Cycling around Venice in Italy is a real pleasure: admire the elegant villas of the Venetian nobility, scattered in the whole region… discover Vicenza, architect Palladio’s personal “showcase” and part of the World Heritage List since 1994… taste a typical “grappa” in Bassano, famous also for its covered wooden bridge… cycle through the Prosecco vineyards between Asolo and Treviso… explore the timeless fascination of Venice by foot and by water… discover the city centre of Padua, home to one of the oldest Italian universities and take a relaxing break among the hills in the largest European thermal resort. This tour belongs to the European classics, curling between the Alps and the Adriatic sea.

Day 1: Vicenza
Individual arrival. A nice and cosy city centre characterised by the buildings of the famous architect Andrea Palladio (16th century).

Day 2: Vicenza – Bassano del Grappa (cycling ± 40 km)
From Vicenza you will cycle towards Marostica, famous for its castle and the chessboard on the main square. The last stop is Bassano del Grappa with its covered wooden bridge and the famous “grappa”.

Day 3: Bassano del Grappa – Treviso (cycling ± 60 km)
You will enter Asolo, which represents the only real uphill section of this ride. The downhill run will take you to the land of Prosecco vineyards and on to Maser, until you reach Treviso, whose city centre is characterised by ancient waterways.

Day 4: Treviso – Mestre/Venice mainland (cycling ± 20/45 km)
Leaving Treviso behind you, you will follow the course of the River Sile up to Casale. At the end of the trip Venice will await you for an evening among canals and narrow streets. Accommodation is in Mestre, Venice mainland. 

Day 5: Mestre/Venice mainland
Today you can decide to give your bike a day of rest and spend your time in Venice, exploring its timeless fascination on foot. Alternatively, you can enjoy another exciting cycling day (ca. 65 km) by pedalling on the two narrow islands that divide the sea from the lagoon: the island of Lido, with the ancient hamlet of Malamocco, once capital of the Serenissima Republic, and the island of Pellestrina, with its long wild beaches. If you have time you can take the motorboat from Pellestrina and visit Chioggia, too.

Day 6: Mestre/Venice mainland – Padua thermal district (cycling ± 55 km)
You will start following the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the countryside villas of the ancient Venetian nobility (Villa Malcontenta, Villa Widmann, Villa Pisani) until you reach the hamlet of Stra. From here you will cycle along the Piovego Canal, which will lead you to the city centre of Padua, home to one of the oldest Italian (and European) universities and rich in art and history. Finally, along the cycle path of the Battaglia canal, you will head towards the Euganean Hills, where you will have the chance to relax in the largest European thermal district.

Day 7: Padua thermal district – Vicenza (cycling ± 50 km)
Cycling out of the Euganean Hills, you will head towards the cycle path of the river Bacchiglione, which will lead you into Vicenza, architect Palladio’s personal showcase. Before entering the town, along the way you can admire the Palladian masterpiece Villa La Rotonda. Let yourself be fascinated by the old city centre of Vicenza, characterized by beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio.

Day 8: Vicenza
Departure after breakfast.

Dates/Prices 2022 per person

Departure on:

April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; August 7, 14, 21 and 28; September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2

Included:

• 7 nights in a 3 or 4 **** hotel
• Breakfast
• Digital tour information
• App including maps, roadbook, point of interest and GPS tracks
• Luggage transportation
• Ice-cream in the best ice-cream parlour of Vicenza
• Hotline service

Excluded:

• Travel to/from Vicenza
• Bicycle: € 100,- 
• E-bike: € 250,- 
• Local taxes
• Venice Municipality Access Fee: it is expected to enter into force on January 1st 2023 (approx 3-10 euro per day, to be paid on site)
• Ferry-boat transfers on day 5 (about € 30,- per person, bike incl.)
• Personal expenses
• Lunches, drinks
• Reservation costs: €15,00 per booking