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Umbria's Hills and Valleys

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 Description: Guided

Umbria, nestled between Tuscany, Marche and Lazio, is maybe one of the smallest regions of Italy, but is has a wide range of different landscapes: from harsh gorges, to sweet green hills, wild woods to fertile plains transformed by varied cultivations; oases of fresh, crystal clear spring water and enchanting lakes.  

This cycle tour combines the beauty of nature with sightseeing in quiet medieval towns. The trip starts and finishes in the beautiful and fascinating town of Assisi, the pilgrims’ town built against the slopes of Mount Subasio. Many monuments have been erected here in honour of the saints Francis and Clare. But Assisi isn’t the only highlight of this tour. You will pass many other interesting small towns such as Spello, which has Roman origins, as we are reminded by several features including the Porta Venere and Porta Consolare town gates,  Montefalco, famous for its delicious wines and Bevagna, which has a lovely medieval square with two Romanesque churches.

You will spend two nights in Torgiano allowing time to visit the county-town of Perugia. Its magnificent old town center is certainly worth visiting, with renaissance palaces, medieval churches, museums and galleries, but of course it is also nice just to wander around the evocative alleys, the characteristic squares and the fashionable shopping street Corso Vannuci. During the second part of the tour you bike through a beautiful unspoiled scenery. The biker-friendly roads, the lovely towns and the green hills with cypresses, vineyards and olive trees make this tour unforgettable.

The 8 day tour can be extended by 2 nights. An overnight stay in Spoleto, a town full of life, with many squares, lovely little streets, shops with local delicacies and handicrafts, restaurants and a lot of sights to visit. The second night is in S.Feliciano on the fourth lake of Italy, Lago Trasimeno. There are many possibilities to discover the lake. One of them is this cycle tour around the lake, passing sunny little fishing villages such as Passignano, Tuoro and Castiglione del Lago with its castle. You can also take a day of rest or bike this tour only partial and take the ferryboat to visit one of the islands.

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Tour Description: Self-guided

Umbria, nestled between Tuscany, Marche and Lazio, is maybe one of the smallest regions of Italy, but is has a wide range of different landscapes: from harsh gorges, to sweet green hills, wild woods to fertile plains transformed by varied cultivations; oases of fresh, crystal clear spring water and enchanting lakes.  

This cycle tour combines the beauty of nature with sightseeing in quiet medieval towns. The trip starts and finishes in the beautiful and fascinating town of Assisi, the pilgrims’ town built against the slopes of Mount Subasio. Many monuments have been erected here in honour of the saints Francis and Clare. But Assisi isn’t the only highlight of this tour. You will pass many other interesting small towns such as Spello, which has Roman origins, as we are reminded by several features including the Porta Venere and Porta Consolare town gates,  Montefalco, famous for its delicious wines and Bevagna, which has a lovely medieval square with two Romanesque churches.

You will spend two nights in Torgiano allowing time to visit the county-town of Perugia. Its magnificent old town center is certainly worth visiting, with renaissance palaces, medieval churches, museums and galleries, but of course it is also nice just to wander around the evocative alleys, the characteristic squares and the fashionable shopping street Corso Vannuci. During the second part of the tour you bike through a beautiful unspoiled scenery. The biker-friendly roads, the lovely towns and the green hills with cypresses, vineyards and olive trees make this tour unforgettable.

The 8 day tour can be extended by 2 nights. An overnight stay in Spoleto, a town full of life, with many squares, lovely little streets, shops with local delicacies and handicrafts, restaurants and a lot of sights to visit. The second night is in S.Feliciano on the fourth lake of Italy, Lago Trasimeno. There are many possibilities to discover the lake. One of them is this cycle tour around the lake, passing sunny little fishing villages such as Passignano, Tuoro and Castiglione del Lago with its castle. You can also take a day of rest or bike this tour only partial and take the ferryboat to visit one of the islands.

Learn more about 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

Daily Program: Self-guided

Day 1: Arrival at the hotel near Assisi 
Collect cycles, route briefing and instruction.
The start of this cycle tour is close to Assisi, the popular pilgrimage town built on the slopes of Monte Subasio. Its impressive ramparts, towers and palace roofs of the town are visible from afar. Assisi has a strong unbreakable bond with the saints Francis and Clare. On the day of your arrival you might want to explore the town with its little alleys and squares. Worth seeing are the famous basilica of St. Francis and the Roman temple of Minerva in Piazza del Comune. Your overnight stay is in a hotel between Assisi and Spello, another beautiful fortified town with old town gates and an amphitheatre.
Overnight in Assisi. 

Day 2: Spello-Montefalco-Bevagna-Torgiano (41 miles/65 km)
This morning there will be time to wander about in Spello. After continuing your journey through the valley of Spoleto, passing Foligno, your route goes up to Montefalco; also called ‘the balcony of Umbria’, because of its fantastic panorama. The Franciscan church, now a museum, is decorated with magnificent frescoes from the 15th and 16th century by artists like Benozzo Gozzoli and Perugino. The next town you will visit is Bevagna, whose characteristic medieval square still hosts two Romanesque churches. Your overnight stay is in Torgiano, which in medieval times was a fortified village and is situated on a hilltop above the confluence of the rivers Chiascio and Tiber. Interesting to visit are the wine museum and the ‘osteria’ of the Lungarotti family, where you can taste their excellent wines.
Overnight in Torgiano.

Day 3: Visiting Perugia (22 miles/35 km)
Today you can visit the neighboring town of Perugia: the provincial capital and a lively, vibrant place. The medieval town centre with its little alleyways is at the highest point of the town. The renaissance palaces, churches, museums and many galleries make a lasting impression. You will spend the night once more in the peaceful, hospitable town of Torgiano.
Overnight in Torgiano.

Day 4: From Torgiano to lake Trasimeno (33 miles/53 km)
On the fourth day you will bike through a hilly landscape to be rewarded with a magnificent view of the lake and its islands. Your hotel is just outside the little fishing village of S.Feliciano.
Overnight in Lake Trasimeno.

Day 5: From the lake to Umbertide (29 miles/47 km)
Todays bike is through unspoiled scenery to the quiet little town of Umbertide, whose town centre is dominated by a majestic tower, the remains of a castle dating back to 1385.
Overnight in Umbertide.

Day 6: From Umbertide to Gubbio (34 miles/55 km)
Today you will reach the fortified hill town of Gubbio. Worthwhile visiting are the palaces, the Roman theatre and the monastery of S. Ubaldo, which is built at 827m altitude and can be reached by cable car. Your overnight stay will be near the historical centre.
Overnight in Gubbio.

Day 7: From Gubbio to Assisi (37 miles/60 km)
At the beginning of this last leg of the tour you still have some hard climbing to do, through a rolling still-life landscape, but after that you have a well-deserved easy descent to Assisi. Cycling through the centre of this little town you will pass its most important monuments, like the Basilica of St. Francis, the temple of Minerva and the basilica of St. Clare. After your tour you return to your hotel in Viole.
Overnight in Assisi.

Day 8: Departure
Or add extra nights in Viole or Assisi

Dates: Guided

Dates: Self-guided

Daily: April 15 - Oct 31, 2013

Route Map: Guided

Route Map: Self-guided

Included Services: Guided

Included Services: Self-guided

• Tour information on spot: brochures
• 7 overnight stays with breakfast
• Luggage transportation from Hotel to Hotel
• 8 days emergency support hotline
• Route descriptions (English, Italian, German or Dutch), sightseeing information and maps
• Route briefing on arrival day

Packages and Prices: Guided

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Category A
3- and 4-star accommodations in larger sized rooms
Per person, double occupancy €790 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €210 Solo traveler supplement (paid in addition to the single room supplement) €260 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bike €90 Road bike €195 Equipment included free with all rentals €0 Extra nights, Assisi Per person, double occupancy €63 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €22

Category B
4- and 3-star accommodation in standard sized rooms
Per person, double occupancy €660 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €145 Solo traveler supplement (paid in addition to the single room supplement) €44 Third person sharing a room (price for third person in double room) €475 Dinner option (dinner each evening) €137 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bike €90 Road bike €195 Equipment included free with all rentals €0 Extra nights, Assisi Per person, double occupancy €53 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €22

Hotels: Guided

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability. 

Category A: 3- and 4-star accommodations in larger sized rooms

Day 1: Hotel la Terrazza, Assisi
www.laterrazzahotel.it
Located just a short distance from the historical center, the hotel is nestled among olive groves. The rooms are classically decorated and be sure to enjoy the pool.

Days 2 and 3: Hotel Al Grappolo d’Oro, Torgiano
www.algrappolodoro.net
Situated in the center of Torigano is the 15 room hotel. Enjoy the beautiful views of nearby Perugia and Assisi from the hotel, as well as the gardens and swimming pool.

Day 4: Villa Bella Maggione, Lake Trasimeno
www.bellamagione.it
Tonight you get to stay in a true Italian Villa! The villa is located in the small, charming town of Magione.

Day 5: Country Hotel Poggiomanente, Umbertide
www.poggiomanente.com
The hotel is beautifully decorated with stone and natural wood accents throughout the building.

Day 6: Hotel Bosone, Gubbio
www.hotelbosone.com
This elegant hotel offers the best rooms for rest and relaxation Italian style. Surrounded by the Renaissance ambiance, the hotel is located in the Raffaelli palace.

Day 7: Hotel la Terrazza, Assisi
www.laterrazzahotel.it  
Located just a short distance from the historical center, the hotel is nestled among olive groves. The rooms are classically decorated and be sure to enjoy the pool.


Category B: 3- and 4-star accommodation in standard sized rooms

Day 1: Hotel la Terrazza, Assisi
www.laterrazzahotel.it
Located just a short distance from the historical center, the hotel is nestled among olive groves. The rooms are classically decorated and be sure to enjoy the pool.

 Days 2 and 3: Hotel Al Grappolo d’Oro, Torgiano
www.algrappolodoro.net
Situated in the center of Torigano is the 15 room hotel. Enjoy the beautiful views of nearby Perugia and Assisi from the hotel, as well as the gardens and swimming pool. 

Day 4: Hotel Kursaal, Lake Trasimeno
www.kursaalhotel.net
Located on the shores of Lake Trasimeno, the hotel offers a tranquil place for rest and relaxation.

Day 5: Country Hotel Poggiomanente, Umbertide
www.poggiomanente.com
The hotel is beautifully decorated with stone and natural wood accents throughout the building.

Day 6: Hotel San Marco, Gubbio
www.hotelsanmarcogubbio.com
Located in the historic city center, the building that the hotel is in dates back to the 12^th century. The rooms are elegantly decorated, and features a fantastic restaurant and terrace for your enjoyment.

Day 7: Hotel la Terrazza, Assisi
www.laterrazzahotel.it   
Located just a short distance from the historical center, the hotel is nestled among olive groves. The rooms are classically decorated and be sure to enjoy the pool.

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: 3- and 4-star accommodations in larger sized rooms

Day 1: Hotel la Terrazza, Assisi
www.laterrazzahotel.it
Located just a short distance from the historical center, the hotel is nestled among olive groves. The rooms are classically decorated and be sure to enjoy the pool.

Days 2 and 3: Hotel Al Grappolo d’Oro, Torgiano
www.algrappolodoro.net
Situated in the center of Torigano is the 15 room hotel. Enjoy the beautiful views of nearby Perugia and Assisi from the hotel, as well as the gardens and swimming pool.

Day 4: Villa Bella Maggione, Lake Trasimeno
www.bellamagione.it
Tonight you get to stay in a true Italian Villa! The villa is located in the small, charming town of Magione.

Day 5: Country Hotel Poggiomanente, Umbertide
www.poggiomanente.com
The hotel is beautifully decorated with stone and natural wood accents throughout the building.

Day 6: Hotel Bosone, Gubbio
www.hotelbosone.com
This elegant hotel offers the best rooms for rest and relaxation Italian style. Surrounded by the Renaissance ambiance, the hotel is located in the Raffaelli palace.

Day 7: Hotel la Terrazza, Assisi
www.laterrazzahotel.it  
Located just a short distance from the historical center, the hotel is nestled among olive groves. The rooms are classically decorated and be sure to enjoy the pool.


Category B: 3- and 4-star accommodation in standard sized rooms

Day 1: Hotel la Terrazza, Assisi
www.laterrazzahotel.it
Located just a short distance from the historical center, the hotel is nestled among olive groves. The rooms are classically decorated and be sure to enjoy the pool.

 Days 2 and 3: Hotel Al Grappolo d’Oro, Torgiano
www.algrappolodoro.net
Situated in the center of Torigano is the 15 room hotel. Enjoy the beautiful views of nearby Perugia and Assisi from the hotel, as well as the gardens and swimming pool. 

Day 4: Hotel Kursaal, Lake Trasimeno
www.kursaalhotel.net
Located on the shores of Lake Trasimeno, the hotel offers a tranquil place for rest and relaxation.

Day 5: Country Hotel Poggiomanente, Umbertide
www.poggiomanente.com
The hotel is beautifully decorated with stone and natural wood accents throughout the building.

Day 6: Hotel San Marco, Gubbio
www.hotelsanmarcogubbio.com
Located in the historic city center, the building that the hotel is in dates back to the 12^th century. The rooms are elegantly decorated, and features a fantastic restaurant and terrace for your enjoyment.

Day 7: Hotel la Terrazza, Assisi
www.laterrazzahotel.it   
Located just a short distance from the historical center, the hotel is nestled among olive groves. The rooms are classically decorated and be sure to enjoy the pool.

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

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 road bikes or hybrid bikes.

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 road bikes or hybrid bikes.

Surface and Terrain: Guided

There is hilly terrain for bikers with some cycling experience or a moderate degree of fitness. Mostly quiet asphalted roads. 

The tour is rated moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

There is hilly terrain for bikers with some cycling experience or a moderate degree of fitness. Mostly quiet asphalted roads. 

The tour is rated moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.

How To Get There: Guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport

• Florence  

Nearest train station

• Assisi 

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport

• Florence  

Nearest train station

• Assisi 

Weather: Guided

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Weather: Self-guided

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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.