Cycling
Rome, Lake Bolsena and ancient villages

• Level: medium-easy
• Total length: 265 km
• Terrain: 75% tarmac, 25% unpaved

Rome is the starting point of the tour to be reached independently.
Before departure we will send you the instructions on how to reach the embarkation point.

By plane

Rome is connected to the following airports: Fiumicino and Ciampino.

• from Fiumicino Airport (FCO): direct Leonardo Express train from the airport to Roma Termini (about 30 min)
• from Ciampino Airport (CIA): ATRAL bus to Roma Ciampino station and then regional train to Roma Termini (about 30 min). Alternatively, take a direct bus (Terravision, SIT BUS Shuttle, etc…) to Roma Termini.

For an overview of prices, airlines and flight schedules we suggest rome2rio.com or Google Maps, which also show options via train or bus, even for the last mile. For reliability and security, we recommend purchasing your flight on the official website of your chosen airline.

By train

For information on timetables and prices you can consult the Trenitalia website.

How to return home

Orvieto is the city at the end of the tour. From here you can return home.

By plane

Orvieto is connected to the following airports: Fiumicino e Ciampino.

To get to Fiumicino airport (FCO):

• train from Orvieto to Roma Termini station (approx. 1.5 hours). From here direct train Leonardo Express to the airport (approx. 30 minutes).

To get to Ciampino Airport (CIA):

• train from Orvieto to Rome Termini station (approx. 1.5 hours). From there take the regional train to Roma Ciampino station and bus to the airport (approx. 30 minutes). Alternatively, there are direct buses (Terravision, SIT BUS Shuttle, etc…) from Roma Termini to the airport.

By train

Orvieto is the closest train station. From here you can reach Roma Termini with the regional train (approx. 1,5 hours).

If you are a citizen of the EU or of a Schengen country – i.e. most EU countries and four European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – you are free to travel to other Schengen countries without having to go through border controls.

Even if you don’t need a passport for border checks within the Schengen area, it is still always highly recommended to take a passport or ID card with you.

If you are a non-EU national wishing to visit or travel within the EU, you will need a passport:

• valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU country you are visiting,
• which was issued within the previous 10 years
• and possibly a visa

You should apply for a visa from the consulate or embassy of the country you are visiting. If your visa is from a Schengen area country, it automatically allows you to travel to the other Schengen countries as well.

Do not forget your travel, health and/or car insurance documents.

For further information visit Your Europe official website.

Do not forget your travel, health and/or car insurance documents.
Always thoroughly check the document you travel with: expiration date and integrity.
Registration of documents is compulsory at check-in in hotels.

The official language is Italian.

Italy is in the Central European Time (CET) Zone, 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT), and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Internet and telephone

With a European SIM card, roaming services are free throughout Europe. Please check your rates with your mobile/internet provider before departure. 

The international phone prefix for Italy is +39. 

Emergency telephone numbers

112 – Common Emergency Number. This is the European emergency number which can be called in any emergency from any telephone (landline and mobile phone). Calls are free.

113 – Police Help Number

115 – Fire Department

118 – Medical Emergencies

Electricity

The Italian electrical net is 220V – 50Hz.

Sockets are Schuko bipolar and comply with European regulations. In most hotels you will find adaptors for different types of plugs.

The currency in Italy is the euro (€).

Cycling essentials

• handlebar mobile phone holder (we recommend the SP Connect™ system: if you buy it online you get a 20% discount using the code TRAVEL20)
• a power bank
• comfortable shoes with stiff soles
• padded cycling shorts
• a reusable water bottle

Personal equipment

• basic first aid kit which includes sticky bandages, gauze, and low-grade disinfectant
• sunglasses for eye protection
• protective sun lotion
• insect repellent

Clothes

• light weight waterproof/windproof tops
• leggings and long-sleeved tops for cooler mornings or evenings
• small close-fitting rucksack to carry small items during the day while cycling
• swimsuit
• clothes to cover your shoulders when you visit churches

Tour programme variations

• Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way you may find temporary deviations caused by roadworks, which cannot be foreseen; in this case please follow the indications you will find on site.

Special diets

• If you are vegetarian, gluten-intolerant, allergic to some specific ingredients/substances or if you suffer from any other kind of allergies please indicate it at the moment of booking. We will pass the information on to the hotels, but we cannot guarantee that all dietary requests will be met. Sometimes it is difficult to find particular food, for example gluten-free food, so we suggest that you bring your own snacks just in case.

Travel insurance

• It is advisable to take out an insurance policy against expenses arising from cancellation of the tour package, accidents, luggage (loss and damage), as well as a contract covering expenses in case of repatriation. Insurance policies are not included in the tour package offered by the operator.