Dolomites to Lake Garda, Verona & Venice

Settle into Bolzano, capital of South Tyrol and a cultural crossroads between Italy and Austria. Take time to explore the lively city center, visit the Archaeological Museum to see Ötzi the Iceman, or drop by the Museion for a dose of contemporary art.

Cycle south through picturesque vineyards on the Adige River cycle path or detour via Lake Kaltern for hilltop views. Your day ends in Trento, home to Buonconsiglio Castle and Renaissance charm.

Optional: Shorten via train at Ora, Egna, Salorno, Mezzocorona, or Grumo-San Michele

Follow the Adige River to Rovereto, then climb briefly to Passo di San Giovanni before descending with stunning views to Lake Garda. From Riva del Garda, cruise the lake by ferry to Peschiera.

Optional: Shorten via train from Trento to Rovereto or Mori

Ride through rolling countryside to reach Verona, the romantic city of Romeo and Juliet. Wander its UNESCO-listed historic center, from the Roman Arena to Juliet’s balcony.

Head through the Lessini foothills and vineyards to Soave, with its intact city walls and hilltop castle. Choose between a flatter route via Montecchio Maggiore or a more hilly ride through the Berici Hills. Finish the day with an aperitivo in Vicenza, city of Palladio.

Optional: Shorten via train from/to San Bonifacio

Leave Vicenza past the villas of Tiepolo and Palladio en route to the Euganean Hills. Relax in Italy’s premier thermal spa area nestled among rolling green hills.

Start the day in Padua, famed for its university, art, and “the saint without a name.” Follow the Naviglio del Brenta past elegant riverside villas, arriving in Mestre, the mainland gateway to Venice.

Optional: Shorten via train from Terme Euganee-Abano-Montegrotto or Padua