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On arrival you will be met by one of our friendly staff and transferred towards the southerly tip of Lake Garda. Desenzano is rightly considered to be one of the jewels in the crown of Lake Garda. Hotel Palace is the perfect place to ride from, relax and unwind.

We will do a bike fit and make any adjustments that may be necessary, and then in the late afternoon we will head off on our first ride along the western part of Lake Garda. Our destination is San Felice, a small fishing town which overlooks Sirmione. This beautiful ride is the perfect start to your trip. Be sure to visit the secret roof-top swimming pool for an incredible view of the lake.

Dinner this evening is in our favorite restaurant looking out over the lake, only a 5-minute walk down the road.

Lake Garda · Hotel Palace · Desenzano

After a peaceful night’s sleep and leisurely breakfast, today we head over to Bardolino on the coast road. Along the way we will pass Sirmione.

The ride today is largely flat and designed to take you through some of the most attractive parts of the easterly side of Lake Garda. Highlights include Peschiera and Borghetto. We will be stopping on the way for a cappuccino and our staff will be only too happy to educate you on the ways of coffee drinking, Italian style. We will ride along the Mincio River and back to the hotel, stopping for lunch in Sirmione.

We will transfer you to the Marina in Desenzano, where you are free to choose a spot for dinner overlooking the sunset.

Lake Garda · Hotel Palace · Desenzano

This morning we take the short transfer from Desenzano to Lake Iseo, to enjoy some coffee tasting and a tour in Trismoka with Michael. Lake Iseo is the home of Italy Bike Tours — a place so blessed in beauty and tranquillity you will be sure to return.

Our ride today is the longest of the week, but in many ways the easiest. With little traffic, flat roads and arguably the world’s best cycle path, this really is what great cycling holidays are all about. We will delight in showing you why Lake Iseo is regarded as the best kept secret in Italy.

Tonight we take a boat trip to Monte Isola for dinner in one of the best restaurants on the lake.

Lake Iseo · Hotel Araba Fenice · Sulzano

This morning’s leisurely breakfast will be taken overlooking Lake Iseo. You will then have free time in the morning to enjoy the hotel’s facilities before heading out on the ride in the late morning.

Today’s ride is stunning. We head south away from Iseo into the wine region of Franciacorta. It is difficult to imagine two contrasting areas to cycle: Lake Iseo and Franciacorta. In the afternoon we will visit a vineyard for a tour and tasting with some local hams and cheeses. A transfer back to the hotel will be available afterwards.

We will enjoy a dinner overlooking the lake in a traditional local trattoria.

Lake Iseo · Hotel Araba Fenice · Sulzano

This morning we take the transfer to our final destination of the week in Lake Como. Along the way we will stop to begin the ride on the beautiful Adda River cycle path to Lake Como, stopping for a coffee before heading to our hotel.

On arrival at Hotel Promessi Sposi this evening we take a beautiful boat trip from Lecco to Mandello to enjoy your final meal together.

Lake Como · Hotel Promessi Sposi · Malgrate

To kick off our last day, we offer an optional early sunrise ride. From Malgrate, we follow the scenic shoreline road to Bellagio, a charming town famous for its atmosphere.

Afterward, we return to the hotel for a shower, breakfast and check-out. A transfer to Milano Centrale train station will depart from the hotel at 10:30 am.

Arrivederci and see you on your next IBT holiday!