The Spectacular Finger Lakes
Enjoy World-Class Vineyards, Stunning Natural Beauty and Charming Small Towns
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Explore the spectacular Finger Lakes and see why it’s earned the distinction as one of Travel and Leisure’s Top Travel Destinations! Home to almost 100 wineries and breweries, our bike tour weaves between three of the largest and deepest of the Finger Lakes–Cayuga, Seneca, and Keuka. You’ll visit unique and world-class wineries, ride along the shores of lakes, view stunning waterfalls, and visit fascinating sites, including the Women’s Rights National Historical Park, the spell-binding Watkins Glen State Park, and Taughannock Falls State Park, home of the highest waterfall in the eastern US. The Finger Lakes Wine Country has a rich cultural history with ties to glassmaking, winemaking and viticulture, aviation and motorcycle history, literary history, the Underground Railroad, and the Civil War. In addition to smooth and quiet cycling, this history provides unique cultural experiences. Foodies will be in heaven as food producers in the Finger Lakes make some of the freshest meats, cheeses, and shelf products to be found anywhere. We will visit area craft breweries and ice cream makers, wine tastings and an exclusive visit to the Dr. Konstantin Frank Vineyard on Keuka Lake, where the Finger Lakes wine revolution started. Bring your camera, your curiosity, and your taste buds!
Tour Essence
- Daily rides along silky smooth roads that follow the shores of Cayuga, Seneca and Keuka Lakes
- Wine tasting at the world-class Dr. Konstantin Frank vineyard
- Two night stay at the Inn at Glenora Winery, rooms with stunning views of Seneca Lake
- Visit to the unique Three Brothers Winery, microbrewery and cafe
- Visit the village of Seneca Falls, where the women’s rights movement in the United States started
- Visit George Bailey’s (It’s a Wonderful Life) bridge in Seneca Falls
- Visit 215-foot Taughannock Falls, the tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains.
- Explore Watkins Glen State Park and its cascading waterfalls and breathtaking gorges
- Enjoy a vintage biker’s dream at the Glenn Curtiss Museum, named after the pioneer in aviation and bicycle frame builder in the picturesque village of Hammondsport.
- Stay at La Tourelle Spa on a lovely estate nestled on 70 acres minutes from Ithaca
- Enjoy the Top Photos of the Finger Lakes
What to Expect
Terrain
Rolling Vineyards and Lake viewsStart Location
Ithaca, NYEnd Location
Ithaca, NYMileage
Average Daily: 45 miles Total: 272 milesElevation
Average Daily: 1,933 feet Total: 11,600 feet
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- Van Support
- The services of 2-3 bike tour guides
- Accommodations for 5 nights
- 2 lunches, 4 dinners
- Wine tasting at the world-class Dr. Konstantin Frank vineyard
- Abundant Snacks
- Ciclismo Classico jersey
- Cultural visits and tours
*Alcoholic beverages are NOT included
Bring your own! Bikes are not included for this specific trip.
Call us if you need a rental bike!
- All accommodations, 5 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 4 dinners
- Daily Support Stops in addition to lunch stops with snacks and hydration mix
- Wine tasting at the world class Dr. Konstantin Frank vineyard
- Wine tasting at the world class Dr. Konstantin Frank vineyard, plus stops at other Finger Lakes vineyards.
- Visit to women’s rights crusade landmarks in Seneca Falls
- Ride across the George Bailey “It’s a Wonderful Life” bridge in Seneca Falls
- Visit to the Glenn Curtiss Aviation Museum in Hammondsport
- Visit to Watkins Glen State Park, with its spectacular gorge and Rainbow Falls
- Visit Taughannock Falls, the highest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains.
2024
Start Location
Ithaca, NYFly Into
Ithaca, NY (ITH)End Location
Ithaca, NYFly Out Of
Ithaca, NY (ITH)Welcome to the Finger Lakes! Ride from Ithaca to Glenora.
Meals Provided
Lunch (picnic), DinnerAverage Mileage
48 milesElevation Gain
2,500 feetRiding Terrain
Combination of flat and rolling with a gentle climb (1-2%) out of Ithaca a long downhill to Watkins Glen and a challenging climb (7.5%) out of Watkins Glen.Meals Provided
Lunch (picnic), DinnerAccommodations
Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars
Escape to one of 30 spacious and inviting guest rooms at The Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars, each beautifully appointed with Stickley furniture and brand new pillow top mattresses and box springs. Every room features a private balcony or patio with a view of the vineyard and Seneca Lake.
Keuka Lake Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
64 milesElevation Gain
2,800 ftRiding Terrain
Varying from flat to rolling, with one challenging climb out of Hammondsport (10+%)Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars
Escape to one of 30 spacious and inviting guest rooms at The Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars, each beautifully appointed with Stickley furniture and brand new pillow top mattresses and box springs. Every room features a private balcony or patio with a view of the vineyard and Seneca Lake.
Glenora to Geneva
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
33 milesElevation Gain
1,100 ftRiding Terrain
Gentle rolling and mostly flatMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
41 Lakefront Hotel
The 41 Lakefront Hotel, part of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham, helps you relax with on-site dining, a gym, and access right on the water to the scenic Geneva waterfront. Explore downtown Geneva right across the street or one of the many other attractions nearby, including world-class wineries, factory store shopping, and historical parks.
Land Between the Lakes
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), DinnerAverage Mileage
49 milesElevation Gain
1,350 ftRiding Terrain
Flat, flat, and more flat!Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), DinnerAccommodations
41 Lakefront Hotel
The 41 Lakefront Hotel, part of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham, helps you relax with on-site dining, a gym, and access right on the water to the scenic Geneva waterfront. Explore downtown Geneva right across the street or one of the many other attractions nearby, including world-class wineries, factory store shopping, and historical parks.
Geneva to Ithaca
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
57 milesElevation Gain
3,150 ftRiding Terrain
Flat and gently rolling, with one challenging climb (4-10%) out of LudlowvilleMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
La Tourelle Hotel
Set on 70 lush acres in Ithaca, New York, La Tourelle Hotel, Bistro & Spa offers guests a relaxing atmosphere with sweeping natural views. Explore the property’s landscaped lawns, ponds and gardens, which includes a trail that connects with the Buttermilk Falls State Park trail system.
