Backroads to Venice

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in 2-3 star hotels

• 7 breakfasts – buffet breakfasts are served

• 7 nights accommodation in 2-3 star (Category B) or 3-4 star (Category A) hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

• Digital information pack including route notes, maps and navigational App (can be used offline) with GPS Tracks per room booked (smartphone required)

• Luggage transfers, 1 piece maximum 20kg per person - supplement applies for excess

• Rental touring bike with helmet, pannier, puncture resistant tyres and gel saddle (electric & hybrid bike available on request - supplement applies)

• Bike insurance against theft and damage (does not cover negligence)

• Welcome briefing

• 4 hour ferry cruise on Lake Garda

• Ice cream in the best gelateria in Vicenza

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Bolzano and from Venice/Mestre

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are booking a single room

• Entrance fees

• Transfers not listed as included

• Excess luggage

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the app / GPX files

• Local hotel taxes - approx. 15-20 € per person

• Venice Access Fee: effective from Spring 2024 (approx. 5 €/day, if applicable) to be paid on site

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Travel to Bolzano and from Venice

• Dinner and lunches daily

• Drinks

• Local hotel taxes - approx. 10-15 € per person

• Storage of excess luggage and parking

• Transfers

• Tour guide – this is a self guided trip

• We recommend bringing a holder for your mobile phone to be fixed to the handlebar to cycle smoothly following the app

• Options available: stay in Padova centre on day 6 or in Venice on day 7 - supplements apply

• Venice Municipality Access Fee: it is expected to apply from January 1st, 2023 (approx. 3-10€/day, to be paid on site)

• Venice Municipality Access Fee: it is expected to enter into force in Spring 2024 (approx. 3-10 €/day to be paid on site)

Accommodation

7 nights in 2-3 star hotels
Accommodation is either:
- Cat. B: mainly 3* hotels (standard trip)
- Cat. A: mainly 4* hotels, with some 3* hotels (supplement applies)
All rooms have en suite facilities. Most hotels have air conditioning, while some smaller hotels and hotels located in the mountain areas of northern Italy can be without air conditioning.
*Additional nights can be booked in Bolzano (recommended) and Mestre (mainland Venice) before and after the trip. A rest day/extra night during the tour is only possible for departures commencing on Saturdays. Towns we recommend spending an additional night include Verona, Vicenza or Padova. Please ensure you advise us of a rest day on booking as any changes after booking will incur fees. Please see our terms and conditions for more details or contact us.

Grading

The cycling is moderate (3) grade with daily cycles of around 35 to 70km/22 to 44mi. The accent is on keeping a steady pace with time to stop and take photos (subject to weather conditions). You will need a reasonable level of cycling fitness to participate fully in this adventure. The route is predominantly flat mixed with easy hills; the only strenuous part is the Berici Hills. The cycle is mainly on secondary streets with low traffic or paved bike paths. The vast majority of the route is on paved surfaces. You need only carry your camera and water bottle. Your luggage is transported for you between hotels. It's possible to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: day 2, 3, 5 and 7.
*For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.