Merano to Verona Bike Tour
South Tyrol, Trentino, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy
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Short Description
Cycle from the South Tyrolean spa town of Merano to Verona on this 6-day self-guided tour. Vineyards around Tramin, the Adige valley to Trento, the panoramic shore of Lake Garda and the Mincio path to Mantua lead you to the Mediterranean charm of Verona.
Tour Program
Tour details
✅ What is included in the trip?
- 🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
- 💼 Luggage transfer
- 📲 GPS or navigation APP
- 🗺️ Maps
- 📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
- 🚇 Train ride Mantua – Verona without bike
❌ What is not included?
- 🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
- ✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
- 🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
- 🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
- 🛡️ Travel insurance
- 🌎 Tourist taxes
🙋 Common questions
How much does the Merano to Verona bike tour cost?
The tour starts from €559 per person in a double room in off season (25 July – 2 August and 8–10 October). Low season costs €724 and high season €764 per person. The single room supplement is €180.
How difficult is cycling from Merano to Verona?
The four riding days cover 44 to 67 km each, about 221 km using the shorter options. The Adige and Mincio cycle paths are mostly flat or gently downhill, so regular leisure cyclists manage well. A rental e-bike is available on request.
When is the best time to cycle from Merano to Verona?
Arrivals are possible every day from 13 May to 10 October 2027, except in July and August, when you can arrive only on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Late spring and September offer mild temperatures; midsummer is hot around Lake Garda and Mantua.
How do I get back from Verona to Merano?
A passenger return by train can be booked for €23 per person. Regional trains run from Verona to Merano with one change in Bolzano, for example leaving Verona at 8:49 a.m. and arriving in Merano at 11:45 a.m. Renting a bike makes the return easier.
Can I rent a bike for the Merano to Verona tour?
Yes. A rental bike costs €90 and an e-bike €200 per stay (e-bike on request). Rental bikes are prepared at the arrival hotel in Merano.
Can I see an opera at the Arena di Verona?
Yes. Tickets for the unnumbered stone steps of the Arena can be added for €42 per person for arrivals between 11 June and 11 September.
Is half board available on the Merano to Verona tour?
No. Hotels are 3- and 4-star with breakfast included, and no half board option is offered, leaving you free to choose restaurants in each town.
📋💸 Cancellation fees
Bike & hotel tours — terms of cancellation:
• More than 30 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package
• 29 to 20 days before the departure date: 30% penalty of the total package
• 19 to 10 days before the departure date: 40% penalty of the total package
• 09 to 08 days before the departure date: 70% penalty of the total package
• 07 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package
Bike & boat tours (MS Primadonna cruises RK1, RK3, RK4) — terms of cancellation:
• Up to 84 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package
• 83 to 42 days before the departure date: 50% penalty of the total package
• 41 to 28 days before the departure date: 70% penalty of the total package
• 27 to 15 days before the departure date: 80% penalty of the total package
• 14 to 0 days before the departure date: 90% penalty of the total package
• No-show: 100% penalty of the total package
Starting from
€559/ person
or €593
Available
13 May 2027 – 10 Oct 2027
Departures
Every day of the week
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Donau Touristik
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