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Cycling Puglia – The Secret Charms Of Southern Italy
Puglia and the Secret Charms Of Southern Italy Discover the lure of Puglia now, before it is fully “discovered.” When the rest of the world thinks of Italy, the celebrity… Read More »
Destinations: Italy, About ExperiencePlus!: Rider Spotlight
First bike tour renews family’s spirit
A number of years ago, former ExperiencePlus! employee Ian Wells took part of his family on their first-ever EP bicycle tour. They weren’t experienced cyclists and some members of the... Read More »
Destinations: Italy
How Bike Across Italy Began in 1972
ExperiencePlus Co-founder, Rick Price (pictured in the front with iconic beard, and wife and co-founder Paola Malpezzi behind him), shares the the story of how it all started with Bike... Read More »
Destinations: Germany, Destinations: Italy, Destinations: Portugal, Destinations: Spain
4 Tours Ideal for Spring Cycling
Not only do spring bicycle tour vacations promise wild flowers, fields of green, fewer crowds, and ideal cycling weather, they are also a great way to kick start your base... Read More »
Destinations: Austria, Destinations: Belgium, Destinations: Italy, Destinations: Netherlands, Destinations: Slovenia, Destinations: Spain
Looking for a Getaway in June or July?
What are you doing this summer? Whether you’re looking for a laid-back bike and barge tour where you can settle into the same cabin each night after cycling the Netherlands... Read More »
Destinations: Italy
Spring Cycling in Italy
Start your spring – and cycling season – exploring Italy’s colorful coasts and blossoming countrysides. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better way to celebrate spring than joining on... Read More »
Destinations: Italy
Italy 3 Ways
Italy Three Ways Experience this rich and diverse country your way Most of our repeat travelers know that ExperiencePlus!’s first tour was born in Italy and we call this spectacular... Read More »
Destinations: Italy
Cycling Italy’s Culinary Delights: A Taste of Emilia...
Italy’s Culinary Capital 4 Foods Not to Miss! Italy is a country synonymous with world-class cuisine, Emilia Romagna is a region of Italy that stands apart as a culinary superstar,... Read More »
Destinations: Austria, Destinations: France, Destinations: Germany, Destinations: Italy
Start Here: Best Bike Tours for Beginner Riders
Not Sure Where You Should Ride? Start with one of these 6 trips. Selecting a bike tour can be a daunting task. With dozens of countries and routes to choose... Read More »
Destinations: Argentina, Destinations: Italy, Destinations: Portugal, Destinations: Spain
Top Cycling Destinations in 2017
Top Trends In Cycling Destinations in 2017 These tours are filling up fast! Wondering where to go in 2017? Here’s a run down of our top-selling destinations to date in... Read More »
Destinations: Italy
An Italian Cycling Expedition: Alps to the Adriatic
An Italian Cycling Expedition: Alps to the Adriatic Q&A With Tour Leader Lisa Merighi We asked ExperiencePlus! Tour Leader and Expedition Expert Lisa Merighi to share some highlights about... Read More »
Destinations: Italy
Back and Better Than Ever: Cycling Italy’s Dolomites
Italy’s Dolomites are Calling 6 Reasons You Should Answer Trying to decide where to ride next year? We have got a few reasons for you to consider fine-tuning your photography... Read More »
Destinations: Italy, About ExperiencePlus!: Rider Spotlight, Travel Stories
Our S.A.T.T. Winner’s Report On Bicycling Umbria!
She Went, She Saw, She Cycled Q&A with S.A.T.T winner Elissa Pitts Elissa Pitts was one of our two, 2016 Send a Teacher Traveling (S.A.T.T) award winners. This summer she cycled... Read More »
Destinations: Italy, Destinations: South Africa
ExpeditionPlus! New Destinations and Routes Coming 2017
Come for the journey and ride for the ADVENTURE. Don’t miss these unforgettable expeditions coming in 2017. Get ready for an exciting year of ExpeditionPlus! tours. March 2017 kicks off... Read More »
Destinations: Italy
Bring the crew – bring your friends and family along
Let’s Roll! Three great bike tours worth bringing everyone along for the ride Looking to for an excuse to get a group of friends together for a bike tour in... Read More »
Destinations: Italy
Umbria Here I Come
Orvieto, I Can’t Wait to Meet You On my way to checking one more experience off my bucket list. Umbria your green hills and lush valleys have called me back since I... Read More »
Destinations: Italy, News
Highlight Reel: My Favorite Part Of The Tour Leader Summit
Tour Leader Summit A great appreciation for our guides. As ExperiencePlus!’s Director of Tours, April is always a highlight of the season for me. Blossoming flowers are a welcome sign that a new... Read More »
Destinations: Italy, Recipes
Recipe: Insalata Di Farro (Cold Farro Salad)
Umbria’s Great Grain A versatile and easy addition to summer meals. Walk through a farmers market in Italy and you’ll experience the country’s deeply rooted passion for fresh food. Noses... Read More »
About ExperiencePlus!, Destinations: Italy
The Surprising Life of Tour Leader Gabriele Monaco
Gabriele Monaco – Film Maker, Tour Leader, History Buff Q & A with Gabriele about his film Valetti – The Forgotten Hero When Gabriele Monaco isn’t leading ExperiencePlus! bicycle tours... Read More »
Destinations: Italy
Walk On The Water – Christo’s “Floating Piers”
“Walk On The Water” Of Lake Iseo This Summer Visit Christo’s “Floating Piers” In The Italian Lakes District This summer, from June 18 to July 3, 2016, internationally-renowned environmental artist Christo will... Read More »
Destinations: Italy
2016 Cycling Italy’s Lakes District
“And, Como! Thou, a treasure whom the earth keeps to herself,… thy chestnut woods and garden plots” as William Wordsworth wrote, seemingly breathlessly as he attempted to render his impressions... Read More »
Destinations: Italy
Tuscany Two Ways in 2016
ExperiencePlus! has re-imagined our popular cycling tours in Tuscany. You decide what works best for you: Classic Tuscany – Cycling the Best of Southern Tuscany (Plus! Florence) OR Explore off the... Read More »
Destinations: Italy
Two Delights from Italy’s Culinary Cycling Tour
Bea Tassinari has been working with ExperiencePlus! in various capacities including tour leader, country coordinator, Italian office manager since the 1990s. She is the go to person if you have... Read More »
Destinations: France, Destinations: Italy
Sightseer Bicycling Tours by ExperiencePlus!
At ExperiencePlus! we believe that cyclists of all ages, abilities and experience levels should have the opportunity to explore the world by bike. So this year, we’re rolling out a... Read More »
About ExperiencePlus!, Destinations: Italy
Meet Your Tour Leaders – Michela Bresciani
Michela began leading tours with ExperiencePlus! in 2012. She has an amazing variety of interests and though she is quite an accomplished athlete she prefers to gauge her accomplishments today... Read More »