Itinerary
- Day 1
Desenzano
Start by getting your tour information and bike sorted out, then take a first walk into the old town. From there, all the main streets lead you down to the harbor, which has a nice relaxed feel with restaurants and cafes lining the waterfront. It's a good way to get your bearings and see what the place has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through old town
- Explore harbor area
Landmarks Desenzano Harbor - Day 2
Trento - Lake Garda
Head to Trento in the morning to check out the old town, cathedral, and Buonconsiglio Castle. After that, you'll cycle along the Adige toward Rovereto, then continue west toward Lake Garda. Stop in Mori if you want some famous pistachio ice cream or fresh juice, then climb and descend to the lake at Torbole and Riva. The day ends with a boat trip along Lake Garda back to Desenzano.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Trento old town
- Visit Trento Cathedral
- Visit Buonconsiglio Castle
- Cycle along Adige to Rovereto
- Pistachio ice cream or freshly squeezed fruit juice in Mori
- Boat trip along Lake Garda
Landmarks Trento Cathedral Buonconsiglio Castle Lake Garda Torbole Riva - Day 3
Verona - Lake Garda
Take the train to Verona in the morning and spend time exploring the city with its Renaissance palaces, Roman arena, and quiet squares. Later, you'll cycle back over gentle rolling hills past cypress trees and vineyards, heading back to the southern shore of Lake Garda. The ride back gives you great views of the lake with mountains in the background.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Verona
- View Renaissance palaces
- Visit Roman Arena
- Explore city squares
Landmarks Verona Roman Arena Lake Garda - Day 4
Mantua
Cycle south along the Mincio to Mantua, an old city with deep history and connections to the Gonzaga family. Walk through and see Castello S. Giorgio, Palazzo Ducale, Piazza Sordello, the cathedral, Piazza Broletto, Piazza Erbe, the clock tower, S. Lorenzo, and the Basilica of S. Andrea. Take the train back to Desenzano in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle along Mincio
- Visit Mantua old town
- Visit Castello S. Giorgio
- Visit Palazzo Ducale
- Visit Piazza Sordello
- Visit Rigoletto's house
- Visit Mantua Cathedral
- Visit Piazza Broletto
- Visit Piazza Erbe
- View clock tower
- Visit rotunda of S. Lorenzo
- Visit Basilica of S. Andrea
Landmarks Castello S. Giorgio Palazzo Ducale Piazza Sordello Mantua Cathedral Piazza Broletto Piazza Erbe Rotunda of S. Lorenzo Basilica of S. Andrea - Day 5
Solferino
Cycle through quiet countryside paths passing vineyards, peach groves, and kiwi plantations until you reach Solferino, a place tied to Garibaldi's role in uniting Italy. From there, head back to Lake Garda through the region where Lugana sparkling wines come from, so you'll see those vineyards along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through vineyards and plantations
- Visit Solferino
Landmarks Solferino Lake Garda - Day 6
Brescia
Cycle along the lakeshore one more time with great views toward Cavalgese di Riviera. Follow the Naviglio Grande Bresciano canal path to Brescia, a city with Roman roots and quite a few things to see and explore. Later in the day, take the train back to Desenzano.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle along Lake Garda lakeshore
- Cycle along Naviglio Grande Bresciano
- Visit Brescia
Landmarks Cavalgese di Riviera Naviglio Grande Bresciano Brescia - Day 7
Desenzano
You can depart on your own schedule today or decide to stay and add more time to your trip if you prefer.
Optional Activities
- Extension of stay
