Backroads to Venice

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Bicycle tour
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duration 8 days
tour type Private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Self-guided
Tour Code BM-20242
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Operated in English

Starts Dolomites, Italy
Ends Mestre, Italy

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Cycling at the base of the stunning Dolomites
Experiencing the outstanding scenery and small villages en route
Sipping coffee (or something stronger) in a café in one of Verona’s magnificent piazzas
Enjoying the culinary specialties such as marinated sardines
Delighting in the warm hospitality of the hotel owners

The "Backroads To Venice" tour starts in Dolomites and ends in Mestre. It is a bicycle trip that takes 8 days taking you through Dolomites, Bolzano, Padova and 6 other destinations in Italy. "Backroads To Venice" is a self-guided private tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Cycle the quiet paths and backroads from Bolzano to the canal city of Venice via Shakespeare's Verona. This enchanting journey takes you through the historic Veneto region of north-east Italy. Taking in the splendid cities of Trento, Verona and Vicenza you'll have time to appreciate the architectural and cultural delights specific to each. Starting from the mountains around Bolzano, passing the beauty of Lake Garda and winding through pretty meadows and orchards you'll head east to the lovely town of Mestre, located on the doorstep of Venice.

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Day 1 : Join Bolzano
Day 2 : Cycle to Trento along the Adige (65 or 70km/40 or 43.5mi)
Day 3 : By bike and boat to Lake Garda south (50km/31mi)
Day 4 : Cycle to historical Verona (35 or 60km/21.5 or 37mi)
Day 5 : Continue to Vicenza via Soave and the Berici Hills (35 or 70km/21.5 or 43.5mi)
Day 6 : Cycle past Palladian villas to Padova's thermal district (50km/35mi)
Day 7 : Cycle along the Brenta Canal to Mestre (55km/34mi)
Day 8 : Trip concludes

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

7 nights accommodation in 2-3 star (Category B) or 3-4 star (Category A) hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

Meals

7 breakfasts – buffet breakfasts are served

Transport

4 hour ferry cruise on Lake Garda

Others

Digital information pack including route notes, maps and navigational App (can be used offline) with GPS Tracks per room booked (smartphone required)
Luggage transfers, 1 piece maximum 20kg per person - supplement applies for excess
Rental touring bike with helmet, pannier, puncture resistant tyres and gel saddle (electric & hybrid bike available on request - supplement applies)
Bike insurance against theft and damage (does not cover negligence)
Welcome briefing
Ice cream in the best gelateria in Vicenza
Emergency hotline

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel to Bolzano and from Venice/Mestre
Meals not listed as included, drinks
Travel insurance - mandatory
Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday
A supplement will apply if you are booking a single room
Entrance fees
Transfers not listed as included
Excess luggage
We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the app / GPX files
Local hotel taxes - approx. 15-20 € per person
Venice Access Fee: effective from Spring 2024 (approx. 5 €/day, if applicable) to be paid on site
Items of a personal nature

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4 - Very Good

Based on 1 review

Anonymous
On Oct 31 2019

4 - Very Good

Very Good

This was a great trip enjoyed by our group of ten friends. Cycling through the Italian countryside along bike paths and quiet roads combined exercise and sightseeing, with the comfort of having our luggage waiting in the... Read more

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