Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano and Lake Garda
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 3-32 miles|
- Biking: 1-4 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$6,745
7-day Bike Tour Only
$4,995
Per person, double occupancy
Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano and Lake Garda
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery—and this original VBT tour was the first of many copycats to combine easy Dolomite bike paths with the stunning scenery of Lake Garda. With our deep roots in the region, it’s the local connections that make this itinerary a standout. Visit a local farm in Valle dei Laghi where you’ll meet the owners and learn about the ancient method of crafting vino santo—plus observe the preparation of carne salada, a unique Trentino specialty. In Madonna di Campiglio, you’ll meet an authentic alpine cheesemaker and learn how cows graze in the high mountain valleys. As you pedal easy bike paths with stunning views of the Dolomites’ high peaks, your local trip leaders will introduce you to the people who call this incredible region home.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a wine tasting at a mountain hamlet famous for its Gewürztraminer.
- Savor house-made specialties from the gourmet restaurant of your 5-star hotel in a ski-resort town beloved by celebrities.
- See spectacular mountains rising around you as you ride through dramatic canyons and ravines.
- Cycle a Mediterranean-like paradise on the shores of Lake Garda.
- Explore the old town of Bolzano, where you can marvel at the museum’s renowned glacier mummy, Oetzi the Iceman.
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills and is ideal for both beginner and experienced cyclists. About 70% follows bike paths. All the roads are paved. One ride starts at 4,500-feet (1,372-meter) elevation in a mountain environment, gradually losing elevation. On two days, both easy and moderate options are given. Our VBT support vehicle is always available for those who would like assistance with the hills.
- Daily Mileage: 3-32 miles|
- Biking: 1-4 hours|
- Max Group Size: 20
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May74º/49º
Jun80º/55º
Jul85º/59º
Aug82º/59º
Sep77º/52º
Oct66º/42º
Average
Precipitation:
May3.2 in
Jun3.2 in
Jul3.2 in
Aug3.6 in
Sep2.6 in
Oct2.2 in
Air Package |
Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare |
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Airport car service for arrival and departure |
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One night in Innsbruck and one night in Milan in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast |
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6 nights in luxurious hotels and a 5-star mountain chalet |
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12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners |
Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2025 Pre-Trip Extension - Innsbruck
2 Nights From
$495
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $195
- 2 nights at the Hotel Schwarzer Adler
- Airport car service for arrival
- Hospitality desk
- City orientation tour
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Innsbruck right by having a VBT representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, meet your VBT representative at 9:00 a.m. at the reception desk. Your local guide will be available to answer questions and take you on an included two-hour private guided walk to help you make the most of the city.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Schwarzer Adler
Occupying one of the oldest buildings in Innsbruck, the air-conditioned Hotel Schwarzer Adler exudes traditional Tyrolean style. This fine property boasts a long history of hospitality. Innsbruck’s Old Town and cable car stations are a short walk away. At the rooftop bar, admire the decorative old cable car wagon and spectacular views of the nearby Alps. The hotel’s sister property, the modern Hotel Der Adler, is nearby and offers more 360º vistas of the mountains from the restaurant and spa that you are welcome to visit and use.
Air Package Only
2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Innsbruck
Nights From $ per person, double occupancy
- 2 nights at the Hotel Schwarzer Adler
- Airport car service for arrival
- Hospitality desk
- City orientation tour
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Innsbruck right by having a VBT representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, meet your VBT representative at 9:00 a.m. at the reception desk. Your local guide will be available to answer questions and take you on an included two-hour private guided walk to help you make the most of the city.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Schwarzer Adler
Occupying one of the oldest buildings in Innsbruck, the air-conditioned Hotel Schwarzer Adler exudes traditional Tyrolean style. This fine property boasts a long history of hospitality. Innsbruck’s Old Town and cable car stations are a short walk away. At the rooftop bar, admire the decorative old cable car wagon and spectacular views of the nearby Alps. The hotel’s sister property, the modern Hotel Der Adler, is nearby and offers more 360º vistas of the mountains from the restaurant and spa that you are welcome to visit and use.
Air Package Only
2025 Post-Trip Extension - Milan
2 Nights From
$645
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $345
- 2 nights at the UnaHotels Cusani or Hotel Cavour
- Hospitality desk
- City orientation tour
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After your included breakfast* this morning, complimentary transportation to Malpensa Airport will be provided (an approximately 60-minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight**. Please ensure you are ready in the hotel reception area at the designated time. (If you have customized your itinerary and don’t have a flight departing on this day, VBT has not arranged your transportation.)
*For guests with early-morning departures, breakfast at the hotel may not be available. Please check with the front desk to verify the times that breakfast is served.
**VBT transportation times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Cavour
Milan’s desirable Brera district, with its shops and galleries, is at your doorstep in this ideally located hotel, just minutes away from the metro, Milan Cathedral and La Scala Theater. In the lobby and restaurant, enjoy the vintage design, with furniture and artwork carefully selected to evoke the classic feel of an earlier era. The air-conditioned rooms were entirely refurbished in a more modern style in 2019. Your air-conditioned room features an LCD TV, minibar, and in-room safe. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. The hotel’s fine restaurant serves light lunches and traditional Milanese dinners.
Air Package Only
2024 Post-Trip Extension - Milan
Nights From $ per person, double occupancy
- 2 nights at the UnaHotels Cusani or Hotel Cavour
- Hospitality desk
- City orientation tour
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After your included breakfast* this morning, complimentary transportation to Malpensa Airport will be provided (an approximately 60-minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight**. Please ensure you are ready in the hotel reception area at the designated time. (If you have customized your itinerary and don’t have a flight departing on this day, VBT has not arranged your transportation.)
*For guests with early-morning departures, breakfast at the hotel may not be available. Please check with the front desk to verify the times that breakfast is served.
**VBT transportation times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Cavour
Milan’s desirable Brera district, with its shops and galleries, is at your doorstep in this ideally located hotel, just minutes away from the metro, Milan Cathedral and La Scala Theater. In the lobby and restaurant, enjoy the vintage design, with furniture and artwork carefully selected to evoke the classic feel of an earlier era. The air-conditioned rooms were entirely refurbished in a more modern style in 2019. Your air-conditioned room features an LCD TV, minibar, and in-room safe. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. The hotel’s fine restaurant serves light lunches and traditional Milanese dinners.
This was our second trip with VBT and while the scenery was very different, the experience was the same--excellent. Our guides were personable, informative, and helpful, the accommodations were great and the scenery couldn't be beat. Bike paths in this area were plentiful and took you through beautiful areas. As expected, there were a few hills to climb, but they just made the ride a bit more challenging. If anything, the quality of the bike paths made us wish we could have ridden longer in order to take in the scenery around us. We highly recommend this trip.
Outstanding Scenery, Excellent Rides
Unbelievably beautiful countryside. Not a difficult ride but a few challenging hills by choice. Great accommodations, activities and food. The guides were great leaders and very fun to tag along with.
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