROFUN can oppose the participation of a third party because of important reasons. The following withdrawal conditions are effective in such a situation. If a third party takes the place of the registered participant, the original contract is not affected. We are authorised to charge € 50,-- for the change in booking.

3. Changes with regard to number of participants, number or type of rooms, hotel category or catering are basically possible up to 14 days before the beginning of the journey. However, we will have to charge you an alteration fee for the arising expenses. We will charge € 50,-- for each change in booking.

II. Signing the travel agreement
1. When booking a journey the customer offers EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GMBH (EUROFUN) the conclusion of a binding travel agreement. The registration takes place in writing and on the intended form whether ours or that of one of our partner offices. Any other form of registration, whether on the phone, oral, or written with us or one of our partner offices is also binding. The registration is made by the customer also for all the other named participants. The customer accepts the binding conditions of travel at issue - also in the name and in the behalf of the named participants.

2. The agreement is reached when EUROFUN or one of its partner offices accepts the booking and sends you a booking confirmation.

3. Collateral agreements and changes of the signed travel agreement need to be confirmed by us in writing.

III. Payment
When the booking confirmation reaches you, a first payment of € 100,-- should be made. 28 days before the beginning of the trip at the latest the payment of the rest of the travel price is due. Bank accounts in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Italy are at your disposal for the deposit. Please note that the invoice total should be credited to our account; possible costs of the payments should be debited to the account of the trip participant! The travel material will be sent to you after the deposit is received, or latest two weeks before the beginning of the journey. Bank accounts: Volksbank Braunau, bank code: 42550, account number: 380 7864 0000 Sparkasse Ried, bank code: 20333, account number: 0000-000711 Hypo-Vereinsbank Simbach, bank code: 743 200 73, account number: 6070 220 510 Volksbank Bodensee AG St. Margarethen, account number: 16.100.373.09 Südtiroler Sparkasse Cassa di Risparmino di Bolzano, account number: 2081-5801, bank code: 0604511688

IV. Services 
1. The service descriptions in the at the time of the journey current EUROFUN-catalogue cover the range of our contractual services. Differing declarations or pledges from mediating travel agents, town or hotel brochures or other third parties are not relevant. The indicated towns of each stage are usually and mainly the destinations of the stage. In some cases we have to assume your consent to take into account other towns in the near surroundings without deduction.

2. The trip price is based on one person in a double room. A single room can be booked - if available - for an extra charge. In some hotels, however, the number of available single rooms is limited, so that you might have to do at a pinch with a little bit simpler accommodation or be possibly accommodated in another hotel or private guest house. If, by way of exception, a single room cannot be made available, you will have to share a double room with one of the other participants. In such a case, of course, the extra price you have been charge will be proportionately refunded.

3. Children up to the age of 14 will receive a 25% discount on the travel price, if they sleep in the room of two full price payers (with an additional bed).

V. Liability and restriction of liability
1. EUROBIKE EUROFUN TOURISTIK GMBH is liable in the scope of the obligation to exercise diligence of an ordinary trader for the conscientious preparation of the journey, the careful choice and monitoring of the services and the correctness of the for the time of the trip, valid at the time of the publication of our catalogue, description of the services.

2. Participation in a bike tour is at one's own risk. Minors can participate in a trip only in the company of a legal guardian.

3. Participants are responsible for their personal health being up to the demands of the journeys.

4. Participants are also responsible for the compliance with the traffic regulations.

5. The terms of transport of the respective haulier (bus, boat, plane and the like) are valid for all transports. Customer's money protection in accordance with EU-decree You money is safe with us. Customer's money protection in accordance with EU-decree The EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH is recorded in the organisers register of the ministry of economic affairs with the number 1999/0035. With the package tours booked by EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH (in case of insolvency), already paid payments for travel services that have not been provided any more and necessary expenses for the return journey are covered through a bank guarantee by Volksbank Braunau, A-5280 Braunau. The quarterly protection sums correspond with the legal requirements. The amount of the protection results from the travel agency decree BGBl. 881/94 Nr. 274 of 15.11.1994 and Nr. 170, BGBl. Nr. 52 of 12.04.1996. In case of insolvency direct refund applications to EUROPÄISCHE REISEVESICHERUNG AG, Augasse 5 - 7, A-1090 Wien, Tel. 0043-1/317 25 00, Fax: 0043-1/317 25 00 199. Refund applications should be delivered within 8 weeks from the onset of the claim. You will receive an appropriate protection certificate with the booking confirmation.

6. We cannot be made liable if a planned sightseeing tour cannot be made, for whatever reasons (rebuilding, renovation etc.) that cannot be influenced by us.

7. Should any disadvantages occur that have been caused by one of our chosen service carriers or us only, neither wilfully nor gross negligently, our liability - out of whichever legal argument - is limited to the triple amount of the tour price.

8. Should disadvantages occur through loss or damage of your luggage, we are only liable if the disadvantage has been caused by us and are reported to us immediately after the occurrence; however, even then only up to € 200,-- per person. We recommend a Luggage-Travel-Insurance or a Travel-Safety-Package for the risks. This restriction of liability is also valid for tours who EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK is the travel agent.

9. Should a tour be cancelled for reasons that we cannot influence (strike, natural disaster and the like) or should less than 8 persons participate in a tour - if there is no other minimum number of participants indicated in the corresponding tour description - we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to 25 days before the planned beginning of the tour. In this case you will be informed as soon as possible and receive your money back immediately. There are no other legitimate claims.

VI. Warranty
1. Legal redress If the tour does not proceed according to the contract, legal redress can be sought. What is contractual is determined on the one side by the service description, on the other by the locality of the country of destination. EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GMBH can refuse the redress, if an extraordinary effort is required, is however authorised to provide redress in the form of substitute services, whether of equal or higher worth. The customer can refuse such a substitute service only in case of important, objectively recognisable reasons. The redress claim should be directed at us or the travel guide. The travel guide is however not authorised to acknowledge the claim.

2. Reduction of the travel price After his return the customer can claim a reduction of the travel price for the duration of the tour that has not proceeded according to the contract until legal redress has been provided through EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK. Legal redress will not be provided if the traveller intentionally refrained to indicate the shortcomings to the offices named in VI.1. on time to make the legal redress for these possible.

3. Any claims that might arise should be asserted up to one month latest after the contractually intended termination of the tour.

VII. Protection of Client's Payments
Protection of clients' payments is according to the guidelines of the European Union dated June 13, 1990 (90/314/EWG, article 2 Z1) - as well as the Austrian law of travel agent security decree (RSV) BGBl. II Nr. 16/1999. In the event of insolvency the tour packages organised by EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK are insured by a bank guarantee at Volksbank Braunau, A-5280 Braunau. This insurance is valid for services paid, but not rendered and for eventual costs of clients return to home base. In the event of insolvency all claims above and beyond the bank guarantee have to reach the handling agent EUROPÄISCHE Reiseversicherung AG, 1090 Vienna, Augasse 5-7, Phone. +43/1/317 25 00, Fax: +43/1/317 25 00 199, within 8 weeks of insolvency date. Clients receive certificates of insurance with their booking.

VII. Cooperation Obligation
1. If travel material is not provided on time, the traveller should inform EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK immediately.

2. If any service interference occurs, the traveller is obliged to contribute everything possible within reasonableness to get rid of the interference and to avoid or to limit the possible damages that may arise. The customer is especially obliged to inform the offices named in VI.1. of any complaints immediately. They are authorised to provide legal redress, as far as this is possible. If the customer refrains intentionally to indicate the shortcomings, a claim for reduction cannot be made.

IX. Miscellaneous
1. The customer is responsible for the compliance with all passport, visa, custom, and health regulations.

2. We have to reserve the right to change prices and services, as well as to correct mistakes and printing errors.

3. The inoperativeness of single regulations of the travel agreement does not result in inoperativeness of the whole agreement.

X. Legal domicile/applicable law
1. The agreement conditions are subject to Austrian law.

2. The customer can sue EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK only at its headquarters.

3. The customer's place of residence is decisive for the tour operator's suits against the customer, unless the suit is directed against entrepreneurs or persons that do not have a general legal domicile in Austria. In this case the tour operator's place of headquarters is decisive. Tour operator For all tours that are marked with the opposite seal the tour operator is: EUROBIKE - EUROFUNTOURISTIK GMBH A-5162 Obertrum am See EUROBIKE - EUROFUNTOURISTIK is the travel agent for all other tours.