Cycling in Italy is almost a national sport, and is common as a means of transportation as well as for recreation. This means the locals will encourage and assist you along your way as you cycle through the countryside, vineyards, villages and towns of this lovely nation.
We have an excellent choice of escorted OR independent itineraries, from the mountains of the north to the beaches of the south.
TOUR SELECTION
VENICE LANDS
Easy cycling through the Veneto from Vicenza to Venice. Lovely towns, vineyards and farmland!
Independent and guided tour options.
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BOLZANO TO VENICE (via Verona)
Again, cycle downhill or through flat countryside from the Alps down to Verona, ending in the magical city of Venice. Independent and guided tour options.
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BOLZANO TO VENICE (via Cortina)
From the mountains to the sea, passing through fascinating views of
the Dolomites around Cortina and Belluno.
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BOLZANO TO VENICE New for 2012 (combination of 3 nights hotel and 7 nights on the boat Ave Maria)
A spectacular mix, from the mountains
to the sea, along Lake Garda and the River Po.
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LAKE GARDA - Single Hotel Based
Daily independent cycling routes in the gorgeous Italian Lakes District. An extremely good value 7 day tour.
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TUSCANY - Pisa to Florence
This is the easy side of Tuscany cycling in the mostly flat countryside between Pisa and Florence.
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TUSCANY - Single Hotel Based
Unpack only once in your luxury hotel in Terme Montecatini, and enjoy daily independent cycling tours into the lovely Tuscan countryside.
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TUSCANY - A Taste Of Chianti
A more challenging tour in the stunning Chianti region between Sienna and Florence. Independent and guided tour options.
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ESCORTED SOUTH TUSCANY New for 2012
Unpack only once in your luxury villa and enjoy daily guided cycling tours into the lovely Tuscan countryside.
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RESIA PASS TO MANTOVA
This tour starts on the Italy/Austria border and drops over 1500m in altitude as you cycle along the Etsch River valley and Lake Garda to Mantova.
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BIKE & BARGE IN NORTHERN ITALY
Extremely popular escorted bicycle and barge tour along the Po River from Mantova to Venice. Two ship options for 2012.
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BIKE & BOAT ON THE AMALFI COAST
A new tour that takes in all the sights of the Gulf of Naples, including Capri, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Ischia.
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SICILY
Extraordinary independent tour through the island of oranges and lemons. History around every corner!
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VENICE TO POREC - 3 COUNTRY TOUR
Independent cycling from Venice to Trieste, across the Slovenian coastline, ending in the Croatian seaside resort of Porec. A very interesting tour.
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FLORENCE TO ROME
Independent or escorted options on this popular cross country touring route.
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ROME TO NAPLES
Independent or escorted options on this popular cross country touring route.
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PIEDMONT
Independent cycling in the gourmet and wine lovers district of Piedmont.
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UMBRIA
Independent touring amongst the historic hill towns of Italy's scenic heartland.
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VALLEYS OF THE SOUTH TIROL - Single hotel based New for 2012
Easy day tours in the lovely river valleys around Bolzano. |
Not detailed on this page but also available, are the following cycling tours in Italy:
Villach to Venice - a combination of Italy and Austria, through the beautiful valleys of the Dolomiti Alps
Venice to Florence - cycle through orchards, gardens and fields between Italy's two famous cities. Both guided and independent options.
Lake Garda to Milan - makes an excellent extension to our Dolomites to Lake Garda tour!
Friuli & Venezia Giulia - independent tour explores the regions north and east of Venice
Apulia- independent touring in this extremely scenic and quiet area of Southeastern Italy
Rome and the Etruscans - easy cycling in The Eternal City, the Lake of Bracciano and the Etruscan kingdom
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