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 - Venezia (Mestre), 13/28 mi. (20/45 km)
Day 5: Venezia (Mestre) - Chioggia, 22 mi.  (35 km)
Day 6: Chioggia - Padova, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 7: Padova - Vicenza, 38 mi. (60 km)
Day 8: Departure from Vicenza

*All distances are approximate.

DAY 1: Vicenza
Individual arrival in Vicenza, known as the "City of Palladio". 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.

DAY 2: Vicenza - Bassano del Grappa, 25 mi. (40 km)
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.

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.

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.

DAY 5: Venezia (Mestre) - Chioggia, 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. This is the most exciting day, pedalling on two narrow islands that divide the sea from the lagoon: Malamocco and the island of Pellestrina.

DAY 6: Chioggia - Padova, 34 mi. (55 km)
You will be pedalling 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 4-star spa resort in the largest European thermal district.  

DAY 7: Padova - Vicenza, 38 mi. (60 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 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. Just before entering Vicenza you see the Villa Valmarana ai Nani with its marvelous frescoes by Tiepolo.

DAY 8: Vicenza
Your bike tour in Venice will end after breakfast. 

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Option B: nice 2 to 3 star hotels mostly in city centers or sometimes in the outskirts of the city; rooms with private facilities.
Option A: very nice 3 to 4 star hotels mostly in city centers. All rooms have private facilities. Option A+: Luxury and 4 star hotels.