Parma to Verona & Venice Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Parma to Verona & Venice Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: May-Oct

From $4,599 - $4,749 /person

Emilia-Romagna & Veneto's Wine & Cuisine

From Parma to Verona, passion is everywhere. In the air. In the water. In the art. Food is prepared with it. Wine is produced with it. The culture is steeped in it. Even the people themselves are famously passionate—look at Romeo and Juliet. Feed your passion for travel in Emilia-Romagna and be immersed in a world of unexpected delights.

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Highlights

  • Discover one of the world’s foremost culinary destinations – taste incredible wine and learn local secrets in a private chef-led cooking class
  • Explore captivating World Heritage towns like Sabbioneta, Mantua and Verona, immortalized by Shakespeare
  • Ride in three distinct northern Italian regions, each one showcasing a bounty of fresh produce and miles of country vineyards
  • Live like royalty at a castle-hotel nestled in Parma’s rolling hills and revel in Relais & Châteaux hospitality at a one-time villa  
Italy Parma to Verona & Venice Bike Tour map

Italy

Start Parma

End Verona or Venice

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Kick off your adventure in Parma, a gastronomic powerhouse and noted champion of sustainable agriculture • Ride from the Taro River along the foothills of the Apennine Mountains • An exclusive tour reveals the opulent living quarters at the Castle of Tabiano • Enjoy an aperitivo on the terrace with stunning views of the Po River Valley • Learn all about one of the region’s most well-known exports at Italy’s only woman-led Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese farm • Cook fresh delights like tortelli alle erbette with a local chef during a private cooking class • Pair superb cucina italiana with sunset views over the Parman hills at an 11th-century castle.  

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello
Parma
Casual Hotel

This grand 11th-century castle has been transformed into an elegant hotel offering comfort, relaxation and romance. (pool, spa)
 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Embrace the morning in ancient Sabbioneta, a World Heritage site designed in the Renaissance style, and tour its impressive theater • Bike along the peaceful Po River to UNESCO-designated Mantua, home to grand palaces, magnificent architecture and superb northern Italian fare • Get to know the town's fascinating history with an expert guide. 

Accommodations

Night 3

Hotel Casa Poli
Mantua
Casual Hotel

A sophisticated hotel with modern minimalist style, conveniently located in the heart of the vibrant city.
 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Follow the meandering Mincio River past beautiful parks and tiny villages to Peschiera del Garda, a walled town that Dante once described as a "fortress fair and strong" • Take a leisurely stroll through Shakespeare's fair Verona • Taste extraordinary regional wines—including Amarone, Bardolino and Valpolicella—right in their places of origin • Wind by bike along the Adige River to the foot of the Alps • An unforgettable lunch awaits at a cantina near the shore of Lake Garda • Ride through renowned Bardolino vineyards, where legendary vintages are produced • Retreat to the sauna or spa at a former 18th-century noble residence • Extend your vacation in Venice, our incomparable gateway city. 

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Villa Cordevigo
Verona
*Premiere Hotel

Once home to 18th-century nobility, this beautifully restored villa is surrounded by cypress, oak, and vineyards—the perfect place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

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Hotels

Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello
Parma

Casual Hotel

This grand 11th-century castle has been transformed into an elegant hotel offering comfort, relaxation and romance. (pool, spa)
 

Night 3

Hotel Casa Poli
Mantua

Casual Hotel

A sophisticated hotel with modern minimalist style, conveniently located in the heart of the vibrant city.
 

Nights 4-5

Villa Cordevigo
Verona

*Premiere Hotel

Once home to 18th-century nobility, this beautifully restored villa is surrounded by cypress, oak, and vineyards—the perfect place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
 

From $4,599 /person

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

From $4,599 /person

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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