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This tour explores 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.
As a whole it is an easy to manage itinerary, cycling on quieter streets with low traffic or paved bike paths. There are light hilly bits with short uphill sections. Trains with bike transportation connect all the 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. A 4-hour ferry cruise through Lake Garda is included in this trip.
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Itineraries
Day 1

Bolzano
olzano is a famous commercial and tourist centre and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world.
Day 2

Bolzano ~Trento (65/70 km)
Today you cycle mostly along the Adige River, through orchards, vineyardson the renowned Wine Route. The tour passes the wonderful villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. The dam pathways lead all the way to Trento.
Day 3

Trento ~ Peschiera/Desenzano (50 km)
The river Adige will guide us to Rovereto, famous for its museum of modern and contemporary art. After a short ascent to Passo di San Giovanni, a superb view over the Garda Lake and the little town of Torbole opens up. On arrival in Riva del Garda you will take a ferry to reach the southern part of the lake.
Day 4

Peschiera/Desenzano ~ Verona (35 / 60 km)
After crossing the hilly landscape surrounding the Garda Lake, you will rejoin the river Adige, which will take you into Verona, one of the most important and beautiful cities in the Veneto region. Worth visiting are: the Roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno and of course Juliet’s House.
Day 5

Verona ~ Vicenza (75 km)
Your cycle meanders amoung vineyards in the countryside at the foot of Mounts Lessini to the castle of Soave. Further on the fortress of Brendola the views open up to the Berici hills and to Vicenza.The old city centre is characterized by beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th century architect known all over the world. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train in San Bonifacio.
Day 6

Vicenza ~ Padova Thermal (45 km)
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". Tonight you stay in a 4* spa resort in the thermal district. There is an option to stay overnight in the centre of Padua on the self guided tour.
Day 7

Padova ~ Mestre (40 km)
Your last day is on a cycle path along the Battaglia Canal to Padua, home to one of the oldest Italian (and European) universities and rich in art and history. From here, you cycle along the Piovego Canal to Stra and contiuing along the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the countryside villas of the ancient Venetian nobility (Villa Pisani, Villa Malcontenta, Villa Widmann) you reach Mestre, by the Venice mainland.
You can chose to stay directly in Venice with a price supplement.
- 7 nights hotel accommodation ( 3* & 4* Hotels )
- Breakfast buffet
- Digital Route descriptions & maps , including GPS tracks
- Luggage transportation
- Ferry cruise on Lake Garda
- Ice cream in Vicenza
- 7-days hotline service
- In January 2023 there is a Venice Municipality Access Fee being introduced.
This is from €3 - €10 per per day to be paid on site - Local hotel taxes not included and paid directly ( approx €10 - €15 total )
All details are organised for the tour for you. All your accommodation is booked, your luggage is transported from hotel to hotel. You are given a map with a fully researched route. You will have access to an application including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks. You will also have a hotline number should you need any assistance in any way.
In 2023 Bike rental is not included in the basic tour price
On this tour you can rent a 27-gear unisex Citybike A unisex frame, ideal for an upright but relaxed riding position.
This is the bike automatically given to ladies and gents unless otherwise specified.
Citybike with men's frame with 21/24 gears are available to rent but are on a request basis only.
It is also possible to rent an e-bike ( Kalkhoff, Agattu model )
Range: approx. 90 km (flat terrain, average speed).
Low-entry frame Panasonic or Bosch batteries of top safety and long life.
Gears: Nexus 7-speed.
Features:
- aluminium frame
- mudguard
- rear rack
- comfort gel saddle
- anit-puncture Schwalbe tyres
- ergonomic bicycle grips
- speed lifter system
Accessoires:
All rental bikes are equipped with:
1 cycle computer
1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag
1 front bar bag per room
1 repair kit per room: 1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers
1 combination lock
The daily distance is about 45km on average on this tour
If you cannot cycle for whatever reason you will have the option of getting the train a few days. You may be able to take a lift with the person who will transfer luggage. There may be a small fee. A support van may also be able to provide a lift.
If your a cycling a few hours a week and put a little training before you come on the trip this should be fine. However doing one longer cycle a week of 2 or 3 hours would really help in your trip enjoyment.
It was a great trip: Fun and well-informed guided; comfortable bikes; wonderful accommodations and delicious food! Who can complain when the first 70+ kilometers are along a bike path? Italy knows how to treat cyclists!
Julie Barnas (Bolzano to Venice, 2017)
2023 SELF GUIDED TOUR
€820 per person sharing (CAT B) / €950 (CAT A) Season 1
€1140 single room (CAT B) / €1320 (CAT A)
€930 per person sharing (CAT B) / €1060 (CAT A) Season 2
€1250 single room (CAT B) / €1430 CAT A)
€980 per person sharing (CAT B) / €1110 (CAT A) Season 3
€1300 single room (CAT B) / €1480 (CAT A)
CAT A: mainly 4* hotels, with some 3* hotels
CAT B: mainly 3* hotels
Season 1: 8 - 21 April & 30 September - 7 October
Season 2: 22 April - 12 May & 9 - 29 September
Season 3: 13 May - 8 September
Bike rental is not included in our 2023 tour price. This is an additional:
€100 Hybrid Bike
€250 Electric Bike
€15 Helmet rental
Self Guided Tour Information
Every Saturday & Sunday from April 8th to October 7th
Every Tuesday & Wednesday from May 16th to September 6th
How to get to the start point in Bolzano:
- Verona Villafranca Catullo (VRN) AeroportoVerona.it
Every day the Aerobus shuttle service to the station of Verona Porta Nuova leaves every 20 minutes from 6:30 to 23:35 (transfer: about 30 min; ticket: 5 euro). From Verona Porta Nuova you take a train to Bolzano (transfer: 120 min; ticket: from 8 to 20 euro depending on the type of train).
- Innsbruck airport (INN) Innsbruck Airport
Bus line F links the airport to Innsbruck HBF railway station and departs every 15 minutes (transfer: about 20 min). From Innsbruck you take a train to Bolzano (transfer: about 130 min).
For more details please have a look at the tour dossier.
As always please contact us in the office for more information (info@cyclingsafaris.com).
BOLZANO
Day 1: Hotel Scala is a historic hotel a short walk away from the old town centre. The rooms are styled in a mode fashion and have plenty space. There is also a nice restaurant where you can relax in for the evening
TRENTO
Day 2: Grand Hotel is an oasis of tranquillity right in the enter of the town. The rooms are decorated in a classical way offering a warm atmosphere and a great place to relax.
DESENZANO
Day 3: Hotel Puccini is a wonderful hotel with relaxed atmosphere set on the shore of lake Garda. With large and spacious room offering nice views. This is the perfect place to explore the lake or just relax by the pool
VERONA
Day 4: Hotel San Marco is a new and mode hotel a short walk from the centre of town. With a indoor pool and fantastic restaurant this is a very easy place to relax and spend an evening.
VICENZA
Day 5: Hotel De La Ville Vicenza is a mode hotel a short walk away from the town centre. With spacious rooms and all the amenities you will need this is a great place to stay and relax after a day on the bike.
PADOVA
Day 6: Hotel Grand Italia is a traditional hotel in the heart of the town and only a short walk away for the famous sites. The rooms have kept touch with the traditional style of the hotel but with all the mode amenities.
MESTRE
Day 4 - Category A: Hotel Ai Pini is a hotel surrounded by the park with nice views and beautiful blooming flowers. Only a short walk to the historic town centre with lots of restaurants and coffee shop for you to explore