Bolzano to Verona

This Italy bike tour is the perfect combination of nature and culture! As you pedal 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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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 Verona

Due 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 passing through Ora, Egna, and Salorno, the linguistic border between the German and Italian worlds, and finally arriving at Trento. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train. 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, known for its museum of modern and contemporary art. From here, cycle westwards towards Lake Garda. After a short ascent, a refreshing descent will lead you to Torbole and to Riva. The 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 you head to Verona, cycling along the Adige. Verona is one of the most important and beautiful cities in the Veneto region. Worth visiting are the Roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno, and Juliet’s House. 

Day 5: Departure from Verona
Departure after breakfast. 

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Accommodations mainly in 4 star hotels with some 3 star hotels