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Lake Garda home-based tour

Dolce Vita in the South of Lake Garda

Route

Tour profile / Level 1 - 2

You will ride along routes which are on rural/secondary roads or cycle paths in the area of Garda Lake. The entrance to  Verona has slightly more traffic but only for a short stretch.  

Day 1: Peschiera del Garda

Individual arrival.

Day 2 - 6: Routings/program suggestions

You can find our suggestions for the nicest bike tours in the surroundings below. It is up to you, which ones you choose and combine...or if you do something completely different. The Wachau is one of Austrias nicest and most famous regions - and you can plan this homebase tour however it suites you best.

Day 2: Peschiera del Garda - Roundtrip, approx. 40 km

First day on bike among fruit plantations and vineyards of the eminent Lugana still white wine, characteristic of this region. You arrive in Solferino, were the famous battel of Solferino took place, providing the basis for a united Italy.

Day 3: Peschiera del Garda - Desenzano, approx. 45 km

To discover the west side of the Garda lake, you go to Desenzano, where we suggest a round tour on the moraine hills. For people, who would like to have a  relaxing day, the old town of the city and the bank is the ideal location to calm down. Back transfer by the train.

Day 4: Peschiera del Garda, - Garda approx. 30 km + ferry ride

Today you can admire the hilly landscape and the small villages around Lake Garda with a short ferry ride from Peschiera to Garda. After the ferry ride to Bardolino, famous for its red wine and from there you can continue in the rolling hills to Peschiera.

Day 5: Peschiera del Garda - Verona, approx. 40 km

Pedal towards Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, with the river Adige passing through it; this is one of the most beautiful cities in Veneto. Don’t miss the Roman Arena, the stunning Church of San Zeno and, naturally, Juliet’s House. Transfer by train from Verona to Peschiera.

Day 6: Peschiera del Garda – Borghetto/Custoza, approx. 45 km

Following the river Mincio you cycle until the small village Borghetto. Valeggio, famous for its so-called "samosa" and the gardens of Sigurta, is located on the hill nearby. You cycle further to Custoza, a historic place during the epoche Italy fought for its independence and today for its wine, Bianco Custoza. Return to Peschiera del Garda.

Day 7: Peschiera del Garda

Individual departure or extended stay.

Important:

For organizational reasons, weather conditions or local authority regulations, there might be some changes in the itinerary before and / or during the holiday. Along the route, you would find diversions (for example, due to construction) that we cannot foresee; In this case, you decide how you want to handle this route.

Services

Included services

  • 6 nights hotel accomodation incl. breakfast
  • Train ride Desenzano-Peschiera del Garda incl. bike
  • Train ride Verona-Peschiera del Garda incl. bike
  • Tain ride Mantova-Peschiera del Garda incl. bike

  • Ferry ride from Peschiera to Garda

  • Maps and information material per room

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type

    Extras

    Discount extra bed  
    3rd person* -100
     *valid in a double room with 2 full paying persons  
    Bikes & Equipment  
    27-speed bike 85
    E-bike 195
    Helmet 15
    Extra nights
    Peschiera del Garda 3* (dbl/sgl) from 60/85
    Verona 3* (dbl/sgl) 65/85

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Accommodation


    Bicycle


    Bicycles inclusive panniers

    The offered bikes are citybikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: mudguards, trip computers, comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres. E-bikes are also available for this tours, while kids’ bikes and accessories are at hand for all family-friendly holidays.

    You can choose between the following bikes:

    • 27-speed-hybrid-unisex-bike
    • 9-speed E-bikes unisex
    • child seat, child trailer, tagalong

    The rental bikes are equipped with a spacious waterproof side bag, lock, handlebar bag or card holder. Each room receives a repair kit.


    E-bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelcs

    By popular demand, we have now invested in a considerable number of e-bikes, much favoured by cyclists who love the Great Outdoors, but prefer to let the bike take the strain. E-Bikes are great development and let people of different fitness levels enjoy a ride together.

    Useful

    ARRIVAL - PARKING - DEPARTURE

    ARRIVAL BY PLANE

    Airport: Verona (VRN), Milan (MXP), Venice (VCE)

    Low-cost carrier to airport Venice Marco Polo or alternative to Verona Villafranca airport. From Milan you can book via the bus company Flixbus that will transport you in a comfortable way to Peschiera del Garda. Further information via flixbus.com.


    ARRIVAL BY CAR

    Parking: hotel parking (depending on the hotel, no reservation possible)


    ARIVAL BY TRAIN

    Train station: Peschiera del Garda

    Traintickets via the Federal Italian Railway >>www.trenitalia.com Use the train connection between Verona and Peschiera del Garda. The central station in Verona offers connection to the broad European rail network.


    INFORMATION

    Local taxes not included in the price and payable in the hotel/at arrival. (approx. EUR 8)

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    Travel stories

    4,8 of 6 Stars | 5
    3.6 26.09.2019 | Anna Bára G. Lake Garda home-based tour

    Lake Garda 2019

    The tour description could have been better. we were often confused about the routes and often cycled a lot more than we should have. The hotel staff was very nice and helpful, Bregfast was fine. But the rooms absoloutely need update very much. fex. ...
    • Overall satisfaction 4
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 3
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 4
    • Accomodation 2
    • Route description 3
    • Route-character 3
    • Bicycle + equipment 5
    • Price-performance ratio 3
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    5 25.09.2019 | Sue B. Lake Garda home-based tour

    Single Centre Cycling in Peschiera, Lake Garda, staying at Hotel Puccini.

    The hotel is excellent. The bikes were excellent. The cycling directions are ok but the maps are poor - difficult to read and not enough detail. We were disappointed to find, after taking the ferry to Garda, that there was a market along the first ...
    • Overall satisfaction 5
    • Booking handling 5
    • Travel documents 5
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 5
    • Accomodation 6
    • Board 6
    • Route description 3
    • Route-character 4
    • Bicycle + equipment 6
    • Price-performance ratio 5
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    5.7 24.07.2019 | Dorothée H. Lake Garda home-based tour

    Very good tour

    Excellent tour but too hot in july Very good restaurants Very good hôtel, friendly and very big rooms Very good bicycles
    • Overall satisfaction 6
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 6
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 5
    • Accomodation 6
    • Board 6
    • Route description 6
    • On-site assistance 6
    • Route-character 5
    • Bicycle + equipment 6
    • Price-performance ratio 5
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