Italian Culture, Nature and Chianti

Tuscany

Tour Description: Guided

As you sit in a cozy tavern, the day eases to a close after an enjoyable bike ride. You honestly deserve the spaghetti al pesto and a smooth glass of Chianti. These are sure signs you're on your way through Tuscany, the natural and cultural jewel of Italy. Cycling through the sunny, rolling landscape, you are often surprisied by a wonderful castle or stylish villa. You cycle through woods surrounded by silvery green olive groves and violet lilies. Tuscany has always been a magic place for people from around the world.

Experiencing this landscape by bike, with its immense cultural heritage, is an unforgettable sensation. Again and again you will be confronted with wonderful historical monuments as well as a typical Tuscan landscape that offers an unique ambiance. Traveling by bike allows you to enjoy the famous region away from the traditional tourist paths.  

Not sure whether to book a guided or self-guided tour? Learn more about the differences between guided and self-guided tours. 

Tour Description: Self-guided

As you sit in a cozy tavern, the day eases to a close after an enjoyable bike ride. You honestly deserve the spaghetti al pesto and a smooth glass of Chianti. These are sure signs you're on your way through Tuscany, the natural and cultural jewel of Italy. Cycling through the sunny, rolling landscape, you are often surprisied by a wonderful castle or stylish villa. You cycle through woods surrounded by silvery green olive groves and violet lilies. Tuscany has always been a magic place for people from around the world.

Experiencing this landscape by bike, with its immense cultural heritage, is an unforgettable sensation. Again and again you will be confronted with wonderful historical monuments as well as a typical Tuscan landscape that offers an unique ambiance. Traveling by bike allows you to enjoy the famous region away from the traditional tourist paths.  

Not sure whether to book a guided or self-guided tour? Learn more about the differences between guided and self-guided tours. 

Highlights: Guided

• Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci
• Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Casciana Terme, an idyllic spring town
• Tower in San Gimignano
• Chianti region
• Siena and Florence

Highlights: Self-guided

• Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci
• Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Casciana Terme, an idyllic spring town
• Tower in San Gimignano
• Chianti region
• Siena and Florence

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Montecatini Terme
Individual arrival to Montecatini Terme (easily reached by train from Florence); tour information and bikes distributed.
Overnight in Montecatini Terme. 

Day 2: Round trip to Vinci (34 miles/55 km)
The first stage follows small paths through the olive groves of Montecatini Terme on the way to Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. In Vinci, you can visit the Leonardian Museum in the fortress of Duke Guidi. 
Overnight in Montecatini Terme. 

Day 3: Montecatini Terme - Pisa (31-43 miles/50-70 km)
By bike (or optionally by train) you head to Lucca and on to lake of Massacciuccoli (also known as Lake of Giacomo Puccini). From there, you continue to Pisa, where you will participate in a city tour visiting the “Piazza dei Miracoli” and Schiefer Turm Leaning Tower.
Overnight in Pisa. 

Day 4: Pisa - Casciana Terme (25 miles/40 km)
Leaving Pisa, you cycle along the Arno River and then on lonesome paths to the idyllic spring town of Casciana Terme. 
Overnight in Casciana Terme. 

Day 5: Casciana Terme - San Gimignano (34 miles/55 km)
Today you cycle through vineyards and soft hills on the way to San Gimignano. In the past, every noble family from San Gimignano had a tower attached to their house which remain to this day, giving the city a unique charm. Stroll through San Gimignano with an evening city tour. 
Overnight in San Gimignano. 

Day 6: San Gimignano - Siena (28 miles/45 km)
Today’s bike tour goes through Tuscany’s wonderful landscape to Siena, an architectural paradise, which you will experience through an evening city tour. 
Overnight in Siena. 

Day 7: Siena - Florence (31 miles/50 km)
Through the hilly Chianti-region, where the “Chianti Classico” comes from, you cycle to Greve. From Greve, you will have a bus transfer to Florence.
Overnight in Florence. 

Day 8: City tour of Florence/Departure
The last day begins with a morning guided city tour of Florence, lasting until mid-morning. Afterwards, you can head home or spend a few extra days in the capital of Tuscany.

Daily Program: Self-guided

Day 1: Montecatini Terme
Individual arrival to Montecatini Terme (easily reached by train from Florence); tour information and handing out of bikes. 
Overnight in Montecatini Terme. 

Day 2: Round trip to Vinci (34 miles/55 km)
The first stage follows small paths through the olive groves of Montecatini Terme on the way to Vinci, birth place of Leonardo da Vinci, and back again to Montecatini Terme. 
Overnight in Montecatini Terme. 

Day 3: Montecatini Terme - Pisa (31-43 miles/50-70 km)
By bike (or optionally by train) you head to Lucca and on to lake of Massacciuccoli (also known as Lake of Giacomo Puccini). From there you continue on to Pisa, where you can visit the Piazza dei Miracoli and Schiefer Turm Leaning Tower.
Overnight in Pisa. 

Day 4: Pisa - Casciana Terme (24 miles/40 km)
Leaving Pisa, you cycle along the Arno River and then on lonesome paths to the idyllic spring town of Casciana Terme. 
Overnight in Casciana Terme. 

Day 5: Casciana Terme - San Gimignano (34 miles/55 km)
Today you cycle through vineyards and soft hills on the way to San Gimignano. In the past, every noble family from San Gimignano had a tower attached to their house which remain to this day, giving the city a unique charm.
Overnight in San Gimignano. 

Day 6: San Gimignano - Siena (28 miles/45 km)
Today’s bike tour goes through Tuscany’s wonderful landscape to Siena, an architectural paradise. 
Overnight in Siena. 

Day 7: Siena - Florence (31 miles/50 km)
Through the hilly Chianti-region, where the “Chianti Classico” comes from, you cycle to Greve. From Greve, you take the bus to Florence. 
Overnight in Florence. 

Day 8: Departure

Dates: Guided

Saturdays: May 4; June 1, 15; Sep 21; Oct 5, 2013. 

Dates: Self-guided

Saturdays: Apr 6- Jul 6; Aug 24- Oct 12, 2013

Special departure dates are available for groups of 6 or more

Route Map: Guided

Route Map: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Tour package (guided)
Upscale 3-and 4-star hotels, all with air conditioning (some with swimming pools)
Per person, double occupancy €1148 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €225 Bike Rentals Hybrid touring bike, 7-speed with back pedal brake €65 Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed freewheel €65 Electrically assisted bikes €160 Children's equipment (upon request) €65 Equipment provided free with all rentals €0 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme Per person, double occupancy €61 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €17 Extra nights, Florence Per person, double occupancy €78 Single room supplement (1 room/1 person) €40 Third person 15 and over sharing room with two adults Tour package €1034 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme €55 Extra nights, Florence €70 Children 12-14 sharing room with two adults Tour package €861 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme €46 Extra nights, Florence €59 Children 6-11 sharing room with two adults Tour package €574 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme €31 Extra nights, Florence €39 Children 5 and under sharing room with two adults Tour package €0 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme €0 Extra nights, Florence €0

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Category A
Upscale 3-and 4-star hotels, all with air conditioning (some with swimming pools)
Per person, double occupancy €797 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €210 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bike, 7-speed with back pedal brake €65 Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed freewheel €65 Electrically assisted bikes €160 Children's equipment (upon request) €65 Equipment provided free with all rentals €0 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme Per person, double occupancy €61 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €17 Extra nights, Florence Per person, double occupancy €78 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €40 Third person 15 and over sharing room with two adults Tour package €717 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme €55 Extra nights, Florence €71 Children 12-14 sharing room with two adults Tour package €598 Extra night, Montecatini Terme €46 Extra nights, Florence €59 Children 6-11 sharing room with two adults Tour package €399 Extra night, Montecatini Terme €21 Extra nights, Florence €39 Children 5 and under sharing room with two adults Tour Package €0 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme €0 Extra nights, Florence €0

Category B
Carefully selected three-star hotels (two-star in Florence)
Per person, double occupancy €697 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €210 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bike, 7-speed with back pedal brake €65 Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed freewheel €65 Electrically assisted bikes €160 Children's equipment (upon request) €65 Equipment provided free with all rentals €0 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme Per person, double occupancy €48 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €15 Extra nights, Florence Per person, double occupancy €59 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €35 Third person 15 and over sharing room with two adults Tour package €619 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme €43 Extra nights, Florence €53 Children 12-14 sharing room with two adults Tour package €516 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme €36 Extra nights, Florence €44 Children 6-11 sharing room with two adults Tour package €344 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme €24 Extra nights, Florence €30 Children 5 and under sharing room with two adults Tour package €0 Extra nights, Montecatini Terme €0 Extra nights, Florence €0

Included Services: Guided

• Company of a skilled and trained travel guide who knows the country
• Eurofun-bus present during the whole tour
• Accommodations in Category A hotels
• Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast
• At least a three-course evening meal, often in restaurants or trattorias
• Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
• All entry fees and guided tours as mentioned in the program (Vinci-Leonardo Museum, Lucca and San Gimignano)
• Guided city tours in Florence and Siena, along with a short sightseeing tour in Pisa
• Carefully researched route
• All transfers (bus and train) in the tour course
• One set of detailed travel documents per room
• Train ride Montecatini Terme - Lucca
• Journey to Montecatini Alto

Please note that a visitor's tax, as far as payable, is not included in the price (Florence has introduced an overnight tax of €3-4 per person and night, payable upon arrival to the hotels). 

Included Services: Self-guided

• Welcome and briefing meeting at first hotel
• 7-night accommodation in booked category
• Breakfast buffet or large breakfast
• Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
• All transfers (bus and train) as mentioned in the program
• Best elaborated route
• 7-day Service Hotline available in case of problems or questions 
• E-signposting (marked route)
• One set of detailed travel documents per room (route cards, way description, sight-seeing and important telephone numbers)

Please note that a visitor's tax, as far as payable, is not included in the price (Florence has introduced an overnight tax of €3-4 per person and night, payable upon arrival to the hotels). 

Hotels: Guided

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability. 

Category A and guided tour: 3-and 4-star hotels with air conditioning and some with swimming pool

Day 1 and 2: Grand Hotel Croce di Malta, Montecatini Terme
www.grandhotelcrocedimalta.com
Grand Hotel Croce offers guests a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and modern rooms. 

Day 3: Grand Hotel Duomo, Pisa
www.grandhotelduomo.it
The Grand Hotel Duomo of Pisa features 92 rooms, 2 apartments and 4 large rooms and is located only 164 feet (50 m) from the Tower. 

Day 4: Hotel Villa Margherita, Casciana Terme
www.margherita-hotel.it
Hotel Villa Margherita is a restored villa located in the hills of Casciana Terme, boasting a renowned tradition of hospitality. 

Day 5: Albergo Le Colline, San Gimignano
www.albergolecolline.com
Hotel Le Colline is situated in the middle of routes of great historic and artistic importance only a short distance from San Gimignano. 

Day 6: Hotel Minerva, Siena
www.albergominerva.it
Hotel Minerva is located in the historic center of Siena overlooking the entire city.  

Day 7: Hotel Embassy, Florence
www.embassyhotel.com
Embassy Hotel is a prestigious is located a stone's throw from Santa Maria Novella Central Station, from the historical center and the main exhibition and congress center.

or, Hotel Grifone, Florence
www.hotelgrifonefirenze.it/ 

Category B: 3-star hotels and a 2-star hotel in Florence

Day 1 and 2: Hotel Giglio, Montecatini Terme
www.hotelgiglio.com  
Hotel Giglio offers 70 elegant rooms along with an intimate and pleasant family atmosphere. 

Day 3: Hotel Soggiomo Athena, Pisa
www.hotelathenapisa.it  
Hotel Soggiomo Athena offers guests comfortable accomodation in Pisa.  

Day 4: Hotel La Speranza, Casciana Terme
www.hotel-lasperanza.it
Hotel La Speranza is located in the spa town of Casciana Terme in a strategic location, only a few steps from the main square, Piazza Garibaldi.  

Dy 5: Hotel San Michele, San Gimignano
www.sanmichelehotel.it
Framed in the marvellous setting of the Tuscany hills, the Hotel San Michele offers warm hospitality, combined with quaint room, swimming pool and bar. 

Day 6: Hotel Italia, Siena
www.hotelitalia-siena.it
Hotel Italia's exclusive location just a few yards from the city's old northern gate allows guests to walk to the historic center in minutes. 

Day 7: Hotel Bologna, Florence
www.hotelbologna.net
Hotel Bologna offers 21 comfortable rooms close to Florence's train station. 

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

Hotels: Self-guided

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability. 

Category A and guided tour: 3-and 4-star hotels with air conditioning and some with swimming pool

Day 1 and 2: Grand Hotel Croce di Malta, Montecatini Terme
www.grandhotelcrocedimalta.com
Grand Hotel Croce offers guests a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and modern rooms. 

Day 3: Grand Hotel Duomo, Pisa
www.grandhotelduomo.it
The Grand Hotel Duomo of Pisa features 92 rooms, 2 apartments and 4 large rooms and is located only 164 feet (50 m) from the Tower. 

Day 4: Hotel Villa Margherita, Casciana Terme
www.margherita-hotel.it
Hotel Villa Margherita is a restored villa located in the hills of Casciana Terme, boasting a renowned tradition of hospitality. 

Day 5: Albergo Le Colline, San Gimignano
www.albergolecolline.com
Hotel Le Colline is situated in the middle of routes of great historic and artistic importance only a short distance from San Gimignano. 

Day 6: Hotel Minerva, Siena
www.albergominerva.it
Hotel Minerva is located in the historic center of Siena overlooking the entire city.  

Day 7: Hotel Embassy, Florence
www.embassyhotel.com
Embassy Hotel is a prestigious is located a stone's throw from Santa Maria Novella Central Station, from the historical center and the main exhibition and congress center.

or, Hotel Grifone, Florence
www.hotelgrifonefirenze.it/ 

Category B: 3-star hotels and a 2-star hotel in Florence

Day 1 and 2: Hotel Giglio, Montecatini Terme
www.hotelgiglio.com  
Hotel Giglio offers 70 elegant rooms along with an intimate and pleasant family atmosphere. 

Day 3: Hotel Soggiomo Athena, Pisa
www.hotelathenapisa.it  
Hotel Soggiomo Athena offers guests comfortable accomodation in Pisa.  

Day 4: Hotel La Speranza, Casciana Terme
www.hotel-lasperanza.it
Hotel La Speranza is located in the spa town of Casciana Terme in a strategic location, only a few steps from the main square, Piazza Garibaldi.  

Dy 5: Hotel San Michele, San Gimignano
www.sanmichelehotel.it
Framed in the marvellous setting of the Tuscany hills, the Hotel San Michele offers warm hospitality, combined with quaint room, swimming pool and bar. 

Day 6: Hotel Italia, Siena
www.hotelitalia-siena.it
Hotel Italia's exclusive location just a few yards from the city's old northern gate allows guests to walk to the historic center in minutes. 

Day 7: Hotel Bologna, Florence
www.hotelbologna.net
Hotel Bologna offers 21 comfortable rooms close to Florence's train station. 

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

Bike Rentals: Guided

The bicycles are Unisex branded tour bicycles that are light weight, equipped with a 21-speed derailleur and freewheel. All rental bicycles have a comfortable gel saddle and a seat-post diameter of 27.2 to 31.4. Feel free to bring your own saddle and adapter. Easy to mount saddlebags for your day pack and carrier are also included. 

Please note that a spare tube, repair kit and GPS (one per room) are also included on self-guided tours. 

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

The bicycles are Unisex branded tour bicycles that are light weight, equipped with a 21-speed derailleur and freewheel. All rental bicycles have a comfortable gel saddle and a seat-post diameter of 27.2 to 31.4. Feel free to bring your own saddle and adapter. Easy to mount saddlebags for your day pack and carrier are also included. 

Please note that a spare tube, repair kit and GPS (one per room) are also included on self-guided tours. 

Surface and Terrain: Guided

Tuscany has a dreamlike landscape, but it is fairly hilly. During all tours, whether guided or self-guided, an accompanying mini bus is always within your reach if you need a break from cycling. The tour follows wonderful side paths and country lanes from one city to the next. There are some portions that will have heavy traffic, especially as you enter or leave a city. 

This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition. Please note that while this tour is rated moderate, it's a high moderate with some tough climbs. Most people in good shape will do fine, but you'll thank yourself if you do some hill training (real-life or at the gym) before you leave.

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

Tuscany has a dreamlike landscape, but it is fairly hilly. During all tours, whether guided or self-guided, an accompanying mini bus is always within your reach if you need a break from cycling. The tour follows wonderful side paths and country lanes from one city to the next. There are some portions that will have heavy traffic, especially as you enter or leave a city. 

This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition. Please note that while this tour is rated moderate, it's a high moderate with some tough climbs. Most people in good shape will do fine, but you'll thank yourself if you do some hill training (real-life or at the gym) before you leave.

Feedback: Guided

"We had a wonderful trip. The itinerary was very enjoyable, although the "rolling hills" was more hills at 12 to 16% grades for 2-3 miles at a time, but it was still enjoyable.  The trip leaders, Judith and Elias, were absolutely a joy and worked so hard to make sure everyone was taken care of and had a good time. The restaurants we visited for dinner during the tour were so welcoming and the food was just incredible. So glad we opted for the upgrade to Category A for the hotels as well. We've told several people about the trip and one couple in particular are planning the trip for next May."
- Teresa
2011 

"Overall, my family and I enjoyed Tuscany. The bikes were excellent, the trip sheets accurate, the daily trips well-organized, and the scenery beautiful. The hotels were nice and the breakfasts were adequate."
- Rod
2011 

Feedback: Self-guided

"We had a wonderful trip. The itinerary was very enjoyable, although the "rolling hills" was more hills at 12 to 16% grades for 2-3 miles at a time, but it was still enjoyable.  The trip leaders, Judith and Elias, were absolutely a joy and worked so hard to make sure everyone was taken care of and had a good time. The restaurants we visited for dinner during the tour were so welcoming and the food was just incredible. So glad we opted for the upgrade to Category A for the hotels as well. We've told several people about the trip and one couple in particular are planning the trip for next May."
- Teresa
2011 

"Overall, my family and I enjoyed Tuscany. The bikes were excellent, the trip sheets accurate, the daily trips well-organized, and the scenery beautiful. The hotels were nice and the breakfasts were adequate."
- Rod
2011 

How To Get There: Guided

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

From Florence or Pisa it takes about 45 minutes by train to Montecatini Terme. The train from Florence from Montecatini Terme costs 5 Euros.

Another option is to fly into Rome, which is a 3.5 hour train ride to Montecatini Terme. 

Tour End
Nearest airport: Florence, Italy
Nearest train station: Florence, Italy

Transfer by minivan every Saturday at approximately 9 am from the hotel in Florence costs 17 Euros per person, payable upon arrival (reservations are necessary). 

Tips on getting to and from your tour

How To Get There: Self-guided

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

From Florence or Pisa it takes about 45 minutes by train to Montecatini Terme. The train from Florence from Montecatini Terme costs 5 Euros.

Another option is to fly into Rome, which is a 3.5 hour train ride to Montecatini Terme. 

Tour End
Nearest airport: Florence, Italy
Nearest train station: Florence, Italy

Transfer by minivan every Saturday at approximately 9 am from the hotel in Florence costs 17 Euros per person, payable upon arrival (reservations are necessary). 

Tips on getting to and from your tour

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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.

More on bicycling in 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.