Itinerary
- Day 1
Lake Garda
After arriving at Lake Garda, you have the afternoon free to walk around the shores of Mincio River or explore Lake Garda itself. The area is a small architectural jewel surrounded by an incredible 16th century pentagonal wall with beautiful ramparts and imposing doors that are really worth seeing up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the shores of Mincio River
- Explore Lake Garda shores
Landmarks Lake Garda Mincio River 
- Day 2
Lazise - Bardolino - Garda - Sirmione
Your bike ride follows the Mincio River around the Veneto side of Lake Garda, heading to Lazise first, which has a medieval historical centre and colourful harbour. From there you'll continue to Bardolino, a place known for its oil and wine production, then ride along the water's edge into Garda before taking the ferry to Sirmione and heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike ride along Mincio River and Lake Garda shores
- Explore Lazise medieval historical centre
- Explore Lazise colourful harbour
- Bike ride to Bardolino
- Bike ride along water's edge to Garda
- Ferry to Sirmione
Optional Activities
- Local wine tasting in Bardolino
Landmarks Mincio River Lake Garda Lazise Bardolino Garda Sirmione - Day 3
Valpolicella Vineyards
This morning you'll bike to the Valpolicella Vineyards, cycling around the vineyard area with chances to arrange a local tasting if you want to sample Valpolicella Classico, which is regarded as some of the country's finest reds. The ride back to your hotel follows the same route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike ride to Valpolicella Vineyards
- Bike ride around vineyards
- Return bike ride to hotel
Optional Activities
- Local wine tasting - Valpolicella Classico
Landmarks Valpolicella Vineyards - Day 4
Veneto - Borghetto - Valeggio
Today's circular bike route takes you through the Lombardy region before crossing into Veneto and reaching Borghetto, a delightful village with ancient mills and beautiful waterside paths. Later you'll head to Valeggio, a peaceful town surrounded by green Morainic hills with nice views, where you can visit the hilltop castle and Parco Sigurta, which is recognized as one of Italy's best parks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Lombardy region
- Cross into Veneto
- Explore Borghetto village
- Explore ancient mills in Borghetto
- Explore waterside paths in Borghetto
- Bike ride to Valeggio
Optional Activities
- Visit hilltop castle in Valeggio
- Visit Parco Sigurta public park
Landmarks Borghetto Valeggio sul Mincio Parco Sigurta - Day 5
Sirmione
You'll start by crossing the Mincio River and following the riverside path to Peschiera del Garda, a historic town full of UNESCO Heritage sites, canals, bridges and Roman ruins to check out. After that you'll continue to Sirmione, one of Lake Garda's most popular areas, where you can see the ancient Scaligero castle, tour historical sites, and wander the colourful alleyways before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike ride crossing Mincio River
- Follow riverside path to Peschiera del Garda
- Explore Peschiera del Garda UNESCO Heritage sites
- Explore Peschiera del Garda canals and bridges
- Explore Peschiera del Garda Roman ruins
- Bike ride to Sirmione
- Discover Scaligero castle in Sirmione
- Tour historical sites in Sirmione
- Wander Sirmione's colourful alleyways
Landmarks Mincio River Peschiera del Garda Sirmione Scaligero Castle - Day 6
Mantua
Head south through nice landscapes past Valeggio to another impressive Scaligero castle, then join the path alongside the Mincio River and cross the landmark Ponte dei Mulini. You can shorten the route by taking the bus from Mantua or keep riding alongside the river back to your hotel. Mantua itself is a fascinating city protected by lakes with UNESCO listed Renaissance architecture, including the 15th century Basilica di Sant'Andrea and the Rotonda di San Lorenzo, Mantua's most ancient church that was originally dedicated to the Goddess Venus.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike ride south through landscapes past Valeggio
- Visit Scaligero castle
- Bike ride alongside Mincio River
- Cross Ponte dei Mulini
- Explore Mantua UNESCO listed Renaissance architecture
- Visit Basilica di Sant'Andrea
- Visit Rotonda di San Lorenzo
Optional Activities
- Take bus from Mantua back to hotel
Landmarks Valeggio sul Mincio Scaligero Castle Mincio River Ponte dei Mulini Mantua Basilica di Sant'Andrea Rotonda di San Lorenzo 
- Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, you'll leave beautiful Lake Garda behind and depart for your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lake Garda
