Road Scholar, formerly known as Elderhostel, offers a host of learning and adventure travel opportunities around the world for travelers ages 50 and older. Seniors in moderately good physical condition will enjoy their Bicycle Italy: Venture into the Veneto trip. This two-week tour of Venice and the surrounding region includes 25 to 38 miles of biking per day on mostly flat terrain. The tour also includes visits to famed Renaissance architecture landmarks, a cheese factory and a Venetian glassblowing facility, along with informative talks on these topics.
Road Scholar
11 Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111
800-454-5768
roadscholar.org
Cycle through the Amalfi coast area near Naples with a group of women of all ages on this moderately paced week-long trip. Travelers will bike rolling terrain from inn to inn as well as take a hike on Mt. Vesuvius. In addition, they'll explore not only the city of Naples but fishing villages, mountain towns built in medieval times, Roman archaeological sites, beaches and sea caves. Bilingual guides and van support are included, as well as overnight accommodations and most meals.
WomanTours
2340 Elmwood Ave.
Rochester, NY 14618
800-247-1444 or 585-256-9807
womantours.com
Gay men and lesbians plus their queer-supportive friends and relatives can bike through the hills of Tuscany. This gay group tour starts in Florence and ends in Siena, with 35 to 40 miles a day of cycling hilly terrain. The trip provides most meals and a Chianti wine tasting, plus a guided tour of Siena. It also allows for individual time exploring medieval villages and hilltop towns.
Alyson Adventures
923 White St.
Key West, FL 33040-3355
alysonadventures.com
This adventure travel company has received awards and recognition from publications like Outside and Men's Journal. They offer a wide range of cycling trips around the globe, including 34 different options for biking through Italy. Their trip choices include gourmet vacations, such as the Olive Harvest Tour biking the Molise region. They also offer family vacations like the multi-sport trip, which combines cycling with sea kayaking, hiking and snorkeling on the island of Sardegna. Their bicycle trip levels range from easy (a leisurely spin through the Puglia region) to expert (a 14-day Greece to Italy tour).
Ciclisomo Classico
30 Marathon St.
Arlington, MA 02474
800-866-7314
cyclisomoclassico.com
