
Italy: Lake Como & the Italian Lake District
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 7 - 32 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 5 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$4,995
7-day Bike Tour Only
$3,995
Per person, double occupancy
Italy: Lake Como & the Italian Lake District
Italy’s Lake Como tour is a true hidden gem for cyclists. Among these dramatic hills and crystalline waters, the riding is surprisingly easy along flat bike paths and breathtaking valleys. Join VBT and let your spirit soar as high as the alpine peaks that surround you. The sun-dappled waters of three major lakes – Garda, Iseo and Como – are never far from sight as you sample sparkling wines in Franciacorta, Italy’s scenic “Champagne” region. Ride the spectacular Bernina Railway among splendid peaks. Pedal among the terraced vineyards of the Valtellina Valley. Lakeside, a private boat whisks you from shore to shore, for quick and easy exploration, and elegant accommodations welcome you at the close of each day of outstanding discoveries.
Tour Highlights
- Sample delicious sparkling wines at a cantina in Franciacorta, Italy’s “Champagne” region.
- Cycle the scenic lakeside bike paths around Lake Iseo, made famous when artist Christo installed his “floating piers” here.
- Marvel at breathtaking scenery when you ride the UNESCO-listed Bernina railway, then cycle or hike among the splendid Bernina peaks.
- Ride the easy bike paths of the Valtellina valley, blanketed in vineyard terraces among miles of dry-stone walls.
- Taste delicious Pizzoccheri pasta and local cheeses only found in Valtellina.
What to Expect
This tour offers easy terrain and is suitable for beginning cyclists who are comfortable with some easy uphill rides and riding on packed gravel paths. Unpaved terrain is approximately 10% of the entire cycling offered. The tour runs mostly on dedicated and well-marked bike paths as well as country roads. We recommend a hybrid bike or an E-bike for this tour. Road bikes are available, but riders should be aware that on land-package days 2, 4, and 5 there are some short stretches on unpaved paths or roads.
Our VBT support vehicle is always available for those who would like assistance with hills.
- Daily Mileage: 7 - 32 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 5 hours|
- Group Size: 22
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May72º/49º
Jun79º/56º
Jul79º/59º
Aug81º/61º
Sep75º/55º
Oct63º/47º
Average
Precipitation:
May2.8 in
Jun2.5 in
Jul1.5 in
Aug2.6 in
Sep2.2 in
Oct2.7 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Sirmione on Lake Garda and one night in Bellagio in Lakeside hotels with daily breakfast | ||
6 nights in 4-star lakeside hotels and one eco-friendly hotel | ||
12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners |

Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
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Step-Through Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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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
2023 Pre-Trip Extension - Sirmione
2 Nights From $295 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $95
- 2 nights at the Hotel Ideal
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the Verona airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel in Sirmione. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
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
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
Air Package Only
2023 Post-Trip Extension - Bellagio
2 Nights From $345 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $95
- 2 nights at the Hotel Du Lac
- 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 an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Milan Malpensa Airport will be provided (an approximately 1-hour 15 minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Amazing trip...our guides Elena and Giovani were fun, informative nd took such great care of us. The scenery was outstanding. Do not hesitate to book a bike trip to this beautiful part of Italy!
Italy: Lake Como & the Italian Lake District
This is one of the best VBT trips we have done, and we have done many. The guides were superb and the rides really varied. The places we stayed were wonderful and truly gave you a sense of the region. This is not a hard riding trip and interspersed with many beautiful ferry rides. Come and try it. You will like it!!
Italy: Lake Como & the Italian Lake District
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