Pedaling Through the Vineyards
In the Veronese Area there are many types of wine spread in an area that can be perfectly explored by bike. Itinera Bike & Travel, for instance, has been organizing bike tours for more than 15 years, letting thousands of visitors discover this famous territory devoted to wine-making. Besides of the daily guided tours, where passionate guides explain the rural landscape and the wine culture to the curious tourists, it is also possible to book and take a self-guided tour that include a wine experience. There are more than one route available at Itinera: not only you can pedal through classic Valpolicella vines, but also through Soave and its organic IGT wines, or even you can taste extra virgin olive oil in a hidden and ancient oil mill.
Itinera Bike & Travel’s proposals are not only for travellers who want any kind of comfort, but also for those who like to travel in a rougher way and are in search of adventures. This DMC organizes longer holidays in Northern Italy, too, exploring not only Veneto but also Lombardy, Trentino-Alto Adige and Emilia-Romagna. Some trips are more focused into art cities and cultural places, other are rather more into nature and great but less-known destinations. There is so the possibility to travel in a more sustainable way, without luggage transfers, and in a rougher way, on a gravel bike riding on “strade bianche” passing by vineyards and cultivated fields.
A Thrill Horse Riding among Hills and Wine
Located between the cities of Verona and Mantova, Verona In Tour is a DMC active in Wine Tourism. Thanks to its location, it is able to preside over the territory of the Morainic Hills to the southeast of Lake Garda, naturally suited to viticulture, where typical grape varieties for the production of Custoza wine are cultivated. Identified as The Lands of Custoza, these gentle Morainic Hills represent a fantastic place to pedal through or to ride through, since they are featured in romantic landscapes surrounded by lush nature and historical references to the Italian Risorgimento events. In such a context, Verona In Tour specializes in unusual tours and unique experiences able to let riders discover authentic and breathtaking landscapes, off the beaten track, where they can live unforgettable moments in harmony with the environment. Visitors can discover hidden gems and extraordinary places not only by biking among vineyards, castles, and medieval villages, taste local products and wines in cozy selected farmhouses, but also go horseback riding, immersing themselves in the peaceful Veronese countryside.
Embarking on a horseback riding adventure offers an immersive experience for enthusiasts of both equine activities and fine wine. Participants are introduced to the world of horses, from learning about their care and preparation to receiving a basic riding lesson. As they saddle up, riders prepare themselves for a scenic ride through the picturesque vineyards of Veronese territory, immersing themselves in the beauty of the countryside. The approximately 60-minute ride takes them on a journey through rolling hills and landscapes, ultimately reaching the hill of Custoza, where panoramic views and a visit to a family-run winery await. An actual thrilling adventure that will remain imprinted in the memories of visitors, as only a simple and authentic terroir can offer.
Photo Credits: Itinera Bike & Travel, Verona In Tour