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Giuliana, who founded Via del Sole 17 years ago, on why she leads Vespa tours:
“We live in the heart of Italy and we know our land to the smallest detail: the small back roads, the charming country inns, the delicious ‘Trattoria,’ the hidden frescoes inside a lost-to-the-world church. Italy is our backyard, and we love it.”
Unless the locals covered you in meatballs and sang “Nessun Dorma” upon arrival, this vacation could hardly be more Italian. For this is a “Vespa vacation” — a two-wheeled tour of the nooks and crannies, the winding back roads and the off-the-beaten-track hidden gems of breathtaking Umbria, a beautiful region located in Central Italy.
And because you’re on a Vespa, no matter where you are from, how old you are, or what you do — you get to be cool for a week. And for most of us, that’s worth the cost of the holiday alone.
So how do you achieve such levels of coolness?
First you sign up for a “Ves Spa” tour with the people at Via del Sole and then you head out to the Umbrian capital of Perugia.
They will introduce you to your Vespa in a familiarization session and riding lesson. Then you hit the open road with one of the very knowledgeable guides — all of whom are local.
Day 1
From the first twist of the throttle, you’ll wonder why everyone doesn’t travel by scooter. The first night is spent at the villa which produces “Nobile” wine.
Day 2
Ride on a gentle tree-lined winding route from Montepulciano to Bagno Vignoni. Bagno Vignoni is one of the oldest thermal resorts in Tuscany, dating back to Roman times. Heated swimming pool, saunas, and massages are mandatory!
Day 3
This is a bigger ride along the stunning ridge road that leads to Abbadia San Salvatore. Climb to Radicofani, with its imposing tower, then drop down to Celle sul Rigo for a night in a historical Italian house — and, of course, a spa!
Day 4
This sees the return trip from San Casciano to villa Il Poggiolo, both pretty medieval villages on the southern side of Trasimeno lake among olive tree-dotted hills.
For more information visit www.viadelsole.it
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