Italy · Cycle

7-Day Rome Cycling Tour with La Grande Bellezza and Lake Bracciano

7 Days Round trip from Rome Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the Roman Colosseum
02 Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine
03 Visit popular movie shooting locations
04 Cycle along Via Appia Antica among ancient ruins, funerary monuments, and Roman aqueducts
05 Ride through Rome's characterful neighbourhoods, including Ostiense, Garbatella, Testaccio, and Trastevere
06 Explore the pristine landscapes and medieval hamlets around Lake Bracciano in Bracciano and Martignano Regional Park

Experience Rome by bicycle as you explore its ancient monuments, elegant architecture, and everyday neighbourhood life beyond the usual tourist routes. This 7-day journey combines iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum and Roman Forum with evocative film locations from La Grande Bellezza, a Caravaggio-themed guided walk, and a cycling excursion through the natural beauty of Lake Bracciano. Along the way, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and discover why the Eternal City continues to captivate travellers from around the world.

Experience Rome by bicycle as you explore its ancient monuments, elegant architecture, and everyday neighbourhood life beyond the usual tourist routes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rome, Lake Bracciano

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Rome and Tour Introduction

Arrive in Rome and settle into your accommodation in a holiday home or bed and breakfast near Vatican City.
In the afternoon, meet your Italian tour guide, who will present the programme.
Stop for dinner in a typical local restaurant.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 02

Cycling Via Appia Antica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum

Start your day with a delicious breakfast.
Begin your bicycle trip among ancient ruins, funerary monuments, immense Roman aqueducts, and "the most modern road of the ancient world," Via Appia Antica.
Enjoy an external visit to two of Rome's essential symbols: the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, both easily reachable on two wheels today.

Free dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03

Cycling Through Rome's Authentic Neighbourhoods

Ride through the popular neighbourhoods of Rome, where you can experience "Romanness" away from the mass tourism that modifies and confuses reality.
See the neighbourhoods of Ostiense, Garbatella, Testaccio, and part of Trastevere. You will feel like an integral part of the Eternal City and understand how it used to be and how it has transformed itself.

Free dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04

La Grande Bellezza Film Locations Tour

Marvel at the places where the winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film 2014, La Grande Bellezza, was shot. This is a tour of breathtaking views, wonderful noble palaces, and lush gardens.

Dinner in a typical local tavern and overnight stay.

Day 05

Caravaggio Trail from San Luigi dei Francesi to Piazza del Popolo

Leave the bicycles aside for a day and use public transport to reach the city centre for a half-day guided tour called "From San Luigi dei Francesi to Piazza del Popolo, on the tracks of Caravaggio."
Then enjoy free time in the city as you wish, whether for shopping or visiting museums.

Free dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06

Lake Bracciano Cycling Excursion

Take a brief train ride to Bracciano, a 40-minute trip, and explore the surroundings of the capital by bicycle in Bracciano and Martignano Regional Park. Luxuriant, pristine nature and medieval hamlets surround Lake Bracciano for you to enjoy.
Take the return trip by train in the late afternoon.
Enjoy dinner in a restaurant.

Overnight stay.

Day 07