Bolzano to Verona
Italy Bike Tours
Cycle Italy along the Adige River!
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- Length5 days
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Overview
This Italy bike tour is the perfect combination of nature and culture! As you cycle Italy from the capital of South Tyrol to the festival city of Verona, you mainly follow a flat route along the Adige River, through bountiful orchards, unique mountain scenery, and on to towns with timeless culture.
Cycle through Bolzano and visit the Ötzi museum where you can see the incredible Iceman, one of the world's oldest mummies. Marvel at the beautiful frescoes of the Trento Cathedral (Duomo di San Vigilio) which was built from the 13th to the 15th century.
Your tour ends in Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, and reflect on the most beautiful and tragic love story of the world. This bike tour in Italy is one you should not miss!
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano
Day 2: Bolzano - Trento, 40/44 mi. (65/70 km)
Day 3: Trento - Desenzano/Peschiera, 31 mi. (50 km) + ferry
Day 4: Desenzano/Peschiera - Verona, 37/22 mi. (60/35 km)
Day 5: Departure from VeronaDue to organizational reasons, 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 caused by roadworks, which cannot be foreseen.
Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano
Arrival in Bolzano, a famous commercial and tourist center and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world.Day 2: Bolzano - Trento, 40/45 mi. (65/70 km)
Today you will ride mostly along the Adige River, through orchards and vineyards. The dam pathways lead to Trento. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way.Day 3: Trento - Desenzano/Peschiera, 31 mi. (50 km) + ferry
Cycling along the Adige you reach Rovereto and Mori. From here, you head towards Lake Garda. After a short ascent, a refreshing descent will follow and lead you to Torbole and Riva. A ferry cruise takes you to the southern part of the lake.In case of strike, bad weather conditions, technical breakdowns, safety problems or any other reason preventing the regular departure of the ferry boat (from Riva del Garda to Peschiera/Desenzano), the ferry boat company can delay, cancel or deviate the navigation without notice.
In case of cancellation, the ferry boat service will be replaced by alternative means of transport (usually by bus). The same applies if the ferry boat service is no longer available (for example at the end of the season).
Day 4: Desenzano/Peschiera - Verona, 37/22 mi. (60/35 km)
Today cycle to Verona, one of the most important and beautiful cities in the Veneto region.Day 5: Departure from Verona
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Accommodation
Accommodations mainly in 4 star hotels with some 3 star hotels
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 4 nights
- Breakfast buffet
- 27-gear touring bicycle
- Bicycle protection
- Welcome briefing in English
- Luggage transportation
- Route descriptions and maps
- 4-hour ferry cruise on Lake Garda
- 7 day service hotline
What’s Not Included
- Individual arrival to hotel in Bolzano
- Remaining meals
- Visitors taxes (approximately €8)
- Train transfers
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
2020
Saturdays and Sundays from March 21 to October 17, 2020
Tuesday and Wednesdays from April 30 to September 18, 2020**Special departure dates can be arranged for groups of 5 people or more**
Seasons
Season 1: March 21 to April 24 and September 26 to October 17, 2020
Season 2: April 25 to May 22 and September 7 to September 25, 2020
Season 3: May 23 to September 6, 2020
2021Saturdays and Sundays from March 20 to October 16, 2021
Tuesday and Wednesdays from April 13 to September 22, 2021**Special departure dates can be arranged for groups of 5 people or more**
Seasons
Season 1: March 20 - April 23 and September 25 - October 16, 2021
Season 2: April 24 - May 14 and September 6 - September 24, 2021
Season 3: May 15 - September 5, 2021Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
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Pricing
2020
Season 1 $ 944 £ 514 $ 900 € 560 $ 1016 kr 5876 $ 672 Season 2 $ 1045 £ 569 $ 996 € 620 $ 1125 kr 6505 $ 744 Season 3 $ 1113 £ 605 $ 1,061 € 660 $ 1197 kr 6925 $ 792Seasons
Season 1: March 21 to April 24 and September 26 to October 17, 2020
Season 2: April 25 to May 22 and September 7 to September 25, 2020
Season 3: May 23 to September 6, 2020Single supplement: $ 236 £ 128 $ 225 € 140 $ 254 kr 1469 $ 168
2021
Season 1 $ 944 £ 514 $ 900 € 560 $ 1016 kr 5876 $ 672 Season 2 $ 1045 £ 569 $ 996 € 620 $ 1125 kr 6505 $ 744 Season 3 $ 1113 £ 605 $ 1,061 € 660 $ 1197 kr 6925 $ 792Seasons
Season 1: March 20 - April 23 and September 25 - October 16, 2021
Season 2: April 24 - May 14 and September 6 - September 24, 2021
Season 3: May 15 - September 5, 2021Single supplement: $ 236 £ 128 $ 225 € 140 $ 254 kr 1469 $ 168
Extra Options
Electric bike: $ 110 £ 60 $ 104 € 65 $ 118 kr 682 $ 78
Hybrid bike: $ 42 £ 23 $ 40 € 25 $ 45 kr 262 $ 30
Helmet rental: $ 25 £ 14 $ 24 € 15 $ 27 kr 157 $ 18
Family and adult tandems: $ 101 £ 55 $ 96 € 60 $ 109 kr 630 $ 72
Child trailers: $ 143 £ 78 $ 137 € 85 $ 154 kr 892 $ 102
Extra Nights (price is per person/night)
Verona: $ 110 £ 60 $ 104 € 65 $ 118 kr 682 $ 78
Single room: $ 143 £ 78 $ 137 € 85 $ 154 kr 892 $ 102
Bolzano: $ 126 £ 69 $ 121 € 75 $ 136 kr 787 $ 90
Single room: $ 169 £ 92 $ 161 € 100 $ 181 kr 1049 $ 120
Additional free accessories for children on request: Child seat, FollowMe-Tandem (to connect parent’s and child’s bikes)
Discounts:
3rd adult in a room €70The discount for the 3rd/4th child in room will be calculated on the basic price and seasons supplements:
100% 0-2 years (baby cot to be paid on site)
50% 3-6 years
30% 7-10 yearsExtra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This is an easy to moderate self guided bike tour with average daily distances between 35 and 70 km. The route is mostly flat on bike paths and quiet side roads. There are some hilly sections on days 2 and 3. It is possible to shorten the route by taking a train on days 2 and 3.
Travel
Bolzano is well connected with Verona (VRN) Innsbruck (INN), and Venice (VCE).
Local Travel
Train to Bolzano from Innsbruck (2 hr); from Verona airport (1½ hr); or from Venice (3½ hr).
Climate
Check local conditions prior to departure. Average high/low temperatures in °F for Bolzano are: April 64°/44°, May 72°/51°, June 79°/56°, July 84°/61°, August 82°/60°, September 76°/54°, and October 64°/44°.
Day of Rest
There is the possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train on days 2 and 3.
Remarks
Electric bicycles available for this tour.
Extra Stay
Extra nights possible in Verona and Bolzano.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Girolibero.
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We do not inflate tour prices.
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Photos
![Group shot at Lake Garda in Italy. ©Photo via TO]()
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![Summertime in Verona, Veneto, Italy. CC:Flickr:David Schiersner]()
![Windsurfing on Lake Garda, Italy. Flickr:Andrea Santoni]()
![Adige River through Verona, Veneto, Italy. Flickr:Pedro]()
![View of Lake Garda in Italy. ©Photo via TO]()
![<i>Portoni della Bra</i> in Verona, Italy. Flickr:Didier desCouens]()
![Beautiful views of Lake Garda, Italy. Flickr:amira_a]()
![Ponte Pietra in beautiful Verona, Italy. CC:Fabio Becchelli]()
![Ruins to see en route Bolzano to Verona Bike Tour. ©Photo via TO]()
![Facades of Peschiera del Garda, Italy. Flickr:Dan Kamminga]()
![Lake Garda resort Riva del garda in Trentino Alto Adige, Italy. CC:High Contrast]()
![Architectural wonders of Mantova, Lombardy, Italy. Flickr:Pedro]()
![Overlooking Trentino Alto Adige region from Riva del Garda, Italy. Flickr:herbaloid]()
![Lakeside resort Riva del Garda, Italy. Flickr:Alex]()
![Bike rest in Trento, Italy. Flickr:Mauro Sartori]()
![Bike rest at Lake Garda, Italy. ©Photo via TO]()
![Great town en route the Bolzano to Verona Italy Bike Tour. ©Photo via TO]()
![Lakeside town on Lake Garda, Italy. ©Photo via TO]()
![Great churches to see on the Bolzano to Verona Bike Tour. ©Photo via TO]()
![Lake Garda in Italy. ©Photo via TO]()
![Biking the Bolzano to Verona Bike Tour in Italy. ©Photo via TO]()
![Biking the Bolzano to Verona Bike Tour. ©Photo via TO]()
![Flags of Italy and Trentino in Riva del Garda, Italy. Flickr:Son of Groucho]()
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