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Welcome to Hooked on Cycling holidays and our cycling holiday in the Veneto region of Italy. We call this cycling holiday the The Pearls of Venice. This cycling holiday in Italy is available as a self guided tour and also as a guided tour on selected dates. We have graded this cycling holiday as a level 1-2. The cycle tour schedule is arranged as a loop which is actually pearl shaped simply because the towns and cities you will cycle through are considered to be some of the most beautiful in Italy and the Veneto region. These towns have grown at the time of the Republic of Veneto. Here you will experience the old , the culture the new as you cycle through planes , lagoons , rivers and by the sea. This is a relaxing tour which is suitable for everyone , we have selected small family hotels and farm tourism for those who wish a quiet cycling holiday but also an option to pick the city and town centre hotels allowing you to take a walk in the evening around the historic old towns during the evening after your cycling.

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Independent holidays available every Saturday and Sunday from 31st March to 27th October
or every Tuesday and Wednesday from Mestre
Guided tours on 21st April, 5th May, 28th May , 16th August, 15th & 22nd September
Level 1-2 self guided tour

Itinerary

Day 1 Vicenza
Arrive in Vicenza known as the Palladio city because of the most famous architect of the XVI century, namely Basilica and the Villa Rotonda. From Vicenza you can even reach Venice by train in 50 minutes. Here you will meet our representative who will hand over your bikes and more information about the tour

Day 2 Vincenza to Bassano del Grappa 40km
Cycling from the planes  to the lower slopes of the Alps until you reach Marostica which is a very Characteristic town of the region with its Castle and Chess like town square. The Grappa museum or Art is also worth a visit. Cycling further you reach your destination a charming old town on the River Brenta which is crossed by a really marvelous wooden bridge

Day 3 Bassao del Grappa to Treviso 62km
Cycling along through the Prosecco vineyards you will come across a very famous Palladio villa called Villa Barbaro. Here you can sample some wine in one of the shops Once in Treviso roam around the car free shopping streets and old town with its maze of small narrow streets and many canals.

Day 4 Treviso to Venice ( Marghera) 38km
A beautiful route today following the old trading routes along the waterways which were used during the Serenissima Republic. Arriving is Marghera from hear you can easily take the boat bus to Venice itself. We also have the special option of staying in the great city of Venice also , please see the price matrix below.

Day 5 Venice to Chioggia 33km
Through the Ponte della Liberta ( 6km bridge ) you reach Venice. From here you take the ferry to the small Island of Lido where you will pedal past the pretty stone houses along the seashore. Many boats and Fishing boats you will pass along the way. Onto your next ferry and to the narrow Island of Pellestrina and its natural Oasis from Roam times. Now its by Motorboat to Chioggia and kind of miniature Venice with its many canals and cobbled streets. For those with some energy you can continue on another 9 miles ( 17 km ) to Po Delta and back.

Day 6 Chioggia to Padova 60km
Today you cycle along ancient working canals and locks until you arrive at Stra at the beginning of the Riviera del Brenta which is famous for its Garden and hedge like maze. Padova is the home of Italy’s second oldest university which was built in 1222.

Day 7 Padova to Vicenza 48km
Before leaving Padova visit the 16th century theatre which is the world’s oldest surviving medical lecture hall. From Padova you have the Euganel hills to your left as you reach the foot of the Berici Hills and onto the Stone Caves of Costozza where you can admire the beautiful Gardens of the Villa da Schio. Visit the old Ice cave of the Villa now a very unique wine bar. On you last section visit the Villa ai Nani before reaching Vicenza.

Day 8 Tour Complete
Your tour is complete after breakfast.

What is Included 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast 2 and 3 star hotels and farm Tourism 3 and 4 star hotels on Group tour 6 Evening dinners ( Group Tour ) Van Support and guided for Group tour Information Pack Routes and Maps Luggage transfers Extras Cost before and after tour Hybrid Bike Rental Extra nights in Venice, Vicenza Single Supplement Hotel upgrade on independent tour Travel Insurance

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Tour Code CEVEN independent CEVEN Guided Price per person based on two persons sharing double/twin room in 2/3 star hotels and farm Tourisum £480   single Occupancy 2/3 star Hotels and farm tourism £602   Hotel upgrade 3/4 star hotels Double £631 , Single £821 £862 Double , Single £1035 Rental Cycle hybrid/ electric £58 / £139 £58 / £139

For Low Cost flights from UK at £50 return to Venice, Verona and Vicenza, Treviso  check out Ryanair, EasyJet, Thomson or Jet2.
How to get there
By Plane
To Venice , Vicenza or Verona airports and catch a train to Vicenza.
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