Around Venice
Italy Bike Tours
Bike the surroundings of Venice: the city that lives on water
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Overview
This great bike tour In Italy, featuring the historic landscapes surrounding Venice, starts in Vicenza and loops like a pearl necklace through the Veneto region.
The area is filled with valleys, lagoons, and rivers as well as great architecture, including the unique buildings and bridges of Venice. Thousands of spectacular 15th to 19th-century Palladian villas are scattered all over the Venetian plain.
And wine, you ask? Italy is the land of wine, as the Greek's called it. The route will take you through the Prosecco region, a landscape of rolling hills laced with vineyards. The soil, geography, and climate combine to create the magical sparkling Italian wine that we all know and love!
This tour belongs to the European classics, looping between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, and includes all the "musts"; art, architecture, history, and cuisine.
Highlights
- The elegant villas of the Venetian nobility
- Vicenza, a World Heritage Site and the personal showcase of architect Palladio
- Tasting a typical "grappa" in Bassano
- The Prosecco vineyards between Asolo and Treviso
- The city center of Padua, home to one of the oldest Italian universities
- Chioggia, affectionately known as "Little Venice"
- Relaxing in the largest European thermal resort
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Vicenza
Day 2: Vicenza - Bassano del Grappa, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Bassano del Grappa - Treviso, 38 mi. (60 km)
Day 4: Treviso - Mestre/Venice, 13/28 mi. (20/45 km)
Day 5: Mestre/Venice mainland, 40 mi. (65 km)
Day 6: Mestre/Venice mainland - Padova (Padua), 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 7: Padova (Padua) - Vicenza, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 8: Departure from VicenzaAll distances are approximate. Due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, you may find temporary local deviations/detours caused by roadwork not reflected in your route book or GPS tracks. In this case, please follow the directions posted locally.
Day 1: Vicenza
Individual arrival in Vicenza, known as the "City of Palladio". Andrea Palladio is a famous architect from the 16th century, whose famous works are located in the city, namely the Basilica and the Villa Rotonda. From Vicenza, you can easily reach Venice by train in 50 min. time. The night's accommodations will be in a hotel within the city center close to the train station. You will have a welcome briefing either today or tomorrow before you cycle. This briefing is designed to explain the tour and deliver and fit the rental bikes. The duration of this tour introduction is approximately 30 minutes.Day 2: Vicenza - Bassano del Grappa, 25 mi. (40 km)
Please drop your luggage off at reception by 9 am at the designated area as you will do each cycling day. You will cycle from the valley to the beginning of the Alps until you come to Marostica, a very picturesque town with a nice Castle and the popular Chess Square (a live game with human chess pieces is still played every September on even-numbered years). The Grappa Museum is also certainly worth a visit. Further along the way, you will reach Bassano del Grappa, a charming old town on the Brenta River crossed by a marvelous wooden bridge. Via a trek from Vicenza to the base of the Alps is the town of Bassano del Grappa, known for its spirit. Founded in the Middle Ages, Bassano del Grappa is famous for its covered wooden bridge, the Ponte Vecchio or Ponte degli Alpini, designed by Palladio in 1569. It is tradition, mostly on the weekends, to have an aperitif at the bridge and for the lovers, a bacin d’amor (love kiss). Visit the famous Palladio Villa on your way to Treviso along the Sile River.Elevation gain: 100 m
Day 3: Bassano del Grappa - Treviso, 38 mi. (60 km)
You enter Asolo, which presents us with the only real uphill section of our ride. The downhill run takes you to the land of Prosecco vineyards and on to Maser. It is possible to shorten the stage by 25 km by taking the train from Montebelluna to Treviso, with a change in Castelfranco.Elevation gain: 260/300 m
Day 4: Treviso - Venezia (Mestre), 13/28 mi. (20/45 km)
Leaving Treviso behind, you follow the course of the River Sile up to Casale. At the end of the trip, Venice awaits you for an evening among canals and narrow streets. Accommodation in Mestre; a supplement applies for lodging in Venice. Please take note that it is forbidden to cycle or push your bike by hand in Venice (apart from Piazzale Roma and train station Santa Lucia).Elevation gain: 100 m
Day 5: Mestre/Venice mainland, 40 mi. (65 km)
Leaving Mestre this morning, you head into Venice cycling across the 4 km bridge, “della Libertà”, then to Tronchetto harbor. From here, you take a ferry along the canal Giudecca to Lido. You will be treated to a very exciting day, pedaling on two narrow islands that divide the sea from the lagoon: Malamocco and the island of Pellestrina. If you have time, you can take the motorboat from Pellestrina and visit Chioggia (ticket at own cost).Elevation gain: 0 m
Day 6: Mestre/Venice mainland - Padova (Padua), 34 mi. (55 km)
You will be pedaling along the river that carried trade in and out of Venice in this area centuries ago: the Bacchiglione. You continue to cycle on to the foot of the Euganean Hills where you will have a chance to unwind and relax in a spa resort in the largest European thermal district.Elevation gain: 0 m
Day 7: Padova (Padua) - Vicenza, 31 mi. (50 km)
Today, as you cycle along the Battaglia Canal, you will pass through Padova where you will find the great basilica dedicated to St. Anthony, the historic Caffè Pedrocchi, and Prato della Valle. The Bacchiglione River points the way out of the city and you will reach Costozza, a little town at the foot of the Berici hills. The bike path passes in front of Villa Rotonda the most famous of the Palladian villas.Elevation gain: 130 m
Day 8: Vicenza
Your bike tour in Venice will end after breakfast.Map
Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
You have two choices as to the level of your hotel accommodations. All hotels are chosen carefully with comfort as well as the proximity to cycling paths and any relevant local sites in mind.
Option A: This level consists of mostly 4-star but also 3-star accommodations, the majority of which can be found in the city center.
The overnight in Padua thermal district for both categories will be in a 3- or 4-star wellness hotel with swimming pools.
Option B: You will be accommodated 3-star hotels. Hotels are located mainly in the city center or sometimes in the outskirts of the city.All rooms have en suite facilities. Most hotels have air conditioning while some smaller hotels can be without air conditioning..
Bicycles
Unisex or men’s touring bike
A low entry unisex or men's frame, ideal for an upright but relaxed riding position.
- Aluminum frame
- Upright handlebar
- Comfort Selle Royale Saddle: Comfort Selle Royale
- Water bottle cage
- 27-speed (Shimano Deore)
- Flat pedal
- Mechanical V brakes
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- 28-inch wheels
- Schwalbe anti-puncture tire
Unisex electric bike
A low entry unisex frame
- Upright handlebar
- 9-speed (Shimano Deore)
- Centrally located Bosch motor Active Line Plus (250Wh, engine torque 50 Nm)
- Bosch battery Power Pack (36V, range approx 90 km average speed on flat terrain)
- Ergonomic grip
- Selle Royal saddle
- Flat pedals
- Mechanical V-brakes
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- 28-inch wheels
- Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tires
Accessories
Included accessories
- Mudguards
- Trip computer
- Ortlieb pannier (12L) - The innovative QL1fixation system is easy to handle and the bags attach to the rack with one click
- Front bike map holder with removable transparent hood or Kickfix water-resistant removable rigid handlebar bag with waterproof double-sided maps envelope
- Repair kit (one kit for every two bicycles) (1 pump, 1 tube, 2 Allen keys, tyre levers, patches and mastic sealant)
Supplemental accessories
Please see pricing.
- Helmet
- Brand: Limar
- Size: one size (55 - 61)
- Adjustable size system and cool pads
- Weight: 260 g
- 10 vents with bug net
- Certified CE (TÜV) and CPSC-USA
- Child bike
- Frames that fit children
- 20/24" wheels
- FollowMe Tandem
- Latch system locking child's bike onto tail of the adult bike
- Ages 4-7
- Child trailer
- Croozer with one seat
- Ages 1-4
- Maximum weight: 35 kg
- Child seat
- Ages 1 to 5
- Maximum weight: 22 kg
- Adult tandem bike
- Front saddle can seat a child 4-15 years old
- Upright handlebars
- Selle Royal saddle
- Water bottle cage
- 11-speed (Shimano Alfine)
- Flat pedals
- Mechanical V-brakes
- Mudguards
- 26-inch wheels
- Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tires
- Family tandem bike (1 adult + 1 child 6-8 yrs)
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 7 nights in the selected category
- Breakfast buffets
- Welcome briefing in English
- 27-gear touring bicycle with accessories
- Bicycle protection
- Luggage transfer (limited to 1 piece of luggage per person with max. 20 kg & please note that you cannot change the number of pieces of luggage during the tour!)
- Route descriptions & maps (one set per room)
- Tour information packet
- Ice cream in the best ice cream parlor of Vicenza
- 7-day hotline service
- GPS tracks (on request)
What’s Not Included
- Lunches & dinners
- Beverages
- Local hotel tourist taxes (€10-€15 paid locally)
- Venice Municipality Access Fee (€3-10 per person per day - paid on site)
- Ferry boat transfer on Day 5 (approx. €30 per person incl. bike)
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Sunday and Tuesday departures
April 2 to October 8, 2023*Special departures are possible for groups of 6 or more
Season 1: April 2 - April 22 & September 24 - October 8, 2023
Season 2: April 23 - May 20 & September 10 - 23, 2023
Season 3: May 21 - September 9, 2023Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Option A Option B Season 1 $ 1318 £ 756 $ 1,246 € 845 ₪ 3222 NZ$ 1443 NOK 9252 kr 9655 $ 937 $ 1147 £ 657 $ 1,084 € 735 ₪ 2803 NZ$ 1255 NOK 8047 kr 8398 $ 815 Season 2 $ 1490 £ 854 $ 1,408 € 955 ₪ 3642 NZ$ 1631 NOK 10456 kr 10912 $ 1,059 $ 1318 £ 756 $ 1,246 € 845 ₪ 3222 NZ$ 1443 NOK 9252 kr 9655 $ 937 Season 3 $ 1568 £ 899 $ 1,482 € 1005 ₪ 3832 NZ$ 1716 NOK 11004 kr 11483 $ 1,114 $ 1396 £ 801 $ 1,320 € 895 ₪ 3413 NZ$ 1529 NOK 9799 kr 10226 $ 992 Single Supplement $ 452 £ 259 $ 428 € 290 ₪ 1106 NZ$ 495 NOK 3175 kr 3314 $ 321 $ 374 £ 215 $ 354 € 240 ₪ 915 NZ$ 410 NOK 2628 kr 2742 $ 266
*Third person in triple room $ 1053 £ 604 $ 995 € 675 ₪ 2574 NZ$ 1153 NOK 7390 kr 7713 $ 748 $ 320 £ 183 $ 302 € 205 ₪ 782 NZ$ 350 NOK 2245 kr 2342 $ 227 * A triple room is usually a room with one double bed and a single bed or a sofa bed
Extra Options
Bicycles, etc.
Helmet rental (54-61 cm): $ 23 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 ₪ 57 NZ$ 26 NOK 164 kr 171 $ 17
Electric bicycle: $ 234 £ 134 $ 221 € 150 ₪ 572 NZ$ 256 NOK 1642 kr 1714 $ 166
Extra nights
Option A Option B Vicenza $ 94 £ 54 $ 88 € 60 ₪ 229 NZ$ 102 NOK 657 kr 686 $ 67 $ 70 £ 40 $ 66 € 45 ₪ 172 NZ$ 77 NOK 493 kr 514 $ 50 Single room $ 140 £ 81 $ 133 € 90 ₪ 343 NZ$ 154 NOK 985 kr 1028 $ 100 $ 117 £ 67 $ 111 € 75 ₪ 286 NZ$ 128 NOK 821 kr 857 $ 83 Venice (prices from)* On request Single room On request Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
Easy self-guided hotel tour with between 12 to 38 miles (20-60 km) of cycling per day over 6 days. The landscape is flat with just one steep climb of 1 km in Asolo. The tour runs along good asphalt roads and bike paths with little traffic. 15% is unpaved. 85% is tarmac. Trains with bicycle transportation connect the main 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. It is possible to shorten the itinerary on day 4 & 6 by taking the train. The total vertical up is between 590-630m.
Airport Info
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
Local Travel
Train from Venice to Vicenza, ± 1 hr.
Climate
The climate of the Veneto region is moderately continental, similar to that of the Po Valley, with cold, moist winters and hot, muggy summers, but it’s slightly tempered by the Adriatic Sea. Below you will find average weather conditions for Vicenza. Please check local conditions before travel.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Covid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
Due to the changing requirements for entry, it is imperative that you stay up to date on requirements set by the country/countries that you are visiting. Please visit our Travel Restrictions Tool page and the country/countries government webpage for this information.
Extra Stay
Extra nights are available before or after the tour. For departures on Saturday from Vicenza, it is possible to add an extra night during the tour in any of the cities.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Girolibero.
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