Bolzano to Venice

Introduction
Veneto Italy

Discover Bolzano- Verona - Venice - a Self guided cycling tour
Across Lake Garda and through Verona
This tour will offer you the chance to visit the mountains around Bolzano, the beauty of lake Garda, cities full of culture and history like Verona, Vicenza and Padova and, last but not least, the fascinating Venice.

Accomodation

3/4-star hotels – very comfortable with ensuite facilities and air conditioning. Mostly in city centres.

Riding

Itinerary

        

SAT Day 1 Bolzano
Arrival. A bilingual city Bolzano is a famous commercial and touristic centre and also a historical and cultural connec-tion between the Italian and the German world.

SUN Day 2 Bolzano–Trento (70km).
Today we will ride mostly along the Adige River, through orchards, vineyards passing the villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. The dam pathways lead then to Trento.

MON Day 3 Trento–Peschiera/Desenzano (50 km + boat).
Always pedalling along the Adige we reach Rovereto and Mori. From here westwards towards Lake Garda. After a short ascent, a refreshing descent will follow and lead you to Torbole and to Riva. The ferry cruise takes us to the southern part of the lake.

TUE Day 4 Peschiera/Desenzano –Verona (35/60 km).
Today we head to Verona; crossed by the Adige is one of the most impor-tant and beautiful cities of the Veneto region. Worth visiting are: the roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno and Julia’s House.

WED Day 5 Verona–Vicenza (75 km or 40 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 centre is characterized by the beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th century architect known all over the world. This stage can also be reduced by taking a train from Verona to San Bonifacio (approx. 30 km). Train tickets are provided only for the guests of the guided tours.

THU Day 6 Vicenza– Padova (50 km).
Cycling out of Vicenza you will come across the beautiful Palladian Villa Rotonda. Along the Bacchiglione, the route will continue to the fascinating city of Padova with its famous Giotto's Chapel and one of the biggest squares of Europe "Prato della Valle". Overnight in Padova.

FRI Day 7 Padova –Mestre / Venice (40 km).
The tour continues easily through the flat Veneto. You will cycle along the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the once countryside villas of the Venetian nobility (Villa Pisani, Malcontenta, Villa Widmann) until you reach Mestre, Venice’s mainland. You can chose to stay in Venice with a price supplement.

SAT Day 8 Mestre / Venice.
Departure. Possible transfer back to Bolzano (reservation required).

Guided tour also includes wine tasting, guided visits of Verona and Venice, night in Padova instead of Abano.
 

Tour Level:
There are light hilly bits with short uphill sections. As a whole it is an easy to manage itinerary, riding on secondary streets with low traffic or paved bike paths. Trains with bike 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. A 4-hour ferry cruise through Lake Garda is included. The train transfer from Verona to San Bonifacio is not included in the tour price (it costs approx. 12 Euro, bike ticket included – 20 min).

Rates and Dates for Bolzano to Venice

Dates Note: Every Saturday and Sunday
Guided departures in 2009: May 9, May 30, June 16, June 20, Sept 5, Sept 19

Other Info
Meeting: Bolzano
Airport: Verona, Venice
Transfer: by train (not included)

Climate: