Abano Terme Self-Guided Cycling Tour 7-days (Level 2)

Overview

The 4**** hotel is situated in the centre of Abano Terme. Located at the beginning of the pedestrian area, it is the ideal starting point for your day trips. Over the course of three generations, the Carraro family has perfected the concept of hospitality at all levels. Today, the comfortable 4**** hotel has a new design that combines innovation and Italian lifestyle. The Superior rooms are classically and elegantly furnished. The Deluxe rooms, renovated in 2022, guarantee a comfortable stay with soft colors and modern design. You can enjoy a wonderful view from the balconies of each room category. You will also feel particularly at home in the thermal water pools and in the garden with English lawn. The day trips are rather easy and mainly on flat roads. Only in the Eugenia Hills there are some short climbs to be tackled. You will find yourself on quiet side roads and cycle paths. Mostly, the roads are asphalted. In cities you will sometimes come across more traffic. 6 nights in a deluxe room in a 4* hotel Breakfast Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book 1 transfer to Chioggia incl. your bike 1 Train journey from Vicenza - Montegrotto incl. your bike Service hotline Half-board 6x evening meals 205 EUR (drinks not incl.) Printed route book, per person EUR 20 Bike rental, including rental bike insurance Tourist tax, if due Anything not mentioned in 'included' Please book your 21-speed bike (109 EUR) or E-bike (299 EUR) when you book the tour: [[email protected]] Departures Thursdays and Saturdays Extra nights - From 109 EUR p.p (+49 EUR single person) Rental bike PLUS - 189 on request Arrival by train to Montegrotto Terme Venice, Treviso, or Verona airport Parking: Free hotel parking spaces You will cycle through an area where even the Romans spent time to relax. Here you will not only find a diverse landscape, but also many cultural treasures. In cities such as Padua and Vicenza you will cycle along the traces of the Middle Ages. In "Little Venice" - as Chioggia is called because of its canals and bridges - you will enjoy Italian flair. Many villas are located on the way to your different destinations. But you also won't have to miss out on the gorgeous landscape. The beautiful Po Valley, where lots of tasty fruits and vegetables are grown, is very impressive. The Eugenia Hills - the alleged source of the thermal water and growing area of outstanding wines - make sure you do not get bored on your trip. Treat yourself to this bike tour and ride through the elegant Abano! Variety is guaranteed! Abano Terme is one of Italy’s most renowned spa towns, located at the foot of the Euganean Hills. Discover the charming centre with elegant squares and well-kept parks. A special highlight is a visit to the impressive Basilica of San Lorenzo, the town’s historic landmark. Your first bike tour will lead you through the national park of the volcanic cones of the thermal region. You will cycle over gently rolling hills with wonderful views until you reach the pretty medieval town of Arqua Petrarca. The narrow, winding streets of the town offer many surprises to its visitors. At the end of your tour, wonderful ways will lead you back to your hotel. In the morning, a minibus will take you to Chioggia. It is not a coincidence that your today’s starting point is nicknamed “Little Venice”! Many small bridges and canals remind its visitors of the town’s bigger sister. Before you start your bike trip, you should take some time to enjoy the flair of the Venetian lagoon. Later you will cycle mainly along the ancient river Bacchiglione, which was once used by cargo ships, the so-called “burci”. Today, you will again cycle along the river Bacchiglione. Through fertile fields you will come to Vicenza. This is the city which helped a famous architect of the Middle Ages, Palladio, to gain worldwide fame. Many of his villas and palaces still dominate the city. The Teatro Olimpico and the Basilica are a must-see for any visitor. Beautiful squares invite you to stay and drink a cup of cappuccino. In the afternoon, you will take the bus or train back to your hotel. Today’s route takes you along the waterways through Padua. These waterways form an ingenious network by which you can explore the city of St Anthony. It will take you to all the different attractions, such as the city wall, St Anthony’s Chruch, Cafe Petrocchi, or the Prato della Valle. Beautiful flat roads will lead you along the hills to the Villa dei Vescovi. This villa is the prototype of a Venetian villa and its renovations have just been finished. In the Enotec, you can try wine from the Euganean Hills as well as specialties from the surrounding area. Moreover, you can enjoy a picnic on the terrace of the villa, which would for sure be the perfect way to end this wonderful trip. If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe. Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [[email protected]] for a competitive quote Wander the World Without Worry Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation. Ask us for a quote [[email protected]]

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