Itinerary

Information talk and bike hire. The capital of South Tyrol invites you to take a stroll. The Laubengasse, the fruit market and Waltherplatz already convey an Italian flair. A world sensation awaits with ‘Ötzi’ in the archaeological museum.

Usually you cycle along the Àdige, partly through the orchards to Salurn, where the German speaking South Tyrol comes to an end. The dam pathways lead to Trento (the old part of town is worth seeing).

Your path leads you along the Àdige through Roverto to Mori. From here the tour leads westward in the direction of the Lake Garda. After a short ascent a descent follows and leads you via the lake to Torbole and to Riva. From here you go on a boat journey on the whole length of the lake to Sirmione/Desenzano.

Today's cycling stage is characterised by a beautiful landscape. Everything that tastes good is grown along the way: tangy white wines, juicy peaches, sweet melons and even kiwis accompany the cyclists through sometimes slightly hilly terrain to Verona, a city full of sights (festival arena, Juliet's house, old city walls).

Today is the longest stage on the program for the single tour Flat and then through the hill of “Monti Berici”, the excursion region of Vicenza, with a beautiful view of the city. In the old part of town one can still feel the ghost of Palladio, the famous architect from the middle Ages.

Numerous Venetian villas are located at the exit of Vicenza, such as for example the Villa Rotonda. Along the Bacchiglione the way leads to Abano Terme one of Italy’s famous spas, as the destination of the stage. Padua is the city of Saint Antonius and scholars. The town is easily be reached by bus. The short stage allows enough time to enjoy the thermal springs.

Usually supported by the light wind one bikes easily through the Veneto in the direction of the sea. Fields and meadows set the tone of the landscape. The destination of the stage is located in or near to Marghera/Mestre on the mainland before Venice with good bus connections to the lagoon city.

After breakfast, individual return journey or start of your extension.

Tour character

Easy to moderate

Medium - The route is flat to slightly hilly; the only strenuous section is the Monti Berici. The first two stages are mainly on cycle paths, south and east of Lake Garda mostly on farm tracks and side roads. Due to the lack of cycle paths there, some sections on moderately busy roads are unfortunately unavoidable. Almost entirely tarmac.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Services

Included

7 nights in hotels of the booked category incl. breakfast
Personal tour information (DE, EN)
Well-organised route description
Detailed travel documents 1 x per room (DE, EN, FR)
1 boat trip across Lake Garda incl. bike
1 pistachio ice cream or 1 freshly squeezed fruit juice on the way to Lake Garda
1 small grappa tasting in Venice
luggage transfer
Bike hire insurance
Navigation app and GPS data available
7-day service hotline

Not included

Arrival and departure
parking fees
Spa and local taxes where applicable
transfers
Optional sightseeing
travel insurance
Expenses for personal use

Extras

Arrival / parking / departure

From the railway station to the start hotel approx. 5 minutes. We recommend a taxi, approx. € 15.
Car park/garage approx. € 10,- to € 25,-/day, payable on site, no reservation possible.
Free, unguarded parking outside the city centre.

Return transfer

Return transfer by minibus to Bolzano every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Departure from the hotel in the morning, duration approx. 3.5 hours, cost per person € 89,-, own bike € 39,-, reservation required, payable in advance.

Hotels

Category A:

Very good 4-star and nice 3-star hotels.

Category B:

Beautiful 3-star hotels, 1x 4-star hotel, some located on the outskirts of the city.

Further information

Further important information in accordance with the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) can be found here!