Tour some of the treasures of Lazio on a quality Bosch-equipped Cannondale E-mountain bike with antipuncture tires and comfortable saddle. Discover two hidden hilltop gem-towns of Northern Lazio - Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio, and experience a land of beautiful countryside and medieval charm.
After a 1-hour journey by train, we’ll easily cycle through the Tiber Valley on our way to the impressive middle-ages settlement of Civita di Bagnoregio, and then continue towards the unique medieval town of Orvieto. We’ll explore both of these historical settlements and finish the tour with dinner in a wine cellar in front of the famous Cathedral in Orvieto. Pocket lunch and a train ticket back to Rome are also included.
Posted By : R3930ROamandag
Excellent experience! Such a wonderful way to see and experience towns outside of Rome while cycling through the countryside.
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Posted On : 2022-07-16 11:45:14 
Posted By : rebeccasteveirawende
Highlight of our first trip to Italy! We did this private tour with our two boys ages 9 and 12, and it was a long day for all but truly amazing. The food and wine was delicious, the pace perfect, and the company of our guide Klaas delightful . The e bikes worked perfectly and by then end we all felt like we got the right amount of exercise and a novel experience of the Italian country side. The medieval towns( a tiny town on top of cliffs in the middle of a valley , that now only has 10 inhabitants) as well as Orvieto were breathtaking. Felt like we stepped back in time. The day really was perfect and our kids favorite day of the entire trip . Great trip for active families( there are height minimums for kids and they do need to have the physical and emotional stamina for a 13 hour day!) . I imagine would also be great for groups of friends or anyone else who likes a good bike ride and very unique experience . It was a perfect thing to do to get out of the city for a day . Thank you! (Also going in July was hot and sunny but we stopped for lots of water and found lots of shade along the way)
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Posted On : 2022-07-14 11:31:34
Posted By : Lloyd_S
The Medieval Towns tour was cancelled and I changed to the Appian Way with Catacombs tour. It was a very fun & interesting day of riding. I highly recommend touring with Top Bike Tours. The guide was excellent.
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Posted On : 2019-08-21 14:41:55 
Posted By : JME1962
This was a great trip. All the logistics were handled by the company (lunch, snacks, dinner, wine, train tickets, etc.). This is a hilly ride, so I recommend the Ebike if you are not a major cyclist. We enjoyed the train ride, then bike a bit before getting a break to visit Civita di Bagnoregio. We then biked on to Orvieto where we had additional free time before the dinner and wine tasting. The dinner service was exceptional and the wine was very good. I highly recommend this adventure. It was one of my favorite days in Rome.
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Posted On : 2019-06-03 14:10:00
Posted By : AC9961
This trip was a highlight of our visit to Rome. The course laid out by Top Bikes is perfect, with moderate climbing early in the day, and predominantly downhill after lunch. I opted out of the electric bike (no need for mopeds on a bicycle ride), but can see where some would want that option. Overall, the trip is very attainable for those with at least moderate fitness. The scenery was amazing, and such a pleasant change from the crowds of Rome. In particular, the dinner in Orvieto was amazing. Our guide, Emanuele, did an amazing job of leading us through the day and making sure the timing worked at each step of the way.
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Posted On : 2018-11-30 13:59:26
Posted By : Bruiser1113
What a beautiful ride!! We spent 2 days prior to this tour in Rome visiting very crowded touristy sites, so it was a very welcome change of pace to get out of busy Rome into countryside. Riding from bike shop to Roma Termini is a bit tricky but our guide Emanuele guided us through expertly. Train ride to Alviano took just under an hour, and from there, we cruised through farm fields and up the hill to Civita di Bagnoregio. My boyfriend rode a normal mountain bike and the rest of us rode e-assist bikes. Picked up sandwiches in town and walked up to Civita di Bagnoregio to have picnic lunch in a historic beautiful town. So much fun! After lunch, we meandered down toward Orvieto through vineyards and took cable car up to the actual town of Orvieto. After exploring Orvieto on our own, we settled down at Cantina Foresi by the cathedral. Wow, amazing meats and lasagna!!! Each food was paired with house made wines. Great way to cap the wonderful ride. Our guide Emanuele was super knowledgable about everything and provided very clear instructions on logistical steps ahead, such as getting on and off train, riding on winding road, etc. We felt very well taken care of with Emanuele guiding us along.
For those considering this tour, here are some pointers to help with your decision:
+ It absolutely helps if you have some cycling experience and some fitness even though they provide e-assist bikes.
+ If you decide to do this ride, it also helps to bring your bike shorts with good chamois. Although the saddles on the bikes are relatively cushy, you do spend a lot of time on them and some padding will save your tush.
+ Ride after dinner was in the darkness. In October, air was already chilly so make sure to bring warmer, wind blocking jacket.
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Posted On : 2018-10-28 01:53:21
Posted By : ksbittner
Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio are amazing towns and seeing them by bike is a perfect way to experience them. Our guide, Daniele, helped us to have an amazing experience. I had seen pictures of both Civita and Orvieto, but the reality of the places was much richer than I had imagined. A truly great experience if you want to take a break from Rome.
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Posted On : 2018-10-17 11:21:07
Posted By : Simon W
My partner booked the Bagnoreggio and Orvieto e-bike tour for us as a surprise, and we had a fantastic day with our guide Emanuel (and one other booked person, so we were 4 in total), who looked after us very well. We met at 8am and first had to cycle through some streets to get to the train station, then load our bikes on for the one hour train journey to Alviano. After an included breakfast of pizza and a capppucino (nicer than it sounds!) we started the biking through very picturesque countryside. The bikes were great, the Turbo setting really does take the strain - I'm not an experienced cyclist and other than the discomfort from sitting on the saddle all day, I found it very manageable. Both Bagnoreggio and Orvieto were amazing (with a panini lunch included) and we finished with a very good selection meal and wines in Cantina Foresi by the cathedral. Then the funicular back down to the station and train back to Rome. A long day but so worth it, and we'd definitely do this again.
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Posted On : 2018-06-18 13:18:20
Posted By : Nata_a_winnipeg
Emmanuel safely guided us from the bike shop to Termini, Bagnoregio, Orvieto and back. Perfect weather, a guide who is knowledgeable, friendly and professional made our experience very positive. The villages are beautiful with unique sights and the riding was easy for us as experienced cyclists with the power assist bikes. The shop was organized, the bikes were clean and well maintained and staff were great. This was our second tour with Top Bike and we would book with them again. Great day!
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Posted On : 2018-06-03 08:28:18
Posted By : Michael_S
This was the highlight of our trip to Rome! It was such a fun, exciting way to see some small towns and the countryside of Italy! Our tour guide, Imke, was great and very knowledgeable. It was a small group of us 4 total on the trip. We biked about 18 miles from Alviano to Civita di Bagnoregio - it definitely helps to have the electric bikes for this stretch because it's mostly uphill, but the bikes make it very manageable! After about an hour and half exploring Civita de Bagnoregio, we biked another 12 miles downhill to Orvieto and had another hour and half to explore there before dinner. Our dinner was so delicious and one of the best we had in Italy! I can't recommend this trip enough!
