Liguria and Monte Carlo Magnifica
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Overview
Highlights
- Relax by the stunning beaches of Finale and Laigueglia
- Shopping in the Budello (tiny inner street), typical of the villages of the Ligurian Riviera
- Ride the coastal bike path from San Lorenzo to Sanremo
- Quench your thirst after a ride with delicious micro-brewed beers
- Discover Finale Ligure, Riviera’s outdoor capital and multifaceted medieval town
- Indulge in the thermal waters of Pigna
- Gran finale in Monaco
- Italy, the French Riviera, and Monaco in one tour
- Climb Col Madone and ride Milano - Sanremo final miles
- Two-night stay in luxurious Monte Carlo
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Trip includes
- Bikes equipped with Garmin GPS (choice Bianchi road carbon or hybrid; Ebike for an extra charge)
- Two professional tour guides throughout the program
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts, all lunches and all dinners
- Wine and beer with meals, coffee, cappuccino, and gelato stops
- Support vehicle during the tour and luggage transfer
- Shuttle at the beginning and at the end of the tour
- All activities mentioned in the day-by-day description
Itinerary
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: San Pietro Palace
Where: Finale Ligure
Terrain: Hilly
Ride: 15 mi or 24 km
You will be picked up at the airport and transported to Finale Ligure, a town with white sand beaches and lush mountain...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Splendid
Where: Laigueglia
Terrain: Hilly
Ride: 52/60 mi or 84/97 km
Today’s ride gains elevation via a steady climb up the Melogno Pass. This landmark is a fortification datin...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Albergo Diffuso Relais del Maro
Where: Borgomaro
Terrain: Hilly
Ride: 36/51 mi or 57/82 km
Today we head away from the coast and switch locations by cycling into the valleys and ridge...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Villa Sylva (alternative Nazionale Best Western)
Where: San Remo
Terrain: Hilly
Ride: 45 mi or 72 km
Feel like one of the pros taking part in the Milano-Sanremo, one of the oldest (si...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Grande Hotel Terme - Pigna
Where: Pigna
Terrain: Hilly
Ride: 36 mi or 58 km
Today’s ride has three possible lengths with different elevation gains. You can decide with your guides wh...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Monte Carlo Bay Resort
Where: Monte Carlo
Terrain: Hilly
Ride: 50 mi or 80 km
It’s time to cross the border into France and to eventually enter the tiny country of Monaco, where we wi...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Monte Carlo Bay Resort
Where: Col de la Madone
Terrain: Hilly
Ride: 38 mi or 61 km
On our last ride we tackle Col de la Madone. This climb is used by many pro riders living in the Fr...
Meals: Breakfast
Where: Monte Carlo
This morning we say good by, au revoir, and arrivederci. A group transfer will be arranged this morning to the Nice airport.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Tour Operator
Background and Mission
Tourissimo is a new deeply authentic Italian travel company whose mission is to provide active travelers a unique way to experience the natural and cultural wonders of this magnificent country. With its highly focused niche approach, Tourissimo aims to become the number one Destination Management Company (DMC) in Italy for active travel by designing, creating and implementing exclusive programs for individuals and small groups, intimately presenting each region with a strong focus on “insider access” and special personal connections to maximize sense of place. Understanding that most travelers today want to be fully engaged and seek memorable and meaningful experiences, all Tourissimo journeys include breathtaking scenery and activities, gourmet food and wine and a range of accommodations that together create an unforgettable taste of Italy.
Tourissimo was founded in 2015 by Beppe Salerno, a former general manager at one of the industry’s leading companies who has carried out (both as a manager and as a guide) hundreds of tours throughout Italy and amassed outstanding experience and knowledge in the field of active adventure vacations in some of the most inspiring destinations throughout Italy. Tourissimo began with a handful of destinations including Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily, the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre; new destinations for 2016 include Tuscany, Sardinia and Friuli with the bordering country of Slovenia. Each itinerary is a carefully balanced mix of physical activities, cultural immersion and authentic learning experiences.
The Tourissimo Experience
Tourissimo provides turnkey, fully supported programs primarily serving small (8-14pp) private groups through outbound tour operators, travel agents, and private organizations, such as cycling clubs and affinity groups. All tours are designed to provide extraordinary educational hiking and bicycling in geographical areas where Tourissimo has outstanding expertise. These carefully crafted programs are active immersions into local culture and delicious cuisine for energetic, highly curious, young-at-heart travelers of all abilities who love the outdoors.
Tourissimo’s Signature Tours are ready-to-book programs of six or seven nights offering three activity levels: recreational, moderate and athletic. The cycling tours allow riders to choose a performance road bike, hybrid bike or even an Ebike (bike with pedals assisted by an electric engine). Custom tours are also available, whereby Tourissimo specifically designs programs in any Italian destination based on the individual or group’s specific interests and preferences. Custom tours may include things like kayaking, learning to make ceramics from local artisans, making handmade pasta from scratch or literary city tours in the footsteps of Dante, just to name a few.
Rates typically range from $450 to $750 per person per night, including accommodations, most meals, all transfers, daily cultural activities and two or more professional tour leaders. Programs are usually a weeklong in duration, but there are no minimum number of nights on custom tours. Reservations can be made via www.tourissimo.travel or by calling 857-997-0051.
Additional Background
According to Active Travel Association’s 2015 Industry Snapshot, Italy is the top destination for soft adventure travel in Europe. With its longitudinal, peninsula-like shape, Italy has varying elevations from sea level to mountains reaching 12,000 feet. The country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites (47 as of 2015), and with approximately 5000 miles of coastline and two mountain ranges including the majestic Dolomites on Eastern Alps, it’s no wonder that Italy tops the wish lists for those seeking beautiful adventures. In addition to being an unchallenged destination for food and wine aficionados, Italy’s dense network of roads and trails, charming villages, hamlets, castles, monasteries and abbeys make it the ideal destination for active travelers.
Cycling and Walking tours in Italy Tourissimo is the first Italian Destination. Management company specialized in active travel. We are local experts; we rely on experienced Italian guides and staff to deliver authentic travel experiences.
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If you must cancel your reservation, the fees for doing so are as follows.
Days Prior to Departure Cancellation Fees:
- 91+ Days: Admin fee – 250 USD
- 61-90 Days: Tour deposit
- 31-60 Days: 50% of tour price
- 0-30 Days: 100% of tour price
For reservations canceled with at least 91 days advance notice, we will apply your cancellation penalties to a future reservation, no questions asked. This credit will never expire. No penalties for name changes.
7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners
- Delight in a wide variety of food from the area where the coast meets the Alps
- Sample lesser known but exquisite wines and visit Slow Food producers
- Learn about the rich history of Liguria and its key figures
- The history of Monaco and of Grace Kelly, the American Princess
- Ride and stop in 7 villages on the very special Prettiest Hamlets of Italy list
- Learn about and taste local extra virgin olive oil, which is the most delicate in Italy
- Savor authentic and exquisite Ligurian dinners at typical trattorias
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