A Dream of Italy - Venetian highlights
Enjoy the full variety of Italian nature on this week long cycle holiday. On this tour you will enjoy visits to Venice, a number of lagoons and beaches, the foothills of the Alps and the green riversides of Adige and Brenta. What better way to enjoy the beautiful Italian countryside?
Details
The tour is mostly flat with a few gentle undulations. Easy cycling. It is however restricted to two arrival days - a Wednesday or a Saturday. Wednesday tours will begin in Vincenza and Saturday tours will begin in Venice.
Nights available
8 Days 7 Nights - Arrival on Saturday
Saturday - Arrive in Venice. Sunday - Start the day by crossing the Freedom Bridge into Venice. Take the ferry to the famous Lido then bike to Chioggia via Palestrina. Chioggia is a quiet little town, full of history and a number of delightful fish restaurants. You'll then stay overnight in Sottomarina with its large sandy beach. Monday - Cycle along quiet roads to the river Adige. Enjoy the local area before continuing on your way to Rovigo where you will stay for the night. This is a charming town with narrow alleyways, large squares, comfortable cafes and friendly people. Tuesday - The day will start with a train to Monselice. Cross the rolling Euganese hills to Arqua Petrarca, a little town with original medieval features. You'll continue along to the foot of the Berici Mountain and on to the centre of Vincenza. Wednesday - You'll stay in your hotel for a second night, providing you with the opportunity to enjoy the surrounding lakes, including Lake Fimon. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy a dip in the lakes or the architecture of the city. Thursday - Today you will leave Vincenza and ride out along the river Bacchiglione to Abano Terme, home of a famous thermal spa. You will then be free to explore the area for the rest of the day. Friday - You'll cycle from Abano Terme to the sea today. You'll continue along the coast back to Venice through a variety of fields and landscapes. Saturday - Depart
B&B Price: £655.00 (price per person, based on two people sharing)
8 days, 7 nights - Arrival on Wednesday
On this tour, you will visit the same locations as above, but you will start and end in Vincenza instead of Venice and locations will be completed in a different order. Wednesday - Arrive in Vincenza Thursday - A visit to Lake Fimon Friday - You'll cycle from Vincenza to Abano Terme Saturday - From Abano Terme you'll cycle to Venice Sunday - From Venice you'll move on to Sottomarina Monday - You'll leave Sottomarina and cycle on to Rovigo Tuesday - From Rovigo you will continue to cycle on the circular route and return to Vincenza Wednesday - Depart
B&B Price: £655.00 (price per person, based on two people sharing)
