Itinerary
- Day 1
Peschiera del Garda
You'll arrive in Peschiera del Garda with the afternoon free to do as you like. The town sits right on Lake Garda's shores, so you can wander around the water or check out the 16th century fortress with its distinctive five-sided walls and ramparts. It's a nice way to ease into things and get your bearings before the cycling starts.
Optional Activities
- Explore the shores of Lake Garda
- Visit Peschiera del Garda fortress and ramparts
Landmarks Peschiera del Garda Fortress 
- Day 2
Peschiera del Garda to Brescia
Today you'll cycle from Peschiera del Garda to Brescia, and you get to pick your route. The longer option follows Lake Garda's shores through Garda, Desenzano and Sirmione for those great water views, or go shorter through the Lugana vineyards if you want something more direct. Brescia itself has a ton of Roman and medieval architecture, and there's an old castle sitting above the city worth checking out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike ride from Peschiera del Garda to Brescia with choice of routes along Lake Garda shores or through Lugana vineyards
Optional Activities
- Visit Sirmione
- Explore Brescia's Roman and medieval remains
- Visit Brescia Castle
Landmarks Sirmione Brescia Castle 
- Day 3
Brescia to Lake Iseo
You'll ride through the Franciacorta wine region today, passing the Rodengo Saiano Benedictine abbey where monks actually still live and work. Along the way you'll see Passirano and Clusane castles and cycle near the Sebino Nature Reserve before reaching Lake Iseo. The route gives you a real sense of the region's history and landscapes all in one day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike ride from Brescia to Lake Iseo through Franciacorta wine region
Optional Activities
- Visit Rodengo Saiano Benedictine abbey
- See Passirano and Clusane castles
- Explore Sebino Nature Reserve
Landmarks Rodengo Saiano Abbey Sebino Nature Reserve 
- Day 4
Lake Iseo to Bergamo
Two route options today from Lake Iseo. You can follow the Oglio river through Grumello del Monte and the medieval stone town of Montello, or pedal along Iseo's eastern shores past Toline and Sale Marasino. Either way you'll reach Bergamo early enough to explore both the lower town and the splendid upper town, which you can reach by funicular if your legs need a break.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike ride from Lake Iseo to Bergamo with choice of routes along Oglio river or Iseo's eastern shores
Optional Activities
- Visit Grumello del Monte
- Explore Montello medieval old town
- Visit Bergamo lower town and upper town
- Ride the funicular in Bergamo
Landmarks Bergamo Upper Town 
- Day 5
Bergamo to Lake Lecco
Today's ride takes you toward Lake Como by cycling along the Adda river banks heading toward Lago di Lecco. You'll pass an imposing medieval castle in Brivio before ending your day in Garlate on its own small lake. It's a good transition day as you move from one lake system to another.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike ride from Bergamo to Lake Lecco along Adda river
Optional Activities
- Visit Brivio medieval castle
Landmarks Brivio Castle 
- Day 6
Garlate to Lake Como
You'll cycle past three smaller lakes today - Annone, Pusiano and Alserio - on a mix of paved and dirt roads that keep things interesting. After reaching Solzago, you'll take the scenic Passeggiata Voltiana descent which winds through woods and along a beautiful road down to Como's centre and the shores of Lake Como. It's a rewarding finish to the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike ride from Garlate to Lake Como past lakes Annone, Pusiano and Alserio
- Passeggiata Voltiana descent
Landmarks Lake Como - Day 7
Como to Lake Maggiore
Starting from Como, you'll ride along Lake Como's shores past splendid villas, especially Villa Olmo, heading toward Cernobbio. From there you'll cross into Switzerland and continue on to Lake Varese, then pedal along Lake Monate before arriving in Ispra on Lake Maggiore. The route takes you through the green Quassa cyclepath via Ranco, which gives some great views of the water and surrounding landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike ride from Lake Como to Lake Maggiore via Switzerland
Optional Activities
- Visit Villa Olmo
- Explore Lake Varese
- See Lake Monate
Landmarks Villa Olmo Lake Maggiore - Day 8
Ranco
After breakfast in Ranco, you'll depart and wrap up the Italian Lakes cycling tour. It's a shorter final day, giving you time to head out without rushing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
