Cycling Holidays - Lake Garda for Families

Lake Garda for Families

Italy

From £589 P/P

Wild animals, steep roller coasters or mysterious labyrinths? Tell us what you like, and we will take you there! This is a real cycling holiday among the most enjoyable amusement parks of Italy, located at a short bike ride from Lake Garda, with its beaches and health spas.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Peschiera

Arrive at your 3 star hotel in Peschiera

Day 2: Solferino (40 km)

Enjoy your first day on bike among Lugana vineyards, the typical white wine of this area. You'll reach Solferino, the site of the famous battle that in 1859 ended the Italian Second War of Independence, providing the basis for a united Italy. We will then go back to Peschiera by bike.

Day 3: Peschiera - Parco Sigurtà Cycling (30km)

Leaving Peschiera, today we head for the Sigurtà Garden Park (www.sigurta.it), skirting the River Mincio along the famous cycleway that leads to Mantua. Our first port of call is the riverside hamlet of Borghetto, listed among "Italy’s most beautiful villages" and renowned, along with neighbouring Valeggio, for its tortellini. Sigurtà covers a surface area of 600,000 sq. meters, with paths linking 18 ponds, meadows, a labyrinthine maze, a medicinal plants garden and large sundial, as well as an educational play farm.

Day 4: Peschiera - Gardaland

Today's menu is for kids only (of all ages!): Gardaland one of Europe's top theme parks, offers dozens of rides and attractions. The park can be reached by free shuttle service from Peschiera station, or if you are feeling energetic ride your bicycles !! Alternatively you can also enjoy the Sealife Aquarium or the Canevaworld Aquapark!

Day 5: Peschiera - Parco Natura Viva Cycling 25 miles; 40km

Today’s menu is strictly for kids only (of all ages!): Gardaland (www.gardaland.it), one of Europe’s top theme parks, offering dozens of rides and attractions. The park can be reached by free shuttle service from Peschiera station. Alternatively, why not enjoy the Sealife Aquarium or the Canevaworld Aquapark (also served by free shuttle).

Day 6: Garda (ferry + 25 km by bike)

Today you'll cycle among hills and hamlets surrounding the lake, thanks to a short ferry transfer to Garda, the small town which gave its name to the lake. Once in Garda, you'll start cycling towards Bardolino, famous for red wine! From here you'll then cycle back to Peschiera, crossing the stunning lake landscape.

Day 7: Peschiera del Garda. After breakfast, end of tour.

Return home or stay on for extra nights in Peschiera or perhaps Venice. Please ask for details of extra nights options.

Route Overview

Routes are flat, and are on a mixture of cycling paths and minor roads (100% asphalt). Easy cycling in mostly flat areas, with only few short climbs and descents. Little effort required, suitable for most people.

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Peschiera del Garda

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.

Route Profile:

Brief itinerary:	Route profile
Day 2: Peschiera round tour (40 km, vertical up 180 m)	Today’s cycle tour is a loop that will lead you to discover lovely rural villages rich in history and oeno-gastronomic tradition. This itinerary has a few slopes uphill – it is a hilly territory – and follows quiet roads. You only have to pay attention to the traffic before your arrival in Pozzolengo. The return to Peschiera will be on a cycle track parallel with the main road.

Day 3: Peschiera - Borghetto - Parco Sigurtà - Peschiera (30 km, vertical up 20 m)	Easy cycle tour along a well-known and popular Italian cycle track, part of the Eurovelo 7. It is a very easy stage, on flat terrain and all the way on an asphalted cycle track.

Day 5: Peschiera - Zoo Parco Natura Viva - Peschiera (30 km, vertical up 90 m)	Easy and pleasant round stage. There are some stretches of dirt road along the lake and in the first part of the stage there are also some short slopes up and downhill.

Day 6: Garda round tour (ferry + 25 km, vertical up 200 m)	Today you’ll cycle among hills and hamlets sorrounding the lake, thanks to a short ferry transfer to Garda, the small town which gave the name to the lake. Once in Garda, you’ll start cycling towards Bardolino, famous for the red wine, and from there you’ll go back to Peschiera, crossing the sweet lake landscape.

Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Venice region airports to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Voyages SNCF for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0800 755 5385 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Lake Garda for Families cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- 6 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Bike hire
- Detailed route notes & maps
- 7 day Service Hotline
- Ferry ticket Peschiera - Garda
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

This cycling holiday uses city-bikes made with an aluminium frame and kitted out with responsive brakes and up to 27 Shimano gears. Plus: mudguards, trip computers, comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres as standard. They are available as either male or unisex frames.

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly.

Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use. We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday.

E-Bike Upgrades:

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on +44 (0) 800 7555385.
Hotels

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in a good quality 3 * hotel with private facilities. We have personally chosen this hotel mindful of your comfort as well as the proximity to cycling paths and any relevant local sites. All rooms have en suite facilities and are equipped with air conditioning. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on +44 (0) 800 7555385 for more information.

Please note that the hotel list is subject to change and should be used as a guide only. We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.

Lake Garda For Families Sample Hotel List

Peschiera del Garda Hotel Dolci Colli

You will receive your final tour details approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0800 755 5385 to speak to one of the team.

2019 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	06.04 – 28.04.2019 \| 29.09. - 05.10.2019	Daily
Season 2:	29.04 - 29.05.2019 \| 02.09. - 28.09.2019	Daily
Season 3:	30.05. to 01.09.2019	Daily

Category A Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£589
Season 2:	£659
Season 3:	£699
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£109

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	3* hotel

Extra Nights (You will stay in the same hotel as per the cycle tour)

Location	Prices from (DBL/BB)
Peschiera:	£59 per person per night

Date From	Date To
06 April 2019	05 October 2019

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Lake Garda For Families	Sample Hotel List
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