Venice Lands

Tour type
Self-guided

Departure dates

SU, TU 3.04 - 9.10.2022
Special departures for at least 6 people.

Seasons

Season 1 | 3.04 - 23.04 and 25.09 - 9.10.2022
Season 2 | 24.04 - 21.05 and 11.09 - 24.09.2022
Season 3 | 22.05 - 10.09.2022

Price per person

Season 1 | 3.04 - 23.04 and 25.09 - 9.10.2022

Cat. A | mainly 4* hotels, with some 3* hotels
650 € in double room
880 € in single room

3rd person in triple room:
500 € >11 years
450 € 7-10 years
320 € 3-6 years
Free 0-2 years - baby cot to be paid on site

Cat. B | 3* hotels
540 € in double room
740 € in single room

3rd person in triple room:
420 € >11 years
380 € 7-10 years
270 € 3-6 years
Free 0-2 years - baby cot to be paid on site

Included

• 7 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
• App including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks
• Digital tour information
• Luggage transportation
• Ice-cream in the best ice-cream parlour of Vicenza
• Hotline service

Not included

• Local taxes (approx. 10-15 €)
• Venice Municipality Access Fee: it is expected to enter into force on January 1st, 2022 (approx. 3-10€/day, to be paid on site)
• Ferry-boat transfers on day 5 (about 25 € per person, bike incl.)
• Everything not mentioned in the section “included”

Supplements per person

Season 2 | Cat. A+B
24.04 - 21.05 and 11.09 - 24.09.2022
80 € > 11 years
56 € 7-10 years
40 € 3-6 years

Season 3 | Cat. A+B
22.05 - 10.09.2022
120 € > 11 years
84 € 7-10 years
60 € 3-6 years

Girolibero rental bikes
including insurance against theft and damage
85 € Touring bike
220 € E-bike
85 € Child bike | 20” and 24" wheels
85 € Child bike | 20” wheels wtih FollowMe-Tandem
170 € Family and Adult Tandems
85 € Child trailer | max 35 kg | 1-4 yrs | 1 seat
15 € Helmet | head circumferences 54-61 cm
Free Child rear seat | max 22 kg

Extra nights
in double / single room with breakfast
55 / 85 € in Vicenza | Cat. A
45 / 75 € in Vicenza | Cat. B
from 90 / 150 € in Venice | Cat. A+B

1. Vicenza

Individual arrival. A nice and cosy city centre characterised by the buildings of the famous architect Andrea Palladio (16th century).

2. Vicenza – Bassano del Grappa (40 km)

From Vicenza you will cycle towards Marostica, famous for its castle and the chessboard on the main square. The last stop is Bassano del Grappa with its covered wooden bridge and the famous “grappa”.

3. Bassano del Grappa – Treviso (60 km)

You will enter Asolo, which represents the only real uphill section of this ride. The downhill run will take you to the land of Prosecco vineyards and on to Maser, until you reach Treviso, whose city centre is characterised by ancient waterways.

4. Treviso – Mestre/Venice mainland (20/45 km)

Leaving Treviso behind you, you will follow the course of the River Sile up to Casale. At the end of the trip Venice will await you for an evening among canals and narrow streets. Accommodation is in Mestre, Venice mainland.

5. Mestre/Venice mainland

Today you can decide to give your bike a day of rest and spend your time in Venice, exploring its timeless fascination on foot. Alternatively, you can enjoy another exciting cycling day (ca. 65 km) by pedalling on the two narrow islands that divide the sea from the lagoon: the island of Lido, with the ancient hamlet of Malamocco, once capital of the Serenissima Republic, and the island of Pellestrina, with its long wild beaches. If you have time you can take the motorboat from Pellestrina and visit Chioggia, too.

6. Mestre/Venice mainland - Padua thermal district (55 km)

You will start following the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the countryside villas of the ancient Venetian nobility (Villa Malcontenta, Villa Widmann, Villa Pisani) until you reach the hamlet of Stra. From here you will cycle along the Piovego Canal, which will lead you to the city centre of Padua, home to one of the oldest Italian (and European) universities and rich in art and history. Finally, along the cycle path of the Battaglia canal, you will head towards the Euganean Hills, where you will have the chance to relax in the largest European thermal district.

7. Padua thermal district – Vicenza (50 km)

Cycling out of the Euganean Hills, you will head towards the cycle path of the river Bacchiglione, which will lead you into Vicenza, architect Palladio’s personal showcase. Before entering the town, along the way you can admire the Palladian masterpiece Villa La Rotonda. Let yourself be fascinated by the old city centre of Vicenza, characterized by beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio.

8. Vicenza

Departure after breakfast.

Due to organisational 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; in this case please follow the indications you will find on site.

• Total length: 225/315 km
• Total vertical up: 590/630 m
• Terrain: 85% tarmac, 15% unpaved
• Train connection among the overnight stays: day 2, 3, and 4
• Possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: day 4 and 6.

 
The itinerary is completely in the low-lands except for the 1 km slope in Asolo. You will ride on secondary streets with low traffic and paved bike paths.

Leisure cycling in mostly flat areas, with only a few short ups and downs. Little effort required, suitable for everyone. This tour is also suitable for children.

Vicenza is connected with the following airports:

Verona: 60 km, Treviso: 70 km, Venice: 90 km, Bergamo: 165 km, Milan: 250 km

Trains
For further information on timetables and prices you can consult the following website: www.trenitalia.com.

We personally choose all the hotels mindful of your comfort as well as the proximity to cycling paths and any relevant local sites. 

According to your category of choice you will be accommodated in:

• Cat. A: mainly 4* hotels, with some 3* hotels
• Cat. B: 3* hotels

All rooms have en suite facilities. Most hotels have air conditioning while some smaller hotels can be without air conditioning.

When you book the tour please specify the type of room requested:

• double room is a room with one double bed
• twin room is a room with two single beds
• triple room is usually a room with one double bed and a single bed or a sofa bed

Girolibero bikes are available in different sizes and frames: 

• Touring bike 27-gear Shimano Deore
• Touring bike 7-gear Shimano Nexus with back-pedal brake
• E-bike 9-gear Shimano
• Tandem www.pedalpower.de

Features:

• aluminium frame
• mudguard
• rear rack
• comfort gel saddle www.selleroyal.com
• anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres
• ergonomic bicycle grips
• Speed Lifter system 

You can also rent:

• Child bikes | 20” and 24” wheels
• Child seat | max 22 kg | 1-5 yrs
• Child trailer | max 35 kg | 1-4 yrs | 1 seat | www.croozer.com
• Follow-me tandem for 20” child bike | max 30 kg | 6-8 yrs | www.followmetandem.co.uk
• Family tandem | 1 adult + 1 child 6-8 yrs

These accessories can only be mounted on unisex 27-gear Shimano Deore Touring bikes.

Accessories

All rented adult bikes are equipped with:

• 1 cycle computer  
• 1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag
• 1 front bar bag per room
• 1 repair kit per room: 1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers 
• 1 combination bike lock

At the moment of booking you can also rent helmets, suitable for head circumferences from 54 to 61 cm. All helmets have a certification mark according to the DIN EN 1078 (CE) European norm.

Important notes:
We recommend that you bring your own reusable water bottle with you.

In order to cycle smoothly following our App, we suggest that you bring with you a holder for your mobile phone to be fixed on the handlebar, as well as a power bank (even if the App can be used offline, too).

Before your arrival, you will receive an email from us with the digital information material. It contains:

1. Link to download the App including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks (you can use the App offline, too)

2. Link to download the tour information material in Pdf:

• Tour notes
• Final tour details

3. Digital travel documents:

• Final hotel list (due to overbooking or organizational needs your hotel list may change just before your arrival)
• Hotel vouchers to show to the hotel reception upon arrival
• Ice cream voucher: you can enjoy a free ice cream in one of Vicenza's most famous ice cream parlours

Staff support

In the Final Tour Details you will find the contact phone numbers you can call during the tour in case of emergency.