2025 Giro d'Italia 8 - Day Tour
Thursday 22 May – Thursday 29 May 2025
Tour dates – Thu 22 May – Thu 29 May 2025
7 nights
Book from
£2,149pp
Key Features of 8 day Tour
- 7 nights | 8 days
- Stay in beautiful locations close to the race
- All Breakfasts and 5 Dinners included
- Giro Hospitality with included podium photos
- Fully supported tour with Andrea Ferrigato - Giro d'Italia stage winner
- Ride iconic climbs and passes with a group
- LIVE Stage viewing with Hospitality
- Arrival transfer from Milan Malpensa
- Return transfer to Bergamo Airport
- Start date: Thursday 22 May 2025
- Finish date: Thursday 29 May 2025
- Spread your payments - Interest free payment plan
- See the sights, enjoy Italian cuisine
2025 Giro d'Italia with Sportive Breaks. Official Premium Tour Operator of the Giro d'Italia
We offer unforgettable VIP Hospitality experiences and Giro d’Italia cycling and spectator tours with hotels, transport, daily support, and VIP experiences all included.
Our 2025 8-day Giro d’Italia route will start just outside Bassano del Grappa in Italy. This 8-day tour will give you the opportunity to watch the race live on the road along with the experience of VIP Hospitality.
8 Day Tour – Stages
Arrival; Friday 23 May: Stage 13 – Rovigo to Vincenza
Saturday 24 May: Stage 14 – Treviso to Nova Gorica/Gorizia
Sunday 25 May: Stage 15 – Fiume Veneto to Asiago
Monday 26 May: Giro Rest Day
Tuesday 27 May: Stage 16 – Piazzola Sul Brenta to San Valentino
Wednesday 28 May: Stage 17 – San Michele to Bormio
Departure; Thursday 29 May: Stage 18 – Morbegno to Cesano Maderno
What's included?
Accommodation
7 nights in 4* hotels close to the action
Included Meals
Daily breakfasts, with 5 nights dinner included
Transfer
Airport transfers at set times from Milan Malpensa Airport and Bergamo Airport
Bike Rental
Carbon road bike hire available
(at additional request)
Daily Programme
For cyclists and spectators
Official Giro Hospitality
Start Village, Cross the Finish Experience, Finish Hospitality included
2025 Itinerary
Day To Day
Day One - Benvenuto en Italia
Date
Location
Transfer from MXP to Nove
Meet your tour guides at Milan Malpensa Airport and get your tour off to a relaxed start.
Our Head Guide, Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato and the Sportive Breaks team, will be at the airport awaiting your arrival. Our transfer will leave at 12:00pm. Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time before our departure time. This transfer will take around 3 hours.
Bikes
If you are travelling with your own bike, then we will transport your bike and bike box or bag for the duration of the tour, meaning that when we move to the next hotel, there’s no need to re-pack your bike. Alternatively, we also offer bike rental for the duration of the tour. Bikes can be stored at the hotel.
This afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available to help you.
Guided shake-out ride
This afternoon our Head Guide Andrea will take you on an optional shake-out ride around the beautiful town of Nove, just outside of Bassano del Grappa.
Later this evening we will gather for an evening welcome meal together at the hotel restaurant. After dinner you are free to relax in the hotel or explore the nearby sites.
Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfer - Milan Malpensa Airport
- Expert Staff
- Fitting of rental bikes
- Warm-up ride
- 4* Bike Hotel
- Welcome Dinner
Rides
Possible light afternoon ride just outside of Bassano del Grappa, shake out the legs and enjoy the Italian roads
Meals
Welcome Dinner
SHORT Ride
Day Two - Experience the finish line
Date
Location
Vincenza
Today is Stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia, where the pro’s will be riding from Rovigo to Vincenza.
Today we will go for a ride in the Berici Hills (‘Colli Berici’); this ride will be around 90km in distance. From there we will join the final race route and ride across the finish line, where you will get the chance to take photos and enjoy the Official Hospitality included.
Tonight, we remain in Nove where we will have dinner back at the hotel.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- 4* Bike Hotel
- Finish Hospitality
- Cross the Finish Line
Ride
Guided ride within the famous Berici Hills finishing on the finish line of today’s Giro stage
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Three - Experience the start line
Date
Location
Treviso
Today is Stage 14 of the Giro d’Italia and the pro’s will be riding from Treviso to Nova Gorica/Gorizia.
We start today with a transfer to Treviso where you can experience the start line hospitality included in today’s itinerary. After the hospitality we will do an 80km ride this afternoon taking in the famous Monte Grappa which will take our total elevation gain to around 2,500m.
Tonight, we remain in Nove where we will have dinner back at the hotel.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- 4* Bike Hotel
- Start Hospitality
- Monte Grappa
Ride
80km guided ride in the afternoon with some challenging terrain
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Four - Watch the live action
Date
Location
Vincenza
Today is Stage 15 of the Giro d’Italia – the pro’s will be riding from Fiume Veneto to Asiago.
Today’s guided ride will be around 80km and take in the Foza climb, this climb is around 14km with nearly 1,000m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 6%. You will get the chance to watch the Giro on the roadside today in Foza around 10km before the finish line.
Tonight, we remain in Nove where we will have dinner back at the hotel.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Live action spectating
- 4* Bike Hotel
- Foza Climb
Ride
80km guided ride with a challenging climb before stopping to catch the pro’s in action
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Five - Onwards to Trento
Date
Location
Trento
Today the Giro d’Italia has one of its two rest days.
There will be no rest day for us as we will be running a guided and supported ride from Nove to Trento, this ride is around 90km and will be directly to our hotel tonight which is in the centre of the historical city of Trento.
Once we have arrived you will have the chance to enjoy Trento for all it offers and explore. Our hotel is booked on a bed and breakfast basis but is a short walk to the city centre where there are a range of different restaurants.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- 4* Hotel in Trento
- Explore the historical city of Trento
- Enjoy local cuisine
Ride
Today we will ride to our next destination, this guided ride will be around 90km before we arrive at our next hotel
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Six - Explore the Dolomites
Date
Location
Dolomites or Trento
Today is Stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia, the pro’s will be riding from Piazzola Sul Brenta to San Valentino.
Today we ride the Sella Ronda! This ride will be around 50km. Spectators can join us in the support vehicle today and enjoy the beautiful Dolomites scenery. Alternatively, the Giro passes through Trento today, so guests are welcome to stay in Trento to watch the race pass through – this gives you the opportunity to relax and have a well earned day off the bike.
Tonight, we remain in Trento where you are welcome to enjoy the city and all it offers. Our hotel is booked on a bed and breakfast basis.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Ride the Dolomites & Sella Ronda
- 4* Hotel in Trento
- Option to rest and watch the Giro roadside
- Enjoy local cuisine
Ride
Guided ride in the Dolomites, experience the famous Sella Ronda. This ride is around 50km of challenging terrain but offers beautiful scenery along the way
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Seven - Passo della Foppa
Date
Location
Aprica and Desenzano del Garda
Today is Stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia. The pro’s will be riding from San Michele to Bormio.
We start today with a transfer to Aprica. We will then start our guided ride where we will ride the Mortirolo. You can take this iconic climb at your own pace as we will regroup at the top and enjoy the live viewing of today’s race as it passes by.
After the guided ride we will be heading to Desenzano del Garda where we will spend the night.
Our hotel tonight is on half-board basis, after dinner you are free to go out and see the beauty of Lake Garda or make use of the spa within the hotel (at an additional cost).
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- 4* Spa Hotel in Desenzano del Garda
- Transfer to Aprica
- Mortirolo Pass
Ride
Guided ride up the famous Mortirolo pass, this tough climb isn’t the longest but has some steep gradients with 1,000m+ of elevation. The Mortirolo has featured 7 times at the Giro d’italia with the first being in 1990
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Short ride
Day Eight - Arrivederci
Date
Location
Bergamo Airport
Today is Stage 18 of the Giro d’Italia, with the pro’s riding from Morbegno to Cesano Maderno.
The stage the pro’s will take on today is known as a transitional stage, meaning less climbing and a sharper focus on the sprinters.
Today is also departure day. We thank you for joining us on this 8-day tour and look forward to seeing you at another Sportive Breaks event soon.
If you are on our 8-day tour, you will be transferred to Bergamo Airport en route to Turin.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Transfer to Bergamo Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Tour Dynamic
Daily Rides
We offer a guided ride each day. Your guide for this tour is Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato, who will be assisted by a support vehicle with driver who is also a mechanic. We will either transport everyone to a location from where we will start the daily rides, or we will ride straight out from the hotel. We offer vehicle support for the riders and spectators will be transported to the day’s hospitality venue or to a vantage point to watch the race.
Transportation
On days where we move on to another hotel, we will transport luggage, bike boxes and bikes and offer an adapted itinerary depending on the day’s logistics.
Spectators
Riders and spectators are reunited to enjoy the hospitality and VIP experiences together. We attempt to keep hotel changes and transfers to a minimum.
Tour Start and Finish
Tour Start – Thursday 22 May 2025
Our tour starts either at Milan Malpensa if you choose to utilise our transfers or you are welcome to make your way to our hotel in Nove if you are flying into Venice.
Tour Finish – Thursday 29 May 2025
On departure we provide a transfer to Bergamo Airport on our way to Turin with our 11-Day Tour customers. If you wish to depart from a different airport we would be happy to book a private transfer on your behalf.
Pricing
Tour prices – 8 Day Tour
- £2,149 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or double (one bed for couple)
- £399 supplement per person for the single occupancy of a room
Includes:
- Arrival Transfer from Milan Malpensa
- Return Transfer to Bergamo Airport
Bike Rental
- High end Road Bike with 105 Mechanical Groupset or Similar – £509
- High end Road Bike with Di2 105 Groupset or Similar – £659
Who is this tour for?
Cyclists and Spectators
Our tour is suitable for both cyclists of any level and non-cycling spectators. The hotels we stay at are in excellent locations with the world-renowned Italian cuisine we all enjoy so much. Our guided rides give cyclists the opportunity to ride some of the most beautiful climbs that feature on this year’s Giro d’Italia.
The inclusion of exclusive Giro d’Italia Hospitality experiences elevates this tour to another level. Spectators can enjoy Giro culture in style and comfort.
More About Our Tour
Giro d’Italia interactions
- 23 May – VIP Hospitality next to the finish line & cross the finish line experience
- 24 May – VIP start line hospitality
- 25 May – Roadside spectating in Foza, 10km from the finish
- 27 May – Option to watch the Giro pass through Trento
- 28 May – Roadside spectating on the iconic Mortirolo
Hotel locations
- Nove (Bassano del Grappa)
- Trento
- Desenzano del Garda
Our 8-Day Tour
Join us a couple of days before the final rest day of the 2025 Giro d’Italia and be part of our tour that takes in some of the final stages of the Italian Grand Tour. From the shores of Lake Garda to the mountain range of the Dolomites, you will be in the heart of the ‘Battle for Pink’! Our tour is designed by Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato who will also be your lead guide for the tour. Andrea and his team of local drivers, mechanics and cycling guides will show you all the best parts of the Italian Alps and Dolomites. Exclusive official Giro d’Italia hospitality experiences are included with your tour.
Giro d’Italia 2025 – VIP and Hospitality experiences included
Through our official partnership with the 2025 Giro d’Italia we include exclusive VIP and Hospitality experiences with our tour.
Included Hospitality Experiences
Start Village: Every day, in the start town, the Start Village offers a Hospitality Area at the beginning of the race. Guests watch the riders get ready and witness the sign-on ceremony whilst enjoying drinks and snacks.
Finish Hospitality: Finish hospitality offers a superb vantage point along the finishing straight. Non-stop catering and open bar service are included. Plasma TV screens broadcast the race until the riders come into view live.
Cross the Finish Experience: Feel like a pro for the day and cross under the official finish line of an actual Giro stage. We will guide you over the final kilometres of the stage and you will cross under the finish line before we take photos on the winner’s podium.
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