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Bolzano to Venice 10-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 1

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  • Austria

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The Alps to the Adriatic 10-day Self-guided Cycling Tour

An exciting bicycle journey from Innsbruck to the Adriatic Sea, with an incredible variety of landscapes and artistic beauty. Your adventure on the pedals begins at the Brenner Pass, then through South Tyrol and on to Verona, crossing Lake Garda by ferry. Be captivated by Vicenza and the works of Palladio, before continuing on to the Euganean Hills and finally arriving in the Venetian lagoon, gateway to the timeless beauty of Venice.

Highlights:

  • Innsbruck and its spectacular architecture
  • The South Tyrolean Wine Route
  • The crossing of Lake Garda by boat 

Tour Character: Level 1

Ten days, eight by bike, following the Isarco and Adige river cycle path. Continuing from Lake Garda to Venice, the route is mainly on secondary roads with low traffic. Attention should be paid to traffic entering and leaving cities, especially in Verona and Vicenza. Longer stages can be shortened by taking the train.

  • Total length: 435km (395km shortened)
  • Terrain: 90% tarmac, 10% unpaved
  • Train connection among the overnight stays: day 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
  • Possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: day 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9. 

Included in the Tour:

  • 9 nights hotel accommodation (3* and 4*)
  • 9 Breakfast
  • Luggage transportation (1 piece, 20kg per person)
  • Digital tour information
  • Transfer from Innsbruck to Brenner Pass
  • App including Travel guide + Maps + Roadbook
  • 4-hours ferry cruise on Lake Garda (bike included)
  • 7-days Hotline service
  • 1 Ice cream in the best ice cream parlour in Vicenza
  • Wine and oil tasting near the Padua thermal district

Not Included in the Tour:

  • Local taxes (approx. 20-30 EUR)
  • Venice Municipality Access Fee: it is expected to enter into force on January 1st 2024. (to be paid on site)
  • Bike rental
  • Tips
  • Drinks and other meals
  • Helmet - 20 EUR
  • Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Notes:

  • Extra nights
    • Mestre: From 85 EUR p.p (140 EUR single person)
    • Innsbruck: From 90 EUR p.p (150 EUR single person)
  • Departures Thursday and Fridays - Special departure dates for groups of at least 6
  • All rooms have en suite facilities. Most hotels have air conditioning while some smaller hotels and hotels located in mountain areas of northern Italy can be without air conditioning. 
  • Hybrid bike - 210 EUR

If you would like to rent a Touring bike (140 EUR) or E-bike (360 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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  • Day 1

    Innsbruck

    Individual arrival.

  • Day 2

    Innsbruck – Bressanone 40km by transfer + 55km by bike

    A private transfer will take you to Brennero, where you’ll start cycling into the green Isarco valley. Your cycling day continues without difficulties through nice villages and green meadows till Fortezza, where you will see the ancient fort. Lake Varna awaits you for a relaxing break before you reach Bressanone.

  • Day 3

    Bressanone – Bolzano 45km

    Continue along the same cycle path, with few kms today: you’ll have the opportunity to visit the huge Sabiona medieval monastery, built on a rocky-hill and dominating the Isarco-valley. Overnight in Bolzano.

  • Day 4

    Bolzano – Trento 65/70 km

    You will start riding along the River Adige cycle path, through orchards and the vineyards of the renowned Wine Route. Half way between Bolzano and Trento you will reach Salorno, which represents the linguistic border between the German and the Italian world. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way.

  • Day 5

    Trento – Desenzano/Peschiera 50km by bike + ferry

    The river Adige will take you to Rovereto, famous for its museum of modern and contemporary art. After a short ascent to Passo di San Giovanni, you will enjoy a superb view onto the Garda Lake and a little town of Torbole. Then in Riva del Garda you will take a ferry to reach the southern part of the lake.

  • Day 6

    Desenzano/Peschiera – Verona 60/35km

    After crossing the hilly landscape surrounding the Garda Lake, you will meet again the river Adige, which will take you into Verona, 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.

  • Day 7

    Verona – Vicenza 75/35km

    Cycling in the countryside at the foot of Mounts Lessini, among the vineyards you will reach the castle of Soave. Further on the fortress of Bendola will show you the way to the Berici hills and to Vicenza. 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. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train in San Bonifacio.

  • Day 8

    Vicenza - Padua thermal district 50km

    Cycling out of Vicenza, along the cycle path of the river Bacchiglione, you can admire the Palladian masterpiece Villa La Rotonda and the frescoes of Tiepolo at Villa Valmarana, entrance included. Then, past the hamlet of Montegalda, you will head towards the Euganean Hills, where you can relax in a resort of the largest European thermal district.

  • Day 9

    Padua thermal district - Mestre/Venice 55km

    Along the cycle path of the Battaglia Canal you will pass 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, Villa Malcontenta, Villa Widmann) until you reach Mestre, Venice mainland. You can choose to overnight in Venice with a supplement. Please note that in Venice (apart from Piazzale Roma and train station Santa Lucia) it is forbidden to cycle , and also to push your bike by hand.

  • Day 10

    Mestre/Venice.

    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 the holiday. Along the way you may find temporary deviations (for example road works) which cannot be foreseen: in this case each rider can decide autonomously how to deal with these stretches.

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Apr 09 2026 Apr 18 2026 8 Single rooms 1,850€
Double rooms 1,320€
Apr 10 2026 Apr 19 2026 8 Single rooms 1,850€
Double rooms 1,320€
Apr 16 2026 Apr 25 2026 8 Single rooms 2,050€
Double rooms 1,520€
Apr 17 2026 Apr 26 2026 8 Single rooms 2,050€
Double rooms 1,520€
Apr 23 2026 May 02 2026 8 Single rooms 2,050€
Double rooms 1,520€
Apr 24 2026 May 03 2026 8 Single rooms 2,050€
Double rooms 1,520€
Apr 30 2026 May 09 2026 8 Single rooms 2,050€
Double rooms 1,520€
May 01 2026 May 10 2026 8 Single rooms 2,050€
Double rooms 1,520€
May 07 2026 May 16 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
May 08 2026 May 17 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
May 14 2026 May 23 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
May 15 2026 May 24 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
May 21 2026 May 30 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
May 22 2026 May 31 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
May 28 2026 Jun 06 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
May 29 2026 Jun 07 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jun 04 2026 Jun 13 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jun 05 2026 Jun 14 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jun 11 2026 Jun 20 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jun 12 2026 Jun 21 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jun 18 2026 Jun 27 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jun 19 2026 Jun 28 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jun 25 2026 Jul 04 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jun 26 2026 Jul 05 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jul 02 2026 Jul 11 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jul 03 2026 Jul 12 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jul 09 2026 Jul 18 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jul 10 2026 Jul 19 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jul 16 2026 Jul 25 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jul 17 2026 Jul 26 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jul 23 2026 Aug 01 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jul 24 2026 Aug 02 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jul 30 2026 Aug 08 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Jul 31 2026 Aug 09 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Aug 06 2026 Aug 15 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Aug 07 2026 Aug 16 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Aug 13 2026 Aug 22 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Aug 14 2026 Aug 23 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Aug 20 2026 Aug 29 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Aug 21 2026 Aug 30 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Aug 27 2026 Sep 05 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Aug 28 2026 Sep 06 2026 8 Single rooms 2,100€
Double rooms 1,570€
Sep 03 2026 Sep 12 2026 8 Single rooms 2,050€
Double rooms 1,520€
Sep 04 2026 Sep 13 2026 8 Single rooms 2,050€
Double rooms 1,520€
Sep 10 2026 Sep 19 2026 8 Single rooms 2,050€
Double rooms 1,520€
Sep 11 2026 Sep 20 2026 8 Single rooms 2,050€
Double rooms 1,520€
Sep 17 2026 Sep 26 2026 8 Single rooms 2,050€
Double rooms 1,520€
Sep 18 2026 Sep 27 2026 8 Single rooms 2,050€
Double rooms 1,520€
Sep 24 2026 Oct 03 2026 8 Single rooms 1,850€
Double rooms 1,320€
Sep 25 2026 Oct 04 2026 8 Single rooms 1,850€
Double rooms 1,320€
Oct 01 2026 Oct 10 2026 8 Single rooms 1,850€
Double rooms 1,320€

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