The Veneto region of northern Italy offers a huge variety of cycling experiences, making it an appealing destination for riders of all levels. From the gentle vineyard-lined roads of Valpolicella to the challenging mountain climbs of the Dolomites and the scenic routes along Lake Garda, cyclists can enjoy a diverse mix of landscapes and terrain. Historic cities like Venice, Verona, and Padua add cultural charm to every route, while a well-developed network of bike paths and quiet country roads ensures an enjoyable riding experience, whatever ride you choose.
Dolomiti Discoverer
Guided Road Bike Tour
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | 11/07/2026 | $3,750.00 |
| 18/07/2026 | 25/07/2026 | $3,750.00 |
- Admiring from various angles the classic grey and orange jagged peaks of the Dolomites
- Riding the Sella Ronda, part of the Maratona delle Dolomiti, one of Italy’s biggest Gran Fondo events
- Riding the dazzling descents and climbs you yearned to ride whilst watching the Giro d‘Italia
- The sense of achievement at the end of the tour having conquered many climbs at your own pace.
- Superb, mouth-watering and filling Italian food after a day on the bike – plenty of carbs!
La Via Claudia
Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2025 21 Apr – 29 Oct
Season 1 – $2780 21 Apr – 16 Jun and 03 Sep – 29 Oct
Season 2 – $3050 17 Jun – 02 Sep
2026 21 Apr – 29 Oct
Season 1 – $2925 18 Apr – 14 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – $3210 15 Jun – 08 Sep
If you‘re looking for a longer holiday, our Lake Garda to Venice route links into this tour perfectly; two self-guided tours of a similar grade that you‘re able to do back to back. Contact us if you’d like more info on this!
- Waking up to beautiful views of the snow-capped Alps
- Cycling beside the vivid blue waters of the River Etsch
- Absorbing the history of an ancient trade route, all by bike
- Exploring Merano – The Jewel of South Tyrol
- Wine tasting in Caldaro, part of the Strade del Vino
- Enjoying an apperitivo in Piazza Arena in Verona
Lake Garda to Venice
Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2025 21 Apr – 29 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)
Season 1 – $2535 21 Apr – 16 Jun and 03 Sep – 29 Oct
Season 2 – $2850 17 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 02 Sep
2026 18 Apr – 26 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)
Season 1 – $2665 18 Apr – 14 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – $2995 15 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 08 Sep
If you‘re looking for a longer holiday, our Via Claudia route links into this tour perfectly; two self-guided tours of a similar grade that you‘re able to do back to back. Contact us if you’d like more info on this!
To ensure you have the best experience possible, we’d recommend travelling in the Spring or in the Autumn. We don’t as standard offer this tour in the hotter, more humid, busier summer months of July and August. If however your dates are set in July or August, please call us for a chat and we’ll do what we can to accommodate you.
- Enjoying a swim in Lake Garda
- Cycling along Pellestrina Island surrounded by Venetian lagoons and fishing boats
- Absorbing the hidden Rennaisance gems of the ‘belpaese’
- Exploring Verona – a piece of art in itself
- Discovering the medieval fortification of Montagnana
- Taking a gondola ride along the canals of Venice
Venetian Waterways (Mantova to Venice)
Bike and Barge Tour
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 21/03/2026 Ave Maria | 28/03/2026 | $1,995.00 |
| 28/03/2026 Vita Pugna | 04/04/2026 | $1,665.00 |
| 04/04/2026 Ave Maria | 11/04/2026 | $3,180.00 |
| 11/04/2026 Vita Pugna | 18/04/2026 | $2,510.00 |
| 18/04/2026 Ave Maria | 25/04/2026 | $3,180.00 |
| 25/04/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 02/05/2026 | $2,510.00 |
| 02/05/2026 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 09/05/2026 | $3,510.00 |
| 09/05/2026 Vita Pugna | 16/05/2026 | $2,695.00 |
| 16/05/2026 Ave Maria | 23/05/2026 | $3,510.00 |
| 23/05/2026 Vita Pugna | 30/05/2026 | $2,695.00 |
| 30/05/2026 Ave Maria | 06/06/2026 | $3,180.00 |
| 06/06/2026 Vita Pugna | 13/06/2026 | $2,510.00 |
| 13/06/2026 Ave Maria | 20/06/2026 | $3,180.00 |
| 20/06/2026 Vita Pugna | 27/06/2026 | $2,510.00 |
| 27/06/2026 Ave Maria | 04/07/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 04/07/2026 Vita Pugna | 11/07/2026 | $2,335.00 |
| 11/07/2026 Ave Maria | 18/07/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 18/07/2026 Vita Pugna | 25/07/2026 | $2,335.00 |
| 25/07/2026 Ave Maria | 01/08/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 01/08/2026 Vita Pugna | 08/08/2026 | $2,335.00 |
| 08/08/2026 Ave Maria | 15/08/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 15/08/2026 Vita Pugna | 22/08/2026 | $2,335.00 |
| 22/08/2026 Ave Maria | 29/08/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 29/08/2026 Vita Pugna | 05/09/2026 | $2,850.00 |
| 05/09/2026 Ave Maria | 12/09/2026 | $3,710.00 |
| 12/09/2026 Vita Pugna | 19/09/2026 | $2,850.00 |
| 19/09/2026 Ave Maria | 26/09/2026 | $3,710.00 |
| 26/09/2026 Vita Pugna | 03/10/2026 | $2,850.00 |
| 03/10/2026 Ave Maria | 10/10/2026 | $3,710.00 |
| 10/10/2026 Vita Pugna | 17/10/2026 | $2,850.00 |
| 17/10/2026 Ave Maria | 24/10/2026 | $3,180.00 |
- Cycling through some of Northern Italy’s most enticing cities
- Staying on board the modern, bright and spacious Ave Maria or the traditional Vita Pugna
- Spending the day discovering Mantova
- Riding alongside the River Po, the longest river in Italy
- Experiencing the Po Delta, one of Europe’s largest wetlands
- Finishing your trip in beautiful Venice
Venetian Waterways (Venice to Mantova)
Bike and Barge Tour
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 28/03/2026 Ave Maria | 04/04/2026 | $1,995.00 |
| 04/04/2026 Vita Pugna | 11/04/2026 | $2,510.00 |
| 11/04/2026 Ave Maria | 18/04/2026 | $3,180.00 |
| 18/04/2026 Vita Pugna | 25/04/2026 | $2,510.00 |
| 25/04/2026 Ave Maria | 02/05/2026 | $3,180.00 |
| 02/05/2026 Vita Pugna | 09/05/2026 | $2,695.00 |
| 09/05/2026 Ave Maria | 16/05/2026 | $3,510.00 |
| 16/05/2026 Vita Pugna | 23/05/2026 | $2,695.00 |
| 23/05/2026 Ave Maria | 30/05/2026 | $3,510.00 |
| 30/05/2026 Vita Pugna | 06/06/2026 | $2,510.00 |
| 06/06/2026 Ave Maria | 13/06/2026 | $3,180.00 |
| 13/06/2026 Vita Pugna | 20/06/2026 | $2,510.00 |
| 20/06/2026 Ave Maria | 27/06/2026 | $3,180.00 |
| 27/06/2026 Vita Pugna | 04/07/2026 | $2,335.00 |
| 04/07/2026 Ave Maria | 11/07/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 11/07/2026 Vita Pugna | 18/07/2026 | $2,335.00 |
| 18/07/2026 Ave Maria | 25/07/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 25/07/2026 Vita Pugna | 01/08/2026 | $2,335.00 |
| 01/08/2026 Ave Maria | 08/08/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 08/08/2026 Vita Pugna | 15/08/2026 | $2,335.00 |
| 15/08/2026 Ave Maria | 22/08/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 22/08/2026 Vita Pugna | 29/08/2026 | $2,335.00 |
| 29/08/2026 Ave Maria | 05/09/2026 | $3,710.00 |
| 05/09/2026 Vita Pugna | 12/09/2026 | $2,850.00 |
| 12/09/2026 Ave Maria Last Spaces | 19/09/2026 | $3,710.00 |
| 19/09/2026 Vita Pugna | 26/09/2026 | $2,850.00 |
| 26/09/2026 Ave Maria | 03/10/2026 | $3,710.00 |
| 03/10/2026 Vita Pugna | 10/10/2026 | $2,850.00 |
| 10/10/2026 Ave Maria | 17/10/2026 | $3,710.00 |
| 17/10/2026 Vita Pugna | 24/10/2026 | $2,510.00 |
| 24/10/2026 Ave Maria | 31/10/2026 | $3,180.00 |
- Cycling through some of Northern Italy’s most enticing cities
- Staying on board the modern, bright and spacious Ave Maria or the traditional Vita Pugna
- Exploring the beautiful city of Venice
- Riding alongside the River Po, the longest river in Italy
- Experiencing the Po Delta, one of Europe’s largest wetlands
- Spending the day discovering Mantova
Alps and Dolomites - Giants of the Giro
Guided Road Bike Tour
SAVE ON 2026 ESCAPES
Save $125 on this holiday when you book before 31 October 2025. Enter promo code BN26 when you book and your discount will be applied after your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 25/07/2026 | 02/08/2026 | $3,710.00 |
| * 22/08/2026 | 30/08/2026 | $3,710.00 |
- Cycling through the best alpine and dolomite scenery of Italy
- Climbing the iconic Mortirolo, Passo Gavia and Passo Stelvio of Giro d’Italia fame
- Enjoying post-ride relaxation in typical chalet-style mountain hotels
- Re-charging your energy levels every evening with tasty local fayre
- Testing your legs and endurance on the final Monte Grappa climb
- Enjoying an aperitif in the lively towns of San Pellegrino Terme, Bormio and Bassano del Grappa
Lake Garda to Venice
Self-Guided Family Bike Tour
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2025 21 Apr – 29 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)
Season 1 – $2535 21 Apr – 16 Jun and 03 Sep – 29 Oct
Season 2 – $2850 17 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 02 Sep
2026 18 Apr – 26 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)
Season 1 – $2665 18 Apr – 14 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – $2995 15 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 08 Sep
We can offer the following discounts for children under 18:
We can offer a 20% discount for any child under 18 travelling with 2 fully-paying passengers. If you’re happy to share a family room (where available) we can often offer an additional 10% – please chat to our team about your preferred rooming arrangements.
To ensure you have the best experience possible, we’d recommend travelling in the Spring or in the Autumn. We don’t as standard offer this tour in the hotter, more humid, busier summer months of July and August. If however your dates are set in July or August, please call us for a chat and we’ll do what we can to accommodate you.
- Enjoying a swim in Lake Garda
- Cycling along Pellestrina Island surrounded by Venetian lagoons and fishing boats
- Absorbing the hidden Rennaisance gems of the ‘belpaese’
- Exploring Verona – a piece of art in itself
- Discovering the medieval fortification of Montagnana
- Taking a gondola ride along the canals of Venice
Prague to Venice
Guided Road Bike Tour
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2026 Fully Booked | 26/06/2026 | $8,250.00 |
| 04/07/2026 Fully Booked | 24/07/2026 | $8,250.00 |
| 01/08/2026 Fully Booked | 21/08/2026 | $8,250.00 |
| 05/06/2027 Guaranteed | 25/06/2027 | $8,850.00 |
| 03/07/2027 | 23/07/2027 | $8,850.00 |
- A journey from Central Europe to the Mediterranean through four European countries
- Visit the vibrant capitals of Prague, Vienna and Ljubljana
- Learn about the historical Central European regions of Bohemia and Styria
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Prague, Cesky Krumlov, Vienna, Graz, and Venice
- Have a well deserved end-of-ride pilsner seated in the village square of a little Bohemian village
- Enjoy quiet countryside roads with sweeping views all the way from Prague to Vienna
- Staying in quality accommodation, with warm traditional hospitality
- Feast on the traditional dishes, desserts and drinks of the Czech, Austrian and Slovenian cuisine.
Italy
NEW! Italy - Gravel Trails of Veneto
Guided Gravel Bike Tour
Duration
8 daysPrices from
$3,280 P.P.NEW! Italy - Gravel Trails of Veneto
Guided Gravel Bike Tour
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 30/05/2026 | 06/06/2026 | $3,280.00 |
| 05/09/2026 | 12/09/2026 | $3,280.00 |
- Discovering 5 UNESCO sites: Verona, Peschiera, Mantova, Padova, Vicenza
- Visiting Verona – the city of Romeo & Juliet and its iconic Arena
- Riding the best gravel routes along the Po and Adige rivers
- Climbing into the Colli Euganei for epic views
- Riding fun singletrack through the woods to Lake Garda
- Unwinding at a peaceful agriturismo in the Veneto countryside
- Celebrating your ride with new friends in Vicenza’s historic center
Italy
NEW! Italy - Gravel Trails of Veneto
Self-Guided Gravel Bike Tour
Duration
8 daysPrices from
$2,565 P.P.NEW! Italy - Gravel Trails of Veneto
Self-Guided Gravel Bike Tour
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person, and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2026 18 Apr – 26 Oct (no departures in July and August)
Season 1 – $2565 18 Apr – 14 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – $2765 15 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 08 Sep
To ensure you have the best experience possible, we’d recommend travelling in the Spring or in the Autumn. We don’t as standard offer this tour in the hotter, more humid, busier summer months of July and August. If however your dates are set in July or August, please call us for a chat and we’ll do what we can to accommodate you.
- Discovering 5 UNESCO sites: Verona, Peschiera, Mantova, Padova, Vicenza
- Visiting Verona – the city of Romeo & Juliet and its iconic Arena
- Riding the best gravel routes along the Po and Adige rivers
- Long riverside stretches along the Mincio and Po Rivers
- Climbing into the Colli Euganei for epic views
- Riding fun singletrack through the woods to Lake Garda
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