Join Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine as we visit the premier wine producing area in Italy, the Amarone and Valpolicella wine region. Great wine is just one of many reasons to visit here; beautiful cities like Verona, quaint medieval towns like Soave, cycling through beautiful vineyards and lovely river valleys, or along the shores of majestic Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy. At the end of each day, we indulge in regional specialties like Risotto con Amarone, and discover daily why Wine Enthusiast named the Veneto one of the Top 10 Wine Destinations. Come visit with us!
View of vineyards on Amarone cycling tour
Our daily rides explore the vineyards of many wine regions, including Valpolicella and Amarone, Soave and Bardolino, with plenty of time along the way to snap a photo or stop in a cafe to enjoy a snack with the locals. Afternoons provide ample opportunity to relax and explore our new destination, with evening wine tastings and wonderful meals featuring the best in seasonal fare. Our owners, Vernon McClure (“Italy’s Best Local Guides 2013”) and Chef Kathy Bechtel personally lead each tour, limiting the group to 8 participants. Our intimate journeys are created to introduce our guests to the truly authentic Italy we visit; we are unique in our local expertise, from the biking routes and water stops to the history, foods and wines we find along the way.
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Winery visit on cycling tour
Our seven day/six night Amarone bike tour adventure in Italy:
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$4495 USD per person, double occupancy. Single supplement of $300.
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Limited to 8 participants, for a highly personalized experience, and the best access to small local producers.
Have a small group of four or more? This trip can be run as a private bicycle tour for your group, for the same price. We can customize the rides for the skill and fitness level of your group, from expert climbers to casual tourist rides. Pick your dates and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!
“It was a wonderful experience, and made me more enthusiastic about my riding. I would jump on the next plane and head back over to Italy tomorrow.” - RH, Australia
A few highlights of our tour:
Lake Garda, Italy
A stay in a lovely wine Relais in the heart of the Valpolicella wine zone.
A night in the historic city of romance, Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and home to Juliet’s Balcony.
A visit to lovely walled city of Soave, renowned for it's crisp white wines.
Exploring the wine zones along the coast of Lake Garda, including Bardolino and Lugana
A cooking class, where we create our own Italian feast.
Welcome aperitif
Our tour includes:
Limited to 8 participants maximum
6 nights accommodations at 3 star or better hotels
All ground transfers
All breakfasts, snacks on the road as we bike, 3 dinners; the dinners include local wines
Wine tastings
Private winery tours
Cooking class
Bike rental, equipped with water bottle, bag, and GPS
Support along bike route
All tips, gratuities, and local taxes
Any entry fees to museums, villas, other venues we may visit
Services of Kathy and Vernon throughout the trip.
To sign up, send us an email. We personally work with each and every guest to answer all questions, and make sure our trip is customized to your abilities and preferences. We're also happy just to chat, and hear how you would like to travel.
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Our passion is creating intimate, personalized adventures that explore an authentic Italy - its outdoor beauty, its hidden back roads, its small family producers, its regional cuisine and traditional wines, at your preferred pace.
Learn more about outdoor activities, history, and the regions of Italy. Visit Vernon's Italy travel guide.
