Dolomites, Lake Garda And Venice Ride Cycling Holiday - Italy

Cycling from the impressive Dolomites to the fascinating city of Venice

One of Europe's unique mountain landscapes, the Dolomites are a mass of jagged limestone spires with a captivating history. Starting with incredible views of Trentino's dramatic mountains, we cycle on relatively easy roads and tracks along the Adige river. On reaching the northern shore Lake Garda, we are immediately mesmerised by the breathtaking views of one of the most famous Italian lakes. A four hour ferry cruise on the lake give us the opportunity to take in these wonderful vistas before heading to the legendary city of Verona. Amazing villas, churches and chapels, beautiful landscapes and delicious ice-creams are some of the wonders we encounter along the way from Verona to Padova. Arriving in Venice, a boat ride along the many canals is an excellent reward after an unforgettable cycle ride through northern Italy's varied landscapes.

What makes this trip responsible?

Our trips have minimal environmental impact, particularly as you will be providing much of the power yourself! Our local partners try to ensure that the trips benefit the local communities by using mostly family run hotels, local leaders and giving you the opportunity to eat in local restaurants and buy products from local shops along the way.

Important Note

This Holiday has had a trip name and itinerary change for 2012.
In 2011 the trip name is Dolomites to Venice Ride, and goes from Dobbiaco to Venice, via Cortina and Bassano di Grappa.
The 2012 version of this trip starts in Bolzano, continues onto Lake Garda, Verona, Padova and ends in Venice.
For more details please contact our Sales team or your agent.
Also note, the online map shows the 2012 itinerary and not the 2011 itinerary.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Italy

Day 1

Fly to Venice; transfer to Bolzano.

Day 2

Today we cycle on quiet roads along the Adige river, through villages, orchards and vineyards,to Trento, capital of the Trentino region.

Day 3

We continue riding along the river to the magnificent Lake Garda. A 4 hour ferry cruise takes us to the south shore of the lake.

Day 4

Leaving the shores of Lake Garda, we head to the beautiful city of Verona, made famous by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Day 5

From Verona, the route starts off flat before we reach the more hilly region of Monti Berici. The undulating road takes us from beautiful villas to historic buildings all the way to Vicenza, where the best ice-creams in Italy await us.

Day 6

After passing by the wonderful Palladian Villa Rotonda, we cycle to Padova where Giotto’s Chapel and other marvels await.

Day 7

Enjoying the flat roads of Veneto, we make our way towards the Adriatic Sea and the impressive lagoon of Venice, for a relaxing drink on Piazza San Marco or a wander across ‘Ponte dei Sospiri’.

Day 8

Fly to London.

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Padova, veduta della basilica di s. Antonio da prato della valle

View of Venice including Chiesa della Salute

View of Lake Garda, Italy