Discover Tuscany from a home base

Tuscany from One Hotel

Tour Description: Guided

On this tour, you will cycle through the picturesque Tuscan landscape of rolling, green hills. Named after the Etruscan civilization from the 8th century B.C., Tuscany features a skyline of small, quaint villages perched on hilltops with amazing views of the countryside.

Cycling from village to village, you will follow small roads and country lanes lined by the region's iconic arborvitae evergreen trees. You will also visit Florence, the city of the Medici family, Dante Alighieri and the origin of the Renaissance style, along with Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower.

Tuscany stands for rich culture, golden-yellow farmhouses, silver-green olive groves and palazzos. It is a magical region, attracting tourists from all over the world, and there is certainly no better way to discover Tuscany then cycling through its breathtaking landscape!

Learn more about self-guided tours.

Tour Description: Self-guided

On this tour, you will cycle through the picturesque Tuscan landscape of rolling, green hills. Named after the Etruscan civilization from the 8th century B.C., Tuscany features a skyline of small, quaint villages perched on hilltops with amazing views of the countryside.

Cycling from village to village, you will follow small roads and country lanes lined by the region's iconic arborvitae evergreen trees. You will also visit Florence, the city of the Medici family, Dante Alighieri and the origin of the Renaissance style, along with Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower.

Tuscany stands for rich culture, golden-yellow farmhouses, silver-green olive groves and palazzos. It is a magical region, attracting tourists from all over the world, and there is certainly no better way to discover Tuscany then cycling through its breathtaking landscape!

Learn more about self-guided tours.

Highlights: Guided

• Small village of Montevettolini with a beatiful view over the hilly landscape
• Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Museums, churches and palaces in Florence
• San Gimignano's medieval tower
• Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci

Highlights: Self-guided

• Small village of Montevettolini with a beatiful view over the hilly landscape
• Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Museums, churches and palaces in Florence
• San Gimignano's medieval tower
• Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci

Daily Program: Guided

Daily Program: Self-guided

Day 1: Individual journey to Montecatini Terme
Montecatini Terme is one of the most important health resorts in Italy. The healing properties of the water have been known as far back as the Romans and used by such persons as Giacomo Puccini and Giuseppe Verdi. 

Day 2: Excursion to the Valley of Val di Nievole (25 miles/40 km)
You start the first stage on beautiful paths that lead you through olive groves into the charming village of Serravalle. Enjoy the beautiful view into the valley after completing some short climbs. Afterwards you cycle downhill to Montecatini Terme, where you will pass the historic village of Montecatini Alto.

Day 3: Excursion to the Monti Pisani and to the Sea (31 miles/50 km)
Today begins with a transfer to the top of the Monte Pisano Mountain at 3,000 ft/900 m above sea level. At the top, you will have an impressing panorama to Pisa and the sea as you start your cycling tour with a long descent to the valley. From there, you cycle along a Latin viaduct to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and through the “Macchia Lucchese” Nature Park until you reach Viareggio. You return to Montecatini Terme by train.

Day 4: Excursion to Florence by train
Today you spend in Florence, the capital of the Tuscany. Awaiting you are its beautiful palaces, churches, museums and art treasures from the Renaissance. You can also relax in the hotel spa if you would prefer.

Day 5: Excursion to San Gimignano (34 miles/55 km)
The day begins with a transfer to Casciana Terme. The cycling tour begins leading you through vineyards and on beautiful paths to San Gimignano. Enjoy the typical Tuscan landscape. Before you reach your destination, you can see the silhouette of the world famous medieval towers in San Gimignano. You return to the hotel by transfer.

Day 6: Excursion to Vinci (34 miles/55 km)
The tour begins as you leave Montecatini Terme and cross the “Padule di Fucecchio” Natural Reserve. You cycle on small roads through olive groves and past vineyards to Vinci, the birth place of Leonardo da Vinci. The little town is nestled on the slopes of wine-growing “Montalbano” area in the very heart of Tuscany. Visit the “Museo Leopardiano” with the most extensive and original collection of machines and models built by Leonardo da Vinci.

Day 7: Excursion to Lucca (25 miles/40 km)
The first town you cycle past today is the little medieval wine-growing town of Montecarlo. The excellent wine of Montecarlo has been appreciated at royal courts throughout Europe. Along the wine street “Colline Luccesi e Montecarlo,” you cycle pass Villa Torrigiani to Lucca. You return by train to your hotel.

Day 8: Individual departure or extra nights

Dates: Guided

Dates: Self-guided

Saturdays: Apr 6 - Oct 12, 2013. 

Route Map: Guided

Route Map: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Grand Hotel Croce di Malta
4-star hotel in Montecatini Terme.
Per person, double occupancy €625 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €105 Optional evening dinner plan (3 dinners) €75 Optional evening dinner plan (7 meals) €175 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, Grand Hotel Croce Per person, double occupancy €61 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €17 Third person 15 and over sharing room with two adults Tour package €563 Extra nights, Grand Hotel Croce €55 Children 12-14 sharing room with two adults Tour package €469 Extra nights, Grand Hotel Croce €46 Children 6-11 sharing room with two adults Tour package €313 Extra nights, Grand Hotel Croce €31 Children 5 and under sharing room with two adults Tour package €0 Extra nights, Grand Hotel Croce €0

Included Services: Guided

Included Services: Self-guided

• Overnights in comfortable rooms with balcony
• Personal welcome briefing with welcome drink
• Breakfast buffet
• All transfers as in program (bus and train) according to the program
• Use of all hotel amenities including fitness area and pool
• Carefully researched route
• One set of detailed tour documentation per room (maps, route description, points of interest and telephone numbers)
• E-signposting (marked route)
• 7-day Service Hotline available in case of problems or questions 

Hotels: Guided

This is a sample hotel and may vary based on availability. 

Grand Hotel Croce di Malta, Montecatini Terme
http://www.crocedimalta.com/?lan=en
The Grand Hotel Croce di Malta is a 4-star hotel located just a few steps away from the spa gardens and center of Montecatini Terme. You have a beautiful view of Montecatini Alto and the historic thermal spa, Tettucio. The villa offers every comfort cyclists desire after a day's ride. Comfort is everywhere from the spacious rooms with a balcony to the elegant hotel lobby, cozy bar and sunny patio. The hotel also features a magnificent pool with whirlpool, modern fitness area and an excellent restaurant. You will never forget this marvelous holiday staying in the Grand Hotel Croce di Malta!

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options. 

Hotels: Self-guided

This is a sample hotel and may vary based on availability. 

Grand Hotel Croce di Malta, Montecatini Terme
http://www.crocedimalta.com/?lan=en
The Grand Hotel Croce di Malta is a 4-star hotel located just a few steps away from the spa gardens and center of Montecatini Terme. You have a beautiful view of Montecatini Alto and the historic thermal spa, Tettucio. The villa offers every comfort cyclists desire after a day's ride. Comfort is everywhere from the spacious rooms with a balcony to the elegant hotel lobby, cozy bar and sunny patio. The hotel also features a magnificent pool with whirlpool, modern fitness area and an excellent restaurant. You will never forget this marvelous holiday staying in the Grand Hotel Croce di Malta!

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options. 

Bike Rentals: Guided

Our bicycles are Unisex branded tour bicycles, light weight, 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, including adapter. A water resistant saddlebag and handle bar bag with easy-fix system, a spare tire and a repair kit are also included. 

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

Our bicycles are Unisex branded tour bicycles, light weight, 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, including adapter. A water resistant saddlebag and handle bar bag with easy-fix system, a spare tire and a repair kit are also included. 

Surface and Terrain: Guided

Tuscany is both a marvelous and hilly region. On quiet minor roads and country lanes, the tour cycles from one well-known city to the next. When you enter or exit cities, there is the possibility of heavier traffic. 

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

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

Tuscany is both a marvelous and hilly region. On quiet minor roads and country lanes, the tour cycles from one well-known city to the next. When you enter or exit cities, there is the possibility of heavier traffic. 

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

How To Get There: Guided

Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Florence and Pisa, Italy
Nearest train station: Montecatini Terme, Italy

There is a 45-minute train from Florence or Pisa to Montecatini Terme (the train ride from Rome is approximately 3.5 hours).

Tips on getting to and from your tour

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Florence and Pisa, Italy
Nearest train station: Montecatini Terme, Italy

There is a 45-minute train from Florence or Pisa to Montecatini Terme (the train ride from Rome is approximately 3.5 hours).

Tips on getting to and from your tour

Weather: Guided

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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.   

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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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.