MEDIEVAL MUSIC MAGIC 2015
Ability Level: Intermediate / Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Medieval Music Magic
With top guide Isacco Colombo and
co-guide Federica Luppi
Several of the charming medieval towns and cities visited during Ciclismo
Classico trips in Umbria and Tuscany have been cultural and artistic centers
through the centuries. Some of them are connected with history of medieval
music and today some of them are still among the few places in the world
where the practice of medieval music is still alive, also thanks to several
historical commemorations and feasts where music still has a role. Early
music specialist and passionate cyclist Isacco Colombo will lead a special
bike tour to some of the favorite Ciclismo Classico destinations with special
dedication to early music references, daily live performances, visits and
lectures, ending inside the magic and unique atmosphere in the heart of the
celebrated “Calendimaggio” feast in medieval Assisi.
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Trip Essence / Page 2
Day by Day / Page 3-5
Trip Preparation / Page 6
Bike Info / Page 6
Travel Insurance / Page 6
Terms & Conditions / Page 6
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MEDIEVAL MUSIC MAGIC 2015
Ability Level: Intermediate / Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
TRIP ESSENCE
• Authentic Tuscan wine tasting
• Spin along the delightful Sette Ponti Road
• Performances, lectures and exhibitions about medieval music in its
original environment
• Unique chance to experience the exciting atmosphere of
Calendimaggio feast in Assisi
• Visit places and heritage of Saint Francis of Assisi
• Visit to Perugia, Arezzo, Cortona and other Umbrian medieval towns
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TRIP DETAILS
2015 Trip Dates
• April 24 - May 2
Ability Level
• Intermediate
Summary of Daily Distances
• Day 1: 4/10 miles
• Day 2: 39/56 miles
• Day 3: 38/45 miles
• Day 4: 42/45 miles
• Day 5: rest day
• Day 6: 40 miles
• Day 7: 45 miles
• Day 8: 25/30 miles
• Day 9: Arrivederci!
Trip Price
• $5,395
• Single Supplement: $800
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Bianchi Carbon Intenso equipped with odometer, map case,
handlebar and seat bags and bike pump
• Special edition Top Guide cycling kit and Ciclismo water bottle
• All accommodations
• Wine kitty
• All breakfasts, 6 dinners, 1 light lunch and 1 picnic
• 1 tour of olive oil press and tasting
• 1 wine tasting
• Guided walking tours of Arezzo, Cortona and Perugia
• Performances, lectures and exhibitions on medieval music
• Daily cycling coaching
• Shuttles at beginning and end of tour
“I have never met anyone with so much passion for the
sport. He lights up from the inside when speaking about
cycling, equipment, technique, etc. Truly, he is matched
with his love and it shines though.”
- Jamie W. Minnetonka, MN
Ciclismo Classico
Have something else in mind?
• Also available as a private
tour or...
• Create a custom itinerary with
help from our experienced
travel consultants!
Contact Us
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[email protected]
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Highlights
REGGELLO
Welcome to Tuscany!
Daily Mileage - 4/10 miles
Your Tuscan vacation begins at the Figline Valdarno train station where
you meet Isacco for the 12 pm shuttle to the first hotel. A traditional
Tuscan feast is waiting for you after you get settled in. In the afternoon
after an expert bike fitting and safety talk, we warm up on a ride with a
few hills through olive groves surrounded by stone villas, providing a great
orientation to the sights and sounds of the area. In the evening we will enjoy
a stunning landscape, a harp concert for aperitif and a traditional Tuscan
menu for dinner.
Riding Terrain - Rolling hills
Hotel - Fattoria degli Usignoli
• Location: San Donato
• Duration: 2 Nights
• www.usignoli.it
Meals - L, D
At 400m above sea level, the 4-star Fattoria includes a swimming pool,
archery, tennis courts, horseback riding, and hiking trails. Their restaurant
serves delicious, authentic Tuscan meals.
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Highlights
LORO CIUFFENNA
Daily Mileage - 39/56 miles
Riding Terrain - Easy rolling
hills and one short steep climb
Hotel - See April 24
Meals - B, D
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AREZZO
Daily Mileage - 38/45 miles
Riding Terrain - Easy rolling
hills
Hotel - Vogue Hotel Arezzo
• Location: Arezzo
• Duration: 1 Night
• www.voguehotel.it
Meals - B
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The zigzagging continues as we pedal
through the dramatic sun-drenched
Pratomagno range where microclimates
flourish. Tiny towns are linked along
this lovely road lined with fig trees,
vegetable gardens, and vineyards.
Today we’ll visit an olive oil press and
we’ll taste the finest Olio d’Oliva.
Don’t forget to take a walk in the lovely
town of Loro Ciuffenna, where we’ll
stop for lunch. Before dinner Isacco
will introduce his medieval musical
instruments with pictures, anecdotes
and live performances.
Highlights
Along the way to the Renaissance gem of Arezzo we’ll have the option of
visiting Il Borro, a charming small village owned by the Ferragamo family,
and we’ll ride to the Ponte a Buriano, that Leonardo da Vinci painted on
the background of the Mona Lisa. In the afternoon we’ll have a walking tour
of Arezzo, known for his many artistic treasures, backdrop for the Oscar
Winning Film “La Vita è Bella” (Life is Beautiful), and to have been home
town of medieval theorist Guido d’Arezzo, among founders of modern
music theory.
Located in the heart of the city, the 4-star Vogue Hotel Arezzo’s high-impact
design and dedication to service create a one-of-a-kind hotel experience
in Arezzo. The hotel offers 26 exceptional rooms, all with a different design
and layout that make each experience unique.
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Ability Level: Intermediate / Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
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CORTONA
Daily Mileage - 42/45 miles
Riding Terrain - Flat and easy
rolling and three climbs
Hotel - Villa Marsili
• Location: Cortona
• Duration: 1 Night
• www.villamarsili.net
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The flatlands of La Val di Chiana ease our velo voyage to Cortona, an
exquisite hill town filled with Etruscan treasures. Don’t miss the stop in the
enchanting fortified village of Lucignano, shortly before our picnic lunch
and wine tasting at the Santa Vittoria estate - where they blend modern
knowledge with the wisdom of tradition to obtain unique wines. A late
afternoon guided walking tour of Cortona leads us to Roman arches,
Etruscan tombs, and Renaissance palaces. Tonight is pizza night at our
favorite local pizzeria!
Meals - B, L, D
The 4-star Villa Marsili is situated inside the town walls. The villa dates back
as late as 700 and the present owners have restored all original details
and architectural characteristics lost in past centuries. Rooms are elegant,
spacious and stylishly decorated. They offer a number of services, including
wi-fi, A/C and satellite TV.
APRIL 28
Highlights
CORTONA REST DAY
Hotel - See April 27
Meals - B, D
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PERUGIA
Daily Mileage - 40 miles
Riding Terrain - Rolling and
flat, final climb to Perugia
Hotel - Hotel Brufani Palace
• Location: Perugia
• Duration: 1 Night
• www.sinahotels.com/eng/
home_brufani_palace.htm
Take a rest from cycling for today: we’ll have a romantic hiking activity on
forests and hills around Cortona, tracing Saint Francis of Assisi’s hermitage
to the monastery of Le Celle. The lecture in the evening will explore the
one-of-a-kind XIII century “Laudario” preserved in the library of Cortona, a
treasure in history of music, poetry and devotional folk expression.
Highlights
Cross the border into the Green Heart of Italy - Umbria and the blue waters
of Lago Trasimeno, where Romans lost their lives to Hannibal’s attacks and
his elephants. The flat terrain rolls through wheat and sunflower fields and
it dips up and down through several small villages, leading to discover
Perugia, Umbria’s capital.
Hotel Brufani Palace is a 4-star historical, refined hotel in the heart of
Perugia but still offers an amazing view, known to have been chosen even
by princes and queens for their visits in this town. The rooms are decorated
with ornate frescoes and tapestries, and have a spacious bathrooms in pale
marble. Make sure you take time for a swim in their pool.
Meals - B
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Ability Level: Intermediate / Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
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ASSISI
Daily Mileage - 45 miles
Riding Terrain - Rolling and
flat, climb to Assisi
Hotel - Nun Assisi Relais and
SPA
• Location: Assisi
• Duration: 2 Nights
• www.nunassisi.com/
Meals - B, D
MAY 1
ASSISI
Daily Mileage - 25/30 miles
Riding Terrain - One long
climb to Monte Subasio,
descent to Spello, final climb
back to Assisi
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Highlights
On our way from Perugia we will visit Bevagna and reconstructions of
medieval workshops: medieval mint, candle shop, paper mill. Musical
instrument maker Giordano Ceccotti will play and introduce his hurdy-gurdy.
In Assisi we will visit the headquarter “Parte de Sopra” getting ready for
Calendimaggio feast, featuring workshops, floats and medieval costumes.
As a honorary member and performer of “Parte de Sopra” Isacco Colombo
will offer a unique chance to experience the exciting atmosphere from
inside Calendimaggio of Assisi participating for dinner at Cena Propiziatoria
with music and performances which begins celebrations.
This exclusive 5-star resort came about from a careful restoration of the
ancient Saint Catherine monastery. Nun Restaurant’s highly-skilled staff
prepare the most delicious traditional Umbrian dishes. Guests can choose
from various tailor-made wellness treatments, and relax in the pools.
Highlights
Loop ride from Assisi will climb Monte Subasio. Down to Spello we will be
guests of members from Ensemble Micrologus for a musical instruments
presentation at permanent exhibition in fondazione Adolfo Broegg. Most
passionate riders might enjoy one more climb to Eremo delle Carceri, where
Saint Francis of Assisi spent part of his hermitage. Back to Assisi we will visit
inside the Basilica San Francesco and still enjoy its view for final dinner just
in front of it.
Hotel - See April 30
Meals - B, D
MAY 2
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ARRIVEDERCI!
We provide one group Shuttle after breakfast around 9 am to the Assisi
train station or to Perugia airport. Or, why not extend your vacation and
spend a few more nights in Assisi?
Meals - B
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TRIP PREP
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TRIP INFORMATION
GETTING TO FIGLINE
Fly to Florence Airport (FLR). From there, take a 15 minute Taxi to Florence
Santa Maria Novella. Take a Train (www.trenitalia.com) to Figline-Valdarno
train station to meet our 12 pm group Shuttle** on Day 1.
** Please inform the office if you plan on taking this scheduled group shuttle at least one
month in advance via this form: www.ciclismoclassico.com/travel-plans
DEPARTING FROM ASSISI
Travel Agent:
Valerie Wilson
Call 1-855-780-2022 or
E-mail [email protected]
Weather Description
• April: H:68° / L:46°
ISACCO COLOMBO
We provide one group Shuttle after breakfast around 9 am to the Assisi
train station, approx 10-15 min, or to Perugia airport (PEG), approx 25-30
min.
INSURANCE, TERMS & CONDITIONS
Insurance
Ciclismo Classico will not assume responsibility or liability for any loss or
damage of personal effects or for any injury or loss during the duration of
the tour. Therefore, we highly recommend that you obtain travel insurance.
We partner with:
MH Ross
Details as well as quick quotes: www.ciclismoclassico.com/travel-insurance
Cancellations and Refunds
All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing as soon as possible to
Ciclismo Classico. Exceptions to our cancellation policy cannot be made for
any reason, including weather or personal emergencies. There is no refund
for unexpectedly leaving a trip early or arriving late. We strongly recommend travel insurance. Cancellation fees are determined as followed:
Days before departure - Cancellation fee
91+ days - $300 administrative fee
61-90 days - Loss of the $600 deposit
45-60 days - 50% of the trip price
30-44 days - 100% of the trip price; you may apply 35% of payment to a
future trip departing within one calendar year of cancellation date
15-29 days - 100% of the trip price; you may apply 15% of you payment to a
future trip departing within one calendar year of cancellation date
0-14 days - 100% of the trip price
BIKE INFORMATION
Each bike comes with:
• Ciclismo Classico water bottle
• Two large water–bottle
holders
• Map holder on handlebars
• Handlebar bag to carry your
camera and other small
essentials
• Tire pump
• Odometer/speedometer
cycle computer
• Combination bike lock
• Card with your tour leaders’
mobile phone numbers
Alterations to the tour itinerary
We are proud to bring you the highest standard of quality on our tours.
Sometimes this means modifications may be made to this itinerary. Naturally, we will notify you of any changes that may affect your arrival, departure
or lodging.
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