View allThe scenery, accommodations and food were superb. This was our second trip with this company and will be our go to from now on!
Dorothea, traveled in October
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- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- Bicycle
- Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Ages 16+
Highlights
- Admire mountain peaks, lush lakes and alpine meadows
- End the tour on a cultural high in fair Verona and Venice
- Ride on dedicated cycle paths and quiet country roads
- Relax on a ferry ride across picturesque Lake Garda
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join tour Venice Airport and drive to Merano
- Day 2 Cycle Merano to Bolzano
- Day 3 Cycle Bolzano to Trento via Lake Caldaro
- Day 4 Ride from Trento to Torbole on Lake Garda
- Day 5 Free day to explore the beauty of Lake Garda
- Day 6 Lake Garda boat ride. Cycle to Verona
- Day 7 Cycle to wine-producing Soave. Train return to Verona.
- Day 8 Tour ends Venice Marco Polo airport
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Residence Flora
Hotelday 1Hotel Regina
Hotelday 2Hotel America
Hotelday 3Bike Hotel Caravel
HotelDays 4, 5Hotel Italia
HotelDays 6, 7
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Number of tours
550
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- joel· October 10th, 2025Well planned bike trip with good hotels and an excellent guide. Mostly flat with but with some steep uphill. Unless you are a very strong biker suggest getting an ebike. Don't forget to bring rain gear cause you never know. .Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you for such a lovely five star review! We are so glad to hear you had such a great time on this trip with us and we will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to your Tour Leader. Its always so lovely to read when someone takes the time to... Show moreTrip date: September 2025 - Dorothea· October 4th, 2024Massimo was an excellent leader and guide. He was kind, considerate of all... witty and always ready to share a laugh. The scenery, accomodations and food were superb. This was our second trip with this company and will be our go to from now on!Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThank you so much for such a lovely review! We are so pleased you have enjoyed your trip with Explore! Looking forward to welcoming you on your next one!Trip date: September 2024
- AEve· May 28th, 2023Fantastic cycleways. Ferry across Lake Garda with magnificent views Staying in and cycling through beautiful towns like Merano and Bolzano. Cycling to the Arena in VeronaShow moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMona· June 25th, 2023Beautiful scenery Fabio was an enthusiastic guide who’s passion for his country was infectiousShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ABernie· June 30th, 2023Lake Garda. Soave. Adige valley (even though very hot and sun brutal)Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnnette· September 13th, 2023There were many -cycling through the Dolomites on dedicated cycle lanes; going through small villages; lots of stops for gelato; interesting group & a brilliant tour leader, Fabio, who went over & above the call of duty.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMelinda· October 5th, 2023So many, the variety with nature and villages was perfect, got real sense of Italy outside of tourist experience. Taking us to small cafes, alongside lakes, having strudel, riding through vineyards past castles and monasteries, the route was magical. More than all, the group experience was so fun making new friends and being supported by all.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARobert· September 24th, 2023This was simply a wonderful trip to the jaw dropping peaks in the Dolomites down to beautiful Verona and mind boggling Venice. The scenery en route was spectacular and varied. Our leader and guide Fabio was fantastic- he was upbeat; amusing; an excellent communicator and knowledgeable of the culture and geography of the regions in which we cycled. He was always enthusiastic and explained our trips beforehand in detail. Our group bonded very quickly facilitated by Fabio's excellent interpersonal skills. The accommodation was always comfortable serving excellent buffet breakfasts.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJim· October 5th, 2023The beautiful sites and towns along the Dolomites, in combination with the group camaraderie fostered by the tour guide made each day special. The accommodations were excellent.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- Adavid· September 24th, 2023Scenery from Merano to GardaShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Suzanne
Asked on September 11th, 2025Do you offer and E-bike option for this tour, and what would the cost be. Do you offer an Ebike option for any of your tours July 20-Oct. 1?
Explore!Operator•Written September 2025Yes we do offer an e-bike option for the trip. The approx. cost is US$250 to be confirmed at time of booking depending on the departure date. If you do wish to book we do need you height at time of booking in order to request the e-bike for you.
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Suzanne
Traveler•Written September 2025The per person cost is stated as $2328 Euros. Is that a single room or is that a double room shared with someone I don't know? Is there an option for a single room and if so what is the cost?
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2025
US$2910.00 Single room (optional) US$430 for the tour dates: Sun 20 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026
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Joyce
Asked on August 5th, 2025Can you please confirm we would have a double room and ensuite for the two of us for the duration of the tour? Can you advise if there is a 240V power socket in the room so that I can plug in my CPAP Machine? Could you please provide the address of the accommodation for the night of the 14-09-2025 and any contact details. Can you please advise what are the arrangements and what is included in the cost for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner? (Are 3 meals per day provided)
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2025
We create bookings in twin share rooms but are able to put in a request for double bedding wherever possible, this will be dependent on availability of course. Your rooms will have ensuites. The start hotel is called the Residence Flora in Merano - Via 30 Aprile, 2, Merano, 39012 Italy. This tour includes 7 breakfasts, all other meals are your own arrangements. I am afraid I don't have the information available to me about the voltage of the power points in each of the rooms but if you decide to go ahead with this tour, we can reach out to the properties for you.
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Mike
Asked on August 3rd, 2025first, was is the trips's riding rating - from easy to moderate to difficult or from 1 easy to 5 difficult? Second, what is the usual average rate of speed for the ride? If answered very quickly, I can decide to join or not.
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2025
We've graded the cycling on this tour as leisurely. While you don't have to be a pro to take part, you should have a basic level of fitness and enjoy being in the saddle. On one day there is a moderate grade ride, but it can be shortened significantly, lowering its grade to leisurely. On this tour we cycle 189 km/117.4 miles over five days (an average of 38 km/23.6 miles per day) with optional extra 24 km/14.9 miles cycling. The terrain is virtually all on tarmac and 90% of the route is on dedicated cycle paths. We encounter traffic for short sections at the end of day 6. The route is generally a gentle descent with flat sections and occasional ascents; with a few steeper inclines on days 4, 5 and 6. The Explore Leader will cycle with the group every day and luggage is transported between hotels. We have graded the route as Leisurely.
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Stephanie
Asked on July 9th, 2025E-bikes available?
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2025
Yes e-bikes are offered on this trip. We can only confirm them when we have a deposit on file for the tour.
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Sandra
Asked on May 14th, 2025Do you provide them with electric bikes?
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Sandra
Traveler•Written May 2025During rainy days when the travelers are supposed to be cycling, do you provide other transportation?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2025
We are able to request an ebike upgrade at the time of booking. These are based on a first come first service basis. The price does vary depending on your departure, but is around USD$200.00 per person.
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2025
If the itinerary is disrupted by rain, the guide will find alternatives for the group.
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Francette
Asked on March 7th, 2025Is insurance included in the tour package?
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
Insurance is not included but it is highly recommended to have coverage for the trip.
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Pep
Asked on September 8th, 2024How do I get from Venice to the initial meeting point for the tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2024
You can take a shuttle from the airport or arrange for a private transfer to the hotel.
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Franziska
Asked on August 12th, 2024What should I do if I need to cancel the trip?
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2024
For cancellations, please check the policy for deposit refunds or applying them to future itineraries.
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Christopher
Asked on June 26th, 2024Can I rent an ebike? a helmet? a comfort seat for bike? I assume luggage is move in a van to each hotel, correct? Does the guide ride with use each day or does he give the group directions and drives the van?
- Explore!Operator•Written June 2024
You are able to rent an E-bike at a cost of US$81. Please note these are on request, so let us know when you make the booking and we will confirm with our local agent. You will need to bring your own helmet as one will not be provided. You can bring your own saddle if you wish. The luggage will be transported to each hotel in the support van. There will be a guide cycling with you, and there will be a separate drive for the support van.
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Christopher
Traveler•Written July 2024Can you please advise if there are any rental helmet options? As the pax will be doing other travelling outside this tour and doesn't want to bring a helmet. Additionally, is this tour hard at times and would you recommend an ebike?
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2024
We unfortunately do not offer cycle hire for any of our trips, this is because we simply cannot guarantee the previous use and safety of hire helmets. This trip is graded leisurely, but an e-bike is available to rent for an additional cost.
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Melissa
Asked on May 29th, 2024What time do we return to Venice at the end of the tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2024
The trip concludes after breakfast at the hotel in Mestre, and you are free to leave at any time.
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