Tour information
During this nice cycling trip you will stay always at the same accommodation enjoying at a time nice bike excursions and the comfort not to pack your luggage every day. You will discover the lively and coloured Peschiera, lying on the river Mincio which is the unique outflow of Lake Garda; this will be your base to explore all around the southern Garda region. You will follow the shore towards different attractive places such as Garda and Desenzano and reach the city of Romeo & Juliet, Verona, so rich in history and where the sweet loops of the Adige flowing through the city together with the low hills surrounding it at the northern side contribute to creating such an harmoniously beautiful landscape. An experience not to be missed!
Cycling tour along well maintained cycle paths and less frequented side roads. The entrance to Verona is sometimes more busy. Mostly flat to hilly terrain with a few short climbs.
Included and Not Included Services
Accommodation in hotels 3*** or 4**** category
Breakfast buffet or full breakfast
Personal tour information
Transfers according to the programme (train and boat)
Well planned routes
Detailed documents (maps, route, places to visit, important telephone numbers)
navigation APP
Telephone service hotline for the entire tour
Arrival to the starting point of the tour
Departure at the end of the tour
All lunches and dinners
Drinks, tourist tax and all extras
Not mentioned entries or public means
Rental bikes and travel insurance
All not expressly mentioned under the item „Included services“
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Individual arrival at the hotel in Peschiera; the historic centre is enclosed within the walls and connected to the new part of the town by a charming pedestrian bridge. Porta Verona and Porta Brescia are the two marvellous entrances that lead you into the heart of the historic area, a real old military complex with a nice atmosphere and plenty of shops, restaurants, museums and small local taverns where to stop.
Day 2: Peschiera del Garda: circular tour
(approx. 40 km)
Starting from Peschiera del Garda the route first heads south to Solferino, famous for the decisive battle during the War between the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Sardinia. You will pass through orchards and vineyards where the famous Lugano wine grows.
Day 3: Peschiera del Garda: circular tour Desenzano
(approx. 45 km)
Today you will cycle westwards to Desenzano, the largest town on the shores of Lake Garda. Starting from there you will also explore the hilly landscape in the hinterland and reach Padenghe. For those who prefer a less busy day, the town offers various restaurants and shops; in alternative you can simply relax on the shores of the lake.
You can then take the train back to Peschiera at the end of the day.
Day 4: Peschiera del Garda: circular tour Garda-Bardolino- Lazise
(approx. 30 km)
A relaxing boat trip across Lake Garda opens the day. You will reach Garda, which lies in a bay between the huge rock Rocca del Garda and the beautiful San Virgilio peninsula. Right on the shore of the lake you cycle to Bardolino, famous for its red wine and the lively allyes. Be sure to stop for a break at one of the many restaurants on the waterfront or wander through the alleys of the town in Bardolino and Lazise before returning to Peschiera.
Day 5: Peschiera del Garda: circular tour Bussolengo - Verona
(approx. 40 km)
Today you will first cycle through the hilly hinterland to Bussolengo and then follow the course of the river to Verona, the romantic, elegant and flourishing city of Romeo and Juliet. Verona's old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 and is a place full of history, culture, architecture and joie de vivre. Verona is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the region: don‘t miss the Roman Arena, the beautiful church of San Zeno and of course the „Casa di Giulietta“. Afterwards you will take the train back to Peschiera.
Day 6: Peschiera del Garda: circular tour Borghetto/Cusoza
(approx. 40 km)
Along the river Mincio you will cycle along the most famous cycle path in Italy to the charming village of Borghetto. On the nearby hill is Valeggio, famous for its typical dumplings and the Sigurtà park and gardens. You cycle on to Custoza, theatre of war during Italy‘s independence, well known nowadays for its wine, Bianco di Custoza.
Day 7: Departure
Individual departure from Peschiera or possibility to extend your stay at Lake Garda.
General information
By car: on the Brenner/Brennero motorway (A22) to Affi
By train: take a train to Verona and connection to Peschiera. Timetable available on: www.deutschebahn.de, www.oebb.at, www.trenitalia.com.
By plane: nearest airports are Verona Villafranca and Bergamo.
Hotels 3*** or 4**** category
Attention: Tourist tax – if requested – has to be paid on the spot.
transfer can be organised on request from tha railways station or airport to the starting point of the tour. Price upon request.
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
Rental bike TOP
E-bike (unisex bike, 500 W battery, range up to 100 km)
Quotation
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Tour information
- Duration 7 days
- Minimum age 14 years and older
- Difficulty Level Easy
- Distance 170 - 190 km