(4 reviews)

Self-guided Cycling / Original tour

Web code IT048

Italy / Venice Lands short break

From Vicenza to Venice

Cycling this sophisticated corner of Italy is a real pleasure: admire the elegant villas of the Venetian nobility, scattered in the whole region... discover Vicenza, architect Palladio’s personal “showcase” and part of the World Heritage List since 1994... taste a typical “grappa” in Bassano, famous also for its covered wooden bridge... cycle through the Prosecco vineyards between Asolo and Treviso... explore the timeless fascination of Venice by foot and by water.
  • Day by Day

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    1. Vicenza
    Individual arrival and overnight. 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 (65 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 (25/45 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
    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.

     

     

  • Route profile

     

    • Total length: 130/150 km
    • 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.

     

    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.

     

     

  • How to get there

    Vicenza is connected with the following airports:

    Verona: 60 km, Venice: 80 km, Treviso: 90 km, Bergamo: 165 km, Milan: 250 km

     

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

     

     

  • Accommodation and meals

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

     

    You will be accommodated in 4* hotels.

     

    All rooms have en suite facilities and 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

     

     

  • Bikes and accessories

    Girolibero bikes are available in different sizes and frames: 

    • Touring bike 27-gear Shimano Deore
    • Hybrid bike 27-gear Shimano
    • E-bike 9-gear Shimano

     

    Features:

    • aluminium frame
    • mudguard (not for Hybrid)
    • rear rack
    • comfort gel saddle www.selleroyal.com (different model for Hybrid)
    • anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres
    • ergonomic bicycle grips
    • Speed Lifter system

     

    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 58 to 61. 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).

     

  • Accompanying material

    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

     

     

  • By your side

    Staff support

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

     

  • 4 Client reviews
    • Saori

      Departure 03-07 August 2019

      Online from 12 August 2019

      The weather was good, the road was good and the cycling was great. Sometimes it was interesting to instruct the GPS to run where there is no road. Both paved and cobblestones were fun.
      We want to come again!!!
    • Susanna

      Departure 20-24 April 2019

      Online from 08 May 2019

      Bell'itinerario! La tappa più sorprendente è stata la scoperta di Vicenza, davvero meravigliosa e di Bassano del Grappa, graziosa e vivace
    • Francesca

      Departure 09-13 September 2018

      Online from 25 September 2018

      Tour rilassante, percorso adatto a tutti, organizzazione efficiente e ottima assistenza
    • Ivana

      Departure 19-23 August 2017

      Online from 30 August 2017

      Ci siamo divertiti molto senza avere nessuna preoccupazione organizzativa: buoni gli alberghi, indicazioni chiare e dettagliate del percorso, efficiente il trasporto bagagli. Le prime due tappe sono state più appassionanti della terza, che, dopo il primo tratto molto suggestivo, è risultata un po’ noiosa e con lunghi tratti di sterrato. Esperienza sicuramente da ripetere!

Tour details

 

from 550 €

5 days / 4 nights, 4* hotels

Tour type
Self-guided

 

Departure dates

SU 31.03 - 6.10.2024
Special departures for at least 6 people.

 

Seasons

Season 1 | 31.03 - 20.04 and 29.09 - 13.10.2024
Season 2 | 21.04 - 11.05 and 8.09 - 28.09.2024
Season 3 | 12.05 - 7.09.2024

 

Price per person

Season 1 | 31.03 - 20.04 and 29.09 - 13.10.2024

4* hotels

 

550 € in double room
750 € in single room
430 € 3rd person in triple room

 

 

Included

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation
  • 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

  • Tourist taxes (approx. 10 €)
  • Mandatory registration for Access Fee for the ancient city of Venice
  • Everything not mentioned in the section “included”

 

Supplements per person

80 € season 2 | 21.04 - 11.05 and 8.09 - 28.09.2024
120 € season 3 | 12.05 - 7.09.2024


Girolibero rental bikes
including insurance against theft and damage

70 € Touring bike
100 € Hybrid bike
170 € E-bike
15 € Helmet | head circumferences 58-61 cm


Extra nights
in double / single room with breakfast

70 / 110 € in Vicenza
80 / 130 € in Mestre

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