Self-guided 8-day Bolzano to Venice Cycling Tour

Somewhere, far beyond the horizon, Venice and the sea are waiting for you! But there will be many temptations on your way there. Stunning countryside and attractive towns invite you to linger on your journey: the vineyards of South Tyrol, Verona, Vicenza and Padua, Lake Garda. Relax in the thermal spas in Abano or in traditional Italian taverns. And then, eventually, you will see the sea. Venice. The town built on poles. Lord Byron once wrote, “I saw from out the wave of her structure’s rise, as from the stroke of the enchanter’s wand: A thousand years their cloudy wings expand around me”. Venice will also bewitch you. And yet the journey will be your goal!

Highlights:

• Boat trip on Lake Garda: Enjoy the rolling waves and the pleasant sea breeze on board. From Riva you can kick pack and relax. You sail across Lake Garda to Desenzano or Sirmione, from where the next leg of the tour will take you to Verona.
• Casa di Giulietta: So much is clear: Romeo and Juliet are probably the best-known lovers in literature. In Verona you can experience the charming old town with its winding streets and be inspired by Shakespeare’s play directly at the ‘Casa di Giulietta’.
• Venice: If you had to describe the lagoon city in three words, they would be: beauty, charm, history. What awaits you in the floating city? St Mark’s Basilica, the Rialto Bridge, the Doge’s Palace and much more!

Tour character: Level 2

The terrain is flat to slightly hilly. The only strenuous stretch is through the Monti Berici hills. The first two stages are mainly cycle paths and to the south and east of Lake Garda mostly service and side roads. Due to a lack of cycle paths along some sections, cycling on roads with moderate traffic is unfortunately unavoidable. Nearly all roads are asphalted.

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• Overnight stays 3* and 1x 4* hotel accommodation (hotel upgrades are available on request)
• Breakfast
• Welcome briefing (German, English)
• Luggage transfer between hotels
• Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
• 1 Boat ride on Lake Garda incl. bike
• 1 pistachio ice-cream or 1 freshly squeezed fruit juice on the way to Lake Garda
• 1 little Grappa tasting session in Venice
• GPS tracks available and app navigation
• 7-day Service hotline

Not included in the Tour:

• Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
• Tourist tax, if due
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival/parking/departure:

• Arrival by train to Bolzano
• Venice or Verona airport
• Parking: Hotel parking spaces or hotel garage, costs approx. € 10 to € 25 per day or € 155 per week; public parking spaces, costs approx. € 92 to € 140 per week
• Public garage approx. EUR 80/week
• Return transfer by minibus to Bolzano every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, costs EUR 105 per person, EUR 45 extra for your own bike, to be paid in advance, reservation is necessary

Notes:

• Extra nights
  • Bolzano: From 99 EUR p.p (+45 EUR single person)
  • Venice Mainland: From 65 EUR p.p (+29 EUR single person)
• Rental bike PLUS - 179 EUR on request
• Please enquire for hotel upgrades
• Departures on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

If you would like to rent a 21-speed bike (99 EUR) or E-bike (289 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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