Breathtaking scenery, fabulous cycling with a touch of Italian flair.

 On arrival you will be met by one of our friendly staff and transferred towards the southerly tip of Lake Garda. Desenzano is rightly considered to be one of the jewels in the crown of Lake Garda. Hotel Palace is the perfect place to ride from, relax and unwind. 

For those hiring bikes, we will be available to do a bike fit and make any adjustments that may be necessary. Fitting pedals, lights, saddles etc. is our job and not yours! In the late afternoon we will head off on our first ride along the western part of Lake Garda. Our destination is San Felice, a small fishing town which overlooks Sirmione. This beautiful ride is the perfect start to your trip.  

Dinner this evening is in our favourite restaurant looking out over the lake, only a 5-minute walk down the road.  

Lake Garda | Hotel Palace | Desenzano

 After a peaceful night’s sleep and leisurely breakfast, today we head over to Bardolino on the coast road. Along the way we will pass Sirmione.

The ride today, is largely flat and designed to take you through some of the most attractive parts of the easterly side of Lake Garda. Highlights include Peschiera and Borghetto. We will be stopping on the way for a cappuccino and our staff will be only too happy to educate you on the ways of coffee drinking (Italian style)! We will ride along the Mincio River and back to the hotel through beautiful rolling landscape.   

Dinner will be in the Marina in Desenzano, blessed with sensational views as the sunset sets on Lake Garda.

Lake Garda | Hotel Palace | Desenzano

This morning we take the short transfer from Desenzano to Lake Iseo, the home of Italy Bike Tours. A place so blessed in beauty and tranquillity you will be sure to return. 

Our ride today is the longest of the week, but in many ways the easiest. With little traffic, flat roads, and arguably the world’s best cycle path, this really is what great cycling holidays are all about. We will delight in showing you why Lake Iseo is regarded as the best kept secret in Italy. 

A boat trip to the island, Monte Isola, for dinner this evening in one of the best restaurants on the lake.

Lake Iseo | Hotel Riva Lago | Sulzano

 This morning’s leisurely breakfast will be taken overlooking Lake Iseo. You will then have free time in the morning to enjoy the hotel’s facilities before heading out on the ride in the late morning. Today’s ride is stunning. We head south away from Iseo into the wine region of Franciacorta. It is difficult to imagine two contrasting areas to cycle (Lake Iseo and Franciacorta). Within 10 minutes we leave the shores of the lake and wind our way through endless vineyards, boasting some of the most famous names in Italian wine production. We will visit Boccadoro vineyard for a tour and tasting with a light lunch to accompany the stunning wines on offer. A transfer back to the hotel will be available afterwards.

We will head up to 800 metres to enjoy dinner on the mountain overlooking the spectacular lake view in a traditional local trattoria.

Lake Iseo | Hotel Riva Lago | Sulzano

 This morning we take the transfer to our final destination of the week in Lake Como. Along the way we will stop to begin the ride on the beautiful Valle Brembana cycle path to San Pellegrino Terme, stopping for a coffee before heading to lunch in Piazza Brembana. After lunch we pedal back down the valley to join the transfer to the hotel.

On arrival at Hotel Promessi Sposi This evening you are free to explore Malgrate and its many restaurants, our staff will be happy to give you suggestions.

Lake Como | Hotel Promessi Sposi | Malgrate

 After the now customary excellent breakfast we begin today’s ride. From Malgrate we take the road hugging the shoreline to Bellagio. Bellagio needs no introduction and rest assured we have plenty of time in hand to explore one of the most famous towns in Italy.   

The museum on top of the Madonna di Ghisallo is a must visit, for those that wish they can ride up the challenging climb, or you can opt to head up in the van. As is customary for Italy Bike Tours, we have saved the best for last! This evening we take a beautiful boat trip from Lecco to Mandello to enjoy your final meal together. A chance to reflect on a cycling holiday of a lifetime.

Lake Como | Hotel Promessi Sposi | Malgrate

 All good things must come to an end and this morning with heavy hearts and emotional goodbyes we will transfer you to you next destination as agreed prior to your arrival.  

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