Welcome to the final week of the 100th Anniversary of the Giro d'Italia! Make your plans to be in Italy in May 2009 with Velo Echappe' for what will surely be one of the greatest events on the international sporting calendar as Lance Armstrong contests the Giro for the first time against one of the strongest fields in recent years including 2008 Tour de France Champion Carlos Sastre and past-Giro Champions Ivan Basso, Gilberto Simoni and Danilo de Luca!

During the course of your tour, you'll feel the presence of the "maglia rosa" and past Giro greats like Fausto Coppi, Eddy Merckx, Felice Gimondi, Bernard Hinault and Francesco Moser while enjoying the following highlights:

• Relaxing in 3-star and 4-star hotels in Sulmona, Positano, and Rome!
• Cycling one of the oldest roads of the Roman Empire, the Tiburtina Valeria, and climbing the Forca Caruso.
• Challenging yourself on the ascent of the Block Haus climb before cheering on the "maglia rosa" and the "gruppo" later in the afternoon as they race to the summit during Stage 17.
• Getting autographs from your favorite cyclists at the sign-in for Stage 18 in Sulmona.
• Riding one of the greatest roads on the planet - the Amalfi Coast!
• Shopping and soaking up the atmosphere in such villages as Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and Praiano.
• Enjoying the views of the Mediterranean as you climb the Picco Sant Angelo on Stage 19.
• Cycling to Pompeii and enjoying a tour through the ancient ruins.
• Exploring the "Eternal City" of Rome before watching the final climatic stage on the roads around the ancient Forum and Coliseum!
  

In addition to the daily adventures on the road and the support of an award-winning staff, you'll enjoy relaxing in our charming accommodations while feasting on Italy's finest cuisine and and wines. Make your reservations today to join us for the final week of the 100th Anniversary of the Giro d'Italia and the "maglia rosa" and, in the process, make some history of your own!