- Wine – Palazzos – Gondoliers -
Somewhere, far beyond the horizon, Venice and the sea are waiting for you! But there will be many temptations on your way there. Stunning countryside and attractive towns invite you to linger on your journey: the vineyards of South Tyrol, Verona, Vicenza and Padua, Lake Garda. Relax in the thermal spas in Abano or in traditional Italian taverns. And then eventually, you will see the sea. Venice. The town built on poles. Lord Byron once wrote, “I saw from out the wave of her structure’s rise, as from the stroke of the enchanter’s wand: A thousand years their cloudy wings expand around me”. Venice will also bewitch you. And yet the journey will be your goal!
About the route
On this cycling holiday the terrain is flat to slightly hilly. The only strenuous stretch is when you ride through the Monti Berici hills. The first two stages are mainly on cycle paths and to the south and east of Lake Garda mostly service and side roads. Due to a lack of cycle paths along some sections, cycling on roads with moderate traffic is unfortunately unavoidable. Nearly all roads are asphalted.
You arrive in Bolzano where there is a welcome briefing and bike fitting.
Charm - Hotel (example): Parkhotel Laurin
Category A - Hotel (example): Mondschein
Category B - Hotel (example): Chrys
You will pedal along beautiful cycle paths beside the river Adige, partly through orchards, to Salorno where the German speaking Tyrol ends. The pathways along a dam lead right to Trento (picturesque old town).
Distance: approx. 70km
Charm - Hotel (example): Hotel Accademia 4****
Category A - Hotel (example): NH Trento
Category B - Hotel (example): Everest
First, you will continue to cycle along the Adige, to Rovereto from here the tour leads westwards towards Lake Garda. In Mori you will taste the world famous pistachio ice-cream in the Gelateria Bologna. After a short ascent, you will descend down to the lake to Torbole and on to Riva. From here, a boat trip will take you down the entire length of the lake to Sirmione or Desenzano.
Distance: approx. 50km + a boat trip of around 4-5 hours
Charm - Hotel (example): Hotel Lido International Desenzano 4**** eller Hotel Blu Lake Sirmione 4****
Category A - Hotel (example): Bonotto
Category B - Hotel (example): Europa
Partly flat and partly hilly, the route will take you through the vineyards on to Verona, a town full of sights (the Festival Arena, Juliet’s house, the old town walls).
Distance: approx. 50km
Charm - Hotel (example): Hotel San Marco 4****
Category A - Hotel (example): ARK Hotel
Category B - Hotel (example): Piccolo
Today’s route is initially flat and then you will cycle through the Monti Berici hills to the excursion area of Vicenza, with a beautiful view over the city. To make this longer stage a bit shorter, you can also travel the first part by train to San Bonifacio. In the old town of Vicenza, you can feel the spirit of Palladio, the famous architect from the Middle Ages.
Distance: approx. 70km
Charm - Hotel (example): Hotel Campo Marzio 4****
Category A - Hotel (example): Key
Category B - Hotel (example): Tiepolo
On leaving Vicenza, you will see numerous Venetian villas, such as the Villa Rotonda. The route along the river Bacchiglione leads to Abano Terme, one of the famous Italian spa towns. From Abano Terme, you can easily travel by bus to Padua, the city of St Anthony and the scholars. There you will have enough time to enjoy the thermal baths. If you are culturally-minded, you can enjoy Padua overnight for an additional charge. In category charm, this extra night is included.
Distance: approx. 35-45km
Charm - Hotel (example): Hotel Methis 4****
Category A - Hotel (example): Terme Roma (Abano Terme), Biri (Padua)
Category B - Hotel (example): Aqua (Abano Terme), Maritan (Padua)
With a light wind behind you most of the time, it’s an easy ride towards the sea. The landscape is full of meadows and fields. This stage will take you to the mainland before Venice, with its excellent bus service into the city of lagoons. At the end of your tour, not far from Marcus square, you can look forward to a little Grappa tasting session!
Distance: approx. 50/40km
Charm - Hotel (example): Parkhotel Ai Pini 4****
Category A - Hotel (example): Elite
Category B - Hotel (example): Nuova Mestre
This tour is now over. During the morning you check out from the hotel. It is possible to book extra nights after the tour if you prefer.
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form where you can also see the price. Remember to write your height in the message field when you book so that we know which size bike you need.
PHOTOS OF THE BIKES ARE BELOW THIS TEXT
On this tour it is possible to rent the following bikes:
Equipment included in the bike rental:
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.
The flights to/from Venice are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
It works like this:
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If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
Return transfer
On the bookingform you can choose to include transfer from Venice to Bolzano after the tour. The transfer is possible every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.
On this tour you will be accommodated in hotels of your chosen category. The categories are as follows:
Charm category: see description below
Category A: 3*** and 4**** hotels
Category B: 3*** hotels, 1 x 4**** hotel at the outskirts of the city
In the itinerary you can see some examples of the hotels we use on this tour. Notice that the hotels are examples and you may end up staying in different hotels. It depends on availability when you book the tour.
Bolzano: Hotel Stiegl Scala 4****
The 4**** hotel Scala Stiegl is located in the heart of the city Bolzano presenting its beautiful art nouveau façade and offering historic charm. The stylish and modern rooms ensure a wonderful stay, just as the first-class restaurant with a garden or the quiet park with palm trees and cypresses, and the beautifully landscaped pool and sunbathing area do. www.scalahot.com
Trent: Hotel Accademia 4****
A former monastery from the 15th century was converted into this charming hotel. The unique combination of modern furniture and historic architecture creates a special flair. Weather permitting, breakfast is served in the former cloistered courtyard. The famous cathedral square is only a short walk away. www.accademiahotel.it
Lake Garda: Hotel Lido International Desenzano 4**** or Hotel Blu Lake Sirmione 4****
An impressive location is characteristic for both these hotels. The historic centres of Desenzano and Sirmione are only a few minutes’ walk away. All the rooms we booked come with a lake view and both hotels are equipped with a beautifully designed pool - at your disposal. The host family Ferrari and their staff will charm you with their special kindness. www.lidointernational.it www.blulakesirmione.it
Verona: Hotel San Marco 4****
Hotel San Marco, situated directly outside the city wall, is only a short walk away from the church San Zeno. It is the only hotel in Verona featuring an outdoor pool, which is a special treat after a day of cycling. We have booked exclusively generous Superior-rooms. The spa area can be used, but comes with a charge. www.sanmarco.vr.it
Vicenza: Hotel Campo Marzio 4****
This elegant and newly refurbished hotel is situated directly at the city wall and is an ideal starting point to comfortably reach and visit all of Verona’s tourist attractions. The rooms are stunning and an especially attentive staff guarantees a comfortable stay. www.hotelcampomarzio.com
Padua: Hotel Methis 4****
Situated only a few steps away from the Astronomical Observatory and directly on the Naviglio (Padua’s waterway), this comfortable hotel is the ideal base for visiting the historic heart of town. The four elements fire, water, earth and air are reflected in the furnishing of the rooms. As soon as you set foot into this hotel, you immediately feel at home. www.methishotel.com
Venice/Mestre: Parkhotel Ai Pini 4****
Without a doubt, this is the best hotel on the mainland before Venice. This historic building is surrounded by a private park with a sea of flowers. Only very recently the Baldo family had the hotel lovingly renovated and managed to create an incredible feel-good ambience. www.hotelaipini.it
Breakfast is included every day. It is easy to find lunch in the small villages before the walks and you will have plenty of choices for dinner in the many restaurants.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
This tour has difficulty grade 2.
Grade 2
For cyclists who like hilly terrain and a bit longer distances. You cycle on good roads, which usually don’t have much traffic. The distance is between 35 – 60 km or 20 – 38 miles. If you are capable of riding a bike and you have a normal good health, you should not worry about going on these tours.
Read more about our Grading System
Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.
Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)
You will recieve the following documentation
Upon booking
You recieve practical information about the tour in a digital format
One month before arrival
You recieve your hotel list and your voucher (hotel list is often supplied upon booking)
Upon arrival
You recieve the welcome package which contains the printed version of the road book, luggage tags, local specific vouchers and if you have rented bikes then they will also be delivered and fitted at the first hotel.
On this trip there is a discount for children and people sharing a room with "two fully paying adults". The discount depends on the child’s age, as follows:
Children under 5.99 years: free of charge
Children between 6 and 11.99 years: 50% discount
Children between 12 - 14.99 years: 25% discount
People from 15 years and up: 10% discount
Example 1
2 adults and 1 child. In this case it’s very easy because you are staying in the same room. The child will receive a discount in relation to the above prices.
Example 2
2 adults and 2 children (age 5 and 13 years old): in this case you have two options. If you want to stay in two double rooms, then we apply the full price for all participants. If you want to sleep in the same room (eg. a family room), both children will receive a discount (respectively free or 25%)
Example 3
2 adults and 3 children (age: 7, 13 and 15 years). Here you will probably need two double rooms, where the youngest child is sleeping with the parents. Therefore, there will only be a discount for the youngest child of 7 years who will receive a 50% discount.
Example 4
3 adults who want to sleep in the same double room. Then extra adult will receive a 10% discount.
Notice
On our booking form you can only choose "adults" because our website cannot calculate children's discount by itself. Therefore, you should simply enter the details of the children's age, date of birth and, if desired, the room distribution in the notification area when you book the trip. Then we arrange and adjust the price later after.
It is important that you understand that it is your own responsibility when you choose to bring your children on the trips. You should check the difficulty levels descriptions and from there, consider whether the specific trip is suitable for your child. In general, we do not recommend that children under the age of 15 participate in trips where the difficulty is over 2.
It can be hard to plan your trip according to the weather, but to give an idea of the local climate, you can see the data below:
The statistics are from yr.no.
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