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Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano
A bilingual city, Bolzano is a famous commercial and tourist centre and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world
Day 2: Bolzano to Trento, 42 miles (68km)
Today we will ride mostly along the Adige River, through orchards and vineyards passing the villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. The dyke pathways lead to Trento via Belenzani with its old palaces and the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. In Trento’s historic centre it is worth taking a look at the Dome and the Dome square.
 Day 3: Trento to Lake Garda South, 31 miles (50km)
Continuing along the Adige River you will reach Rovereto and Mori. From here, westwards towards Lake Garda. After a short ascent, a refreshing descent will follow and lead you to Torbole and to Riva. You will then take a boat trip for the entire length of the Lake to Peschiera/Desenzano/Bardolino.
Day 4: Lake Garda South to Verona, 31 miles (50km)
Today you head through the vineyards to Verona situated on the Adige and one of the most important and beautiful cities of the Veneto region. Worth visiting are the Roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno and Julia’s House.
Day 5: Verona to Vicenza, 46 or 25 miles (75 or 40km)
At first, the route starts out flat and then heads through the Monti Berici, a hilly region just south of Vicenza, with a wonderful view of the city. The old city centre, is characterized by the beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th century architect known all over the world. This stage can also be reduced by taking a train from Verona to San Bonifacio (approx. 20 miles). Train tickets are provided only for guests of the Guided tours.
 Day 6: Vicenza to Abano/Padova, 31 miles (50km)
Cycling out of Vicenza you will come across the beautiful Palladian Villa Rotonda. Along the Bacchiglione, the route will continue to Abano Terme/Montegrotto, one of Italy’s famous spas. You can decide whether to stay in Abano or, with a price supplement, in Padova, the city of St. Antonius and scholars.
Day 7: Abano/Padova to Mestre/Venice, 25 miles (40km)
Usually supported by a gentle breeze, the tour continues easily through the flat Veneto to the sea. You will cycle along the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the once countryside villas of the Venetian nobility (Villa Pisani, Malcontenta, Villa Widmann) until you reach Mestre, Venice’s mainland. You can choose to stay in Venice with a price supplement.
 Day 8: Departure from Mestre/Venice
After breakfast it is time to make your way home or a possible transfer back to Bolzano or you might choose to stay an extra night to fully explore Venice. |
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