Assisi and Umbria at a gentle pace

Umbria's Green Valleys

Tour Description: Guided

Umbria has been praised for its pure beauty since Roman times, because of its greenness, many lakes, rivers, refreshing springs, mountain streams and waterfalls.

This not-too-strenuous cycle tour, mainly in the valley with only a few rolling parts,  will bring you to lively, medieval villages and towns of the green valley "Valle Umbra," such as Assisi, Spello, Foligno, Spoleto, Bevagna and Perugia. You will have enough time to visit these towns.

The tour starts and finishes close to Assisi, which rises on a mountainous branch of the Monte Subasio, and its highest point, where the castle is located, is 1,650 feet. This beautiful pilgrimage town, with its narrow alleys, cozy squares and many medieval monuments, will make an unforgettable impression.

On the first day the scenic route winds its way through the fertile valley till Campello sul Clitunno, famous for its refreshing springs, immersed in an enchanting oasis of peace.  The second day, you will make a short circular tour among olive groves to Spoleto, an interesting town full of life, with many squares, lovely little streets and the Duomo with the frescoes of the Florentine painter Filippo Lippi, the Roman Theater and the medieval bridge and aqueduct Ponte delle Torri.

The second part of the tour will bring you to Torgiano and Perugia, the capital of the province, with its solemn Renaissance palaces, museums, impressive churches and tightly winding shopping streets. A short ride along the quiet country roads of the valley will bring you back to Assisi.

Not sure which type of tour to book? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours. 

Tour Description: Self-guided

Umbria has been praised for its pure beauty since Roman times, because of its greenness, many lakes, rivers, refreshing springs, mountain streams and waterfalls.

This not-too-strenuous cycle tour, mainly in the valley with only a few rolling parts,  will bring you to lively, medieval villages and towns of the green valley "Valle Umbra," such as Assisi, Spello, Foligno, Spoleto, Bevagna and Perugia. You will have enough time to visit these towns.

The tour starts and finishes close to Assisi, which rises on a mountainous branch of the Monte Subasio, and its highest point, where the castle is located, is 1,650 feet. This beautiful pilgrimage town, with its narrow alleys, cozy squares and many medieval monuments, will make an unforgettable impression.

On the first day the scenic route winds its way through the fertile valley till Campello sul Clitunno, famous for its refreshing springs, immersed in an enchanting oasis of peace.  The second day, you will make a short circular tour among olive groves to Spoleto, an interesting town full of life, with many squares, lovely little streets and the Duomo with the frescoes of the Florentine painter Filippo Lippi, the Roman Theater and the medieval bridge and aqueduct Ponte delle Torri.

The second part of the tour will bring you to Torgiano and Perugia, the capital of the province, with its solemn Renaissance palaces, museums, impressive churches and tightly winding shopping streets. A short ride along the quiet country roads of the valley will bring you back to Assisi.

Not sure which type of tour to book? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours. 

Highlights: Guided

• The pilgrimage town of Assisi
• Cycling along quiet country roads
• Spoleto, with its beautiful cathedral
• The excellent wines of the Montefalco and Torgiano area
• The county town of Perugia
• Wine and olive oil museums in Torgiano

Highlights: Self-guided

• The pilgrimage town of Assisi
• Cycling along quiet country roads
• Spoleto, with its beautiful cathedral
• The excellent wines of the Montefalco and Torgiano area
• The county town of Perugia
• Wine and olive oil museums in Torgiano

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Arrival 
Collect cycles, route briefing and instruction.
The tour starts near the Middle Age city of Assisi (3km/ 2 miles), the pilgrims’ town built against the slopes of Mount Subasio. Many monuments have been erected here in honor of the saints Francis and Clare.

Day 2: Assisi- Bovara (23 miles/37 km)
You leave your hotel and cycle along the slopes of Mount Subasio to Spello. There is enough time this morning to wander around this charming ancient town, pleasantly situated on the southern slopes of Mount Subasio. In urban, architectural and artistic terms, Spello is an extremely interesting town, containing many features dating back to the Roman and medieval times. 

Spello is also called the town of flowers, because of its many colorful little alleys embellished with plants and flowers. The town is well known for its special flower festival (‘infiorata’) for Corpus Domini. After Spello you descend to Foligno, which is in the valley. You pass along the main square with its beautiful ‘duomo’ which still has a Romanesque façade. Continuing along the lively main shopping street you will leave the town to cycle the last kms of your route, across the fertile valley with its colorful fields and various waterways. Your country house is situated in the village of Bovara.
Overnight in Campello sul Clitunno.

Day 3: Visiting Spoleto (24 miles/38 km)
This morning a short tour will take you to Spoleto. You can already see Spoleto from afar, with its castle dominating the hilltop on which the medieval part of the town is built. The centre is still largely inside the medieval town walls. Spoleto is very famous for its music festival ‘dei due mondi’, held in the first weeks of July. There is a lot to see in Spoleto, including the cathedral with its famous frescoes by the Florentine painter Filippo Lippi, the Roman house and the Roman theatre with an annexed archaeological museum. Leaving Spoleto you cycle among the many olive groves back to Bovara.
Overnight in Bovara. 

Day 4: Spoleto -Torgiano (33 miles/53 km)
Biking through a slightly undulating landscape you will already see Montefalco from a distance. At the foot of this town you have the option to continue along the valley directly to Bevagna or to visit Montefalco… but to reach this lovely town you first have to conquer a steep climb. Montefalco (472 m a.s.l.) is also known as the ‘balcony of Umbria’, because of the fantastic panorama. The Franciscan church, now a museum, is decorated with magnificent 15th and 16th century frescoes by artists such as Benozzo Gozzoli and Perugino. Montefalco is well-known for its excellent wines, Rosso di Montefalco d.o.c. and Sagrantino d.o.c.g , produced on the sunny slopes around the town, and of course it is almost impossible to leave the town without tasting them in one of the many wine bars.

From Montefalco you go downhill to Bevagna. This town has a lovely medieval square with a fountain and two Romanesque churches. The square is a real meeting place for the friendly inhabitants of the town. After a last hill you will reach Torgiano, at the confluence of the rivers Chiascio and Tiber (Tevere). Your hotel is in the quiet town center.
Overnight in Torgiano. 

Day 5: Visiting Perugia (15 miles/24 km)

This trip takes you to the neighbouring town of Perugia, which is the capital of the province. A short cycle tour takes you to the station in Ponte S.Giovanni at the foot of Perugia. From here a local train will take you into the historical centre of Perugia. The centre, with its little alleys and characteristic town squares, is a lively vibrant place. The renaissance palaces, medieval churches, museums and many galleries will make a lasting impression. After your visit you return by train and bike to the peaceful, hospitable town of Torgiano.

Day 6: To Assisi (16 miles/25 km)

Today you will cross the valley, cycling on quiet country roads. You will already see Assisi from afar as, like many other Umbrian towns, it is built on a hilltop. Before reaching Assisi, however, you can stop for a moment to visit the Franciscan basilica in S.Maria degli Angeli. Under its impressive dome still lies the humble little chapel ‘Porziuncola’ where Saint Francis came to pray.

To reach the beautiful historical centre of Assisi you have to make a short steep climb, but wandering through the town you will agree that it was worth the effort. You will have enough time to visit the main monuments of the town, like the basilica of Saint Francis with its beautiful frescoes by the painters Giotto, Simone Martini, Cimabue and Pietro Lorenzetti. Your overnight stay will be in the hotel where you started your tour (3 km from Assisi).
Overnight outside of Assisi.

Day 7: Departure
Travel home, or add extra nights.

Daily Program: Self-guided

Day 1: Arrival 
Collect cycles, route briefing and instruction.
The tour starts near the Middle Age city of Assisi (3km/ 2 miles), the pilgrims’ town built against the slopes of Mount Subasio. Many monuments have been erected here in honor of the saints Francis and Clare.

Day 2: Assisi- Bovara (23 miles/37 km)
You leave your hotel and cycle along the slopes of Mount Subasio to Spello. There is enough time this morning to wander around this charming ancient town, pleasantly situated on the southern slopes of Mount Subasio. In urban, architectural and artistic terms, Spello is an extremely interesting town, containing many features dating back to the Roman and medieval times. 

Spello is also called the town of flowers, because of its many colorful little alleys embellished with plants and flowers. The town is well known for its special flower festival (‘infiorata’) for Corpus Domini. After Spello you descend to Foligno, which is in the valley. You pass along the main square with its beautiful ‘duomo’ which still has a Romanesque façade. Continuing along the lively main shopping street you will leave the town to cycle the last kms of your route, across the fertile valley with its colorful fields and various waterways. Your country house is situated in the village of Bovara.
Overnight in Campello sul Clitunno.

Day 3: Visiting Spoleto (24 miles/38 km)
This morning a short tour will take you to Spoleto. You can already see Spoleto from afar, with its castle dominating the hilltop on which the medieval part of the town is built. The centre is still largely inside the medieval town walls. Spoleto is very famous for its music festival ‘dei due mondi’, held in the first weeks of July. There is a lot to see in Spoleto, including the cathedral with its famous frescoes by the Florentine painter Filippo Lippi, the Roman house and the Roman theatre with an annexed archaeological museum. Leaving Spoleto you cycle among the many olive groves back to Bovara.
Overnight in Bovara. 

Day 4: Spoleto -Torgiano (33 miles/53 km)
Biking through a slightly undulating landscape you will already see Montefalco from a distance. At the foot of this town you have the option to continue along the valley directly to Bevagna or to visit Montefalco… but to reach this lovely town you first have to conquer a steep climb. Montefalco (472 m a.s.l.) is also known as the ‘balcony of Umbria’, because of the fantastic panorama. The Franciscan church, now a museum, is decorated with magnificent 15th and 16th century frescoes by artists such as Benozzo Gozzoli and Perugino. Montefalco is well-known for its excellent wines, Rosso di Montefalco d.o.c. and Sagrantino d.o.c.g , produced on the sunny slopes around the town, and of course it is almost impossible to leave the town without tasting them in one of the many wine bars.

From Montefalco you go downhill to Bevagna. This town has a lovely medieval square with a fountain and two Romanesque churches. The square is a real meeting place for the friendly inhabitants of the town. After a last hill you will reach Torgiano, at the confluence of the rivers Chiascio and Tiber (Tevere). Your hotel is in the quiet town center.
Overnight in Torgiano. 

Day 5: Torgiano to Perugia or Torgiano's surroundings
Today you can choose between two tours:

Visiting Perugia (15 miles/24 km)
This trip takes you to the neighbouring town of Perugia, which is the capital of the province. A short cycle tour takes you to the station in Ponte S.Giovanni at the foot of Perugia. From here a local train will take you into the historical centre of Perugia. The centre, with its little alleys and characteristic town squares, is a lively vibrant place. The renaissance palaces, medieval churches, museums and many galleries will make a lasting impression. After your visit you return by train and bike to the peaceful, hospitable town of Torgiano.

Torgiano's surroundings ï»¿(21-29 miles/33-47 km)
Close to Torgiano (6 km) is the village of Deruta which has, in part, managed to retain the highly distinctive features of its medieval buildings. Deruta is universally famous for its ceramics. The origins of this ancient art go back as far as the Etruscan times and nowadays the many local workshops still make excellent quality ceramics. Numerous Italian and foreign museums have pieces of Deruta ceramics on show, including the Victoria and Albert Museum. The town hall hosts the art gallery and the ceramics museum. The next stop is the sanctuary of Madonna dei Bagni, which has built after a miracle, which took place in the year 1657. Inside the church there are more then 600 votive tiles, all testimony to the tradition of the Deruta ceramics. Cycling through a beautiful hilly landscape you pass typical Umbrian hamlets like Casalalta. Your cycle back to Torgiano is through the Tiber valley. Torgiano, like Montefalco, is famous for its excellent red and white wines and when you have you can visit the interesting wine museum. Next to the museum you can taste the wines of the Lungarotti family in the ‘osteria’.

Day 6: To Assisi (16 miles/25 km)
Today you will cross the valley, cycling on quiet country roads. You will already see Assisi from afar as, like many other Umbrian towns, it is built on a hilltop. Before reaching Assisi, however, you can stop for a moment to visit the Franciscan basilica in S.Maria degli Angeli. Under its impressive dome still lies the humble little chapel ‘Porziuncola’ where Saint Francis came to pray.

To reach the beautiful historical centre of Assisi you have to make a short steep climb, but wandering through the town you will agree that it was worth the effort. You will have enough time to visit the main monuments of the town, like the basilica of Saint Francis with its beautiful frescoes by the painters Giotto, Simone Martini, Cimabue and Pietro Lorenzetti. Your overnight stay will be in the hotel where you started your tour (3 km from Assisi).
Overnight outside of Assisi.

Day 7: Departure
Travel home, or add extra nights.

Dates: Guided

Aug 25, 2013

Special departures available upon request for private groups of 6 or more.  

Dates: Self-guided

Daily: Year round

Route Map: Guided

Route Map: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Tour package (guided)
Per person, double occupancy €898 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €122 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bike €76 Electrically assisted bike €110 Bike Trailer €45 Children's trailer €45 Equipment included free with all rentals €0

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Tour package (self-guided)
Per person, double occupancy €513 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €117 Solo traveler supplement (traveling alone) €155 Dinner option (dinner each evening) €123 Tour package for Third person sharing a double room €350 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bike €68 Electrically assisted bike €110 Bike Trailer €45 Children's trailer €45 GPS €25 Equipment included free with all rentals €0 Optional services Tour guide (price per day, for group of 1-9 people) €150 Support van (price per day) €120

Included Services: Guided

• Tour information: hotel list, brochures
• 6 nights
• 6 x breakfast
• 6 x dinners
• During the day, company of a skilled and trained local guide (English-Italian speaking)
• guided tours in Spoleto and Assisi
• luggage transportation from Hotel to Hotel
• Van support

Included Services: Self-guided

• Tour information: hotel list, brochures
• 6 overnight stays
• 6 x breakfast
• 6 x dinners (as option at additional price)
• luggage transportation from hotel to hotel
• 7 days emergency support hotline
• Route descriptions (Italian, English, German or Dutch), sightseeing information and maps
• Route briefing on arrival day

Hotels: Guided

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability. 

Day 1:Hotel la Terrazza, Assisi
www.laterrazzahotel.it
The hotel is located a short distance from the historical center, and offers a wellness center and spa.

Days 2 and 3: Casa Giulia, Bovara
www.casagiulia.agaserver.it/it/
Located in a villa dating from the 17th century. The edifice is surrounded by a lovely garden with a swimming pool.

Days 4 and 5: Hotel Grappolo d’Oro, Torgiano
www.algrappolodoro.net
The hotel offers modern rooms and a remarkable collection of modern art. Enjoy the garden or swimming pool during your stay.

Day 6: Hotel la Terrazza, Assisi
www.laterrazzahotel.it
The hotel is located a short distance from the historical center, and offers a wellness center and spa.

Hotels: Self-guided

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability. 

Day 1:Hotel la Terrazza, Assisi
www.laterrazzahotel.it
The hotel is located a short distance from the historical center, and offers a wellness center and spa.

Days 2 and 3: Casa Giulia, Bovara
www.casagiulia.agaserver.it/it/
Located in a villa dating from the 17th century. The edifice is surrounded by a lovely garden with a swimming pool.

Days 4 and 5: Hotel Grappolo d’Oro, Torgiano
www.algrappolodoro.net
The hotel offers modern rooms and a remarkable collection of modern art. Enjoy the garden or swimming pool during your stay.

Day 6: Hotel la Terrazza, Assisi
www.laterrazzahotel.it
The hotel is located a short distance from the historical center, and offers a wellness center and spa.

Bike Rentals: Guided

Ecologico Tours has trekking bikes for hire from different brands like Target, Atala, Bianchi, shockblaze and Bottecchia. They have gears 3 x 7/8. The bikes are provided with rear saddlebags, tool kit, pump, helmets, kilometre counter and a spare inner tube.

We offer assistance to our clients in the event of problems. On request we can deliver ebikes or hybrid bikes.

City bike

Hybrid

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

Ecologico Tours has trekking bikes for hire from different brands like Target, Atala, Bianchi, shockblaze and Bottecchia. They have gears 3 x 7/8. The bikes are provided with rear saddlebags, tool kit, pump, helmets, kilometre counter and a spare inner tube.

We offer assistance to our clients in the event of problems. On request we can deliver ebikes or hybrid bikes.

City bike

Hybrid

Surface and Terrain: Guided

The tour follows a route that is moderately hilly and is on quiet roads for most of the tour ( about 70% of the time). The remaining time is spent on roads shared with traffic (about 25% of the time) and dirt or gravel roads the remaining 5% of the tour.

This tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition. 

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

The tour follows a route that is moderately hilly and is on quiet roads for most of the tour ( about 70% of the time). The remaining time is spent on roads shared with traffic (about 25% of the time) and dirt or gravel roads the remaining 5% of the tour.

This tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition. 

How To Get There: Guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport:

• Florence (FLR) 

Nearest train station:

• Assisi  

Tips on getting to and from your tour

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport:

• Florence (FLR) 

Nearest train station:

• Assisi  

Tips on getting to and from your tour

Weather: Guided

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Weather: Self-guided

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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.

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Tour Company Background: Ecologico Tours Umbria: Guided

Ecologico Tours is a travel agency offering walking and cycling holidays in Europe and Asia. Meravigliosa Umbria is an incoming tour operator agency organizing walking, cycle and gastronomic tours in Umbria for individuals or smal groups. We takes care of luggage transportation, bike rental and route briefing on the arrival day and we develop new and control existing route descriptions.

As a local based tour operator we can help you to discover the best of Umbria: we select the attractive quiet routes by ourselves, we take care ourselves of your luggage, we  regularly visit all the comfortable middle class or luxury hotels and we meet the clients in the first hotel for route briefing and instruction.*we are flexible in what we offer: free starting dates, upgrading hotels... 

We look forward to seeing you in our beautiful, green and hospitable Umbria!

Tour Company Background: Ecologico Tours Umbria: Self-guided

Ecologico Tours is a travel agency offering walking and cycling holidays in Europe and Asia. Meravigliosa Umbria is an incoming tour operator agency organizing walking, cycle and gastronomic tours in Umbria for individuals or smal groups. We takes care of luggage transportation, bike rental and route briefing on the arrival day and we develop new and control existing route descriptions.

As a local based tour operator we can help you to discover the best of Umbria: we select the attractive quiet routes by ourselves, we take care ourselves of your luggage, we  regularly visit all the comfortable middle class or luxury hotels and we meet the clients in the first hotel for route briefing and instruction.*we are flexible in what we offer: free starting dates, upgrading hotels... 

We look forward to seeing you in our beautiful, green and hospitable Umbria!

Terms and Conditions: Ecologico Tours Umbria: Guided

If you cancel your booking: 

For a cancellation received more than 49 days before the start date of the holiday the deposit will be forfeited, whilst any other payment towards the cost of the holiday will be refunded. For later cancellations the deposit will be forfeited and any payment towards the holiday will be refunded less the following charges:

• More than 49 days Deposit: 20% of tour cost
• 48-35 days before the starting date 30% of tour cost
• 34-15 days before the starting date 50%of tour cost
• 14-5 days before the starting date 80% of tour cost
• 4-1 days before the starting date 100% of tour cost

Modifications of the booking: Any changes after the booking has been made will be subject to a fee Euros for administration costs. The decrease of the number of participants will be considered as a cancellation and will be refunded according to the above charges. The modifications requested by the clients may not always be possible and Meravigliosa Umbria / Ecologico Tours is not under obligation to carry out any modifications requested. 

Rules of law enforceable: This contract is regulated by rules of law which follow the legislative decree n° 206 ‘Codice del Consumo’  (code of consumption) of 6^th September 2005, the directives 90/314/CEE and in particular the L27/12/1977 n° 1084 of ratification and implementation of the international agreements related to the contract of travelling (CCV) signed in Brussels on 23/04/1970

Booking and Payment Terms and Conditions: After full and final payment for your holiday has been received, you will be sent the accommodation details, route instructions and other information relevant to the holiday in question. This will be sent by post to the address of the party leader. Maps will be handed over by us at the place of your first overnight accommodation.  

Groups: When making a group booking, the booking form must be signed by the person first named on the booking form (the party leader), accepting these booking conditions on behalf of all your party. The confirmation invoice and tour pack for the group will be sent to the party leader. Any questions concerning the holiday from members of the group should be sent to us by the party leader only. 

Changes or cancellation by us: Very occasionally we have to make changes to a holiday after a booking has been confirmed or cancel confirmed bookings. Whilst we always endeavour to avoid changes and cancellations we must reserve the right to do so. We feel responsible to give you what we offered, but unfortunately sometimes changes are inevitable. It can be possible that the hotel of your choice hasn’t anymore availability, restaurants can be closed, train timetables can change.

If we have to cancel your holiday or make a significant change before departure (such as a change of accommodation to that of a lower official classification or standard for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of accommodation area for the whole or a major part of the time you are away or a change to the date of departure) we will tell you as soon as possible and you will have the choice of:

1. accepting the changed arrangements or
2. taking the alternative holiday we offer you (and where this is of a lower price we will refund the difference) or
3. cancelling or accepting the cancellation and receiving a full refund of all payment made.

Meravigliosa Umbria / Ecologico Tours will not, however, be liable to refund any incidental expenses you may have incurred as a result of your booking, such as flights, travel insurance, visas, additional travel arrangements, etc.

Force majeure: We regret we cannot accept any liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected by, or you otherwise suffer any damage or loss as a result of, force majeure. Force majeure means any event which we, or the supplier of the service(s) in question, could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events include war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, terrorist activities, industrial disputes, fire, natural or nuclear disasters, adverse weather conditions and all similar events outside our control.

Prices: Prices may change at any time due to changes in exchange rates, increases in transport, accommodation or other costs, or if government action forces us to do so. Once a confirmation invoice has been issued we will endeavour to abide by that price. Once the holiday has been paid in full we will absorb any subsequent price increases or surcharges.

Complaints: We are committed to providing excellent care for our guests. However, any complaints regarding a guided tour should be made to the tour leader who will normally take the appropriate action. If at the end of the tour you feel that your complaint was not dealt with satisfactorily you must notify us of your complaint in writing within 15 days of the completion of the tour. On self-guided tours, any complaint regarding accommodation, food, etc. should be made at the time of your stay to the owners or manager of the establishment concerned and to us, Meravigliosa Umbria / Ecologico Tours. Subsequently a letter outlining the complaint should be sent to us on your return. All complaints received are thoroughly investigated and guests are kept informed. We aim to settle all complaints amicably.

Liabilities: Meravigliosa Umbria / Ecologico Tours shall not be held liable for any damage caused by the total or partial failure to carry out the contract if such failure is

1. attributable to the customer
2. unforeseeable or unavoidable and attributable to a third party unconnected to the Company
3. as a result of unusual unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control such as strikes, war, civil or political unrest or government action or what is usually known as "force majeure".
4. a result of an event that we, with all due care, could not foresee or forestall
5. due to the theft of bicycles
6. due to the client choosing an inappropriate level of activity, or due to poorly maintained equipment. Our tours have different levels. Every participant should inform himself or herself before departure about what equipment will be necessary for the holiday booked  and whether he or she is in the right physical condition for the level of the booked tour. We are not responsible for injury as a result of health conditions or lack of fitness, injuries incurred cycling or walking either on- or off- road and in particular injuries as a result of inadequately maintained and serviced personal equipment or failure to wear the correct safety equipment, most notably cycle helmets.

Where the Company is found liable for damages in respect of its failure to carry out the contract, the amount is limited to the price of the tour.  

Insurance: We strongly recommend that you protect yourself, your equipment and luggage with a suitable holiday insurance policy. This insurance should also be arranged to cover non-returnable costs should you have to cancel your trip due to unexpected personal circumstances.  

Data Protection and Privacy
In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements, we need to use the information you provide (such as name, address, any special needs). We take full responsibility for ensuring the proper security measures are in place to protect your information. We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements (e.g. hotels). The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law (Informativa ex. Art 13 D Lgs. 196/03).  

Comunicazione obligatory:
According to the law article 16 of the legislative degree 269 ofl 3/10/98: the Italian law punishes the violations related to prostitution and pornography with minors, also when the are committed abroad.

All prices are in Euro and are calculated on the exchange rate of january 2010.

Terms and Conditions: Ecologico Tours Umbria: Self-guided

If you cancel your booking: 

For a cancellation received more than 49 days before the start date of the holiday the deposit will be forfeited, whilst any other payment towards the cost of the holiday will be refunded. For later cancellations the deposit will be forfeited and any payment towards the holiday will be refunded less the following charges:

• More than 49 days Deposit: 20% of tour cost
• 48-35 days before the starting date 30% of tour cost
• 34-15 days before the starting date 50%of tour cost
• 14-5 days before the starting date 80% of tour cost
• 4-1 days before the starting date 100% of tour cost

Modifications of the booking: Any changes after the booking has been made will be subject to a fee Euros for administration costs. The decrease of the number of participants will be considered as a cancellation and will be refunded according to the above charges. The modifications requested by the clients may not always be possible and Meravigliosa Umbria / Ecologico Tours is not under obligation to carry out any modifications requested. 

Rules of law enforceable: This contract is regulated by rules of law which follow the legislative decree n° 206 ‘Codice del Consumo’  (code of consumption) of 6^th September 2005, the directives 90/314/CEE and in particular the L27/12/1977 n° 1084 of ratification and implementation of the international agreements related to the contract of travelling (CCV) signed in Brussels on 23/04/1970

Booking and Payment Terms and Conditions: After full and final payment for your holiday has been received, you will be sent the accommodation details, route instructions and other information relevant to the holiday in question. This will be sent by post to the address of the party leader. Maps will be handed over by us at the place of your first overnight accommodation.  

Groups: When making a group booking, the booking form must be signed by the person first named on the booking form (the party leader), accepting these booking conditions on behalf of all your party. The confirmation invoice and tour pack for the group will be sent to the party leader. Any questions concerning the holiday from members of the group should be sent to us by the party leader only. 

Changes or cancellation by us: Very occasionally we have to make changes to a holiday after a booking has been confirmed or cancel confirmed bookings. Whilst we always endeavour to avoid changes and cancellations we must reserve the right to do so. We feel responsible to give you what we offered, but unfortunately sometimes changes are inevitable. It can be possible that the hotel of your choice hasn’t anymore availability, restaurants can be closed, train timetables can change.

If we have to cancel your holiday or make a significant change before departure (such as a change of accommodation to that of a lower official classification or standard for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of accommodation area for the whole or a major part of the time you are away or a change to the date of departure) we will tell you as soon as possible and you will have the choice of:

1. accepting the changed arrangements or
2. taking the alternative holiday we offer you (and where this is of a lower price we will refund the difference) or
3. cancelling or accepting the cancellation and receiving a full refund of all payment made.

Meravigliosa Umbria / Ecologico Tours will not, however, be liable to refund any incidental expenses you may have incurred as a result of your booking, such as flights, travel insurance, visas, additional travel arrangements, etc.

Force majeure: We regret we cannot accept any liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected by, or you otherwise suffer any damage or loss as a result of, force majeure. Force majeure means any event which we, or the supplier of the service(s) in question, could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events include war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, terrorist activities, industrial disputes, fire, natural or nuclear disasters, adverse weather conditions and all similar events outside our control.

Prices: Prices may change at any time due to changes in exchange rates, increases in transport, accommodation or other costs, or if government action forces us to do so. Once a confirmation invoice has been issued we will endeavour to abide by that price. Once the holiday has been paid in full we will absorb any subsequent price increases or surcharges.

Complaints: We are committed to providing excellent care for our guests. However, any complaints regarding a guided tour should be made to the tour leader who will normally take the appropriate action. If at the end of the tour you feel that your complaint was not dealt with satisfactorily you must notify us of your complaint in writing within 15 days of the completion of the tour. On self-guided tours, any complaint regarding accommodation, food, etc. should be made at the time of your stay to the owners or manager of the establishment concerned and to us, Meravigliosa Umbria / Ecologico Tours. Subsequently a letter outlining the complaint should be sent to us on your return. All complaints received are thoroughly investigated and guests are kept informed. We aim to settle all complaints amicably.

Liabilities: Meravigliosa Umbria / Ecologico Tours shall not be held liable for any damage caused by the total or partial failure to carry out the contract if such failure is

1. attributable to the customer
2. unforeseeable or unavoidable and attributable to a third party unconnected to the Company
3. as a result of unusual unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control such as strikes, war, civil or political unrest or government action or what is usually known as "force majeure".
4. a result of an event that we, with all due care, could not foresee or forestall
5. due to the theft of bicycles
6. due to the client choosing an inappropriate level of activity, or due to poorly maintained equipment. Our tours have different levels. Every participant should inform himself or herself before departure about what equipment will be necessary for the holiday booked  and whether he or she is in the right physical condition for the level of the booked tour. We are not responsible for injury as a result of health conditions or lack of fitness, injuries incurred cycling or walking either on- or off- road and in particular injuries as a result of inadequately maintained and serviced personal equipment or failure to wear the correct safety equipment, most notably cycle helmets.

Where the Company is found liable for damages in respect of its failure to carry out the contract, the amount is limited to the price of the tour.  

Insurance: We strongly recommend that you protect yourself, your equipment and luggage with a suitable holiday insurance policy. This insurance should also be arranged to cover non-returnable costs should you have to cancel your trip due to unexpected personal circumstances.  

Data Protection and Privacy
In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements, we need to use the information you provide (such as name, address, any special needs). We take full responsibility for ensuring the proper security measures are in place to protect your information. We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements (e.g. hotels). The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law (Informativa ex. Art 13 D Lgs. 196/03).  

Comunicazione obligatory:
According to the law article 16 of the legislative degree 269 ofl 3/10/98: the Italian law punishes the violations related to prostitution and pornography with minors, also when the are committed abroad.

All prices are in Euro and are calculated on the exchange rate of january 2010.