Bolzano – Verona – Venice – 8 Days
Type of tour: Guided
Level: 2
Duration: 7 Nights
Distance: 31 Miles/day average
Dates: Apr 25, May 9, Jun 20, Jul 11, Sep 19, 2015 (minimum 8 participants).
Tour price: €1095
Start city: Bolzano
End city: Venice
Tour Description
This tour will offer you the chance to visit the mountains around Bolzano, the beauty of lake Garda, cities full of culture and history like Verona, Vicenza and Padova, and last but not least, the fascinating Venice.
Highlights: Guided Daily Program: Guided Day 1: Bolzano Day 2: Bolzano – Trento (44 miles/70 km) Day 3: Trento – Peschiera/Desenzano (31 miles/50 km+ ferry) Day 4: Peschiera/Desenzano – Verona (22-38 miles/35-60 km) Day 5: Verona – Vicenza (25-46miles/40-75 km) Day 6: Vicenza – Padova (31 miles/50 km) Day 7: Padova – Mestre/Venice (25 miles/40 km) Day 8: Mestre/Venice Included Services: Guided Note: Bike Rentals: Guided Alternate bike options include (upon request): Bikes are equipped with: Helmets: GPX files for the tour are available from the tour operator for no extra fee and GPS systems are available to rent from tour operator for a cost of €50 (paid to tour operator upon rental).
Arrival. A bilingual city Bolzano is a famous commercial and touristic center and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world.
Today you will ride mostly along the Adige River, through orchards, vineyards passing the villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. The dam pathways lead then to Trento. There is a possibility to shorten the stage by taking the train from several train stations along the way. Overnight in Trento.
Always pedaling along the Adige you reach Rovereto and Mori. From here westwards towards Lake Garda. After a short ascent, a refreshing descent will follow and lead you to Torbole and to Riva. The ferry cruise takes you to the southern part of the lake.
Overnight in Bassano.
Today you head to Verona; crossed by the Adige is one of the most important and beautiful cities of the Veneto region. Worth visiting are: the roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno and Julia’s House.
Overnight in Bardolino.
At first, the route starts out flat and then heads through the Monti Berici, a hilly region just south of Vicenza, with a wonderful view of the city. The old city centre is characterized by the beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th century architect known all over the world. This stage can also be reduced by taking a train in several train stations along the way.
Overnight in Vicenza.
Cycling out of Vicenza you will come across the beautiful Palladian Villa Rotonda. Along the Bacchiglione river, the route will continue to the fascinating city of Padova with its famous Giotto’s Chapel and one of the biggest squares of Europe “Prato della Valle”.
Overnight in Padova.
The tour continues easily through the flat Veneto. You will cycle along the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the once countryside villas of the Venetian nobility (Villa Pisani, Malcontenta, Villa Widmann) until you reach Mestre, Venice’s mainland.
Overnight in Mestre or Venice. You can chose to stay in Venice with a price supplement.
Departure. Possible transfer back to Bolzano (reservation required).
Local hotel taxes are not included and are to be paid on the spot (approximately €10-15 per person).
The bikes available to rent on this tour (reserved in advance at time of booking):
Helmets are available to rent for €15, but for safety and hygiene purposes we recommend you bring your own helmet or plan to purchase one upon arrival.
