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SELF-GUIDED - Italy
Grade: A
RIDE PROFILE Av. daily distance: 47km (29 miles) No. of days cycling: 6 Vehicle support: none whilst cycling, luggage is transferred between hotels. Terrain and route: gentle cycling mainly following surfaced roads, quiet lanes and cycle ways. Generally undemanding route with only one steep but short climb. Recommended min. age: 14 TRIP DETAILS Group: self-guided. Luggage is transferred, route notes and maps are provided. Accommodation: 7 nights in 3 star hotels with en suite facilities. Food: all breakfasts included
Cycling Venice & Veneto
St. Marks Square, Venice
A self-guided tour through the beautiful Veneto region with its historic towns, lagoons and of course the stunning city of Venice
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Sottomarina
Trip code LSG " 8 days Sat to Sat No Local Payment Start Mestre (Venice) day 1, end Mestre (Venice) day 8 ¤ Start any Saturday from 15 March to 11 October ¤ Starting 15 Mar-28 Jun and 30 Aug -11 Oct £535 ¤ Starting 05 Jul-23 Aug £565 ¤ Prices based on 2 persons sharing: compulsory single supplement £145 ¤ Prices are Land only and do not include travel from London ¤ Return flights from London, prices from £122 ¤ Low cost flights to Venice available with Easyjet ¤ Insurance £26
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BIKE HIRE
Italy: Customised Hybrid bikes £50, paid on booking
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enice needs no introduction as one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities in the world, but the hinterland of Venice, the Veneto, holds an immense amount of interest, and its gentle landscapes are easy to explore by bike. Cycling through the soft hills of Monti Berici and the green river banks of Adige, we discover many sides of Italy, passing ancient churches, farming communities and vineyards, travelling to many places that are virtually inaccessible to vehicles. Theres stunning sea views, and beaches and lagoons for swimming. The cities are true delights, and a bike is the ideal way to explore their narrow streets. Vicenza was the home of the architect Palladio, and has the first covered theatre in Europe, while in Padua are the Basilica of St Anthony and one of the oldest universities in Europe. Returning to Venice provides a chance to relax in the highest and richest symbol of Venetian civilisation - Piazza San Marco.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Start Mestre. Make your own way to hotel in Mestre with the 20-minute shuttle bus direct from Venice airport. 2 Cycle to Sottomarina. Cross the famous Ponte della Liberta (Freedom Bridge) to Venice then take the ferry to Lido; cycle along the lagoon islands via Pellestrina to Chioggia, a charming miniature Venice with excellent seafood. 3 Cycle to Rovigo. Following the River Adige, cycle on quiet roads through melon plantations, fertile fields and solitary villages to Rovigo - a charming town with beautiful piazzas, comfortable cafés and friendly people. 4 Cycle to Vicenza. Take a short train ride to Monselice and cross the rolling hills of Euganese to Arqua Petrarca; cycle through attractive countryside to the foot of Monti Berici and on to Vicenza.
8 DAYS
5 Free day. A day to explore the remarkable culture of Vicenza and the striking architecture of Palladio or take a circular ride in the hills and enjoy a swim in the peaceful Lago di Fimon. 6 Cycle to Abano Terme. Short ride following river Bacchiglione to Abano Terme, the famous and long-popular thermal spa town. 7 Cycle to Mestre. A gentle ride to Padua, with its narrow streets, ancient university and Basilica of St Anthony. Then follow the Brenta Canal, passing magnificent mansions on our way back to Mestre. 8 The ideal day to explore Venice. Take onward travel to London if booked.
Local payments now included in the price
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