In Transit: Overnight flight from the U.S.A. to Zurich, Switzerland.

Arrive Zurich - coach transfer to Zernez. Field lecture regarding the geography, flora and fauna of the lower Engadine region.

Lunch: You will have the opportunity to enjoy a lunch along the route or in Zernez depending on the time.

Afternoon: The group leader will meet the participants at the Zurich airport for the private coach transfer to Zernez. After hotel check-in you will go to select your "Flyer" (e-bike) then proceeds for an initial test ride in the area of Zernez (4640 feet). The group leader will explain the operation of the bike and how each person will have boundless mobility while riding this bike either under ones own power or with assistance.

Dinner: Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Evening: Welcome drink and orientation prior to dinner.

Lodging: Hotel Baer & Post

Meals Included: Dinner

Ride over the Ofenpass to Vinschgau, Italy. Approximately 52 kilometers/33 miles of biking today. Field lecture/excursion "The Convent of Saint John".

Breakfast: Breakfast buffet served at the hotel.

Morning: In the morning ?fly? across the Ofen Pass to Muestair (5325 feet) with a lunch stop in the Muenstertal. Biking northeast through Switzerland to the South Tyrol of Italy. As you bike stops will be made and field lecturing regarding details of the land, people, culture of the area you are riding through.

Lunch: Snacks are available throughout the morning while biking. Stop will be made to allow for independent lunch.

Afternoon: Afternoon excursion and field trip of the convent St. Johann, continue on across the border into Obervinschgau (5000 feet) in the South Tyrol. You will be lectured by a docent at the convent regarding this ancient Benedictine Monastery in Mustair village of Val Mustair, Switzerland. The convent is exceptionally well-preserved heritage of Carolingian art and since 1983 has been an UNESCO site. Following the excursion continue on to Vinschgau for an overnight.

Dinner: Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Lodging: Bio-Hotel Panorama

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Bike from Vinschgau to Meran - approximately 62 kilometers/39 miles. Biking through the South Tyrol, in Italy known as the Alto Adige. Field Lectures regard the history of Vinschgau and the culture of the this Alpine region.

Breakfast: Breakfast buffet at the hotel.

Morning: The constant companion on today's route is the River Etsch and the target Meran (1100 feet), a town of Mediterrean flair. From asphalt surfaces to gravel roads, the cycle tracks lead through beautiful forests, green meadows, orchards and numerous keeps and castles.

Lunch: Snacks are available throughout the morning while biking. Stop will be made to allow for independent lunch.

Afternoon: The constant companion continues along the River Etsch to Meran. Meran offers cultural, musical,sportive events and traditional celebrations making this town an unique experience. In Meran give yourself to discover the small avenue, art, history, nature and culture of this town.

Dinner: Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Lodging: Kolping hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Meran to Bolzano - approximately 40 kilometers/25 miles of biking. Field lectures will explain the agriculture of the Etsch Valley and the economics of the numerous orchards.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast served at hotel.

Morning: Cycle along the old wine route through the Etsch valley, along numerous orchards and vineyards to the village of Bolzano (860 feet), the chief town of the Alto Adige. Together with Innsbruck, Bolzano is officially the capital of the Alps, and of course is known as the home of "Otzi", the iceman.

Lunch: Snacks are available throughout the morning while biking. Stop will be made to allow for independent lunch in Bolzano.

Afternoon: Independent afternoon to explore the old market town, the world famous Museum of Archealogical with the Iceman and the Messner Mountain Museum. Bolzano is a city full of mountaireeing history and culture.

Dinner: Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Lodging: Garden Hotel Premstaller

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Bolzano to Trento via Kaltern am See - approximately 62 kilometers/39 miles of biking. Field lectures on the wine economy of this region along with the history of Trento.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast served at the hotel.

Morning: Bike today on an unused stretch of railroad through undulating countryside, past numerous farmsteads, keeps and castles to Kaltern am See (1394 feet), (20kilometers/13miles) one of the best known wine villages in South Tyrol. Learn about the history of this area and the vineyards and how important the wine is to the economics of this area. You will also learn why Kaltern am See is one of the best known wine villages.

Lunch: Snacks are available throughout the morning while biking. Stop will be made to allow for independent lunch in Kaltern am See.

Afternoon: In Kaltern there is plenty going on in the market square or the quaint side streets and always a wine tasting is being offered at one of the many venues. There will also be enough time to visit the Tyrolean Wine Museum, (on your own) or just enjoy exploring the village before continuing on to Trento (630 feet). Upon arriving in Trento learn the history of the "old town" where in the 16th century it was the site of the Council of Trent. Trento is a major educational, scientific, financial and polical center in Trentino-Alto Adige. Modern day Trento is a cosmopolitan city with highly-developed and organized modern social services.

Dinner: Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Lodging: America Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Trento - Rovereto - approximately 30 kilometers/19 miles. Excursion to the picturesque, town of Trento and the Duomo.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast served at the hotel.

Morning: In the morning explore the picturesque, provincial town, and visit the Trento Cathedral "Duomo di San Vigilio", the most important religious edifice in northern Italy. Duomo was built in the Gothic style in the 6th century over a pre-existing temple with a rose window as the facade.

Lunch: Snacks are available throughout the morning while biking. Independent lunch in Trento before we continue the bike route to Rovereto.

Afternoon: After lunch ?fly? through the hilly vineyards of Trentino. Travel through the Etschtal (valley), which becomes increasingly narrower as we head south, trails end for today at the second largest town in Trentino, Rovereto. Learn about the then and now of the "Etschtal Valley" before arriving in Rovereto (669 feet).

Dinner: Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Lodging: Rovereto Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Rovereto to Verona via Belluno - approximately 75 kilometers/47 miles. Learn about the legend of Romeo and Juliet and the historical sights of Verona.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast served at the hotel.

Morning: Due to the topography of the valley today?s path follows the Etsch canal, cycle on a predominantly flat route via Belluno to Verona, the home of Romeo and Juliet. Belluno (2300 feet) is located about 100 kilometres north of Venice, the capital of province of Belluno and the most important city in the Eastern Dolomite region..today learn why. It is also one of the 15 municipalities of the Parco Nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi.

Lunch: Snacks are available throughout the morning while biking. Independent lunch in Belluno before continuing on to Verona.

Afternoon: Upon arrival there will be a field trip of Verona (223 feet), discovering all the interesting historical sights. A main attraction in northern Italy due to the artistic heritage, shows, and operas in the Arena, a Roman ancient amphitheatre. This town is positioned close to Lake Garda, one hour from the sea and two hours from the Dolomites, and a long tradition of kindness to their guests.

Dinner: Special farewell dinner with wine prior to dinner.

Lodging: Hotel Victoria

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast served at the hotel.

Morning: Private coach transfer to the Verona Airport, program ends.

Meals Included: Breakfast