Bozen - Lake Garda - Venice
Bolzano - Lake Garda - Venice, group tour
Fascinating cities and the flair of Bella Italia…
We get to know cities like Verona, Vicenza and Venice as well as the magnificent Lake Garda, and regale our taste-buds with a fine glass of wine or by tasting a seductive Gelati.
Total length: approx. 280 – 340 bicycle kilometres
Dates
Travel beginning: on Saturdays
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
20.05.12 till 27.05.12Travel beginning: on Saturdays
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
16.06.12 till 23.06.12Travel beginning: on Saturdays
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
23.06.12 till 30.06.12Travel beginning: on Saturdays
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
15.09.12 till 22.09.12Travel beginning: on Saturdays
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
22.09.12 till 29.09.12Travel beginning: on Saturdays
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
Itinerary
1. Day: Bolzano
Individual arrival and overnight-stay.
2. Day: Bolzano - Trent (approx. 65 km)
Cycling along the bank of the river Etsch and past orchards and wine-growing districts, we arrive at Salurn. A side trip to the Kalterer lake is possible (+ 5 km).Afterwards we continue on the dam towards the charming city of Trent.
3. Day: Trent - South Lake Garda (approx. 50 km + boat ride)
We follow the Etsch till Rovereto and Mori. From here we cycle further westwards to Lake Garda. After a short incline we enjoy a restorative descent and reach Riva at Lake Garda. Boat ride to the southern tip of the lake and accommodation in Peschiera or Desenzano.
4. Day: South Lake Garda - Verona (approx. 35/60 km)
Today we head towards the fascinating town of Verona. Not only is Verona is the setting of the most notable opera festivals in the world and the hometown of the illustrious lovers in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, but it also is ranks as one of the most beautiful cities that Italy has got to offer.
5. Day: Verona - Vicenza (approx. 40 - 75 km)
The route runs smoothly at first, then we cross the Monti Berici, a hilly region in the South of Vicenta with a marvellous view over the city (optional flat route to Vicenza is possible). In both cases we have to cover a distance of 75 km – it is also possible to cut today’s tour short to approx. 30/35 km with a brief train ride (to be organised on your own, fee: about € 8,- per person, bicycle included).
6. Day: Vicenza - Padua (approx. 50 km)
Past on many gorgeous mansions in Venetian style (e.g. Rotonda, Valmarana ai Nani) we reach Padua, one of the oldest cities of Italy.
7. Day: Padua - Venice mainland (approx. 40 km)
The tailwind, such a characteristic feature of Venice, facilitates our journey towards the sea. Accommodation on the mainland outside of Venice (very good bus- and train connections to the lagoon city).
8. Day: Venice mainland
Individual departure or extension of trip in the mainland of Venice.
