Italy

A Cycling Journey: Northern Italy From the Alps to Verona

Program No. 20865RJ
Unravel the enchanting story of Northern Italy as you cycle from the Alps to Verona, learning about Roman monuments, traditional vineyards, ancient villages and authentic cuisine.

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DATES & PRICES

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Standard
A bicycle will be provided.
An e-bike will be provided.
Filling Fast!
May 25 - Jun 5, 2024
Standard 4,199
 
 
Filling Fast!
Sep 14 - Sep 25, 2024
Standard 4,199
 
 
May 17 - May 28, 2025
 
Bike Included 4,499
E-Bike Included 4,799
Aug 30 - Sep 10, 2025
 
Bike Included 4,499
E-Bike Included 4,799
Sep 13 - Sep 24, 2025
 
Bike Included 4,499
E-Bike Included 4,799
Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2025
 
Bike Included 4,499
E-Bike Included 4,799

DATES & PRICES

StandardBike IncludedE-Bike Included
Standard
A bicycle will be provided.
An e-bike will be provided.
May 25 - Jun 5, 2024
Standard 4,629
 
 
Filling Fast!
Aug 31 - Sep 11, 2024
Standard 4,629
 
 
Sep 14 - Sep 25, 2024
Standard 4,629
 
 
Filling Fast!
May 17 - May 28, 2025
 
Bike Included 4,969
E-Bike Included 5,269
Filling Fast!
Aug 30 - Sep 10, 2025
 
Bike Included 4,969
E-Bike Included 5,269
Sep 13 - Sep 24, 2025
 
Bike Included 4,969
E-Bike Included 5,269
Filling Fast!
Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2025
 
Bike Included 4,969
E-Bike Included 5,269

At a Glance

Pedal along the Adige River Valley in the shadow of the Alps and the Dolomites. Follow former railway tracks to an awesome mountain descent to the deep blue Lago di Garda, Italy's largest lake. Accompanied by experts and other cyclists, ride to ancient Roman outposts, sprawling vineyards and great monuments of both German- and Italian-speaking worlds, stopping for local insights and perspectives on each treasure you encounter.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Intermediate to experienced cyclists. Cycling up to 23-43 miles (5 hours) daily on primarily flat terrain with occasional undulations frequent stops. Walking one mile on uneven terrain, standing for up to two hours and climbing stairs.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Bicycle on dedicated paths along the Adige River while immersing yourself in South Tyrol and Trentino.
  • Gain insights into the discovery of Ötzi, the 5,300-year-old-ice mummy found in a local glacier, during a visit to the South Tyrol Archaeology Museum.
  • Learn about the origins of Lasa pure white marble and how wine is produced in Mezzocorona.
Featured Expert
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Luciano Rech
Luciano Rech was born in the city of Fano, located in Le Marche, during World War II. After the war, he and his family moved north to Bolzano in the South Tyrol province of north Italy where Luciano has made his home ever since. Luciano worked for TrenItalia for a number of years before joining with the city of Bolzano as an educator. He speaks Italian, German, and English.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Luciano Rech View biography
Luciano Rech was born in the city of Fano, located in Le Marche, during World War II. After the war, he and his family moved north to Bolzano in the South Tyrol province of north Italy where Luciano has made his home ever since. Luciano worked for TrenItalia for a number of years before joining with the city of Bolzano as an educator. He speaks Italian, German, and English.
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Stefan Renzler View biography
Stefan Renzler is an accredited travel leader in the Bolzano and South Tyrol regions of Italy. Since 1996, he has been organizing summer wilderness trips via boat and on foot in areas such as the Yukon Territory, Arctic regions of Canada’s Northwest Territories and Alaska as well as the hot desert states in the Southwestern United States. His biggest passions are hiking and mountain biking in the South Tyrolean Mountains. He speaks fluent German, Italian, English, and Spanish.
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