A Cycling Journey: Northern Italy From the Alps to Verona
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- Bicycle on dedicated cycle paths along the scenic Adige and Mincio Rivers while immersing yourself in the culture of South Tyrol and Trentino
- Gain insights into the discovery of Ötzi, the 5,300-year-old-ice mummy found in a local glacier, during a visit to the South Tyrol Archaeology Museum
- Learn how apples are cultivated in Laces and wine produced in Mezzocorona
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- 10 nights of accommodations
- 1 expert-led lecture
- 11 expert-led field trips
- 1 hands-on experience
- An experienced Group Leader
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Hotel Stocker
1 night San Valentino alla Muta
A family-operated hotel in the Reschenpass region of Tyrol. The hotel offers modern rooms and a restaurant featuring Italian and Tyrolean cuisine.
Parkhotel zur Linde
1 night Silandro
A family-operated hotel in the center of the beautiful village of Silandro in the heart of the Vinschgau Valley. The hotel offers a restaurant featuring typical Tyrolean cuisine.
Hotel Siegler (Albergo alla Torre)
1 night Merano
A family-operated hotel in a quiet residential district ten minutes by foot from the historic district of Merano.
Hotel Scala (Hotel Stiegl)
2 nights Bolzano
A privately-owned hotel located in a quiet residential district ten minutes from the historic center of Bolzano. The hotel had its origins as an ancient coach station and boasts a restaurant with fresco cycles by Rudolf Stolz. A Liberty-style facade adorns the hotel.
Hotel America
2 nights Trento
A family-operated hotel located in the historical town center, a short walk to the Castle del Buonconsiglio and the Cattedrale di San Vigilio. The hotel offers individually decorated guest rooms.
Club Hotel La Vela
1 night Torbole sul Garda
A full-service hotel located a short walk to Lake Garda in the center of Torbole sul Garda.
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