Itinerary
- Day 1
Bolzano
You'll start with a welcome briefing and get your bike fitted in Bolzano, South Tyrol's capital. Then it's time to walk through the old Italian-style streets, checking out Laubengasse with its covered passageways, the Fruit Market, and Waltherplatz in the center. The Archaeological Museum is worth your time if you want to see the famous Ötzi mummy, a 5,300-year-old preserved body that's pretty remarkable.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome briefing
- Bike fitting
Optional Activities
- Walk through Laubengasse
- Visit Fruit Market (Obstmarkt)
- Explore Waltherplatz
- Visit Archaeological Museum with Ötzi
Landmarks Laubengasse Fruit Market (Obstmarkt) Waltherplatz Archaeological Museum 
- Day 2
Bolzano to Trento
Cycling begins with nice paths right along the Adige river, and you'll pass through orchards as you head to Salorno (around 40km). This is where German-speaking Tyrol transitions to Italian influences. From there, you follow dam pathways that take you directly into Trento, where the old town has medieval architecture and narrow streets worth exploring by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle along Adige river paths
- Ride through orchards
- Cycle along dam pathways to Trento
Optional Activities
- Explore Trento's picturesque old town
Landmarks Trento Old Town - Day 3
Trento to Lake Garda
You'll keep cycling along the Adige toward Rovereto, then turn westward in the direction of Lake Garda. Stop in Mori for ice cream at Gelateria Bologna if you want to try their famous pistachio flavor. After a short climb, you'll descend to the lake's edge at Torbole and Riva. The day finishes with a boat ride down the entire length of Lake Garda to either Sirmione or Desenzano, giving your legs a break while you take in the scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle along Adige to Rovereto
- Cycle westward toward Lake Garda
- Taste pistachio ice-cream in Mori
- Boat ride down Lake Garda
- Bike transported on boat
Optional Activities
- Explore Torbole
- Explore Riva
Landmarks Lake Garda Torbole Riva 
- Day 4
Lake Garda to Verona
Today mixes flat sections with gentle hills through vineyard country on your way to Verona (around 60km total). This historic city has the Festival Arena where concerts still happen, plus Juliet's house if you're into that story, and the old town walls to walk. The city itself is worth several hours if you have the time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through vineyards to Verona
Optional Activities
- Visit the Festival Arena
- Visit Juliet's house
- Explore the old town walls
- Explore Verona sights
Landmarks Arena di Verona Juliet's House Verona Old Town Walls 
- Day 5
Verona to Vicenza
You start with a flatter section, then cycle into the Monti Berici hills where you get nice views over Vicenza below (around 60-75km). If the full ride feels like too much, there's an option to take the train to San Bonifacio to cut the day short. Once you're in Vicenza's old town, you can see the architectural influence of Palladio, the medieval architect whose work shaped the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through Monti Berici hills
Optional Activities
- Travel first part by train to San Bonifacio
- Explore Vicenza old town
- Experience Palladio architecture
Landmarks Monti Berici Vicenza Old Town - Day 6
Vicenza to Abano Terme / Padua
Leaving Vicenza, you'll cycle past several Venetian villas and then follow the river Bacchiglione toward Abano Terme, one of Italy's well-known spa towns. From there, you take a bus to Padua, which is famous for St. Anthony's basilica and its university heritage. The thermal baths are available to use once you arrive. If you want an extra night here to relax, that option costs additional (and it's part of the charm category).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle past Villa Rotonda
- Cycle along river Bacchiglione
- Travel by bus to Padua
Optional Activities
- Enjoy thermal baths in Abano Terme
- Enjoy thermal baths in Padua
- Stay extra night in Padua for additional charge
Landmarks Villa Rotonda Abano Terme Padua 
- Day 7
Padua to Venice
This is an easy ride toward the coast with winds typically working in your favor. You'll cycle through meadows and fields across the mainland before reaching Venice (around 40km). A convenient bus takes you into the city of lagoons from there. Near St. Mark's Square, there's a Grappa tasting session to mark the end of your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle toward Venice through meadows and fields
- Travel by bus into Venice
- Grappa tasting session
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice and St. Mark's Square area
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Venice 
- Day 8
Tour End
Your tour concludes today. If you want to keep cycling, this tour can connect with the Adige cycle path or the 'Venice to Florence' route for more riding adventures.
Optional Activities
- Combine with Adige cycle path tour
- Combine with 'Venice to Florence' tour
