Imposing mountains, vineyards, orchards of juicy, ripe peaches, medieval villages and a gentle sea breeze – you’ll experience all of this in northern Italy on this cycle tour with Eurobike. From Bolzano to Venice a new spectacle is revealed every kilometre. In addition to beautiful landscapes, the elegant villas will enchant you.
The eight-day cycle tour starts in Bolzano, with the rivers Eisack and Etsch always by your side as you cycle. From there you cycle to Trento and the beautiful Lake Garda. After a dip in the cooling blue lake, you continue to the city where ‘Amore’ is in the air – Verona. In the historic centre you can find the balcony where Romeo met Juliet, and a colourful wall where thousands of loved-up couples have professed their love. Become captivated by the tragic love story. On day five you will arrive in Vicenza and the famous spa town of Abano Terme before finally reaching the lagoon city of Venice.
Welcome briefing and bike fitting. The capital of the South Tyrol region invites you for your first walk through the famous streets with Italian flair: the Laubengasse, the Fruit Market (Obstmarkt) and the square Waltherplatz. A must see is also the Archaeological Museum with „Ötzi“.
You will pedal along beautiful cycle paths beside the river Adige, partly through orchards, to Salorno where the German speaking Tyrol ends. The pathways along a dam lead right to Trento (picturesque old town).
First, you will continue to cycle along the Adige, to Rovereto from here the tour leads westwards towards Lake Garda. In Mori you will taste the world famous pistachio ice-cream in the Gelateria Bologna.
After a short ascent, you will descend down to the lake to Torbole and on to Riva. From here, a boat trip will take you down the entire length of the lake to Sirmione or Desenzano.
Partly flat, partly slightly 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).
Today’s route is initially flat and then you will 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.
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 with lots of cultural heritage to enjoy.
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. At the end of your tour, not far from Marcus square, you can look forward to a little Grappa tasting session!
The tour can also be combined with the Adige cycle path, as well as the “Venice to Florence” tour.
Tour character
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.
Reservation fee of CHF 15 per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Optional:
Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
Return transfer by minibus to Bolzano every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, costs CHF 95.- per person, CHF 35.- extra for your own bike, to be paid in advance, reservation is necessary
Information
Arrival/Parking/Departure:
Bolzano train station
Verona, Venice or Treviso airport
Car park/garage costs approx. CHF 15 – 25.-/day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible
Free unattended car park outside the city centre
Good train connections from Venice to Bolzano
Other important information:
The distance travelled is approximate and may differ from the actual distance.
Travel cancellation insurance, including travel interruption insurance is recommended.
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. The hotel masters the balancing act between tradition and modernity perfectly. The rooms are comfortable and elegant, the public areas sophisticated. The historic hotel bar is a meeting place for locals and guests, who all stroll through the spacious park. The beautifully landscaped pool, however, is reserved for hotel guests only. Overnight stay also possible in the sister hotel Greif with all the services of the Laurin.
A former monastery from the 15th century was converted into this charming hotel. The unique combination of modern furniture and historic architecture creates a special flair.
Hotel Accademia, Trento
★★★★
A former monastery from the 15th century was converted into this charming hotel. The unique combination of modern furniture and historic architecture creates a special flair. Weather permitting, breakfast is served in the former cloistered courtyard. The famous cathedral square is only a short walk away.
For different preferences of our guests, the first floor is “no smoking" area that our nonsmoking guest can enjoy during their stay.
Your pets are welcome at our hotel, so they can have possibility to follow you during your business trips or holidays without any trouble.
An impressive location is characteristic for the hotel. The historic centre of Desenzano is only a few minutes’ walk away.
Hotel Lido International, Desenzano
★★★★
An impressive location is characteristic for the hotel. The historic centre of Desenzano is only a few minutes’ walk away. All the rooms we book come with a lake view and the hotel is equipped with a beautifully designed pool - at your disposal. The host family Ferrari and their staff will charm you with their special kindness.
Hotel San Marco, situated directly outside the city wall, is only a short walk away from the church San Zeno.
Hotel San Marco, Verona
★★★★
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, which is a special treat after a day of cycling. We have booked exclusively generous Superior-rooms. The spa area can be used, but comes with a charge.
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.
Hotel Campo Marzio, Vicenza
★★★★
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. The rooms are stunning and an especially attentive staff guarantees a comfortable stay.
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.
Hotel Methis, Padua
★★★★
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. The four elements fire, water, earth and air are reflected in the furnishing of the rooms. As soon as you set foot into this hotel, you immediately feel at home.
Without a doubt, this is the best hotel on the mainland before Venice. This historic building is surrounded by a private park with a sea of flowers.
Park Hotel Ai Pini Mestre
★★★★
Without a doubt, this is the best hotel on the mainland before Venice. 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.