Tour Overview
Italy has an abundance of attractions to entice the traveller into a visit and the north of the country is no exception. History abounds throughout the region and this carefully planned, well-paced cycling tour will take us to some of the most fascinating sites Veneto has to offer. We also experience the beautiful coastal scenery along the Golfo di Venezia and explore several remote villages where traditional life still continues at its own pace. Our route takes us along small country roads and we use local ferries on a tour that should delight any cyclist.
Itinerary:Day 1 Join Vicenza.
Day 2 Cycle along Venetian fields to Bassano del Grappa.
Day 3 Cycle via Asolo to Treviso.
Day 4 Cycle to Mestre on the outskirts of Venice.
Day 5 Explore Venice; ferry to the Lido and cycle on to Chioggia.
Day 6 Cycle via Stra and Villa Pisani to Padua.
Day 7 Cycle via Costozza to Vicenza, with the chance to taste grappa.
Day 8 End Vicenza.
(Reference ID: EXCNI)
Prices
Date: Base Price05/24/2008: $970 + local payment EUR150
05/31/2008: $970 + local payment EUR150
09/13/2008: $970 + local payment EUR150
05/23/2009: $990 + local payment EUR150
All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
Trip Information
Accomodations and comfort level:
7 nights hotels
Are meals included?
7 breakfasts included
Notes :
Grade A/B, easy to moderate - 260km/6 days, (average 39km per day). We cycle mainly on asphalt roads (85% of the journey) but with some smaller tracks for variety and to avoid the occasional traffic. More regular cyclists will find the cycling easier; there is only one steeper section of 1km in length which can be made on foot.
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