
Italy: Lake Como & the Italian Lake District
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 7 - 32 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 5 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$4,645
7-day Bike Tour Only
$3,445
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: 20
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
See More >Biking Packages Include:
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 (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
All you have to do is get to the airport. On our Air Packages, we’ll take care of the rest, handling all the logistics, so you can travel with peace of mind. Spend your first night aloft and arrive refreshed 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
2022 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
All you have to do is get to the airport. On our Air Packages, we’ll take care of the rest, handling all the logistics, so you can travel with peace of mind. Spend your first night aloft and arrive refreshed for an unforgettable trip.
After an included breakfast at your Sirmione hotel, check out by 11:00 a.m. and store your luggage at the reception desk. Enjoy a free morning, strolling the medieval city or enjoying the hotel amenities. Meet your VBT trip leaders at 12:45 p.m. in the hotel lobby. They will be wearing VBT staff garments. Please plan to have lunch and change into your biking clothes before this meeting. Your trip leaders will hold a safety talk at the hotel for about 45 minutes. Afterwards you walk a short distance to board your private motorcoach. En route to Sulzano, scenically situated on Lake Iseo, you stop to enjoy a warm-up ride along quiet country roads and through small villages into the medieval town of Iseo. From there follow the lakeshore, taking advantage of a local bike path for part of the way.
All guests: In the afternoon, settle in your romantic lakeside hotel in the picturesque village of Sulzano. You might recognize the postcard-picture of Monte Isola within the lake, made famous in 2016 when artist Christo placed yellow floating piers to connect the island of Monte Isola and the private islet of San Paolo to the mainland. That summer, in only 16 days, 1,300,000 people walked these piers to discover this incredible place.
Tonight, enjoy a welcome cocktail reception on the hotel’s lakeside manicured terrace and get to know your fellow travelers. Then board a private ferry to Monte Isola to enjoy your welcome dinner in a very special and scenic location.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Arrive at the airport in Verona. Once in the arrival terminal you will be met by a VBT representative holding a VBT sign. He or she will be located just outside of customs and will provide your transportation by private car (approximately 45 minutes) to your hotel in Sirmione on Lake Garda.
If you are going to be delayed for more than 15 minutes at the Lost & Found desk due to delayed or lost luggage, please let our transportation company know by calling +39 393 64 64 393 (at a fee). You may also contact Allianz Global Assistance to advise of your delay, and they will contact our transportation service.
The rest of the day is free to discover and dine on your own with the VBT city information as your guide. Your hotel room may not be available until 2:00 p.m. If you arrive early in the day, you may store your luggage with the reception desk. Enjoy the garden, the swimming pool and private beach of the hotel to relax after your trip.
Please note: VBT transportation times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests. If you fly in earlier than the scheduled program dates, transportation from the airport will be at your own expense.
Over the next two days, take in the beauty of this peninsular town jutting out into Lake Garda. Its beauty is so captivating that it lured the Roman-era poet Catullus here. The ruins of his villa remain at the very tip of the peninsula. Take time to also roam the cobbled streets and explore the imposing waterfront fortress, or perhaps soak in the lake’s only hot springs. Explore farther afield using the lake’s ferry system, a wonderful chance to marvel at the alpine setting of Lake Garda. You might head to Salò, home to the lake’s longest promenade, or the Isola del Garda islet, where you can stroll footpaths among its formal gardens. Plentiful restaurants provide delicious local cuisine throughout your idyllic stay.
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
Air Package Only
2022 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 1.25-hour drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
After an included breakfast* this morning, complimentary transportation to the Milan Malpensa airport will be provided (an approximately 1.25-hour drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight**. Please ensure you are ready in the hotel reception area at the designated time.
*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. 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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