Verona and Lake Garda Bike Tours
Verona & Lake Garda
This tour invites you to explore the diverse and stunning landscapes of the Verona province. Your adventure begins with exhilarating climbs along the slopes between Monte Baldo and Lake Garda, followed by the rolling hills of the Valpolicella vineyards. You’ll then tackle the scenic mountains of Lessinia before concluding your journey along the Mincio River, leading you to the magnificent Renaissance city of Mantua.
Each day offers a new, breathtaking setting—yet all are united by the beauty of the routes and the unforgettable views they provide. A perfect mix of challenge and charm awaits you on this cycling adventure!
Daily itineraries
Tours Calendar
Tour 2024
Sunday 29th September – Thursday 4th October
Single accomodation 7,850.00 USD
Double accomodation 6,550.00 USD
Tours 2025
Sunday 18th – Thursday 23th May
Single accomodation 7,850.00 USD
Double accomodation 6,550.00 USD
Sunday 28th September – Thursday 3rd October
Single accomodation 7,850.00 USD
Double accomodation 6,550.00 USD
If you do not find the tour you are interested in, no problem. We can organize a PRIVATE TOUR just for you.
The tour will be tailored to your needs, and together we can define, for each detail of the tour, the best solution for you. Below are the most common customizations requested by our guests:
- TOUR DESTINATION: In addition to the destinations in our catalog, we can create new itineraries in Italy and Southern France or customize an itinerary according to your preferences.
- PERIOD: We can organize your tour for any period you want, starting and ending on the dates you choose.
- PARTICIPANTS: Our tours require a minimum of 6 participants and can accommodate up to 14. If your group size is smaller or larger, we can arrange a customized tour to fit your needs.
- TOUR DIFFICULTY: We offer two tours of varying difficulty levels each day. If they are not challenging enough, we can design a more demanding route in terms of length and elevation changes.
- HOLIDAYS FOR NON-CYCLING GUESTS: Non-cycling guests are welcome. We can plan activities and excursions for them with a dedicated guide while the cycling group is on tour.
By filling out the form, you will allow us to begin the customization process for your tour.
Daily Experiences
Don’t you want to get bored?
The bike tours we have prepared will keep you busy from morning to early afternoon, once you return to the hotel you can choose whether to wait for dinner time in complete relaxation, or follow your guides in some interesting experiences that they have prepared for you.
They are committed, every day they offer you a different experience, you will love it for sure !!!
Guided tour of the city of Verona, founded by the ancient Romans in the 1st century BC.
ARENA – Roman amphitheatre, 1st century AD, famous for the Opera Festival, which has taken place since 1913
PIAZZA ERBE – Ancient Roman forum, medieval market and city center
PIAZZA SIGNORI – Main medieval square with the palaces and funerary monuments of the Scaligeri dynasty
JULIET’S HOUSE – The courtyard of the two lovers’ first date and the most famous balcony in the world
PALAZZO TE, imagination in power, the genius of Giulio Romano (1499-1546)
Palazzo Te was the villa intended to welcome guests, a place of wonder and harmony, built by Giulio Romano on an island.
Among the many things, you will see the spectacular Sala dei Giganti, conceived as a cinema of the time, the Camera di Amore e Psiche and the disturbing Sala dei Cavalli.
Amarone della Valpolicella is a dry red wine whose production is made with partially dried grapes, it is produced only in the province of Verona and is the most important red wine of Veneto.
Already known in the 4th century, over time it has conquered the palates of enthusiasts worldwide.
The tasting includes a visit to the historic cellar and tasting of typical Valpolicella wines: Valpolicella, Valpolicella Superiore, Valpolicella Ripasso, Valpolicella Amarone and Valpolicella Recioto.
An afternoon around the villages of Lake Garda, shopping and wasting time.
Bardolino, Garda, Punta San Vigilio and more.
Shopping with a personal shopper assistant to purchase the right gift for those who did not accompany you on the holiday in Italy.
Dining in the great Italian “Trattoria”
Contrary to popular belief, Italy does not have a single gastronomic tradition like pizza, pasta and cannoli, but many traditions closely linked to their territory, which make up a very interesting mosaic. Our goal is to introduce you to it, and to immerse you in this culinary experiance.
On the VERONA & GARDA LAKE Tour we taste the dishes of Veronese cuisine which is characterized by the richness and variety of the products of its land and the wine production; it is of poor and peasant origin and enjoys a vast and diversified territory: fish from Garda Lake, cheeses from Lissinia Mountain, rice from Bassa Veronese and products from Valpolicella (vegetables, sheep). A typical dish of the city of Verona is boiled meat with “pearà” sauce, but “vialone” rice cooked in Amarone wine cannot be missing, or “Polenta” with stockfish Vicenza style. And then many other delights await you.
WVery pleasant atmosphere in this trattoria in the historic center of Verona, located in front of Juliet’s house, among wood paneling and period photos, closely spaced tables and checked tablecloths. The menu is based on local ingredients: meat and pasta, but you can also opt for the excellent selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses, also indulging in the wide choice offered by the wine list.
Highlights dishes:
Starter: Grisa hen and mackerel in light “saor” with white polenta.
Pasta or Risotto: Free-range guinea fowl ravioli with its roast base and lemon pee.
Main course: Beef cheek in Amarone wine sauce and braised oxtail with mashed potatoes and late radicchio.
A taste of Valpolicella, Caprini’s cuisine reflects the rich culinary diversity of Verona. Tradition on the table, for four generations they have been creating dishes linked to the history of the area, the flavors are enjoyed in a family environment. Sincere cuisine and a wide choice of Valpolicella wines.
Highlights dishes:
Starter: Grilled polenta, sopressa and lardo with our homemade pickled vegetable.
Pasta or Risotto: “Lasagnette” handmade ribbon pasta with wild hare sauce.
Main course: “Polenta” with stockfish vicentina style.
Rolling hills and good wine are just a small part of what makes Valpolicella an incredible area. Valpolicella is a land extraordinarily rich in history, culture, art and nature. This restaurant is located in a 17th century rural house. They serve authentic and original dishes, which celebrate every season, every season a menu to demonstrate the cycle of diversity. Each dish accompanied by the right bottle.
Highlights dishes:
Starter: Ricotta cheese from the Verona hills with apple mustard-
Pasta or Risotto: Risotto “vialone nano” with wild aromatic herbs.
Main course: Duck breast cooked in a pan with Recioto sweet wine, served with honey sauce.
A small place in a village on the Mincio river, a hidden restaurant open by reservation only. The main characteristic is the search for good Italian things, a simple traditional cuisine made with exceptional raw materials A cellar worthy of the kitchen.
Highlights dishes:
Starter: Rabbit tuna and sardines in saor.
Pasta or Risotto: ”Capunsei» pasta with butter, parsley, onion, garlic, basil, sage and rosemary.
Main course: Terrine of local capon with butter clementine sauce.
A modern inn, where Italian and Venetian cuisine are reinterpreted in a contemporary key, traditional flavors combined with lightness. The menu is created based on seasonality, it is the ingredient that inspires the recipe and not the other way around, this leads to always new and unique proposals. The raw material is valorised starting from traditional recipes reinterpreted in a modern key.
Highlights dishes:
Starter: Chicken salad, vegetables and emulsion of its broth.
Pasta or Risotto: Risotto with Amarone wine and Monte Veronese cream cheese.
Main course: Rabbit in “tecia”, dried tomatoes, black olives, toasted polenta.
The “Masenini” were a small group of Carbonari (19th century revolutionaries) who took their name from “Masenar”, which in the Veronese dialect means “to attack the enemy”. The Masenini occupy a special place in the historic center of Verona, a few steps from the Arena, in a quiet clearing of Via Roma, right in front of Castelvecchio. Inside, the large room with a vintage atmosphere, where a modernized traditional cuisine awaits you with a predilection for grilled cuisine
Highlights dishes:
Starter: Smoked trout tartare in a phyllo pastry basket and liquorice reduction.
Pasta or Risotto: Homemade organic purple wheat tagliolini with red radicchio, speck and walnuts.
Main course: Roasted potatoes with pork fillet tips, apple cider vinegar roast sauce, fried onions and cabbage salad.
Living in the Charme
We have selected some beautiful hotels, historical houses and vineyard houses, where you will enjoy to stay in the total relaxation after your bike experience.
Most of them have SPA treatment available in a charming exclusive environment.
Our tours involve staying in a single hotel for the entire holiday, to have more time to immerse yourself in the culture of the area.
Garda Lake enchants the eyes and nature with its olive trees overlooking the village of Garda in a memorable setting. Whether it is a romantic stay, a family stay, or a sports stay (cycling, climbing or sailing), your days at Cà Barbini Resort will remain in your hearts forever.
Charming boutique hotel located a few steps from Porta Nuova, Piazza Bra and the Arena, Hotel Indigo Verona adds the guarantee of quality, style and comfort to the perfection of a central yet secluded location. The Arya Bar & Mixology and its intriguing proposals, the refined design and the accuracy of our services and hospitality standards: these are the ingredients that will make the experience of the Hotel Indigo Verona – Grand Hotel des Arts unique.