This special cycling holiday between Venice and Vicenza will take you through Venetian lagoons and sandy beaches to the foothills of the Italian Alps.
Your cycle tour will take you amongst the gentle hills of the Monti Berici and along the green banks of the rivers Adige and Sile. There is a fabulous variety of landscapes in the Veneto region with cultural highlights such as the lagoon city of Venice, the city of Palladio, the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza and Bassano del Grappa with its famous medieval covered bridge. In between, you will find picturesque little villages as well as the many grapevines famous for Prosecco.
This fascinating combination includes stunning scenic cycling routes that are sure to give you an unforgettable European holiday experience.
Day 1: Arrival in Venice/Mestre
Today you will have the opportunity to visit the world-famous lagoon city of Venice, which is located only 20 minutes from your hotel and can easily be reached by public transportation.
Day 2: Mestre/Venice - Chioggia (35km)
The day starts with a tour information meeting and bike fitting. Then you will cycle on the bike path over the Liberty Bridge to Venice. You will take the ferry to Lido and continue your bike journey via Pellestrina, with a marvelous view over the sea, to Chioggia, a quiet little town, reminiscent of the Venetian maritime supremacy which invites you to stay and enjoy yourself in one of its typical fish restaurants.
Day 3: Chioggia - Abano Terme (55km)
Before you start the stage, you should take some more time to enjoy the flair of the Venetian lagoon. The main route today is the antique river course of Bacchiglione, once used by cargo ships, the so-called "burci". When you arrive in Abano Terme, the beautiful thermal water pools await you in the hotel.
Day 4: Abano Terme - Vicenza (35km + train trip)
Again, the Bacchiglione is the guideline. Through fertile fields, it goes to Vicenza. The city, which the star architect of the Middle Ages, Palladio, helped to world fame. Numerous mansions and palaces based on his manuscript still characterize the cityscape today. The Teatro Olimpico and the Basilica are a must see for every visitor. Beautiful places also invite for a cappuccino break.
Day 5: Vicenza - Bassano del Grappa (40km)
From Vicenza, you will leisurely ride your bike tour to Marostica, famous for its castle and stone chess board in the main square. Here, you are not far from Bassano del Grappa, with its covered wooden bridge and the famous local brandy, grappa.
In the Poli Grappa Museum, a little Grappa tasting session awaits our guests.
Day 6: Bassano del Grappa - Treviso (55km)
In the morning, your cycle tour continues up a few gentle small hills after which only the climb to Asolo remains. The idyllic village of Roman origin invites you to take the first break.
The trail descends slightly, and you will cycle into the region of the world famous Prosecco and further to Treviso with its many attractions.
Day 7: Treviso - Venice-Mestre (45km)
To begin, todays bike tour path leads along the river Sile to Casale. If it looks familiar, it’s because you are close to the starting point of your trip.
Your accommodation is located on the mainland before Venice with an excellent bus connection to the lagoon city. At the end of your tour, not far from Marcus square, you can look forward to a little wine tasting session.
Day 8: Departure or holiday extension
Return home or extend your holiday in Italy. Why not have a look at our Venice short break or our Lake Bled to Venice cycling holiday?
Prosecco Lands from Freewheel Holidays on Vimeo.
The route for this Italy and Venice cycling holiday is generally flat, mostly on paved terrain, sometimes on well-prepared nature trails.
Total distance cycled: 265 km
Route Map (for guidance only):
Routes on the bike holidays around Venice may be subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX files are available for most of the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Starting point of the cycling holiday: Mestre
Route Overview (For guidance only):
Stage | Kilometres | Special notes regarding the route |
Venice/Mestre – Chioggia/Sottomarina | approx. 35 km |
Completely flat route. Three ferry crossings. Take care at Ponte della Libertà (Freedom Bridge), there is often heavy traffic for 800m. If you wish to explore Venice today, we recommend leaving the bikes well-locked up at Piazzale Roma.Organisation:Ferry from Venice to Lido: duration approx. 35 minutesFerry from Lido to Palestrina: Departures approx. every 30 minutes - duration approx. 10 minutesFerry (vaporetto) from Palestrina to Chioggia: Departs approx. every 30 minutes - duration approx. 15 minutesTickets: distributed during the welcome briefing and valid for all ferries. Note that the ticket has to be validated for the first cruise. Please buy a ticket for your bike directly on the ferry (costs approx. €1 per bike). |
Chioggia/Sottomarina – Rovigo | approx. 65 km | Flat route along the Adige River and quiet little canals |
Rovigo – Vicenza | approx. 60 km | Route slightly undulating, a number of small climbs to be managed. The day starts with a train ride to Monselice. |
Vicenza – Bassano del Grappa | approx. 40 km | Mostly flat route, however from Marostica there are 2 or 3 small climbs to manage. Please pay good attention to the route description when leaving Vicenza. |
Bassano del Grappa – Treviso | approx. 55 km | The route is slightly hilly at the beginning with one longer climb of approx. 2km after Asolo, from Montebelluna to Treviso the route is completely flat. |
Treviso – Venice/Mestre | approx. 45 km | Mostly flat route alongside the Sile River. The first 20km of the route take you on good gravel roads, however, the surface is poor for the final approx. 2.5km. |
We recommend flying to Venice (Italy) region airports to reach the starting point of this bike holiday around Venice.
Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.
By train:
Train Station F.S. Venice / Mestre:
To the Hotel Ai Pini from the railway station F.S. Venice / Mestre 200 meters walk to the stop Mestre FS C4 and continue with the line 10, 4 stops to the stop Miranese Calucci. From there only a few meters to the hotel.
By plane:
Venice - Marco Polo: You may catch the shuttle bus ATVO from the airport to Mestre train station (costs approx. €8 per person, duration approx. 30 minutes) www.atvo.it/it-venice-airport.html
Treviso – Canova Airport: By ATVO shuttle bus to Mestre train station (cost approx. €12 per person, duration approx. 1 hour) http://www.atvo.it/it-treviso-airport.html
Verona – Catullo: By ATV shuttle bus to Verona Porta Nuova train station (costs approx. €6 per person, duration approx. 15 minutes), then continue by train to Venice/Mestre (cost approx. €10 to €27 per person, duration approx. 1 hour). http://www.atv.verona.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/90
By Long-distance coach
You can travel to the Venice region on Flixbus.
We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.
Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point of this cycling holiday in Venice or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.
You do not need to go back to the starting point of the Prosecco bike tour as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.
Important: Please book your flights to Italy only after the bike holiday around Venice has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised tour price.
The Venice Round Tour cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.
Included Services (subject to confirmation)
About the Rental Bikes
This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes based on KTM frame technology, Selle Royal saddles, Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres to ensure that you have an enjoyable cycle tour. The bikes feature modern V-brakes, aluminium frames with mudguards, comfortable saddles and a rack for a supplied waterproof pannier.
You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation when riding your daily itinerary. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.
Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)
Men's Bike (Colour may vary)
Electric Bike (Colour may vary)
Rental Bike PLUS
For 2020, there is an additional bike rental option available for a supplement. The PLUS hybrid bike now available on most cycling holidays is sportier with higher quality brakes (Magura HS 11) and better specification gears (Shimano Deore XT). The riding position is designed to have a slightly sportier sitting posture and a high quality Suntour suspension fork gives smooth riding on most surfaces. All accessories are compatible with the new PLUS bike rental option.
Accessories
If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided and please make sure that you bring along with you any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.
All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals, but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.
You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.
Gears
7 speed bikes are equipped with a Shimano Nexus gear hub and 21 speed bikes have a Shimano Alivio derailleur. We request 21 speed bikes for all cycling holidays (when available).
Frame Sizing
When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use.
We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!
Bike Hire Insurance
This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.
Electric Bike Hire
Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.
E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.
This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.
THE HOTEL LIST BELOW IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND SHOULD BE USED AS A GUIDE. WE WILL CONFIRM THE EXACT HOTELS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.
Venice Round Trip | Sample Hotel List |
Venice/Mestre | Parkhotel Ai Pini |
Chioggia/Sottomarina | Hotel Grande Italia |
Abano terme | Hotel Terme Bristol Buja |
Vicenza | Hotel Campo Marzio |
Bassano del Grappa | Villa Ca Sette |
Treviso | Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese |
Venice/Mestre | Hotel Mercure |
You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.
You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.
You can now book this cycling holiday online using our secure booking engine. Book online here >>
Season | Date Band | Arrival Day |
Season 1: | 27.03. to 16.04.2021 | 25.09. to 09.10.2021 | Saturdays |
Season 2: | 17.04. to 21.05.2021 | 04.09. to 24.09.2021 | Saturdays |
Season 3: | 22.05. to 03.09.2021 | Saturdays |
Season | Prices per person including bike hire |
Season 1: | £725 |
Season 2: | £775 |
Season 3: | £820 |
Single Supplement Upgrade: | £230 |
21-gear incl. rental bike insurance | £80.00 |
7-gear incl. rental bike insurance | £80.00 |
rental bike PLUS incl. rental bike insurance | £125.00 |
Electric bike incl. rental bike insurance | £180.00 |
Extra Nights | Price DBL/BB | Single Price SGL/BB |
Venice/Mestre D Deluxe All Double | £75.00 | £110.00 |
Date From | Date To |
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27 March 2021 | 09 October 2021 |