Vacations for Couples & Partners

Italy/Austria | Innsbruck to Lake Garda

Follow the Etsch River (or Adige River, as it’s called in Italy) on a gentle, downhill ride from Innsbruck, Austria, to Lake Garda, Italy, with the majestic peaks of the Alps and Dolomites as your backdrop.

• Explore Innsbruck, home of the ‘64 and ‘76 Olympics, taking in highlights such as the House with the Golden Roof and the Hofburg Castle on a guided walk
• Cycle along the Inn River to the Cistercian abbey of Stams, and on to the delightful town of Imst, whose center boasts over 30 fountains
• Visit the San Procolo church in Naturns, home to magnificent eighth-century frescos, the oldest in the German-speaking world
• Pedal to the lively village of Bolzano, whose Museum of Archaeology displays Ötzi, a mummified corpse discovered in 1991 after spending 5300 years in Alpine ice
• Sip a local varietal in the lakeside wine-growing village of Kaltern
• Pause for a snack at a roadside stand along the Garda River and savor the sweet, crisp crunch of one of the biggest and juiciest apples you’ve ever tasted

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: Italy, Austria, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: May, June, September
• FROM: $4,598
• DURATION: 10 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Tyrol Bicycle Tour

Italy - Venice & The Veneto

The medieval town of Vicenza is our starting point for this varied Walk through the celebrated Veneto region of Italy.

The opulence of the Venetian empire is contrasted with the trenches and tunnels of the First World War as we journey across alpine meadows, and through mountain villages and woods. We take a private boat tour of Venice, visit two of Palladio's magnificent villas and explore old Marostica, still surrounded by its ancient walls.

In the mountain resort of Asiago we taste the famous cheese; in Bassano we sample grappa at the Nardini distillery and cross the wooden Palladian bridge, Ponte degli Alpini.

• ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: June, September
• FROM: $3,995
• DURATION: 7 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Luxury Walking Vacations - Italy Venice & Veneto

Italy - Tuscany & Umbria

If Tuscany is a legend, Umbria is a little-known medieval fable, its green heart beating in the shadow of its more famous neighbor. Our Walk combines the Tuscan hills, vineyards and Renaissance cities with a journey through the bucolic landscapes and enchanting lakes of Umbria.

We traverse a romantic landscape of mountains, rolling hills and deep valleys; walking on white roads that dip between hilltop towns, or shady forest tracks.

We savor private tastings of Chianti and Sagrantino wine, olive oil and honey, explore the glories of Siena, Assisi and Orvieto, discover awe-inspiring frescoes and visit the hill-top treasures of Cortona and Montefalco.

• ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: June, September
• FROM: $3,995
• DURATION: 7 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Luxury Walking Vacations - Tuscany & Umbria Italy

Majestic Dolomites

Dramatic mountainscapes abound in this challenge of the Dolomites. Advanced cyclists delight at the climbs and descents, conquering the well-known passes of the region including the Sella Ronda and Passo Giau. Take the ride of a lifetime to World War I sites and remote villages of another time.

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
• WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: June, August
• FROM: $3595
• DURATION: 7 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Majestic Dolomites

Assaggio Toscana

Ahh, Tuscany. The land where cycling Italy all began. This is the perfect match of amazing food, gently rolling terrain, fresh local foods paired with local wines, and rich history. Each traveler will fall in love and yearn to come back for another “taste of Tuscany.”

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
• WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
• FROM: $3,295
• DURATION: 6 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Tuscany Bike Tour

Italy - Cinque Terre and the Riviera

The ancient trade routes of the Roman Empire are our territory for this unique Walk through the World Heritage Site of the Cinque Terre or Five Lands.  Setting off from the medieval village of Portovenere, we trek cliff-top footpaths overlooking the Mediterranean and picturesque harbor towns of the Italian Riviera.

Passing through olive groves, pungent pine forests and quiet mountain pastures, we discover the towering cliffs of the Portofino National Park, a 1,200 year-old monastery and a giant vineyard amphitheatre at Volastra.

Enjoy a taste of the high-life at Portofino as we explore the prettily-painted old harbor and admire the yachts.

• ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: May, September
• FROM: $3,995
• DURATION: 7 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Walking Vacations in Italy's Cinque Terre Region

La Bella Puglia

The Mediterranean atmosphere of the Puglia region will transport visitors to a mystical destination. Cycle past the typical white, conical farmhouses, olive trees and cacti and take in the ocean air on this ride through the heel of the famous “boot” of Italy.

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
• WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: April, May, September, October
• FROM: $3,095
• DURATION: 6 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: La Bella Puglia

Italy - Lakes Como, Maggiore, Lugano & Orta

The spectacular Italian lake district, long-time favorite haunt of the rich and famous, is our home for this seven-day trip.

Walking alpine peaks and mountain trails, lakeside paths and flower-filled meadows, we discover a world beyond the society glamour, one filled with dainty plants, elegant Renaissance villas, marble cathedrals and vintage railways. We take a cruise across Lake Orta, explore the famous Borromean Islands, and visit the terracotta statues of St Francis at Sacro Monte.

At Lugano we travel by private boat and cog railway to Monte Generoso, where we eat lunch in a rustic mountain hut before descending to Lake Como.

• ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: June, September
• FROM: $3,995
• DURATION: 7 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Walking Vacations in the Italian Lakes Region

Follow the Giro d’Italia

Capture the action of the famous Giro d’Italia race up-close and in person. For cycling enthusiasts, there is nothing more thrilling in Italy then watching the country’s famed stage race. Get unbelievably close to the greatest racers in the word and witness history first-hand on this custom designed tour.

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
• WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: June, July
• FROM: $4,595
• DURATION: 8 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Follow the Giro d’Italia