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Lake Garda & Verona, Italy

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Lake Garda is Italy's largest lake, stretching across the regions of Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige in northern Italy, framed by the Alps to the north and rolling hills and vineyards to the south. It's known for its dramatic scenery, charming lakeside towns like Sirmione, Riva del Garda, and Malcesine, and a wide range of activities including sailing, windsurfing, hiking, and cycling. Just a short drive east, Verona is a UNESCO World Heritage city celebrated for its remarkably preserved Roman amphitheatre, medieval old town, and its association with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Together, the two destinations attract travellers seeking a blend of outdoor adventure, Italian culture, great food, and scenic beauty.

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Lake Garda & Verona, Italy · 7 days

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Lake Garda & Verona by Bike: The Self-Launched Cycling Week

A self-launched version of the classic 7-day Lake Garda and Verona cycling route — Desenzano to Sirmione and Borghetto sul Mincio, up the west shore through Valtenesi to Salò, a ferry hop across the lake to Torri del Benaco and Riva del Garda, a mountain day in the Sarca Valley, then the ride back south via Bardolino, Lazise and the Valpolicella vineyards into Verona. Instead of a guided group with a support van, you ride self-supported on a rented road or e-bike, use regional trains, lake ferries and local buses between stages, and sleep in bike-friendly hostels, agriturismi and family-run 3-star hotels. Costs are rough backpacker estimates in GBP.

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