Our new tour of the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York takes you along the two largest of the lovely Finger Lakes, Cayuga and Seneca — and one of the most scenic, Keuka. You start and finish in the beautiful and vibrant college town of Ithaca, known for its river gorges. And you explore several of the area’s iconic small towns, including Hammondsport, Watkins Glen, Seneca Falls and Ovid. Listen for the osprey and kingfisher birds calling as you enjoy the combination of stunning lake views and classic farm country.
Each day offers a range of riding from about 25 to 50 miles, allowing you to skip sections if you want — including some of the more challenging hills. Most people choose road bikes for this tour, but e-bikes are another great way to enjoy this glacier-carved lake country, where much of the climbing is to traverse the ridges between the lake valleys. You are treated to views of several of the famous local waterfalls and have the opportunity to visit outstanding wineries, breweries and ice cream makers. You also visit historic Seneca Falls, where the U.S. women’s suffrage movement was focused at a convention in 1848 … an important step leading to voting rights for women 100 years ago.
This “Winery Stay” version of our Finger Lakes tour includes two nights at Glenora Winery, enjoying lake-view rooms from the inn, an on-site restaurant and two tastings. The routes for this version also enable you to ride the entire tour without using the van.
(On our other Finger Lakes tour dates, instead of the winery stay you instead spend two nights at a lakeside lodging.)
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5 nights’ lodging, 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners (on your own for 1 dinner in Hammondsport), 2 wine tastings, expert leaders, van support, detailed maps and itineraries, use of a bicycle and helmet. Lunches and alcohol — other than included tastings — are on your own. Airfare is not included.
5 nights’ lodging, 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners (on your own for 1 dinner in Hammondsport), 2 wine tastings, expert leaders, van support, detailed maps and itineraries, use of a bicycle and helmet. Lunches and alcohol — other than included tastings — are on your own. Airfare is not included.