In the unique scenery of the Dolomites, you'll start cycling in South Tyrol, a crossroads of peoples and cultures. Descending southward, enjoy the beauty of Lake Garda, the biggest lake in Italy, on your way to Verona, city of Romeo and Juliet. Be captivated by Vicenza and the architectural genius of Palladio, who lived during the 16th century, before continuing on to the Euganean Hills and Europe's largest thermal spa district. After visiting Padua, cradle of the arts, you reach the waters of the Venetian Lagoon, gateway to the timeless beauty of Venice. A biking week that pleases everyone, both experienced cyclists and those new to cycling vacations. The route is mostly flat with a few short climbs, and is on bike paths or low-traffic secondary roads. Longer stages can be shortened by taking the train. Care should be taken when entering and leaving cities, as there may be a bit more traffic, especially near Verona and Vicenza. 7 nights hotel accommodation, mainly 3* (mainly 4* available on request), 7x Breakfast, Luggage transportation (1 piece, 20kg per person), App including travel guide, Maps, Roadbook, 4-hour ferry cruise on Lake Garda (bike included), Digital tour information, 1 Ice-cream in the best ice cream parlour in Vicenza, Wine and oil tasting near the Padua Thermal Disctrict, 7-days Hotline service. Local taxes (approx 18-22 EUR), Venice Island entry fee to be paid on site, Beverages, dinners and lunches, Helmet- 15 EUR, Bike rental. Extra nights Mestre: From 70 EUR p.p (120 EUR single person), Bolzano: From 85 EUR p.p (150 EUR single person). Transfer Mestre-Bolzano (min 2 persons): 110 EUR (+45 EUR for your own bike) Available Saturdays, Sundays and sometimes Tuesday. Departures Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday. All rooms have en suite facilities. Most hotels have air conditioning while some smaller hotels and hotels located in mountain areas of northern Italy can be without air conditioning. Third person in a room - from 790 EUR. Hybrid bike rental - 170 EUR. If you would like to hire a Touring bike (120 EUR) or E-bike (290 EUR), please contact our office when booking. Individual arrival. Located along the Isarco river, bilingual Bolzano has always been at the crossroads between the Mediterranean and central Europe. Today it is an important commercial and tourist centre. Today you will ride mostly along the Adige Rivercycle path, through orchards and vineyards of the renowned Wine Route. Half way between Bolzano and Trento you will reach Salorno, which represents the linguistic border between the German and the Italian world. Possibility to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way. The river Adige will take you to Rovereto, famous for its museum of modern and contemporary art. After a short ascent to Passo di San Goivanni, you will enjoy a superb view over the Garda Lake and the little town of Torbole. Then in Riva del Garda you will take a ferry to reach the southern part of the lake. After crossing the hilly landscape surrounding the Garda Lake, you will meet again the river Adige, which will take you into Verona, one of the most important and beautiful cities in the Veneto region. Worth visiting are: the Roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno and Juliet's House. Cycling in the countryside at the foot of Mounts Lessini, among the vineyards you will reach the castle of Soave. Further on the fortress of Brendola will show you the way to the Berici hills and to Vicenza. The old city centre is characterized by beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th century architect known all over the world. it is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train in San Bonifacio. Cycling out of Vicenza, along the cycle path of the river Bacchiglionem you can admire the Palladian masterpiece Villa La Rotonda. Then, past the hamlet of Montegalda, you will head towards the Euganean Hills, where you will have the chance to relax in a 4* spa resort in the largest European thermal district. Along the cycle path of the Battaglia Canal you will pass through Padua, home to one of the oldest Italian (and European) universities and rich in art and history. From here, along the Piovego Canal, you will reach Stra and will follow the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the countryside villas of the ancient Venetian nobility (Villa Pisani, Villa Malcontenta, Villa Widmann) until you reach Mestre, Venice mainland. You can choose to overnight in Venice with a supplement. Please note that in Venice (apart from Piazzale Roma and train station Santa Lucia) it is forbidden to cycle, and also to push your bike by hand. Departure after breakfast. Transfer back to Bolzano on request when booking the tour. Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Along the way you may find temporary deviations (for example road works) which cannot be foreseen: in this case each rider can decide autonomously how to deal with these stretches. 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. 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.
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