Once Upon a Time

Villa di Piazzano, Cortona on the Tuscany Umbria Border

Italian cycling holidays

Once here, you may never wish to leave

Simply, An Exceptional Place to Stay

People Make the Place.

Well, this place is just superb; the setting, the history, food. But it is the people of Villa di Piazzano who top off this wonderful, indulgent offering.

Prices from $1,187 per person View Prices

Summary

  • 4 Night Short-Break [3 & 5 night options]
  • Swimming Pool - Gardens - Peace - Quiet - Very Attentive Staff
  • 3 x eBike Itineraries ...
  • ... 🍇 🍷 The Wine Road: A visit to Avignonesi winery
  • ... 🐟 Lake Trasimeno & Hannibal ⚔️
  • ... 🏰 The Niccone Valley: Four Castles & a Border

Statistics

  • The Niccone Valley ... MILES: 36/58Km | SADDLE TIME: 3hrs 23min | MODERATE
  • The Wine Road to Avignonese ... MILES: 24/38Km | SADDLE TIME: 1hrs 59min | EASY
  • Trasimeno & Hannibal ... MILES: 28/45Km | SADDLE TIME: 2hrs 22min | EASY
  • Other Rides: Cortona | Valdichiana
  • Tripadvisor READ OUR REVIEWS

Once Upon a Time | GPS Self Guided Short Stay Tuscany eBike Adventure

“The service is top notch, and the 500 year old building is straight out of a fairy tale ... surrounded by stunning scenery and flowers growing everywhere”

Read more about Villa di Piazzano ...

 

● FORBES 'Why You Should Consider A Vacation In This Idyllic Italian Countryside Haven'

Catherine Sabino, Travel. READ MORE...

 

● Telegraph TRAVEL 'Villa di Piazzano, Umbria, Italy'

Review by Hannah Frances, travel writer. READ MORE...

 

● New York Times 'A Honeymoon Through Italy'

By Porter Fox. READ MORE...

 

● Travellers Tales 'Villa di Piazzano' READ MORE...

 

Discover the 'Once Upon a Time' itineraries on Google Maps ...

- The Wine Road to Avignonese ... CLICK HERE

- Trasimeno & Hannibal ... CLICK HERE

- The Niccone Valley ... CLICK HERE

“Ian and I loved your guided e bike holiday around Tuscany. It was beautifully organised with every little detail thought of, including the most perfect lunch stops and, of course amazing hotels!”

Sir Ian & Lady Collett

“Writing [the Google review] pulled on my heartstrings and made me want to do it all over again.”

Marion Clare Williams, USA on a Guided Umbria Electric Bike Safari

Best Bits

  • Regional Wines - Vineyard Visits, Wine & Olive Oil Tastings
  • Top Quality eBikes with BOSCH Pedal-Assist power
  • Outstanding Accommodation
  • Visit Cortona
  • Peace & Quiet

Price

$1,187 per person

Your adventure includes:

Your adventure includes:

  • 3, 4 or 5 Nights with 3 cycle itineraries
  • Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
  • Turn-by-Turn GPS Navigation - BOSCH GPS
  • 3 Pre-Programmed Itineraries from Very Easy to Moderate
  • Pace Notes, Map & Historical Information
  • Welcome Drinks, Briefing, Bike Set-Up
  • 24/7 WhatsApp Guide & Support
  • Raleigh Motus Grand Tour Low Step Electric Bike with Bosch Active Line Plus & Battery Range 135 miles

More eBike Soft Adventures from Inspired ITALY

This place is amazing. The service is top notch, and the 500 year old building is straight out of a fairy tale.

Rachel Knotts

Walk Ride Swim

An Active Holiday in Rural ItalySINGLE CENTRE | SELF GUIDED
  • • 3, 5 or 7 Nights
  • • Umbria & Tuscany
  • • Set your Own Pace
  • • Prices from $467 per person

Umbria for Wine Lovers🍷🍇

Explore & Delight in Umbria's Rural WineriesFULLY GUIDED
  • • ☀️ 6 Days | 7 Nights or 4 Days | 5 Nights
  • • 🍇 Umbria's Best Wine Tours & Tastings by Bike
  • • Easy Cycling
  • • From $3,296 per person

Umbria for Food & Wine Lovers: Our Umbria 🍷🍝

Niccone Valley | Montone | Gubbio | AssisiFULLY GUIDED
  • • ⭐️ MOST POPULAR
  • • 7 or 5 Nights
  • • EASY CYLING with a few short moderate sections
  • • 🍷Tastings & 🍝 Cooking Lesson
  • • From $3,347 per person

Tuscany for Wine Lovers: Terroir of Tuscany🍷🍇

Chianti | Brunello | Vino Nobile & more...FULLY GUIDED
  • • ⭐️ Sunday Times Best Cycling Breaks
  • • MODERATE
  • • 7 Nights
  • • From $3,596 per person