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An extensive 40-day cycling extravaganza through theCzech Republic, Germany, Austria, Italy, Greece, and Turkey!

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A poignant highlight here: paying homage to

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Join us for the freedom, fun and fellowship of

this very special tour.

You can ride all 2600 km (with 8 rest days), or

choose any of the tour’s 3 trips!

You can choose 1, 2, or all 3 of the following:

Trip 1: (Prague to Venice - 13 Days)

Days 1–13; 27th May - 8th June 2018

Trip 2: (Lucca to Rome - 12 Days)

Days 14–25; 9th June - 20th June 2018

Trip 3: (Rome to Istanbul - 16 Days)

Days 25–40; 20th June - 5th July 2018

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PRAGUE TO ISTANBUL 2018Welcome to our extensive 40-day cycling extravaganza through the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Italy, Greece, and Turkey!

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€3275 single room surcharge

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It’s also a flexible tour, being split into 3 trips,

so join us for as little or as long as you like!

Whether you are seeking a tough cycling

challenge, a more moderate pace, or just want

to come along for the ride, the choice is yours

– we’ll make it happen for you.

While the complete tour passes through 6

countries, we linger the longest in Italy. From

the 1000-year-old-city of Prague, known for

its architecture and history, we cycle through

the forests of Bohemia and on to the alpine

wonderlands of Austria and Bavaria. Once

over the Dolomites in northern Italy we can

explore Venice at leisure. From the grand port

city of Genoa there is spectacular cycling down

the coast and on to the cultural treasures of

Florence, Siena, and Rome. Then we sail the

Adriatic to bask in the mellow Grecian sunshine

as we take in the countryside via Patras and

Corinth to Athens. Next, Turkey where West

meets East to experience both the ancient and

the modern, from timeless landscapes and

monuments to vibrant cities such as Izmir and

Istanbul.

This trip takes us through Middle, Western

and Southern Europe: the Czech Republic,

Germany, Austria and Italy. Starting in Prague

— the “Paris of the East” — we follow the

river Vtlava through the forests and towns

of South Bohemia. The beer is world-famous

and the cuisine amazing. Then it’s the picture-

postcard beauty of Austria, past alpine lakes

and castles to beautiful villages such as Bad

Ischl, where the benefits of cycling can be

undone at the local patisseries. We cross the

German border into Bavaria, through breath-

taking mountain towns such as Berchtesgaden

and Obersalzberg – once seized by Hitler

as his stronghold, but even more beautiful

in freedom today. Next it’s back towards

Salzburg and other Austrian towns, over

the Grossglockner High Alpine Road with its

switchbacks, through the Dolomites, past the

resort town of Toblach to our destination:

Venice, arguably the world’s most beautiful

city. There’s time here to relax on a gondola

ride, see St Mark’s Square, the Bridge of

Sigh and the colourful islands of Burano and

Murano, hopefully with a gelato (and map) in

hand!

€2985 per person twin share€985 single room surchargeCycling: approx 900 km

Trip 1: Prague to VeniceDays 1 - 13: 27th May - 8th June 2018

Trip 2: Lucca to RomeDays 14 - 25: 9th June - 20th June 2018


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€8875 per person tw

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€3275 single room surcharge

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1 to 3

The second trip is all about Tuscany and

Rome. And why not? Tuscany has it all –

amazing cycling, art, fashion, coffee, wine,

food, shopping... We spend two nights at most

stops, so we can see such places as Florence,

Siena, and Rome. From Lucca we travel to the

opposite coast and into the heart of Tuscany.

We ride through a landscape of lemon trees,

olive groves, vineyards, churches, and castles

to Pisa and Florence, the cultural jewel of

Tuscany. We swing inland to spend two nights

in the medieval city of Siena, then traverse

beautiful countryside to the Rennaissance town

of Pienza, and then on to Rome! There’s a huge

amount of ancient (and modern) culture to be

explored. See the Colosseum, visit the Vatican,

or make a wish at the Trevi Fountain – maybe

your wish involves pizza and vino!


Trip 3: Rome to IstanbulDays 25 - 40: 20th June - 5th July 2018

Tour Information


Trip 3 features 3 countries with some of the world’s oldest heritage sites, with of course some amazing riding! From Rome we take a train through the verdant south of Italy to the east coast city of Bari, before taking the overnight ferry from Brindisi to the exuberant Grecian town of Patras. Here in the cradle of Western civilisation we bask in the Mediterranean sunshine, stopping over in the town of Diakopto before heading round Corinth to the stunning seaside resort of Loutraki with its flashy casino. Then we head through mountainous countryside to one of the world’s oldest cities: Athens. There’s time to breathe in the feeling of the 11 millennia of history here in the birthplace of democracy! After checking out the ancient Acropolis and the modern markets, we ferry to Turkey’s westernmost town of Cesme. Then it is through a landscape of amazing architecture, viticulture and windmills. Turkey is a unique bridge between West and East, with a rich Muslim heritage. We spend time in the metropolis of Izmir with its incredible Ottoman buildings, then through the Canakkale province which straddles both Europe and Asia, and includes ancient Troy. The next day we ride to Gallipoli along the narrow isthmus connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Marmara Sea. We have a full day to pay our respects at Gallipoli before our tour ends in the fascinating city of Istanbul. You may well wish to stay on longer!


General Inclusions*:• Accommodation in mainly 4* hotels • Breakfast daily

Lunches (on cycling days only): normally a picnic en route, Dinners (arrival day & on cycling days): either at the hotel or local restaurant

• Support vehicle(s) and driver(s)• Cycling guide(s)• Drinking water while cycling • Route maps and profiles

General Exclusions*:• International and domestic flights • Ferries and trains below are extra cost: - Day 11: Conegliano - Venice (Train) - Day 26: Rome - Bari (Train) - Day 28: Brindisi - Patras (Ferry) - Day 32: Piräeus - Cezsme (Ferry)• Arrival and departure transfers• Bike hire (available at extra cost)• Meals not listed in the itinerary• Travel insurance (compulsory)• Optional trips and sightseeing tours• Pre and post tour nights• Drinks (except water while cycling)• Personal expenses• Entrance fees for sights unless specified

• Tips for guides and driver

* Refer to the tour itinerary for a complete list of tour inclusions and exlcusions.

Grade 1: Easy: 20–40 km/day. No hills or technical difficulty Grade 2: Moderate: 40–60 km/day. Some hills but no technical difficulty Grade 3: Challenging: 50–100 km/day. Hills and some technical difficulty Grade 4: Hard: 100 km+/day. Hilly terrain and technical roads Grade 5: HIGH ALTITUDE (4000 M +)

Please note: There are options for participants with a range of fitness levels & technical ability. For door-to-door cycling this tour is a grade 3, but a grade 2 is easily achievable by utilising the support vehicle on longer days and/or for hillier sections.

Tour Grade 2 to 3 =moderate to challenging

Booking Information


A deposit of 25% of the tour price is required to secure your place, with the balance being due no later than 60 days prior to the start of the tour.

Terms and Conditions

• Cancellations received 90 days or longer prior to tour departure will incur a fee of 50% of the tour deposit.

• Cancellations received between 60–90 days prior to tour departure will incur a fee of 100% of the tour deposit.

• Cancellations received between 30–60 days prior to tour departure will incur a fee of 50% of the full tour price.

• Cancellations received within 30 days of tour departure will incur a fee of 100% of the full tour cost.

Notes• The price for combination tours is available

on request. Please contact us for Trip 1 + 2 and Trip 2 + 3 prices.

• Prices are subject to change.• Exact cycling routes described in this

document are subject to change.

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