Around Venice

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, 22 mi. (35 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 Vicenza

All 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, 22 mi. (35 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.

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 3 and 4-star hotels have air conditioning.
You may request a sample hotel list.

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

Men’s touring bike

An aluminum male frame, ideal for a relaxed riding position

• Aluminum sport frame
• Upright handlebar
• Touring gel saddle
• Water bottle cage
• 7-speed (Shimano Nexus)
• Flat pedal
• Backpedal brake
• 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)