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Italy's Lake Garda to Venice 6-day Self-guided Cycling Tour (Level 1)

  • 6days
  • Italy

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Lake Garda to Venice 6-day Self-guided Cycling Tour

Starting in the small town of Peschiera del Garda, this bike tour guides you from the stunning Lake Garda to the outskirts of Venice. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to admire the beauty of historic cities like Verona and the lesser-known Vicenza. You'll ride through scenic countryside adorned with ancient villas, passing through the lush greenery of the Euganean Hills before reaching Mestre, from where you can easily access enchanting Venice. 

Highlights:

  • The unique scenery of Lake Garda
  • The elegant art cities: Verona, Vicenza and Padua
  • Bigoli, baccalà and many other traditional dishes worth trying 

Tour Character: Level 1

  • Level: medium-easy
  • Total length: 215 km
  • Terrain: 90% paved, 10% unpaved
  • Train connection among the overnight stays: day 2 and 3. Possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: day 3 and 5. 

A biking week that pleases everyone, both experienced cyclists and those new to cycling vacations. The route is mostly flat with a few short climbs, and is on bike paths or low-traffic secondary roads. Longer stages can be shortened by taking the train. Care should be taken when entering and leaving cities, as there may be a bit more traffic, especially near Verona and Vicenza.

Included in the Tour:

  • 5 nights accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels
  • 5 Breakfast
  • Luggage transportation (1 piece, 20kg per person)
  • 1 ice cream per person in the best ice cream parlour in Vicenza
  • Wine and oil tasting near the Paduma Thermal disctrict
  • Digital travel guide + Maps + Roadbook + GPS
  • 7-days Hotline service

Not Included in the Tour:

  • Local taxes (approx 10-15 EUR)
  • Arrival/ departure
  • Tips
  • Access Fee for the ancient city of Venice 
  • Bike rental
  • Helmet - 15 EUR
  • Meals not mentioned 

Travel insurance:

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Notes:

  • Monday departures - special dates for groups 6+
  • Extra nights
    • Peschiera: From 80 EUR p.p (140 EUR single room)
    • Mestre: From 85 EUR p.p (150 EUR single room)
  • All rooms have en suite facilities and air conditioning 

If you would like to rent a bike (90 EUR) or E-bike (230 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected] 

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  • Day 1

    Peschiera del Garda

    Individual arrival and overnight

  • Day 2

    Peschiera del Garda – Verona

    After crossing the hilly landscape surrounding the Garda Lake, you will meet the river Adige, which will take you into Verona, 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.

    BIKE 35 KM / ELEVATION GAIN (M) + 255 - 260

  • Day 3

    Verona – Vicenza

    Cycling in the countryside at the foot of Mounts Lessini, among the vineyards you will reach the castle of Soave. The flat path (+425 m/-435 m) brings you close to the beautiful castles of Romeo and Juliet in Montecchio Maggiore, while the hilly one leads you through the Berici hills. Vicenza awaits you with its beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th century architect known all over the world. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train in San Bonifacio.

    BIKE 75KM / ELEVATION GAIN (M) + 655 - 665

  • Day 4

    Vicenza – Padua thermal district

    Cycling out of Vicenza, along the cycle path of the river Bacchiglione, you can admire the Palladian masterpiece Villa La Rotonda. Then, past the hamlet of Montegalda, you will head towards the Euganean Hills, where you will have the chance to relax in the largest European thermal district. With a small detour of about 10km at the end of the stage, you can enjoy a wine and oil tasting (included in the price)

    BIKE 50KM / ELEVATION GAIN (M) + 220 - 260

  • Day 5

    Padua thermal district – Mestre/Venice mainland

    Along the cycle path of the Battaglia Canal you will pass through Padua, home to one of the oldest Italian (and European) universities and rich in art and history. From here, along the Piovego Canal, you will reach Stra and will follow the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the countryside villas of the ancient Venetian nobility (Villa Pisani, Villa Malcontenta, Villa Widmann) until you reach Mestre, Venice mainland.

    BIKE 55KM / ELEVATION GAIN (M) + 195 - 200

  • Day 6

    Mestre/Venice mainland

    Departure after breakfast.

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Tours marked with are special prices.

Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
Mar 29 2027 Apr 03 2027 8 Single rooms 1,150€
Double rooms 820€
Apr 05 2027 Apr 10 2027 8 Single rooms 1,150€
Double rooms 820€
Apr 12 2027 Apr 17 2027 8 Single rooms 1,150€
Double rooms 820€
Apr 19 2027 Apr 24 2027 8 Single rooms 1,280€
Double rooms 950€
Apr 26 2027 May 01 2027 8 Single rooms 1,280€
Double rooms 950€
May 03 2027 May 08 2027 8 Single rooms 1,280€
Double rooms 950€
May 10 2027 May 15 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
May 17 2027 May 22 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
May 24 2027 May 29 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
May 31 2027 Jun 05 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Jun 07 2027 Jun 12 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Jun 14 2027 Jun 19 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Jun 21 2027 Jun 26 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Jun 28 2027 Jul 03 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Jul 05 2027 Jul 10 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Jul 12 2027 Jul 17 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Jul 19 2027 Jul 24 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Jul 26 2027 Jul 31 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Aug 02 2027 Aug 07 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Aug 09 2027 Aug 14 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Aug 16 2027 Aug 21 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Aug 23 2027 Aug 28 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Aug 30 2027 Sep 04 2027 8 Single rooms 1,320€
Double rooms 990€
Sep 06 2027 Sep 11 2027 8 Single rooms 1,280€
Double rooms 950€
Sep 13 2027 Sep 18 2027 8 Single rooms 1,280€
Double rooms 950€
Sep 20 2027 Sep 25 2027 8 Single rooms 1,280€
Double rooms 950€
Sep 27 2027 Oct 02 2027 8 Single rooms 1,150€
Double rooms 820€
Oct 04 2027 Oct 09 2027 8 Single rooms 1,150€
Double rooms 820€
Oct 11 2027 Oct 16 2027 8 Single rooms 1,150€
Double rooms 820€
Oct 18 2027 Oct 23 2027 8 Single rooms 1,150€
Double rooms 820€

Car rental in Italy

If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe.

Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote

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