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Italy: Piedmont, Langhe & the Italian Riviera
Guided Biking
Ride into the country’s Slow Food movement during this invigorating—and endlessly delicious!—culinary bike tour of Italy, traversing the sloping vineyards of Piedmont and the breathtaking coast of Liguria.
Former tour name: Cycling Piedmont: Into Italy’s Slow Food Farmland
Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano to Lake Garda
Guided Biking
Majestic nature reigns full force: icy mountain ranges meet warm, tranquil lake promenades, and cascading waterfalls frame roaring ravines as you begin cycling the Dolomites.
Former tour name: Gateway to the Dolomites: Biking Bolzano to Lake Garda
Italy Bike & Boat: Venice to Mantua
Guided Bike & Boat
Two fabled, UNESCO-designated cities frame a uniquely crafted bike-and-boat exploration of historic and cultural treasures from Venice’s legendary lagoon to the Po River.
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Italy: Puglia's Undiscovered Coast
Guided Biking
Cycle along ancient walled cities, explore charming seaside villages, and enjoy farm fresh food from local hosts with VBT’s Puglia bike tours.
Former tour name: Puglia: Italy`s Undiscovered Coast
Italy: Sicily, the Noto Valley & Syracuse
Guided Biking
If you have dreamed of road cycling in Sicily, this tour has it all: scenery, history, a hearty cuisine, and a robust welcome from the people who call it home.
Former tour name: Sicily: Biking the Southern Coastal Villages
The Amalfi Coast & Capri
Guided Walking
Ramble through history, beauty and charm on this leisurely exploration of the Amalfi Coast.
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Italy: Coastal Villages of Tuscany
Guided Biking
This breathtaking Tuscany bike tour takes you along the lavish coast, where you’ll explore medieval hilltop towns and scenic countryside while sampling the region’s best olive oils and wines.
Former tour name: The Tuscan Coast
Italy: Southern Tuscany & Giglio Island
Guided Biking
This captivating Tuscany bike tour is framed by sprawling sea views; along your journey, sample local Tuscan wines, explore medieval towns, swim in Tyrrhenian sea waters, and tour a family-run olive-oil mill.
Former tour name: Tuscany by the Sea
Italy: Valleys of the Dolomites
Guided Biking
On this exhilarating journey road cycling the Dolomites, you’ll pedal among Europe’s most stunning landscapes, passing snow-capped peaks, sweeping emerald-green valleys, and mountain villages along easy, panoramic bike paths.
Former tour name: Italy: Cycling the Dolomite Valleys
Slovenia, Austria & Italy: Alpine Valleys
Guided Biking
Bike tour Austria, Italy, and Slovenia during this alpine adventure, where you’ll reel across three different European cultures and diverse landscapes—each framed by the snow capped Alps.
Former tour name: Slovenia, Austria & Italy
Italy: Puglia, Alberobello & Lecce
Self-Guided Biking
Savor Puglia on this self-guided biking trip, riding from one stunning historic locale to the next and stopping to explore, swim, and savor gelato along the way.
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Guided Walking
Splendor surrounds you in northern Italy.
Guided Walking
Ramble through history, beauty and charm on this leisurely exploration of the Amalfi Coast.
Slovenia, Austria & Italy: Alpine Valleys
Guided Biking
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Bike tour Austria, Italy, and Slovenia during this alpine adventure, where you’ll reel across three different European cultures and diverse landscapes—each framed by the snow capped Alps.
Former tour name: Slovenia, Austria & Italy
Discover Italy
With an astoundingly rich cultural legacy and stunning, varied landscapes, Italy truly has something for everyone. The Italian dedication to living well is evident is everything from an expertly pulled espresso to a couple strolling hand in hand on an evening passeggiata. There’s no better way to get a taste of la dolce vita than on a VBT bike tour in Italy.
Adventurers looking to soak it all in can follow cypress-lined lanes through rolling vineyards in Piedmont, pause to say “buongiorno” at an olive oil mill hidden among centuries-old olive trees in Puglia, cycle into the magnificent valleys and storybook villages of the Dolomites, or stop for a gelato in a cliffside village beside the sparkling Mediterranean in Tuscany.
From Michelangelo’s David and Brunelleschi’s Dome in Florence to the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City and da Vinci’s The Last Supper in Milan, Italy’s cities are a seemingly endless treasure trove of artistic and architectural masterpieces. Whether you’re walking along the canals of Venice or exploring the cobbled streets of Verona, endless wonders await.
A bike tour in Italy is the perfect way to work up an appetite for the country’s famously delicious food. Whether you’re tucking into a hearty seafood risotto in Sicily, enjoying pizza in its historic birthplace of Naples, sampling fresh cheese and fine wine in Piedmont, or slurping spaghetti in Rome, you’ll revel in the slow food mentality so prized here. And, of course, there’s always time to stop along the road for gelato.
Country Highlights
- Cruise across the Venice Lagoon and take in the majestic city of canals from the water.
- Marvel at medieval Castiglione della Pescaia, a stunning walled coastal city.
- Learn about “white gold” on a truffle-hunting search with an expert and his dog.
- Discover the stone trulli dwellings of Alberobello.
- Pedal along quiet rustic roads toward the Mediterranean Sea.
Renaissance Art
Experience the Renaissance as Italy’s overwhelming cache of art and architecture transport you back in time. Watch Donatello’s wood-carved Penitent Magdalene weep in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, take in the beauty of Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus in the Uffizi galleries, or stand in Michelangelo’s great dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. The masterpieces of this unsurpassed period in art history are all around you here.
Italian Cuisine
Italian cuisine is all about showcasing fresh, local ingredients in the most delicious way possible. Eat your way through the country’s 20 regions, each of which which has its own distinctive set of flavors. From creamy risotto in the north to cannoli in Sicily, there’s much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta (although you certainly won’t struggle to find the best of these popular dishes here).
Wine
More than 350 grape varietals grow throughout Italy’s 20 wine-producing regions, and the country exports more wine than any other. There are wines for every taste here, from Chianti to Prosecco and Pinot Grigio. Whether you’re strolling through vineyards in Tuscany or attending a tasting in a centuries old cellar in Puglia, you’ll get to experience the country’s famed wine culture up close.
Our Trip Leaders Make The Difference
Local Leader.
Partner in Discovery.
New Friend.
Your VBT Trip Leaders are passionate about travel and devoted to sharing new discoveries with you. Each is a multi-lingual resident of your destination who intimately knows the history, cultural heritage, and traditions of your surroundings.
Your Trip Leaders also bring insiders’ knowledge of the best places to explore, dine, and shop—along with insight into local customs and lifestyles to help you make the most of your cultural experience. With keen organizational skills, a splendid sense of humor, and a talent for making you and your fellow travelers thrive within your group dynamic, your VBT Trip Leaders will be invaluable resources—and treasured friends!
Debora
Your leaders are so local they can point you to the best gelato in every village you bike through!
Debora grew up in Puglia and has lead VBT adventures there for over 10 years. She’s passionate about introducing guests to the delicious cuisine and remarkable natural features of her corner of Italy.
Claudio
Every tour in Italy is a surprise because in this small nation you can find so many differences in culture, food and people.
Claudio has been a VBT leader for almost two decades. A native Italian, he spends his free time in the mountains of his home country and enjoys sharing his knowledge of Italian history and culture with travelers.
Sabrina
Sicily is charming! You’ll try the best food and you’ll meet warm people.
Sabrina was born in Sicily and grew up there. Traveling and living elsewhere in Europe made her appreciate home even more. She’s proud to share Sicilian food, traditions, and histories with travelers.
Valeria
There is no experience as magical as seeing a new place through the eyes and hearts of those who have lived there and experienced its traditions. Now you can be a local too!
Valeria calls many corners of Italy home. She grew up both in Liguria and Marche, spent time in Tuscany with her grandparents and went camping as a child in the heart of the Dolomites.
Beatrice
Get ready to be surprised and inspired by the beauty of this landscape, which is always changing according to the season.
Beatrice grew up at the foot of the Alps just behind Lake Maggiore and Orta and has lead VBT travelers in this region for more than five years.
Massimiliano
Tuscany is the real heart of Italy, a beautiful blend of Northern and Southern Italian culture.
Massimiliano is connected to Tuscany through his family, who were originally from the region. After spending many summers here he decided to stay and has called Tuscany home since 2002.
Andrea
There are a staggering variety of landscapes and amazing outdoor experiences to be had in Italy.
Andrea has been a VBT leader for more than a decade. A native Italian, he gives guests the inside scoop on the food, traditions, and many festivals of Italy.
Stories from Italy
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Continue ReadingDiscover the Tuscan Coast by Bike
October 22, 2015
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The Dolomite Valley is a well kept secret to most Americans. It's a land between two cultures, Italian and Austrian, and has much of both. You can buy your Wurst und Beer in the Plaz and enjoy the sunshine. Bicycling is incredible, the trails are heavenly, and the scenery is incomparable. We took the post trip in Verona, took the train to Vicenza and back in the same day. This was our third and favorite VBT Tour.
Italy: Cycling the Dolomite Valleys
Our trip was just wonderful. The scenery was the star of the show, but it was enriched by the cultural experiences, meals, thoughtful guides, little “surprises,” and congenial fellow travelers.
Slovenia, Austria & Italy
Outstanding leaders, beautiful places to stay, fantastic food, and some unique towns as well as impressive coastal scenery. Biking was an excellent way to discover a region that is less frequented by foreign tourists.
Puglia: Italy’s Undiscovered Coast
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Gateway to the Dolomites: Biking Bolzano to Lake Garda
The Amalfi Coast & Capri
Puglia: Italy’s Undiscovered Coast
Cycling Piedmont: Into Italy’s Slow Food Farmland
Italy: Cycling the Dolomite Valleys
The Amalfi Coast & Capri
Italy: Cycling the Dolomite Valleys
Sicily: Biking the Southern Coastal Villages
Tuscany by the Sea
Walking the Italian Lakes
Gateway to the Dolomites: Biking Bolzano to Lake Garda
The Amalfi Coast & Capri
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