8 day Escorted OR Independent Tour
Discover the attraction of the Veneto region including Venice and its lovely lagoon. The Veneto region will soon enchant you: green lowlands, a tangle of lagoons combined with pearly towns that show both an authentic and modern atmosphere. This relaxed cycle holiday is suitable for everyone because of its intimacy and friendliness.
The hotels are situated in the old city centres. Each day you may choose either a short or longer cycle trip, depending on your plans and fitness.
Day to Day Itinerary
Saturday: Vicenza
Arrival in Vicenza, famous for the ‘Vila la Rotonda’ and the Basilica, designed by the famous architect Palladio in the 16th Century. At your hotel you will receive your rental bike and the information material for your tour.
Sunday: Vicenza - Bassano del Grappa, cycle 40 km
Via the plains you cycle to Marostica, at the foot of the Alps. Then you cycle on to Bassano del Grappa, located at the Brenta river.
Monday: Bassano del Grappa - Treviso, cycle 50 km
Via two Palladio designed country-estates you cycle through the vineyards of the Prosecco wine estates. In the evening you may taste this wine at the square ‘Piazza Pescheria’ in the old centre of Treviso.
Tuesday: Treviso - Venice (Mestre), cycle 40 km
Following the river Sile you end up in Malcontenta, famous because of Palladio’s Villa Foscari. You may stay in Mestre or in a hotel in central Venice (surcharge).
Wednesday: Venice (Mestre) - Chioggia, cycle 35 km
Over the 6 km long bridge called ‘Ponte della Libertà’ you reach Venice with its 411 bridges, 118 islands and 150 canals. By ferry and through the islands of Lido and Pellestrina you arrive in Chioggia.
Thursday: Chioggia - Padova, cycle 55 km
Alongside historical canals and locks to Stra, located on the Brenta river. Your day ends in Padova, a walled town with a rich history and Giotto’s Capella degli Scrovegni with its beautiful frescoes.
Friday: Padova - Vicenza, cycle 48 km
The Bacchiglione River points the
way out of the the city and you
reach Costozza, a little town at the
foot of the Berici hills. The bike path
passes in front of Villa Rotonda, the
most famous of the Palladian villas.
Just before entering Vicenza you
see the Villa Valmarana ai Nani with
its marvellous frescoes by Tiepolo.
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Saturday
After breakfast your cycle holiday has come to an end and you start your trip home, or perhaps entend your stay in Italy.
RATING: Easy
Terrain is generally very easy as this part of Italy is flat. The itinerary is completely in the lowlands except for the 1 km slope in Asolo. You will cover 283 km in 6 stages, riding on secondary streets with low traffic or paved bike paths.
Trains with bike transportation connect the main cities of the tour, so in case of bad weather, or if you need a day of rest, you can reach your destination by train.
Transfers
The nearest airports are Verona and Venice. Regular bus and train service is available from both airports to Vicenza city centre, where your tour starts.
Schedule & Price - Escorted tour
| DATES 2012 |
April 21st May 5th, 26th June 16th July 15th, 22nd
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| Price per person, double occ. |
CAD |
$1435 |
| Single room surcharge |
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$300 |
| Optional Electro Bike |
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$140 |
This tour includes: |
• upgraded 3 & 4 star hotel accommodation, all rooms with private facilities
• buffet breakfasts AND 3 course dinners each day
• tour guide on bike
• support minibus in the area
• luggage transport
• hybrid bicycle with 21 gears and pannier
• ferry cruise from Tronchetto to Chioggia
• wine tasting in the farm www.colledibugano.com
• entrance into Villa Valmarana ai Nani
• ice-cream in the best ice cream parlour of Vicenza
Notes:
- The ferry-boat transfers in Venice are not included in the tour price (3 ferry-boat transfers cost in total approx. 20 Euro per person + bike).
- Local hotel taxes in Venice not included, approx. 3 euro per night.
- Your tour may be extended by booking extra nights in Mestre, Vicenza, Bassano, Treviso, Chioggia, or Padova. Enquire for rates. |
Schedule & Price - Independent tour
| DATES 2012 |
Tour departs every Saturday and Sunday from Vicenza, and every Tuesday and Wednesday from Mestre.
Dates are from late March to the end of October. |
| Price per person, double occ. |
CAD |
$870 |
| Single room surcharge |
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$200 |
| July and August departures |
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$40 |
| Half-board option - 6 x 3-course dinners in local restaurants |
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$250 |
| Upgrade to superior 3 & 4 star hotels |
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$230 |
| Optional Electro Bike |
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$140 |
This tour includes: |
• accommodation in nice tourist class hotels rated 2 and 3 star, all rooms with private facilities
• buffet breakfasts
• luggage transport
• tour information provided at your first hotel by our representative
• hybrid bicycle with 21 gears and pannier
• maps & road guide book
• entrance into Villa Valmarana ai Nani
• ice-cream in the best ice cream parlour of Vicenza
• 7 day service helpline
Notes:
- The ferry-boat transfers in Venice are not included in the tour price (3 ferry-boat transfers cost in total approx. 20 Euro per person + bike).
- Local hotel taxes in Venice not included, approx. 3 euro per night.
- Your tour may be extended by booking extra nights in Mestre, Vicenza, Bassano, Treviso, Chioggia, or Padova. Enquire for rates
- 3 and 4 night options also available. |
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