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Particulars
Trip Dates:
2009
May 26-June 1
Trip Size:
8-16 participants
Total Days:
7 days/ 6 nights
Arrive/Depart:
Rome
Accommodations:
Victoria Hotel, Pescara
Grand Hotel, Sorrento
Hotel Forty-seven, Rome
Activity Level:
Moderate/Challenging
20-40+ miles daily
van supported
Terrain:
Mix
Cost:
Land Cost (current year):
US $3250
Includes 6B/2L/5D
Single Supplement:
US $400
Bike Rental:
US $140
Giro D’Italia, Biking
Tour with the Pros
The official announcement of the 100th running of the Giro D’Italia was made December 13, with an exciting course beginning in Venice and finishing 3 weeks later in Rome. The big news is that Lance Armstrong will come out of retirement in 2009 and his entry in the Giro is being widely anticipated. Italian Ivan Basso will be the local favourite, but Carlos Sastre, winner of the 2008 Tour de France will be a contender, as will Australian Cadel Evans, who last raced the Giro in 2002. Starting and finishing in Rome, our tour will follow the Giro from the Adriatic Sea through the Apennine mountains to the Amalfi Coast, Naples and into Rome, with live viewing of 5 stages, including the mountain stages at Blockhaus and Mount Vesuvio and the final time trial in Rome.
Accommodations
Victoria Hotel****, Pescara
This 4-star hotel is located in the historical center of Pescara; newly constructed with just 22 comfortable rooms, each guest room features flat screen tv, hydro-massage shower, and all amenities. There is a wellness center on site with massage services available.
Grand Hotel Due Golfi****, Sorrento
Boasting panoramic views of Sorrento and the sea, this recently re-modelled 4-star hotel is ideally located, with large pool, tennis courts and superb restaurant.
Hotel Forty-seven****, Rome
Recently featured in a NY Times article on where to stay in Rome, this hip, 4-star hotel is one of the city’s recent designer-hotels. We like its size (just 61 rooms), amenities (Turkish bath and wellness center), but most of all, its location, on the route of the 2009 Giro in historical Rome.
What's Included in the Cost of Your Trip?
- services of one or more experienced Great Explorations guides and support vehicle
- 6 nights lodging
- all breakfasts, 2 lunches, and all dinners but 1
- entrance fees for selected historical sites and museums
- detailed map and route instructions
- all baggage transportation
- all transportation from initial meeting point to final drop-off (see arrive/depart cities)
Please note: Final itinerary is subject to revision; any changes made are done so in an attempt to provide the best possible trip given route conditions and available services. Due to the nature of our business and exchange rates, prices are subject to change. All prices quoted are U.S. dollars but we gladly accept payment in Canadian dollars also. Due to cancellations and waiting lists, trip availability fluctuates daily. If you have any questions or would like to confirm space on this trip before making your reservation, please contact us at info@great-explorations.com or by telephone at 604.730.1247