On this eight-day cycle tour through Veneto, you will see the lagoon landscape of Venice and also the fertile fields and river landscapes. Expect wide, white sandy beaches like in Chioggia/Sottomarina and in historic cities like Vicenza and Treviso you'll have time to explore in more detail.
Details about the circular tour in Veneto
Veneto, in the north of Italy, lies between the Dolomites and the Adriatic Sea. This is a varied cycle tour with the Adriatic, rivers such as Adige and Sile, and gentle Alpine foothills. There are abundant natural sights with colourful views – and you are right in the heart of it all on your bike.
Highlights of the Veneto cycle tour at a glance:
City favourites in Veneto: In addition to the big names such as Venice, Vicenza or Bassano del Grappa, unknown but no less charming places like Sottomarina or Rovigo are there to be discovered.
Venice: With the 24-hour ticket (included), all public transport is available to explore the lagoon city. Don’t miss the iconic St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace or the Grand Canal!
Grappa: You can look forward to a Grappa tasting twice on holiday with included tickets
Useful information about the cycle tour in Veneto
Venice/Mestre is the start and end of your cycling holiday. The city of a thousand bridges can be reached from your hotel in just 20 minutes. The cycling stages are around 35 to 65 kilometres. The mostly flat to slightly hills route lies on asphalted or well-paved paths. Only a few steep but short climbs need to be tackled.
Today, you will have the opportunity to visit the lagoon city of Venice, which is located only 20 minutes from your hotel and can easily be reached by public transportation.
The day starts with a tour information meeting and bike fitting. Then you will cycle on the bike path over the Liberty Bridge to Venice. You will take the ferry to Lido and continue your bike journey via Pellestrina, with a marvelous view over the sea, to Chioggia, a quiet little town, reminiscent of the Venetian maritime supremacy which invites you to stay and enjoy yourself in one of its typical fish restaurants.
Before you start the stage, you should take some more time to enjoy the flair of the Venetian lagoon. The main route today is the antique river course of Bacchiglione, once used by cargo ships, the so-called "burci". When you arrive in Abano Terme, the beautiful thermal water pools await you in the hotel.
Again, the Bacchiglione is the guideline. Through fertile fields, it goes to Vicenza. The city, which the star architect of the Middle Ages, Palladio, helped to world fame. Numerous mansions and palaces based on his manuscript still characterize the cityscape today. The Teatro Olimpico and the Basilica are a must see for every visitor. Beautiful places also invite for a cappuccino break.
From Vicenza, you will ride your bike on nice roads to Marostica, famous for its castle and stone chess board in the main square. Now, you are not far from Bassano del Grappa anymore, with its covered wooden bridge and the famous brandy, grappa. In the Poli Grappa Museum a little Grappa tasting session is prepared for you.
In the morning, you will cycle up some small hills after which only the climb to Asolo remains. The idyllic village of Roman origin invites you to take a first break. Then, the trail descends slightly and you will cycle into the region of the world famous Prosecco and further to Treviso with its many attractions.
First, the path leads along the river Sile to Casale. Now, you are already close to the starting point of your trip. Your accommodation is located on the mainland before Venice with an excellent bus connection to the lagoon city. At the end of your tour, not far from Marcus square, you can look forward to a little wine tasting session.
After breakfast, this fantastic cycling trip around Venice ends. You can book extra nights to explore Venice in more detail.
Route information
You will cycle on a mostly flat route. There will be one steeper climb to Asolo. Most roads are paved; partly you will find yourself on well-prepared nature trails. The tour is not very physically demanding.