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Italy: Po River Valley and Lake Garda
Activity Level:
Easy |
Daily Mileage:
15 - 35 mi |
Daily Biking:
2 - 5 hr
Air package plus
10 days from only
$3845
Price includes roundtrip airfare.
Land only
7 days from only
$2695
Pre-trip Extension:
Portovenere & Cinque Terre · 2 nights $245
Post-trip Extension:
Bellagio & Lake Como · 2 nights $345
Portovenere & Cinque Terre · 2 nights $245
Post-trip Extension:
Bellagio & Lake Como · 2 nights $345
For an ideal ride into the heart of Italy,
there’s no better locale than the easy roads of the Po River Valley and Lake Garda.
Far more than a pleasant reel, our routes
lead you to stone hamlets, charming lakeside villages, and historic cities
where cherished traditions still thrive. Here, gentle roads hug villa-lined
shores coveted even by ancient Romans. Corn fields and lush vineyards sway in
the caress of warm breezes. And medieval
cities with dreamy names – Borghetto, Castellaro Lagusello, Desenza, Sirmione –
whisper of ages past. Join us in Italy’s
fertile, flat farmlands for a ride unlike any other.
What's Included
Bicycle Tour Only
- 6 nights in small, historic and modern 4-star inns
- 12 meals - 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
No Hassle Air Package Plus
- Roundtrip international airfare
- 8 nights in 4-star accommodations, including a 17th-century inn and a hotel
- 14 meals - 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
- Airport transfers
- AND the option to add our Low-Cost Trip Extensions: Pre-trip: Portovenere & Cinque Terre - 2 nights for only $245 Post-trip: Bellagio - 2 nights for only $345
Both Vacation Options Include
- Free use of our custom VBT bicycle and helmet
- Service of two bilingual VBT Trip Leaders
- FULL VAN SUPPORT
- Daily route directions and maps
- Welcome reception with local wine and hors d'oeuvres
- Sightseeing and cultural activities
- 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT vacation
- Special Good Buy discount
Discovery Highlights
- Cycling with ease along the Po, Mincio, and Adige rivers
- A private tour of Mantua with a local guide
- Elegant villas on palm-lined Lake Garda
- Two nights in a UNESCO-recognized medieval village
- Historic Verona, setting of “Romeo & Juliet”
- A private tasting of Valpolicella and Custoza wines
- Local specialties like risotto alla Pilota and agnoli
What to Expect
This tour offers easy terrain throughout and is ideal for beginning
cyclists. Two exciting afternoon rides on easy/moderate terrain offer fun to
more avid bikers. Our VBT support shuttle is always available for those who need
assistance with hills.
- Rating Level: Easy
- Daily Mileage: 15 - 35
- Daily Bicycling Time: 2 - 5 hours
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