Veneto region self-guided bike tour

Venice lands self-guided bike tour

Day 1: Vicenza

Individual arrival. A nice and cosy historical city centre characterized by the buildings of the famous architect Andrea Palladio from the 16th century.

Day 2: Vicenza–Bassano del Grappa – 40 km / 25 miles

From Vicenza you pass along the venetian fields heading to Sandrigo, home of the “Baccalà alla Vicentina”. Then along the walls, the castle and the „Square of chess“ of Marostica, scene of the famous chess-game with alive pawn. Finally, you reach Bassano del Grappa, a charming town in the valley of the mountains, famous for its old wooden bridge and the grappa!

Day 3: Bassano del Grappa-Treviso – 40-60 km /2 5 – 38 miles

You enter Asolo, which presents us the only real uphill section of our ride. The downhill run takes you to the land of Prosecco vineyards and on to Maser. The trip ends in Treviso.

Day 4: Treviso–Mestre/Venezia – 45 km / 25 miles

Leaving Treviso behind you follow the course of the River Sile up to Casale. At the end of the trip Venice awaits for an evening among canals and narrow streets; accommodation is in Mestre. A supplement applies for lodging in Venice. 1st Day for those starting in Mestre.

Day 5: Mestre/Venice mainland – rest day or 65 km / 41 miles round tour option

LToday you can decide to give your bike a day of rest and spend your time in Venice, exploring the city by foot. Alternatively, you may enjoy another cycling day pedalling on the two narrow islands that divide the sea from the lagoon. Leaving Mestre this morning you head into Venice pedalling on the 4 km bridge “della Libertà”, then to Tronchetto harbour. 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: Mestre/Venice mainland–Padua thermal district – 55 km / 35 miles 

You will be pedalling along the two rivers that carried trade in and out of Venice in this area centuries ago: Bacchiglione and Brenta. You continue on to Strà, famous for the majestic Villa Pisani. On arrival in Padova, you will find the great basilica dedicated to St. Anthony, the historic Caffè Pedrocchi and Prato della Valle.

Day 7: Padua thermal district–Vicenza – 50 km / 31 miles

The Bacchiglione River points the way out of the 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 marvellous frescoes by Tiepolo.

Day 8: Vicenza – End of tour or extention

After breakfast, end of service or extention of stay

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