The Jewels of Northern Italy: Cycling Bolzano to Venice

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Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano

Arrival at the hotel on your own. Welcome briefing and bike fitting.

• Accommodation: Hotel Chrys

Day 2: Bolzano – Trento | 70km

You pedal along the beautiful cycle paths along the river Adige, partly through orchards, to Salorno, where the German-speaking Tyrol ends. The pathways along a dam lead right to the picturesque town of Trento.

• Accommodation: Hotel Everest
• Distance for the day: approx. 70km

Day 3: Trento – Lake Garda South | 50km

Today you continue cycling along the Adige to Rovereto from where the tour leads westwards towards Lake Garda. In Mori, you can taste the world-famous pistachio ice cream in the Gelateria Bologna. After a short ascent, you cycle down to the lake and on to Riva. From here, a boat trip will take you down the entire length of the lake to Sirmione or Desenzano.

• Accommodation: Hotel Europa
• Distance for the day: approx. 50km + boat trip

Day 4: Lake Garda South – Verona | 50km

Partly flat and partly hilly, the route will take you through the vineyards on to Verona, a town full of sights (the Festival Arena, Juliet’s house, the old town walls).

• Accommodation: Hotel Piccolo
• Distance for the day: approx. 50km

Day 5: Verona – Vicenza | 70km

Today’s route is initially flat, and then you cycle through the Monti Berici hills to the excursion area of Vicenza, with a beautiful view over the city. To make this longer stage a bit shorter, you can also travel the first part by train to San Bonifacio. In the old town of Vicenza, you can feel the spirit of Palladio, the famous architect from the Middle Ages.

• Accommodation: Hotel Tiepolo
• Distance for the day: approx. 70km

Day 6: Vicenza – Abano Terme/Padua | 35-45km

On leaving Vicenza, you will see numerous Venetian villas, such as the Villa Rotonda. The route along the river Bacchiglione leads to Abano Terme, one of the famous Italian spa towns. From Abano Terme, you can easily travel by bus to Padua, the city of St Anthony. There you will have enough time to enjoy the thermal baths.

• Accommodation: Hotel Mioni, Hotel Milano Padua
• Distance for the day: approx. 35-45km

Day 7: Abano Terme/Padua – Venice/Mestre/Marghera | 40-50km

With a light wind behind you most of the time, it’s an easy ride towards the sea. The landscape is full of meadows and fields. This stage will take you to the mainland before Venice, with its excellent bus service into the city of lagoons.

• Accommodation: Hotel Nuova Mestre
• Distance for the day: approx. 40-50km

Day 8: Departure

Departure or extension on request

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• Hotel Chrys
• Hotel Everest
• Hotel Europa
• Hotel Porta Palio
• Hotel Tiepolo
• Hotel Mioni
• Hotel Milano Padua
• Hotel Nuova Mestre

Hotels are subject to availability. In the event of a particular hotel being fully booked for your chosen dates, we will replace it with a hotel of equal value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.

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• Parkhotel Laurin 4* (Bolzano)
• Hotel Accademia 4* (Trent)
• Hotel Lido International Desenzano 4* (Lake Garda)
• Hotel San Marco 4* (Verona)
• Hotel Campo Marzio 4* (Vicenza)
• Hotel Methis 4* (Padua)
• Parkhotel Ai Pini 4* (Venice/Mestre)

Bolzano: Parkhotel Laurin 4*

The hotel, affectionately called Laurin by the people of Bolzano, was built as early as 1910 and was without a doubt the first hotel on the square. Balancing tradition and modernity perfectly, rooms are comfortable and elegant and the public areas sophisticated. The historic hotel bar is a meeting place for locals and guests, who all stroll through the spacious park.

Trent: Hotel Accademia 4*

A former monastery from the 15th century with a unique combination of modern furniture and historic architecture creating a unique space. Weather permitting, breakfast is served in the former cloistered courtyard. The famous cathedral square is only a short walk away.

Lake Garda: Hotel Lido International Desenzano 4*

An impressive location is characteristic for the hotel. The historic centre of Desenzano is only a few minutes’ walk away. All the rooms come with a lake view and the hotel is equipped with a beautifully designed pool – at your disposal.

Verona: Hotel San Marco 4*

Hotel San Marco, situated directly outside the city wall, is only a short walk away from the church San Zeno. It is the only hotel in Verona featuring an outdoor pool, perfect after a day of cycling.

Vicenza: Hotel Campo Marzio 4*

This elegant and newly refurbished hotel is situated directly at the city wall and is an ideal starting point to comfortably reach and visit all of Verona’s tourist attractions.

Padua: Hotel Methis 4*

Situated only a few steps away from the Astronomical Observatory and directly on the Naviglio (Padua’s waterway), this comfortable hotel is the ideal base for visiting the historic heart of town.

Venice/Mestre: Parkhotel Ai Pini 4*

This historic building is surrounded by a private park with a sea of flowers. Only very recently the Baldo family had the hotel lovingly renovated and managed to create an incredible feel-good ambience.

Note that hotels are subject to availability. In case a particular hotel is fully booked for your desired dates, we will replace it with a hotel of equal or higher value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.

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• There are good train connections enabling you to reach Bolzano. Good train connections from Venice to Bolzano are available for getting back to the starting point of the trip.
• Multi-storey car park in Bolzano costs approx. €70 per week, to be paid for at the time, no reservations needed.