Bike or walk in Italy:
Art and culture for active travelers
Who says an active vacation has to be all work and no play? In Italy, it is unthinkable - there is too much to see and do. To even think it would be un-Italian! That is why Euro-Bike and Walking Tours offers Italian walking and biking holidays filled with art and cultural stops. There are five incredible itineraries that combine scenic country routes with visits to precious art collections, inspiring duomos, world famous vineyards, and gourmet meals. Imagine the thrill of rolling to the Ponte Vecchio in Florence on a 27-speed custom bicycle, or hiking to a small wine village in Chianti with a local wine expert. Life doesn't get much better than that.

"Italy is the jewel of Europe," said company President, Rene Hoeve, "and we have crafted five luxury tours that reflect the special vitality and abundance that are so typically Italian." From April to October, the company offers five biking and walking itineraries in Tuscany, Venice, the Veneto, and the Italian Lakes, ranging in length from 6 days to two weeks. Tours are fully supported, led by the company's own English-speaking local guides, and feature deluxe accommodations and gourmet meals. Euro-Bike and Walking Tours has been leading active vacations in Europe since 1974, and is one of the oldest and most venerated active vacation companies in Europe.

In addition to the popular Italian tours, the company's 2003 calendar features 100+ departures to a variety of premier European destinations, including France, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Britain and Ireland. There are also special tours for single and solo travelers, families, and private groups.