Italian Pre-Roth Taper

June 2026

Arrive early for your Challenge Roth tour and relax with us in beautiful Italy! With three great trip options to choose from, we include everything you need for the ultimate taper: light training sessions, deluxe Villa accommodations, bike mechanic services, all meals, a special tour and dinner at the Castello Nobili Vitelleschi (built in 956), a guided open water swim in a pristine lake, all local transportation to our activities, round trip airport transfers for Rome (FCO) Airport, a one-way flight from Rome to Munich on June 29, and one night in Munich prior to your Challenge Roth Tour check-in on Tuesday, June 30.

Note: If you are on our 5-night Challenge Roth tour, we can simply extend your Munich stay an additional two nights, for an additional fee.

Our friend, Italian cyclist, triathlete and adventurer Cristiano Corazzini, will also be with you for the Challenge Roth Tour. But before we begin the intensity of race week, Cristiano will guide you through the ultimate taper in his training playground in Italy. Guided light workouts, supported open water swimming in Lake Piediluco, and guided bike rides on quiet roads to test everything out for Challenge Roth are just one aspect of the itinerary.

In addition to the all-inclusive nature of the trip, we’ve added some special touches like a private tour and dinner at the stunning Castello Nobili Vitelleschi, bike build-up by our mechanics, and when it’s time to go to Germany we’ll transport your built bike directly to your Challenge Roth hotel while you fly non-stop from Rome to Munich.

Cristiano’s hand-picked hotels, favorite coffee stops, exceptional dining experiences, and the unforgettable sights and hospitality of Italy await you! Relax and enjoy the ultimate taper week, and head into Challenge Roth feeling no jet lag and no stress.

Taper Your Way

Three Itineraries to Choose From

5-NIGHT ITINERARY: 4 nights Rieti, Italy + 1 night Munich

Arrival: Thursday, June 25 at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci International airport (FCO) with 11:45am and 7:00pm pick-up times.

Departure: Monday, June 29 we’ll fly you one-way from Rome to Munich airport to check-in at the hotel for one night, prior to the start of your Challenge Roth 7-night tour on Tuesday, June 30. Guests on the 5-night Roth tour may extend your time in Munich with two additional nights, for an additional fee.

6-NIGHT ITINERARY: 1 night Rome + 4 nights Rieti, Italy + 1 night Munich

Arrival: Wednesday, June 24 at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci International airport (FCO) with 11:45am and 7:00pm pick-up times.

Departure: Monday, June 29 we’ll fly you non-stop from Rome to Munich airport to check-in at the hotel for one night, prior to the start of your Challenge Roth 7-night tour on Tuesday, June 30. Guests on the 5-night Roth tour may extend your time in Munich with two additional nights, for an additional fee.

8-NIGHT ITINERARY: 1 night Rome + 2 nights Tuscan island + 4 nights Rieti, Italy + 1 night Munich

Arrival: Tuesday, June 22 at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci International airport (FCO) with 11:45am and 7:00pm pick-up times.

Departure: Monday, June 29 we’ll fly you non-stop from Rome to Munich airport to check-in at the hotel for one night, prior to the start of your Challenge Roth 7-night tour on Tuesday, June 30. Guests on the 5-night Roth tour may extend your time in Munich with two additional nights, for an additional fee.

Tour Inclusions

All three itineraries include the following amenities and services:

AIRPORT PICKUP in Rome at 11:45am or 7:00pm on your arrival day.

DELUXE ACCOMMODATIONS throughout your stay in Rieti, and in Rome and/or the Tuscan island of Isola del Giglio, plus one night in Munich, based on your choice of the 5-night, 6-night or 8-night program.

TRANSPORTATION to all of our itinerary activities.

ALL MEALS including daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a Welcome prosecco

PRIVATE TOUR & DINNER at the Castello Nobili Vitelleschi (Labro Castle, built in 956)

LIGHT TRAINING including guided easy runs, supported open water swims in Lago Piediluco, and guided bike rides

BIKE MECHANIC who will build and dial-in your bike, getting you ready for Challenge Roth race week

BIKE TRANSPORT directly to your Challenge Roth tour hotel

YOUR FLIGHT from Rome to Munich on Monday, June 29 (transfer to the Rome airport included)

ONE NIGHT of accommodation at the Hilton Munich Airport (June 29), plus breakfast on Tuesday, June 30 prior to the start of the Challenge Roth Tour from Munich

A SMALL GROUP, BY DESIGN We’re limiting the number of guests on this tour to ensure personalized attention.

EXPERIENCED TOUR LEADERS who will also be with you for the Challenge Roth tour

6-NIGHT TOUR guests also receive the following:

• Rome accommodation on the day of your arrival, Wednesday, June 24 (4-star hotel)

• Group Dinner together in Rome

• Morning group run of about 6-7 miles, easy pace, perfect for sightseeing and photos

8-NIGHT TOUR guests additionally receive:

• Rome accommodation on the day of your arrival, Tuesday, June 22 (4-star hotel)

• Group dinner together in Rome

• Early morning shake-out run

• Transfer to Porto Santo Stefano (2 hours from Rome), then Ferry to Giglio Island (Tuscany)

• Afternoon open water swim in turquoise Mediterranean waters

• Guided hike on Giglio Island

• Transfer to Rieti / Umbria (approximately 2 hours) on Thursday, June 25

Pricing and Booking

Pricing does not include airfare other than the one-way flight at the end of the itinerary (to Munich), taxes, booking fees, travel insurance or gratuities.

5-Night Italian Taper Itinerary

Double Occupancy (2 people sharing): $2,495 per person

Single Occupancy (private room): $2,995

6-Night Itinerary (Rome > Rieti > Munich)

Double Occupancy (2 people sharing): $2,895 per person

Single Occupancy (private room): $3,395

8-Night Itinerary (Rome > Tuscan Island > Rieti > Munich)

Double Occupancy (2 people sharing): $3,795 per person

Single Occupancy (private room): $4,295

Tour Cancellation Policy

After final payments are completed, no refunds, transfers or postponements are available. Please secure travel insurance to mitigate against financial loss due to cancellation.

Protect Your Tour Investment

Please consider a travel insurance solution to fit your individual needs. We partner with World Nomads to offer excellent coverage of your non-refundable expenses in the event of pre-travel illness, accident or injury as well as illness/accident/injury that may occur while on tour. This is medical trip coverage that’s tailor made for adventurous athletes. We have helped our travelers successfully complete their claims, and will continue to do so.

You can find a variety of travel insurance possibilities as well at travelinsurance.com. We understand that everyone’s situation is unique, so we strongly encourage you to check out these suggestions and references to find a plan that works for you. After completing your booking, no refunds, transfers or exchanges can be made for your tour purchases.

After Challenge Roth

Once your Challenge Roth experience concludes, spend some time recovering in style with your choice of two amazing Roth extensions: the Best of Bohemia (Prague) or the Bavarian Alps Tour (Munich/Neuschwanstein/Salzburg). Both of these 5-night tour extensions were built from our years of experience exploring the region. The trips are filled with our favorite hotels, recovery modalities, dining, and sightseeing opportunities. Click on the icons below for all the details, and to make your booking. We can also add these tours to your existing Challenge Roth account.

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