Bolzano to Verona Self-guided Cycling Tour

Nature trip or cultural journey? Why choose when you can have both! Follow the Adige River as you explore South Tyrol — from the vibrant capital city Bolzano to the romantic festival city of Verona. Over seven days, you’ll encounter numerous attractions, both scenic and cultural. Pay a visit to Ötzi in Bolzano before cycling through vineyards and picturesque villages to reach Trento. From afar, you can already catch the sparkling glimpse of Lake Garda. With the gentle waves in sight, the Mediterranean vibe quickly sets in as you pedal toward Verona. A day excursion to Mantua adds the perfect finishing touch to your cycling vacation — between the Palazzo Ducale and the Basilica di Sant’Andrea, soak up the true Italian “Dolce Vita".

Highlights:

• Walther Square in Bolzano exudes the perfect mix of Mediterranean bustle and South Tyrolean cosiness - depending on when you visit it. Incidentally, the square is named after the most famous minnesinger of the Middle Ages: Walther von der Vogelweide. He is said to have been born in South Tyrol, but we are not quite sure, which is why the square has been renamed several times over the years.
• Magnificent views of Lake Kaltern: On day 2, the route leads past the wine village of Eppan and to one of the warmest lakes in the Alps. So if the weather is good, feel free to take a dip in the refreshing water and enjoy the views of the water sports enthusiasts on the lake and the surrounding countryside.
• Boat trip on Lake Garda: A special highlight awaits you on day 4, where the cycling stage is followed by a boat trip along the entire length of the enchanting lake. Can you already feel the breeze in your hair and the Mediterranean flair?
• By bike to the Arena in Verona: A city full of romance, culture and beauty - that's what you can confidently say about Verona. Where Romeo and Juliet fell in love, only "spring fever" can arise while strolling. But also explore the impressive Arena, where gladiators used to fight.

Tour character: Level 2

You’ll cycle mostly along flat paths following the Adige River, all while soaking in stunning mountain views framed by vineyards and orchards. Short climbs come up on the route toward Appiano and Lake Garda. Only brief connecting stretches take you onto moderately busy roads. With five stages ranging from 19 to 40 miles (30 to 65 kilometers), this is a truly leisurely and rewarding cycling adventure.

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 3* and 4* hotel accommodation 
• Breakfast
• Welcome briefing (German, English)
• Luggage transfer between the hotels
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
• 1 Boat ride on Lake Garda incl. your bike
• 1 Train journey from Mantua - Verona incl. your bike
• 1 pistachio ice cream or 1 freshly squeezed fruit juice on the way to lake Garda
• GPS-data is available and app navigation
• Service hotline

Not included in the Tour:

• Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
• Tourist tax, if due
• Arrival/ departure
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival/parking /departure:

• Arrival by train to Bolzano
• Venice or Verona airport
• Parking: Hotel parking spaces or hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 10 to EUR 25 per day or EUR 155 per week, public parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 92 to EUR 140 per week
• Departure by train from Verona to Bolzano, duration approx. 2 hours
• Return transfer by minibus to Bolzano every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, costs EUR 95 per person, EUR 45 extra for your own bike, reservation is necessary, to be paid in advance

Notes:

• Extra nights
  • Bolzano: From 139 EUR p.p (+79 EUR single person)
  • Verona: From 69 EUR p.p (+39 EUR single person)
• Departures Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
• Rental bike PLUS - 179 EUR on request

If you would like to rent a 21-speed bike (99 EUR) or E-bike (289 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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