Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano and Lake Garda
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Highlights
- Enjoy a wine tasting at a mountain hamlet famous for its Gewürztraminer.
- Savor house-made specialties from the gourmet restaurant of your 5-star hotel in a ski-resort town beloved by celebrities.
- See spectacular mountains rising around you as you ride through dramatic canyons and ravines.
- Cycle a Mediterranean-like paradise on the shores of Lake Garda.
- Explore the old town of Bolzano, where you can marvel at the museum’s renowned glacier mummy, Oetzi the Iceman.
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- Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
- Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
- Support Vehicle
- Luggage Transportation
- Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
- Welcome Reception
- Facilitated Cultural Experiences
- Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Itinerary
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Your tour starts at 2:00 p.m. at our Bolzano hotel. A safety and bike-fitting session with your trip leaders and fellow travelers will be held immediately at 2:00 p.m.
Later, enjoy a warm-up ride along easy, scenic bike paths outside the city. You will cycle al...
After a hearty buffet breakfast, you will cycle directly from your hotel, following an easy bike path out of town along the Isarco River. The landscape opens up as you skirt the foot of Sigmundskron Castle, one of six mountain museums established by the famed South Ty...
Setting off this morning, you will skirt the Noce River, following a well-paved bike path into the verdant Sole Valley—a spectacular expanse of emerald green, watched over by the dramatic Stelvio National Park mountain range to the north and the Adamello and Brenta Do...
Awake this morning to the staggering beauty that encircles Madonna di Campiglio and your chalet. After a hearty breakfast prepared by your hosts, set off on a breathtaking day of riding amid the Adamello and Brenta Dolomites. Begin with an inspiring ride in the Renden...
Today’s leg of cycling the Dolomites promises invigorating and beautiful rides along paved roads. Most of the route is downhill as you leave the Dolomites for Lake Garda. Wide-open views of the Presanella and Adamello peaks and the Brenta Dolomites unfold, with their ...
Mountains surrounding Lake Garda shield the valley from cooler air currents, creating a Mediterranean climate where olive and fruit trees, vineyards, exotic flowers, and even palms all thrive. Your journey culminates in this paradise as you depart directly from your h...
After breakfast, walk to the ferry embarcadero where you will take a scenic two-hour cruise on Lake Garda to Gargnano. The ferry is scheduled to depart Riva around 9:00 a.m. and arrive at Gargnano before noon. In this picturesque village, there will be time to pick up...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Accommodation
6 nights in luxurious hotels and a 5-star mountain chalet
12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills and is ideal for both beginner and experienced cyclists. About 70% follows bike paths. All the roads are paved. One ride starts at 4,500-feet (1,372-meter) elevation in a mountain environment, gradually losing elevation. On two days, both easy and moderate options are given. Our VBT support vehicle is always available for those who would like assistance with the hills.
Daily Mileage: 3 - 32 miles| Biking: 1 - 4 hours| Group Size: 20
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