Daily Distance: Approx 75km
Total Distance: Main Route: Approx 850km
Total Ascent: Approx 15000m

What’s included:

• All hotel accommodation in minimum 3 star, usually 4 star hotels (twin share)
• Breakfasts
• Dinners (except 1)
• 2 Guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
• Van support throughout tour
• All in-tour transfers
• Snacks and food supplements including electrolytes during tour
• Activities which depend on the region we are visiting. Examples include wine/cheese/olive oil tastings, boat trips
• Garmin 800 loan unit with maps for duration of tour
• 1 PuntoTours cycling kit (cycling jersey, knicks and socks) per guest
• 1 day pack per guest
• Complimentary food supplements including gels and energy bars
• Detailed printed Tour information booklet.

Daily Distance: Approx 90km – 55mi
Total Distance: Main Route: 1100km – 685mi
Total Ascent: Approx 21000m – 69000ft

What’s included:

• All hotel accommodation in minimum 3 star, usually 4 star hotels (twin share)
• Breakfasts
• Dinners (except 1)
• 2 Guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
• Van support throughout tour
• All in-tour transfers
• Snacks and food supplements including electrolytes during tour
• Activities which depend on the region we are visiting. Examples include wine/cheese/olive oil tastings, boat trips
• Garmin 800 loan unit with maps for duration of tour
• 1 PuntoTours cycling kit (cycling jersey, knicks and socks) per guest
• 1 day pack per guest
• Complimentary food supplements including gels and energy bars
• Detailed printed Tour information booklet.

Highlights:
An epic adventure, discovering virtually all the major lakes of northern Italy,  from the small and romantic Lago d’Orta to the largest, Lago di Garda.  Along the way we’ll experience the multicoloured Lago Maggiore and the specatacular Lago d’iseo and Lago d’Idro.  A tour to satisfy the most demanding rider, with true climbs such as the Mottarone, Piancavallo, Passo Maniva and Crodedomini.  There’s also thoroughly enjoyable descents on silky smooth roads.  You’ll ride through Pre-Alpine scenery where you’ll be immersed in lush green forests and visit artistic towns such as Orta, Varese, Como and Sirmione.  We’ve booked classy hotels and food along the way.  We have also organised many activities to further enrich your experience of this tour, such as the visit to the Borromean Islands, wine and cheese tastings, the cycling museum at the peak of the Ghisallo to mention a few. This will really be an unforgettable holiday!

Daily Distance: Approx 100km – 62mi
Total Distance: Main Route: 1350km; Long Route: 1600km
Total Ascent: Approx 18500m – 60650ft

Activities:
1 guided tour of Como, Lakes cruise to islands, Botanic garden, Cheese tasting in Varese, Cycling museum Ghisallo,terme in comano e Terme in Sirmione

What’s included:

• All hotel accommodation in minimum 3 star, usually 4 star hotels (twin share)
• Breakfasts
• Dinners (except 1)
• 2 Guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
• Van support throughout tour
• All in-tour transfers
• Snacks and food supplements including electrolytes during tour
• Activities which depend on the region we are visiting. Examples include wine/cheese/olive oil tastings, boat trips
• Garmin 800 loan unit with maps for duration of tour
• 1 PuntoTours cycling kit (cycling jersey, knicks and socks) per guest
• 1 day pack per guest
• Complimentary food supplements including gels and energy bars
• Detailed printed Tour information booklet.

Highlights:
In 2009, Norway was voted the world’s best tourism destination by National Geographic.  Come and see why for yourselves.  Visit the most famous fjord regions in Norway’s southwest region and see some of the most beautiful and panoramic such as the l’Hardangerfjiord and the Lysefjiord.  Along the way we will visit the picturesque coastal towns of Stavangar, Haugesund and Bergen.  We will venture inland following the fjords, rivers and mountains skirting the glaciers and calling in on quaint villages such as Odda and Voss, famous the majestic landscape that surrounds them.  Beautifully paved and quiet roads, great hotels, hearty food and incredible scenery – you won’t want to leave!

(2 open dinner  - 1 lunch).

Daily Distance: Approx 85km, 52mi
Total Distance: 750 km, 466mi
Total Ascent: 15000m, 49200ft

What’s included:

• All hotel accommodation in minimum 3 star, usually 4 star hotels (twin share)
• Breakfasts
• Dinners (except 1)
• 2 Guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
• Van support throughout tour
• All in-tour transfers
• Snacks and food supplements including electrolytes during tour
• Activities which depend on the region we are visiting. Examples include wine/cheese/olive oil tastings, boat trips
• Garmin 800 loan unit with maps for duration of tour
• 1 PuntoTours cycling kit (cycling jersey, knicks and socks) per guest
• 1 day pack per guest
• Complimentary food supplements including gels and energy bars
• Detailed printed Tour information booklet.

Daily Distance: Approx 70km
Total Distance: Main Route 450km
Total Ascent: Approx 8000m

What’s included:

• All hotel accommodation in minimum 3 star, usually 4 star hotels (twin share)
• Breakfasts
• Dinners (except 1)
• 2 Guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
• Van support throughout tour
• All in-tour transfers
• Snacks and food supplements including electrolytes during tour
• Activities which depend on the region we are visiting. Examples include wine/cheese/olive oil tastings, boat trips
• Garmin 800 loan unit with maps for duration of tour
• 1 PuntoTours cycling kit (cycling jersey, knicks and socks) per guest
• 1 day pack per guest
• Complimentary food supplements including gels and energy bars
• Detailed printed Tour information booklet.

Highlights:
Everyone should visit Tuscany as least once in their life! Arguably Italy’a most famous region it truly is the perfect spot for a cycling tour.  It brings together spectacular rides through medieval towns full of history and art, a great culinary and wine heritage – just think of ‘bistecca fiorentina e chianti’
Our Classic Tuscan Tour will let you live an unforgettable experience immersed in Tuscan culture thanks to our local guides and the fact that we’ll spend 2 days at least in each location.  You’ll discover the most interesting places in Tuscany, Chianti, Siena, the Val d’Orcia and Saturnia.
We leave from Radda in the Chianti region and visit fantastic local wine producers and castles.  We then relocate to Siena with its stunning Piazza del Palio, then onto Pienza with it’s spectacular views over the d’Orcia valley and finally onto Saturnia with is fascinating ancient Roman baths.
Come and truly spoil yourself – come to Tuscany!

Activities:
Wine tasting – cheese tasting – truffle hunting demo – guided tours -castle visit – termal baths in Saturnia

What’s included:

• All hotel accommodation in minimum 3 star, usually 4 star hotels (twin share)
• Breakfasts
• Dinners (except 1)
• 2 Guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
• Van support throughout tour
• All in-tour transfers
• Snacks and food supplements including electrolytes during tour
• Activities which depend on the region we are visiting. Examples include wine/cheese/olive oil tastings, boat trips
• Garmin 800 loan unit with maps for duration of tour
• 1 PuntoTours cycling kit (cycling jersey, knicks and socks) per guest
• 1 day pack per guest
• Complimentary food supplements including gels and energy bars
• Detailed printed Tour information booklet.

Highlights:
On this tour we pedal the entire length of the east coast of Sardegna, the Mediterranean’s second largest island.  With the favourable Mistral wind on our backs, we ride from the north of the island to the very south, with the extraordinarily beautiful beaches for company, including the famous Costa Smeralda where we begin our Sardinian trip. We will be visiting the historical cities of Lanusei and Villasimius close by the fascinating city of Cagliari, capital of Sardegna.  We will ride inland climbing the main mountain of the island, the Gennargentu, famous for its caves. Last, we will spend one full day on a sailing boat cruising the best beaches of the island!
Sardinia presents the perfect way to relax after a day’s riding.  There’s always stunning views to the sea and we’ll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the white beaches and crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Daily Distance: Approx 75km – 46mi
Total Distance: Approx 800km – 500mi
Total Ascent: Approx 8000m – 26000ft

Activities:
Wine tasting, oil tasting, boat ride, visit of murales, lunch with local shepherds..

What’s included:

• All hotel accommodation in minimum 3 star, usually 4 star hotels (twin share)
• Breakfasts
• Dinners (except 1)
• 2 Guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
• Van support throughout tour
• All in-tour transfers
• Snacks and food supplements including electrolytes during tour
• Activities which depend on the region we are visiting. Examples include wine/cheese/olive oil tastings, boat trips
• Garmin 800 loan unit with maps for duration of tour
• 1 PuntoTours cycling kit (cycling jersey, knicks and socks) per guest
• 1 day pack per guest
• Complimentary food supplements including gels and energy bars
• Detailed printed Tour information booklet.

Highlights:
It will seem as if you are riding through a painting, along very quiet roads through verdant hills and vineyards, with spectacular views to the Alps that separate Italy from Switzerland and France. This tour is for the cyclist after an experience to delight the heart and tastebuds.

Famous throughout the world for its wine and gastronomic riches, such as the Barolo wine and white truffles of Alba, Piedmont offers superb cycling with easy or challenging climbing through its abundant vineyards and wineries, sweet hills and picturesque towns.

This tour departs from the beautiful town of Alba, passes through the ancient roman bath city of Acqui Terme and finishes near the birthplace of Italy’s cycling greats Fausto Coppi and Giradegno, Novi Ligure.

This is a gastronomic tour de force with cycling thrown in to make sure you’ve worked up an appetite. Buon Appetito!!

This tour has something for everyone including catering for two levels of cyclist.

The casual rider: We have planned an itinerary that caters for the rider who occasionally dusts off the bike and gets out on weekends. For you, this is about getting enough exercise in to justify the lavish dinners and spectacular wines of the Piedmont Region.

The seasoned rider: Our Tour is in Fausto Coppi’s backyard. You will quickly see where he got his legs from. There’s some serious climbs for the experienced rider, with most of the daily routes being undulating. You’ll have every reason to gorge yourself on Piedmont’s delicacies at the end of the day.

Daily Distance: Approx 60km – 37mi
Total Distance: Main 430km – 267mi; Long 620km – 385mi
Total Ascent: Approx 4,500m – 14,765ft

What’s included:

• All hotel accommodation in minimum 3 star, usually 4 star hotels (twin share)
• Breakfasts
• Dinners (except 1)
• 2 Guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
• Van support throughout tour
• All in-tour transfers
• Snacks and food supplements including electrolytes during tour
• Activities which depend on the region we are visiting. Examples include wine/cheese/olive oil tastings, boat trips
• Garmin 800 loan unit with maps for duration of tour
• 1 PuntoTours cycling kit (cycling jersey, knicks and socks) per guest
• 1 day pack per guest
• Complimentary food supplements including gels and energy bars
• Detailed printed Tour information booklet.

Highlights:
Everyone should visit Tuscany as least once in their life! Arguably Italy’a most famous region it truly is the perfect spot for a cycling tour. It brings together spectacular rides through medieval towns full of history and art, a great culinary and wine heritage – just think of ‘bistecca fiorentina e chianti’
Our Classic Tuscan Tour will let you live an unforgettable experience immersed in Tuscan culture thanks to our local guides and the fact that we’ll spend a few days at least in each location. You’ll discover some of the most interesting places in Tuscany, Chianti, Siena, the Val d’Orcia.
We leave from Radda in the Chianti region and visit fantastic local wine producers and castles. We the relocate to Siena with its stunning Piazza del Palio and finish in Pienza with its spectacular views over the d’Orcia valley.
Come and truly spoil yourself – come to Tuscany!

Activities:
3 wine tasting – cheese tasting – truffle hunting demo – cooking demo – guided tours – castle visit.

Daily Distance: Approx 50km – 31mi
Total Distance: Main Route: Approx 450km – 280mi
Total Ascent: Approx 8000m – 26000ft

What’s included:

• All hotel accommodation in minimum 3 star, usually 4 star hotels (twin share)
• Breakfasts
• Dinners (except 1)
• 2 Guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
• Van support throughout tour
• All in-tour transfers
• Snacks and food supplements including electrolytes during tour
• Activities which depend on the region we are visiting. Examples include wine/cheese/olive oil tastings, boat trips
• Garmin 800 loan unit with maps for duration of tour
• 1 PuntoTours cycling kit (cycling jersey, knicks and socks) per guest
• 1 day pack per guest
• Complimentary food supplements including gels and energy bars
• Detailed printed Tour information booklet.

Thanks to the presence of our guide, Briand at all key moments (junctions, hotel receptions, lunch-stop restaurants, occasionally a-wheel on the ride itself, indeed  -  and uncannily -  whenever our journey could best be assisted or enriched  by his presence) we had a great time enjoying this thoroughly well-planned cycling holiday.

As a cycling journalist with eight years’ experience I have, as part of my duties, attended cycling holidays with many different companies. However, for the Prague-Vienna trip, I approached First Light after being attracted to their impressive and informative website. On all levels I was not disappointed; a high standard of service was maintained from the first communication through to the final drop-off in Vienna. I would have no hesitation in recommending First Light to anyone seeking a high-quality experience on two wheels.