Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano to Lake Garda
See the full force of majestic nature with ice-covered mountains, warm, tranquil lakes, and cascading waterfalls while cycling the Dolomites.
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 3 - 32|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hr|
- Group Size: 20
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$4,795
7-day Bike Tour Only
$3,595
Per person, double occupancy

Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano to Lake Garda
Majestic mountain ranges and cascading waterfalls surround you on this spectacular trip cycling the Dolomites. Gaze up at snow-covered mountain slopes, traverse emerald valleys, slice through dramatic ravines, and explore history-rich villages and traditions. A paradise unfolds before you in Lake Garda where the temperate climate provides fertile soil for olive and fruit trees, vineyards, exotic flowers and palms. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a true taste of the region, including its famed wines, cheeses, and farm-fresh produce. This area is renowned for its hospitality so be sure to take the time to step off your bike and meet the friendly locals. Lakeshore promenades, historic castles, and glacier-coated mountain pinnacles frame your journey mile after beautiful mile.What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and very moderate hills and is ideal for beginning and experienced cyclists. Our VBT support van is always available for those who need assistance with the hills.
- Daily Mileage: 3 - 32|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hr|
- Group Size: 20
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a wine tasting at a mountain hamlet famous for its Gewürztraminer.
- Choose where to dine in a region whose restaurants have received a record 23 Michelin stars.
- 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 spin through dramatic canyons and ravines.
- Cycle a Mediterranean-like paradise on the shores of Lake Garda.
- Delight in a taste of vino santo, fresh bread, plump tomatoes and other specialties at a family-run farm.
- Explore the old town of Bolzano, where you can marvel at the museum’s renowned glacier mummy, Oetzi the Iceman.
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May74º/49º
Jun80º/55º
Jul85º/59º
Aug83º/59º
Sep77º/52º
Oct66º/42º
Average
Precipitation:
May3.2 in
Jun3.2 in
Jul3.6 in
Aug3.6 in
Sep2.6 in
Oct2.2 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Transfers to and from international airport | ||
One night in Innsbruck and one night in Milan in conveniently located hotels with breakfasts included | ||
6 nights in luxurious hotels and a 5-star mountain chalet | ||
12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners |

Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
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Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Vehicle Support
Luggage Transfers
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2021 Pre-Trip Extension - Innsbruck
2 Nights From $395 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $145
- 2 nights at the Hotel Schwarzer Adler with Daily breakfast
- City Information
- Hospitality Desk & City Orientation Tour
- Airport transfers
Depart home for Austria. The particulars of your arrival overseas are detailed with your flight itinerary.
Upon your arrival at the Innsbruck airport, a local VBT representative holding a sign will meet you outside the customs area to help you transfer to your hotel (approximately 10 minutes).
If you are going to be delayed meeting the transfer representative due to delayed or lost luggage, please let them know by calling or sending a text message to +43 664 300 7178. Please type VBT Guest at the beginning of your text. The drivers are generally able to wait for up to 45 minutes from the time your flight lands, after which you will be responsible for your own transfer. You may also contact Allianz Global Assistance (information available in your final documents) to advise them of your delay, and they will contact VBT’s transfer service.
Please note: Your hotel room may not be available until 4:00 p.m., but if you arrive early, you may store your luggage at the reception desk.
You have the rest of the day free to explore, using VBT’s City Information as your guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Schwarzer Adler, Innsbruck, Austria
This morning, a local VBT representative will be at your hotel at 9:00 a.m. to answer questions and offer a private guided walk to help you make the most of the city.
Afterward, the day is yours to explore the historic city of Innsbruck. Visit the resplendent Hofburg Palace or browse the city’s Altstadt, or Old Town. Don’t miss the Hofkirche, or Court Church, with the amazing tomb of Maximilian I. For lunch, linger at one of the many typical Austrian cafés, famous for their coffee, delicious pastries and chocolates.
Accommodation: Hotel Schwarzer Adler, Innsbruck, Austria
Included Meals: Breakfast
You have another day free to discover more of Innsbruck or to venture outside the city by public bus to the town of Wattens, home to the famous Swarovski Crystal Worlds. Enjoy a leisurely visit, admiring the art collections and museum, savoring lunch, and finding the perfect keepsake from a wide selection of crystal objects and jewels. Alternatively, board a cable car and climb 6,500 feet (1,981 meters) to the district of Hungerburg and the peaks of Seegrube and Hafelekar. Take in the sweeping views of the Alps and perhaps enjoy a hike in the mountains.
VBT Air Package guests arrive throughout the day.
Accommodation: Hotel Schwarzer Adler, Innsbruck, Austria
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2021 Post-Trip Extension - Milan
2 Nights From $445 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $295
- 2 nights at the UnaHotels Cusani or Hotel Cavour with daily breakfast
- VBT City Information
- Hospitality Desk & City Orientation Tour
- Airport transfers
- Admire Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper
- Visit the world’s most famous opera house, Teatro La Scala
- Explore both inside and outside Duomo di Milano, Milan’s ornate cathedral
- Indulge in food and retail options at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Today, you have the entire day to explore this alluring city. Your hotel is a short walk from the convent of Sta. Maria delle Grazie, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for Leonardo da Vinci’s fresco The Last Supper. Please note: If you’d like to visit the convent, reservations are necessary and should be made well in advance. For more information, visit milan-museum.com/.
You can also walk to the pedestrian-only shopping district of Via Dante, right outside the door of your hotel, and browse the glamorous boutiques of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Take time to visit the Palazzo Reale or Royal Palace and explore the magnificent Duomo di Milano. Make sure you buy your ticket in advance to avoid the long lines. See duomomilano.it/en/ for more information. In the evening, you can stroll to Brera, the art and fashion district, to people-watch in one of the city’s many trendy cafés. For informative and enlightening walking tours, contact our local guide in advance. You’ll find more details in VBT’s Milan City Information, which we recommend you read in advance to help plan your stay.
Accommodation: UnaHotels Cusani, Milan
Alternate Hotel: Hotel Cavour, Milan
Included Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy another day discovering the historic and cultural treasures of Milan. You’ll definitely want to visit Sforza Castle, across the square from your hotel. This huge fortress, once one of the largest citadels in Europe, is now home to Milan’s finest museums and art collections. Here, you can view Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini, the artist’s final sculpture.
If you are a shopper and lover of Italian cuisine, enjoy browsing Milan’s chic designer boutiques and dining in some of its many fine restaurants. If you’d like, you can take a train to the nearby town of Bergamo, home to the Carrara Academy, one of Italy’s finest art galleries. As you plan your time here, keep in mind that most museums in Italy are closed on Mondays.
Alternately, visit Lugano, a pretty Swiss lakeside town in a beautiful alpine setting. Train connections from Milan’s central station are frequent, and the ride is short. Remember to take your passport with you! Please use the VBT City Information packet to make the most of your stay.
Accommodation: UnaHotels Cusani, Milan
Alternate Hotel: Hotel Cavour, Milan
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast* this morning, transfer to Malpensa Airport (approximately 60 minutes, depending on traffic) for your departing flight**. Please ensure that you are ready in the hotel reception area at the designated time.
*Please note: For guests with early-morning departures, breakfast at the hotel may not be available. Please check with the reception desk to verify the times when breakfast is served.
**VBT recommends that you check your transfer time in your “Transfer Reminder.” VBT transfer times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests. If you extend your stay beyond the scheduled program dates, return transportation to the airport will be at your own expense.
Included Meals: Breakfast

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