Culture, wine and lakes: a perfect mix! And you will experience the “dolce vita” without having to change your hotel. Welcome to a cycle tour, which will stimulate both your soul and your senses: high art and culture in the cities of Trento, Verona, Brescia, and Mantova – not only the Renaissance palaces of the city of Romeo and Juliet invite you to stay. The cathedral square in Trento and the antique forum in Brescia will enchant you. Enjoy the atmosphere of the Piazza Sordello in Mantova. Lake Garda, a blue-green, emerald, invites you to relax on its banks or to cool off in its refreshing waters. Or you relax while drinking a glass of wine, since in this region some of the most famous Italian wines are grown. Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Bardolino, Lugana…as we said…dolce vita“.
Highlights
You will stay in a charming hotel in Desenzano, from where you can explore the lake - this is particularly enjoyable during the included boat trip. In Verona, you will follow in the footsteps of Romeo and Juliet.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrrival in Desenzano
- Day 2: Trip to Trento approx. 50 km + boat excursion and transfer
- Day 3: Trip to Verona approx. 55 km + train ride
- Day 4: Excursion to Mantova approx. 65 km + train ride
- Day 5: Trip into the History of Italy approx. 50 km
- Day 6:Trip to Brescia approx. 60 km + train ride
- Day 7: Departure or Extension
All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadwork. In this case, please follow the directions posted on site.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Desenzano
Tour information and bike fitting. We recommend taking a stroll through the old town.
The day starts with a transfer by minibus to Trento with its beautiful (old town with cathedral, and Buonconsiglio castle). Then, you will follow the river Adige to Rovereto. From here, you will cycle westwards in the direction of Lake Garda. In Mori you will try the world-famous pistachio ice-cream or a freshly squeezed fruit juice in the Gelateria Bologna. After a short climb, you will cycle downhill towards the lake in Torbole and further to Riva. From here, a boat will then take you down the entire length of the lake and back to Desenzano.
Day 3: Trip to Verona | 55 km + train ride
You will take the train to Verona in the morning. The city of Romeo and Juliet with its Renaissance palaces, the Roman arena and many cosy places invite you to stay for a leisurely stroll. Over gently rolling hills, past cypress trees and vineyards, the tour will take you back to the southern shore of the lake – for Goethe the lake was “a delicious spectacle”, for the Roman poet Catull “a shining star”.
Day 4: Excursion to Mantova | 65 km + train ride
Beautiful trails will lead you along the river Mincio southwards to Mantova. The thousand-year-old town of the royal Gonzaga family impresses its visitors with its art and beauty. The Castello S. Giorgio and the Palazzo Ducale, the Piazza Sordello with the house of Rigoletto, the cathedral, the Piazza Broletto with the old city hall, the Piazza Erbe with the courthouse palace, the clock tower, the rotunda of San Lorenzo, and the Basilica of St. Andrew are worth seeing. The train will take you back to your hotel.
Day 5:Trip into the History of Italy | 50km
Today, you will follow lonely roads, through vineyards, peach orchards and kiwi plantations to Solferino – the place, where Garibaldi united Italy in the famous “Battle of Solferino”. On your way back to Lake Garda, you will cycle through the area where the delicious wines of Lugana are grown.
Day 6: Trip to Brescia | 60 km + train ride
Today, you will ride your bicycle along the lake shore towards Cavalgese di Riviera and get some unforgettable views of Lake Garda. Then, you will follow the Naviglio Grande Bresciano (canal with bike path) to Brescia – a city of Roman origin with many more places of interest. The train will take you back to Sirmione.
Day 7: Departure or Extension
Total Distance: 280 km(174miles)
- Daily Distance: 55-65km (34-44miles)
- Route information: The route is flat to slightly hilly. You will cycle on bike trails, side roads and sometimes on country lanes. Only short sections have to be cycled on roads with more traffic, especially when entering or leaving cities.
- This tour is available between 06.04. - 12.10.2025
- Starts Sunday and Tuesday
