Bolzano to Venice
Italy Bike Tours
Bike in Northern Italy from the Dolomites to the Adriatic
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- Length8 days
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Overview
This extraordinary cycle tour in Italy features unique landscapes, cities of art and architecture, and the largest European thermal district.
From the majestic Dolomites, your route leads through the Adige River Valley to Trento, the crossroads between people and cultures, then leads south to the palm-lined shores of Lake Garda. Next up, is Verona, the town of Romeo and Juliet.
The architectural genius of Palladio In Vicenza, who made the town his personal showcase, will delight. Further on you will reach the Euganean Hills and their renowned thermal district, the largest in Europe. Beautiful Padua, the cradle of arts, will open the way to the Venetian lagoon, where the timeless fascination of Venice has lured passersby for centuries (and still does).
Highlights
- The vineyards of South Tyrol
- Scenic Lake Garda
- The thermal spas in Abano
- The soaring Dolomites Mountains
- Venice, the city on the water
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Itinerary
Due to organizational reasons, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way, you may find temporary deviations caused by roadworks, which cannot be foreseen..
Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano
Day 2: Bolzano - Trento, 40/44 mi. (65/70 km)
Day 3: Trento - Desenzano/Peschiera, 31 mi. (50 km) + ferry ride
Day 4: Desenzano/Pescheira - Verona, 22/37 mi. (35/60 km)
Day 5: Verona - Vicenza, 22/44 mi. (35/70 km)
Day 6: Vicenza - Padua thermal district, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Padua thermal district - Mestre/Venice, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 8: Departure from Mestre/VeniceDay 1: Arrival in Bolzano
Arrival in Bolzano, a famous commercial and tourist center, and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world.Day 2: Bolzano - Trento, 40/44 mi. (65/70 km)
For a majority of the day, you'll cycle along the Adige River, through orchards and vineyards along the Wine Route. You will then pass through Salorno, the linguistic border between the German and Italian worlds, and finally arriving at Trento. The stage is almost completely flat, following the course of the river Adige, unless you choose the more hilly variant through the lake Caldaro/Kalterer See. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train. There are several train stations along the way.Elevation gain: 30/250 m
Day 3: Trento - Desenzano/Peschiera, 31 mi. (50 km) + ferry ride
Cycling along the Adige, you reach Rovereto, known for its museum of modern and contemporary art. From here, cycle westwards towards Lake Garda. After a short ascent, a refreshing descent will lead you to Torbole and to Riva. The ferry cruise takes you to the southern part of the lake.Elevation gain: 140 m
Day 4: Desenzano/Pescheira - Verona, 22/37 mi. (35/60 km)
Today you head to Verona, cycling along the Adige. Verona is one of the most important and beautiful cities in the Veneto region. Worth visiting are the Roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno, and Juliet’s House.Elevation gain: 140/260 m
Day 5: Verona - Vicenza, 22/44 mi. (35/70 km)
At first, the route starts out flat and then heads through the Monti Berici, a hilly region just south of Vicenza, with a wonderful view of the city. The old city center is characterized by beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th-century architect known all over the world. At the end of the stage you can choose between two options to enter Vicenza. The first one is more panoramic, even if it is more difficult due to 4km of demanding uphill across the Berici Hills. The second itinerary is easier, being entirely on level terrain, although on roads with a little more traffic. Possibility to shorten the stage by taking the train in San Bonifacio.Elevation gain: 230/440 m
Day 6: Vicenza - Padua thermal district, 31 mi. (50 km)
Cycling out of Vicenza and along the river Bacchiglione, you will come across the beautiful Palladian Villa La Rotonda. From Montegalda, you will head towards the Euganean Hills, where you will have the chance to relax in a 3- or 4-star spa resort in the largest European thermal district.Elevation gain: 30 m
Day 7: Padua thermal district - Mestre/Venice, 34 mi. (55 km)
The tour continues through the flat Veneto. You will cycle along the Battaglia Canal, passing through Padua, home to one of the oldest Italian (and European) Universities and rich in art and history. From here, along the Piovego Canal, you will reach Stra and will follow the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the countryside villas of the ancient Venetian nobility (Villa Pisani, Malcontenta, Villa Widmann) until you reach Mestre, Venice’s mainland. You can choose to stay directly in Venice with a price supplement. Please note that in Venice (apart from Piazzale Roma and the train station Santa Lucia) it is forbidden to cycle, and also to push your bike by hand.Elevation gain: 0 m
Day 8: Departure from Mestre/Venice
Departure after breakfast. Transfer back to Bolzano on request.View all our bike trips, specials, and news along with hundreds of other bike tours in Europe.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
Category A: Mainly 4-star hotels with some 3-star hotels
Category B: Mainly 3-star hotels with some 2-star hotelsBicycles
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
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights in selected category
- Breakfast buffets
- 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!)
- 27-gear touring bicycle with accessories
- Bicycle protection
- App including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks
- 4-hour ferry cruise around Lake Garda
- Ice-cream at the best ice cream parlour in Vicenza
- Train transfers
- 7-day service hotline
- GPS tracks (available on request)
What’s Not Included
- Travel to/from the start/finish
- Meals not mentioned
- Beverages
- Local hotel tourist taxes (€15-20 paid locally)
- Venice Municipality Access Fee: (approx.€3-10 per person per day - paid on site)
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
2024
Saturday & Sunday departures
March 30 - October 12, 2024Tuesday and Wednesday departures
April 30 - September 4, 2024Season 1: March 30 - April 19 & September 28 - October 12, 2024
Season 2: April 20- May 10 & September 7 - September 27, 2024
Season 3: May 11 - September 6, 2024*Special departure days possible for at least 6 people
Category A Category B Season 1 $ 1893 £ 986 $ 1,678 € 1125 kr 172477 ₪ 4626 ¥ 190049 Mex$ 20837 NZ$ 2069 NOK 13397 zł 4945 S$ 1671 kr 13281 $ 1,228 $ 1657 £ 863 $ 1,469 € 985 kr 151013 ₪ 4050 ¥ 166399 Mex$ 18244 NZ$ 1812 NOK 11730 zł 4330 S$ 1463 kr 11628 $ 1,075 Single supplement $ 673 £ 351 $ 597 € 400 kr 61325 ₪ 1645 ¥ 67573 Mex$ 7409 NZ$ 736 NOK 4763 zł 1758 S$ 594 kr 4722 $ 437 $ 572 £ 298 $ 507 € 340 kr 52126 ₪ 1398 ¥ 57437 Mex$ 6297 NZ$ 625 NOK 4049 zł 1495 S$ 505 kr 4014 $ 371 Season 2 $ 2112 £ 1100 $ 1,872 € 1255 kr 192407 ₪ 5160 ¥ 212011 Mex$ 23245 NZ$ 2308 NOK 14945 zł 5517 S$ 1865 kr 14815 $ 1,370 $ 1876 £ 977 $ 1,663 € 1115 kr 170943 ₪ 4585 ¥ 188360 Mex$ 20652 NZ$ 2051 NOK 13278 zł 4901 S$ 1657 kr 13163 $ 1,217 Single supplement $ 673 £ 351 $ 597 € 400 kr 61325 ₪ 1645 ¥ 67573 Mex$ 7409 NZ$ 736 NOK 4763 zł 1758 S$ 594 kr 4722 $ 437 $ 572 £ 298 $ 507 € 340 kr 52126 ₪ 1398 ¥ 57437 Mex$ 6297 NZ$ 625 NOK 4049 zł 1495 S$ 505 kr 4014 $ 371 Season 3 $ 2196 £ 1144 $ 1,946 € 1305 kr 200073 ₪ 5366 ¥ 220457 Mex$ 24171 NZ$ 2400 NOK 15540 zł 5737 S$ 1939 kr 15406 $ 1,425 $ 1960 £ 1021 $ 1,738 € 1165 kr 178609 ₪ 4790 ¥ 196807 Mex$ 21578 NZ$ 2143 NOK 13873 zł 5121 S$ 1731 kr 13753 $ 1,272 Single supplement $ 673 £ 351 $ 597 € 400 kr 61325 ₪ 1645 ¥ 67573 Mex$ 7409 NZ$ 736 NOK 4763 zł 1758 S$ 594 kr 4722 $ 437 $ 572 £ 298 $ 507 € 340 kr 52126 ₪ 1398 ¥ 57437 Mex$ 6297 NZ$ 625 NOK 4049 zł 1495 S$ 505 kr 4014 $ 371 Discounts
Category A Category B 3rd person sharing a triple room $ 337 £ 175 $ 298 € 200 kr 30663 ₪ 822 ¥ 33787 Mex$ 3704 NZ$ 368 NOK 2382 zł 879 S$ 297 kr 2361 $ 218 $ 320 £ 167 $ 283 € 190 kr 29129 ₪ 781 ¥ 32097 Mex$ 3519 NZ$ 349 NOK 2263 zł 835 S$ 282 kr 2243 $ 207 * A triple room is usually a room with one double bed and a single bed or a sofa bed
Extra Options
Helmet rental (head circumference from 54-61cm): $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 62 ¥ 2534 Mex$ 278 NZ$ 28 NOK 179 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 177 $ 16 Electric bicycle: $ 269 £ 140 $ 239 € 160 kr 24530 ₪ 658 ¥ 27029 Mex$ 2964 NZ$ 294 NOK 1905 zł 703 S$ 238 kr 1889 $ 175
Transfers
Transfer Mestre-Bolzano (bike included, min. 2 persons): $ 151 £ 79 $ 134 € 90 kr 13798 ₪ 370 ¥ 15204 Mex$ 1667 NZ$ 166 NOK 1072 zł 396 S$ 134 kr 1062 $ 98 Supplement for own bike: $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4599 ₪ 123 ¥ 5068 Mex$ 556 NZ$ 55 NOK 357 zł 132 S$ 45 kr 354 $ 33 *Available on Saturday & Sunday (other days on request) and Tuesday only from May 7to September 10, 2024
Extra nights
Category A
Category B
Bolzano: On request On request Single room: On request On request Venice* (from): On request On request Single room: On request On request Mestre $ 141 £ 74 $ 125 € 84 kr 12878 ₪ 345 ¥ 14190 Mex$ 1556 NZ$ 154 NOK 1000 zł 369 S$ 125 kr 992 $ 92 $ 106 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9659 ₪ 259 ¥ 10643 Mex$ 1167 NZ$ 116 NOK 750 zł 277 S$ 94 kr 744 $ 69 Single room $ 231 £ 120 $ 204 € 137 kr 21004 ₪ 563 ¥ 23144 Mex$ 2538 NZ$ 252 NOK 1631 zł 602 S$ 204 kr 1617 $ 150 $ 177 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16098 ₪ 432 ¥ 17738 Mex$ 1945 NZ$ 193 NOK 1250 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1240 $ 115 It is possible to add one extra night in the middle of the tour only for departures on Saturdays. Price and availability are upon request.
Overnight in Padua instead of Padua Thermal District: Price on request
Please Note
- Rates are per person, 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
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This is an easy-to-moderate guided or self-guided hotel tour with an average daily distance between 35 to 70 km. The total elevation gain is 570 m/1,120 m. Terrain: 90% tarmac, 10% unpaved. It is possible to shorten the itinerary by taking the train on days 2, 3, 5, and 7. There are a few hilly sections, however, the climbs are short.
Airport Info
Bolzano is well connected with Verona (VRN) Innsbruck (INN), and Venice (VCE) Airports.
Local Travel
Train to Bolzano from Innsbruck Airport (2 hrs); from Verona Airport (1½ hrs); or from Venice Airport (3½ hrs).
Climate
In Italy, there are different types of climate. In Bolzano, the climate is semi-continental, and around Lake Garda, a sub-Mediterranean climate. One thing that each area has in common is hot summers. Rain can be expected throughout the year, so it is advised you pack rain gear. Please check local conditions before your arrival. Below you will find monthly weather averages for the region.
Day of Rest
If you start the tour in Bolzano on a Saturday, you can book extra nights in any of the cities along the tour.
Recommended
Extra nights in Bolzano & Venice. Also recommended in Verona & Vicenza if tour begins on Saturday.
Remarks
Electric bicycles are available (see pricing).
Important to know
DOCUMENTS
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Please check the status of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) as once implemented will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit.
Extra Stay
Extra nights in Bolzano and Venice (the island and mainland) available on request.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Girolibero.
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We do not inflate tour prices.
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