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TOURS
IN ITALY
TUSCANY
 EXPLORE
TUSCANY BY BIKE 7 Nights/8 Days 
Tour this Classical Region of Italy and enjoy the delightful countryside,
excellent cuisine and masterpieces of art and history that combine
to make an unforgettable experience. Birthplace of the Renaissance,
Florence is a treasure house of sculpture and paintings, a mecca
for travellers since the 19th century. Enjoy the gentle
magic and the peace and tranquillity of Tuscany’s unspoilt hilly
landscapes which produce the grapes for the famous wine, Chianti.
The sun warmed vineyards, olive groves, densely wooded hills and
interesting hill towns will charm you to such an extent that you
will be determined to return another day. Itinerary
UMBRIA
 DISCOVER
UMBRIA BY BIKE7 Nights/8 Days
Umbria,
sometimes called the "Green Heart of Italy", is an area
of great natural beauty and quiet little medieval towns.  An
unspoilt region of gentle pastoral countryside and high mountain
wilderness with a wealth of history and architecture. Your tour
begins and ends near Assisi, famous as the birthplace of St Francis.
In the town stroll among the cosy squares and visit the magnificent
Basilica di San Francesco, the medieval palaces and ancient Roman
ruins. Travel from there on quiet roads between hills covered with
cypresses, vines and olive trees, stay in comfortable family run
hotels and enjoy the excellent local cuisine. Itinerary
VENETO
VENICE LANDS 7 Nights/8 Days  
This northern region of Italy is home to the world-famous city of Venice. While the region is small, there is more to it than just the city of Venezia, as the locals call it. The nearby area is rich with natural beauty and small, heavily fortified towns. Situated between the Alps and the Adriatic sea this tour is perfect to discover Italy by bike. The route covers approxiamtely175mile/280kmon level cycle paths or roads with low traffic volume. At the foot of the Berici Mountains, where the rivers Retrone and Bacchiglione meet is the city of Vicenza and this is where our cycling adventure starts. From here we continue to Bassano del Grappa and onwards to Treviso. A trip to this region of Italy would not be complete if we missed Venice and cycled along the two narrow islands of Malamocco and Pellestrina. We continue to Padova 'a city of legendary origin' which has kept intact to this day many signs of its glorious past before ending with a final night in Vicenza. Itinerary
SARDINIA
 SEA,
SAND AND CYCLING 7 Nights/8 Days
This unspoilt island, part of the Italian state, has a character
all its own. It is an unspoilt land where timestands still and traditions
have remained unaltered over the centuries. Discover the green pastures,
Mediterranean
scents, abandoned mines and caves carved from  the rock. On the coast,
marvel at the deep blue colour of the sea, crescents of white sand
and stretches of savage coastline with majestic cliffs. Inhabited
since the dawn of history there are Neolithic and Roman remains,
beautiful small towns, olive groves, vineyards and a peaceful unchanging
rural landscape. It is ideal for spring and autumn vacations, warm,
quiet and relaxing. This tour follows the west and south coasts
and includes the islands of San Pietro and Sant' Antioco. Itinerary
BETWEEN
LAND AND SKY 11 Nights/12 Days
A journey without equal never far from the blue waters of the
Mediterranean Sea.  Enjoy
majestic views, miles of unspoilt beaches, golden sands and abundant
birdlife. Sardinia is an island still dependent on its rural landscape
and unspoilt by mass tourism but with a history which goes back
to Neolithic times. Explore Roman sites, abandoned mines and beautiful
small towns while staying in comfortable hotels and enjoying the
full support of two guides and an accompnying vehicle.
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Also
available as a 7 Night/8 Day Group departure
SICILY
 SICLIAN
SECRETS 7 Nights/8 Days
A varied bike tour exploring the ancient heritage and scenic landscape
of Eastern Sicily. Travel
at you own pace and discover the ancient culture, mountains, and
coastal scenery of this unique region.  Visit the attractive Baroque
town of Noto, a Unesco World Cultural Heritage Site and Syracuse
famous as a prosperous Greek and Roman city. The coastal oasis of
Vendicari, the great Cassibile River canyon of Cavagrande and the
many ancient historical sites are the most memorable events in your
tour. Stay in selected, hotels and B&B's
meeting the local people, eating typical local dishes and most of
all enjoying the beauty and natural charm of the Sicilian environment. Itinerary
 ELYMIAN ROUTE 7 Nights/8 Days
Sicily's strategic position, in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, lying between Europe and Africa, linking the eastern and western Mediterranean and the Latin World with the Greek resulted in it being not only the prized possession of foreign powers in its tumultuous history, but also a battleground between warring nations. Sicily’s long history of foreign domination has produced an incredible mix of traditions and cultures, leaving behind some of the most remarkable works of art and architecture found in the Mediterranean world. Enjoy a spectacular circular tour by coast and mountain visiting some of Western Sicily's most important heritage sites. Explore quiet fishing villages, vineyards, small country towns, Greek and Roman archaeological sites and the many splendid examples of its old churches. Travel away from the normal tourist routes to find peace and tranquillity among its warm and friendly people. Itinerary
TOUR
RATINGS
Scottish
Cycling Holidays
87 Perth Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire
Scotland PH10 6DT
Telephone 01250 876100 Fax 01250 873383
E-mail info@scotcycle.co.uk
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