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Lago die Garda
Mantova
Mantova Palazzo
Desenzano del Garda
Lake Garda
castle Sirmione
Lake Garda
Piazza de Verona
Room at hotel Puccini
Lake Garda homebase tour
Ideal cycle holidays for bikers who want to stay at the same hotel. Be inspired by the picturesque surroundings and cultural heritage of the Lake Garda region. Peschiera del Garda, a beautiful fortressed town and a jewel of architecture, art and culture is the ideal point of origin for daily cycle tours. Visit Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet and much more....
Travel details
Tour profile:
Level 2, you will ride for approximately 170 km in 4 stages, all the routes are on rural/secondary roads or on cycle paths in the area of Garda Lake. The entrance to Verona has slightly more traffic but only for a short stretch.
Day 1-7: Peschiera del Garda
Individual arrival in Peschiera del Garda, a veritable city-fortress completely surrounded by water, an architectural jewel of art and culture.
ROUTE SUGGESTIONS
Solferino (approx. 35km/22miles)
First day on bike among fruit plantations and vineyards of the eminent Lugana still white wine, characteristic of this region. You arrive in Solferino, the site of the famous battle that ended the Second War of Independence, providing the basis for a united Italy.
Desenzano del Garda (approx. 45km/28miles)
In the search for another highly-valued place on the west bank of the lake, you will ride on to Desenzano where there will be a round tour on the sweet morainic hills. For the less athletic, the town offers various possibilities to pass several hours relaxing peacefully on the banks of the lake. Transfer by train from Desenzano to Peschiera for the night.
Day of rest
Day of rest and relax. Use the opportunity for a visit to the walled city and its lake. Alternative excursion to Sirmione by public transportation.
Verona (approx. 35km/22miles)
Pedal towards Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, with the river Adige passing through it; this is one of the mot beautiful cities in Veneto. Don’t miss the roman Arena, the stunning Church of San Zeno and, naturally, Juliet’s House. Transfer by train from Verona to Peschiera for the night.
Mantova (approx. 50km/31miles)
An evocative route which is suitable for everyone along one of the most famous and loved cycle paths of Italy. From Lake Garda to Mantua between the provinces of Verona and Mantua inside the Regional Nature Park of the river Mincio. Transfer by train from Mantua to Peschiera for the overnight stay.
Day 7: Peschiera del Garda
Individual departure or extension.
Tour details/Prices
Arrival days: daily
Dates: April 07 - Oct. 06 2012
Arrival | Parking | Departure
Train station: Peschiera del Garda
Airport: Verona - from Verona you can take the train to Peschiera del Garda
Parking: free parking at hotel, reservation necessary
Accomodation: Hotel Puccini:
3*hotel, situated in a nice living aera of Peschiera del Garda, 500 metres from the city centre, next to a charming harbour. Light comfortable rooms. Close to the public beach with bars and taverns.
Or: hotel in same category - it depends on availability
Included services:
+ 6 nights in room with private facilities, bed & breakfast
+ train ride Desenzano - Peschiera (incl. bike)
+ train ride Verona-Peschiera (incl. bike)
+ train ride Mantua-Peschiera (incl. bike)
+ handle bar bags with maps and information material per room
Discounts:
extra bed in double room with 2 full paying aduls: on request
Others:
half board is not possible.
possible visitor´s tax: payable on site.
PRICES PER PERSON IN € | ||
tour price | ||
double room | 445 | |
supplement Jun + Sep | 60 | |
supplement Jul + Aug | 90 | |
single room suppl. | 198 | |
BICYCLE INCL. PANNIERS | BIKE RENTAL | |
27-gear bike | 60 | |
electro bike | 145 | |
cycle helmets rental (reservation necessary) | 15 | |
7-gear and children bikes on request | ||
ADDITIONAL NIGHT | Peschiera 3* | |
double room | 55 | |
single room supplement | 30 | |
