Cycling Lake Garda with e-bike
Cycling Lake Garda with e-bike
$1745
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating cycling adventure around Italy's stunning Lake Garda with the convenience of an e-bike. This tour invites you to explore the shimmering waters of Lake Garda and the Mincio River, while visiting the charming peninsula of Sirmione and indulging in the exquisite wines of Valpolicella. Discover the rich history and breathtaking beauty of medieval towns and UNESCO Heritage sites along the way. Your journey includes a stay at a unique hotel, once an old rail station, offering modern comforts like a seasonal outdoor pool, sauna, and Turkish baths. Enjoy local cuisine at the Littorina del Mincio restaurant or take your meal to the waterfront. With e-bike hire included, navigate scenic routes effortlessly, and enjoy the flexibility of ferry and bus options to tailor your experience. This tour promises a perfect blend of relaxation, culture, and adventure in the heart of Italy. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Lake Garda
Location: Lake Garda
Accommodation Name: hotel
After arriving on Lake Garda, enjoy an afternoon at leisure exploring the shores of Mincio River or Lake Garda. With beautiful ramparts and imposing doors, this small jewel of architecture is enclosed an incredible 16th century pentagonal wall.
Day 2 : Lazise & Bardolino
Location: Lake Garda
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Beginning along the Mincio River, your ride takes you around the Veneto side of Lake Garda to Lazise. One of the most picturesque towns of Lake Garda, we recommend exploring the medieval historical centre and colourful harbour before continuing your ride to Bardolino. Nestled at the foot of the Morainic Hill, Bardolino is celebrated for its oil and wine production. You can arrange a local wine tasting before following the waters edge into Garda. Here, you take the ferry to Sirmione and continue on back to your hotel.
Day 3 : Valpolicella Vineyards
Location: Valpolicella
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
A lovely ride which takes you to the beautiful Valpolicella Vineyards. There are more opportunities for you to arrange a local tasting here to sample the Valpolicella Classico, regarded as some of the country's finest reds. Circle around the vineyards before returning back to your hotel along the same route.
Day 4 : Borghetto & Valeggio
Location: Valeggio sul Mincio
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is a circular route, first in the Lombardy region before crossing into Veneto and reaching Borghetto. This is a delightful village with ancient mills and beautiful waterside paths. You'll soon arrive in Valeggio, a peaceful town surrounded by the green Morainic hills with stunning views. Take some time here to visit the magnificent hilltop castle and public park 'Parco Sigurta', recognised as one of Italy's best parks with a rich variety of fauna.
Day 5 : Sirmione & Lugana Vineyards
Location: Sirmione
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Begin your ride crossing over Mincio River, following the riverside path up to Peschiera del Garda. This historic town is full of UNESCO Heritage sites, canals, bridges and Roman ruins - certainly worth exploring! Continue to Sirmione, one of the most popular areas of Lake Garda with thousands of visitors attracted by the picturesque peninsula and its aquamarine water. Discover the ancient Scaligero castle, tour historical sites, and wander the colourful alleyways before returning to your hotel.
Day 6 : Lake Garda To Mantua
Location: Mantua
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Heading south, today takes you through lovely landscapes past Valeggio and to the impressive Scaligero castle (another one!). Join the path alongside the Mincio River, crossing over the landmark bridge Ponte dei Mulini. You can shorten the route by taking a bus back to your hotel from Mantua, or you can continue alongside the opposite side of the river back to your hotel.
Whichever you choose, Mantua is a fascinating city protected by lakes and anchored by UNESCO listed Renaissance architecture. Visit the 15th century Basilica di Sant'Andrea which took over 300 years to complete! The Rotonda di San Lorenzo is the most ancient church in Mantua. This unique rotunda was originally dedicated to the Goddess Venus - we highly recommend a visit.
Day 7 : Depart Lake Garda
Location: Lake Garda
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, leave the beautiful Lake Garda behind.
What's Included
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6 nights single-centre accommodation in a 4-star hotel
Enjoy a comfortable stay in a unique hotel transformed from an old rail station, featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish baths, and more.
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All breakfasts
Start each day with a delicious breakfast included in your stay.
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Benefit from the expertise and assistance of a local agent throughout your tour.
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Headwater navigation app
Navigate your cycling routes with ease using the Headwater navigation app.
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E-bike hire included
Explore the scenic routes around Lake Garda and the Mincio River with an included e-bike hire.
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Ferry to Sirmione
Take a ferry ride to the picturesque peninsula of Sirmione as part of your tour.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Single accommodation is not included and is available on request with a compulsory supplement.
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Visas or vaccinations
Visas or vaccinations are not included and should be arranged independently if required.
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Lunches & dinners
Lunches and dinners are not included in the tour package.
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Arrival and departure transfers (if booking a land only package)
Transfers to and from the tour starting point are not included if you book a land-only package.
Food
Accommodation
This unique hotel has been transformed from an old rail station and is separated into several buildings, or 'wagons', with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool in the middle. Guests can also enjoy the sauna and Turkish baths with a relaxation area offering aromatised water. There is a lovely garden, meditation terrace, bike room, and laundry room available to all guests. The Littorina del Mincio restaurant serves delicious local dishes to enjoy inside or on their terrace; they also provide takeaways should you want to enjoy your meal on the waterfront. ...more ...less
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The accommodation is a unique hotel that has been transformed from an old rail station, separated into several buildings or 'wagons'. It features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish baths, a lovely garden, meditation terrace, bike room, and laundry room. The Littorina del Mincio restaurant serves local dishes and offers takeaways. ...more ...less
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Are meals included in the tour package?
All breakfasts are included in the tour package. However, lunches and dinners are not included.
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What transportation options are available during the tour?
The tour includes e-bike hire for exploring the scenic routes around Lake Garda and the Mincio River. There is also an option to take a ferry to Sirmione and a bus back to the hotel from Mantua if you wish to shorten your route.
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Can I participate in wine tasting during the tour?
Yes, there are opportunities to arrange local wine tastings, particularly in Bardolino and the Valpolicella Vineyards, where you can sample some of the country's finest reds.
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What are some of the historical sites I can visit during the tour?
You can visit the medieval historical centre and colourful harbour in Lazise, the ancient Scaligero castle in Sirmione, and the 15th century Basilica di Sant'Andrea in Mantua. Additionally, the Rotonda di San Lorenzo in Mantua is a unique ancient church worth visiting.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
Cycling Lake Garda with e-bike
7 Days Starting and ending in Lake Garda, Italy
Visiting: Lake Garda, Valpolicella, Valeggio sul Mincio, Sirmione, Mantua
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C06LG
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
12-99