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Ride through the beautiful Italian Dolomites to the Venice Lagoon
The trip starts in Trento, province of Trentino-Alto Adige nestled in the Adige River Valley. A cosmopolitan city and a centre for industry, education, science and finance, Trento is one of the wealthiest and most prosperous cities in Italy boasting an atmospheric historic centre adorned by well preserved Medieval and Renaissance buildings. The group usually arrives in the evening and after check in there may be time to go into town before we have our evening meal and trip briefing. *Comfortable Hotel*
After breakfast, we take a short train ride (40 mins) to Bolzano, the capital city of the South Tyrol surrounded by the region's powerful peaks. In 2012 Bolzano was voted the city with the best quality of life in the whole of Italy. We have the opportunity to familiarise ourselves with the bikes whilst taking a short tour around the historic centre. From here we will cycle south along the Adige River, following quiet undulating roads, with an overall ascent of approximately 300m. Cycling through orchards and vineyards, we pass Lake Caldaro and the lovely villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. This area is well known for its wine production, which accounts for three-quarters of the production of the entire South Tyrol. We arrive back in Trento late afternoon and spend a second night at our central hotel.
Distance in Km: 75
Distance in Miles: 45
Altitude Gain: 200
Altitude Loss: 240
We continue along the Adige until we reach Rovereto and Mori. From here, we head west towards the northern shores of Lake Gard. After some short ascents, we cycle down to Torbole and then onto the elegant resort of Riva del Garda, offering plenty of bars and restaurants along the lake shore and a lovely beach. Later in the afternoon we take the ferry to the southern end of the lake, leaving Trentino and heading towards the Veneto region. The cruise on the lake gives us the opportunity to enjoy the splendid landscape and relax before we reach our final destination of the day, Desenzano, where we take a short walk from the ferry port to reach our hotel for the night. * *
Distance in Km: 55
Distance in Miles: 33
Altitude Gain: 180
Altitude Loss: 200
Cycling mainly on quiet roads and cycle paths today, we make our way to the legendary city of Verona. Located on the river Adige, Verona is arguably the most beautiful city in Veneto. Its famous arena is one of the many Roman monuments we can discover there. Other places of interest are the Basilica San Zeno and of course Juliet's house and the famous balcony! * *
Distance in Km: 60
Distance in Miles: 37
Altitude Gain: 300
Altitude Loss: 180
After a flat start, we reach the hillier region of Monti Berici. There are a couple of more challenging climbs on today’s route as we cycle over the undulating terrain, but we are rewarded with fantastic views of our destination for the day: Vicenza. The old city centre is a jewel of Renaissance architecture: private palaces, public buildings and the Basilica are testaments to the work of one of Italy's most renowned architects: Andrea Palladio. A visit to the best ice-cream parlour in Vicenza is a great reward after today's ride!
Distance in Km: 75
Distance in Miles: 46
Altitude Gain: 600
Altitude Loss: 400
Today we have the opportunity to take in some of the greenest and most stunning views of the Veneto countryside. .Leaving Vicenza, we cycle past beautiful Palladian villas. En route, time and availability permitting, the leader might arrange to have lunch in a family-run winery. We continue along the Bacchiglione River, on relatively quiet and flat roads, to the fascinating city of Padova, famous for the Scrovegni Chapel, painted by Giotto, and the Prato della Valle, one of the biggest squares in Europe.
Distance in Km: 65
Distance in Miles: 40
Altitude Gain: 250
Altitude Loss: 200
This morning we transfer to Venice by train (approx. 30mins). Once in the heart of the 'Floating City', we can explore the labyrinth of narrow streets, bridges and waterways. We will see famous sights including Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge and of course Piazza San Marco. After exploring the city we can enjoy a relaxed evening and perhaps a gondola ride before returning to our hotel in Mestre by train. * *
* 5 days cycling with partial vehicle support (limited seats)
* 95% tarmac roads, 5% gravel tracks
* Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Min age 16 yrs
* 7 nights 3-star hotels, all en suite
All breakfasts are included on this trip.
For breakfast you can expect a continental style buffet including cold meats,
eggs, cheese, breads, pastries, jam, tea and coffee.
For lunch and dinner our leader will be on hand to recommend his favourite
restaurants based on your budget and preferences. As you would expect from a
holiday in Italy, the standard of food and drink throughout the tour is
extremely high and also very varied as we head from the mountains to the
coast. You can expect plenty of pizza’s and pasta dishes but also lots of
seafood options on restaurant menus too. This trip passes through several
wine growing areas and if possible we will stop to visit one or two during
the week.
* 5 days cycling with partial vehicle support (limited seats)
* 95% tarmac roads, 5% gravel tracks
* Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Min age 16 yrs
* 7 nights 3-star hotels, all en suite
This trip is classified as Road
Average daily distance: 50km (31 miles) with 5 days cycling
Terrain and route: 95% tarmac roads, 5% gravel/unpaved roads.
We aim to use mainly quiet roads and cycle paths where possible, but at times
we need to cross busy road sections in order to reach the quieter routes on
the other side. Although there are no real steep climbs or technical
difficulties, at times the route is undulating and requires a reasonable
level of fitness.
A support vehicle (with limited seats) is available throughout the trip, it
will not be able to follow the group at all times but it will meet you at the
end of cycle paths and at junctions to give route directions and allow access
to any items you don’t wish to carry on the bike.
3 and 4-star hotels
We use a variety of 3 and 4-star hotels throughout with en suite facilities.
They may be located either in the towns themselves or in the surrounding
countryside.
Examples of hotels used:
Trento - Grand Hotel Trento or Hotel America
Desenzano - Hotel Bonotto
Verona - Hotel Leon d’Oro or Ark Hotel
Vicenza – Albergo San Raffaele
Padova – Hotel Casa del Pellegrino or Methis Hotel
Mestre - Hotel Venezia
Normally 4 to 16 plus leader.
There is a cycling leader riding with the group at all times.
All breakfasts are included on this trip.
For breakfast you can expect a continental style buffet including cold meats,
eggs, cheese, breads, pastries, jam, tea and coffee.
For lunch and dinner our leader will be on hand to recommend his favourite
restaurants based on your budget and preferences. As you would expect from a
holiday in Italy, the standard of food and drink throughout the tour is
extremely high and also very varied as we head from the mountains to the
coast. You can expect plenty of pizza’s and pasta dishes but also lots of
seafood options on restaurant menus too. This trip passes through several
wine growing areas and if possible we will stop to visit one or two during
the week.
Transfers to and from the airport will be by private vehicle (normally
minibus). There is a support vehicle following the group most of the time
which will also carry your baggage between hotels and be available on request
for assistance or if you choose to stop cycling for the day however please be
aware it has limited seats. A guide cycles with the group at all times.
*Travelling flight inclusive from London: 8 days*
The group flight from London is a daytime flight departing on Day 1 of the
itinerary. We normally use the scheduled services of British
Airways (depending on availability). As flight timings and schedules
change regularly we recommend you call one of our specialist sales staff or
your agent to confirm up‐to‐date timings. Please note timings may change
at a later date and cannot be confirmed until approximately two weeks before
departure.
*UK Regional Flights*
The Flight Inclusive price is based on a London departure, but we are happy
to tailor this to your local or regional airport. Please visit
www.exodus.co.uk/regionaldepartures [1] for a useful overview of the options
available, and contact our sales team for expert advice.
If booking regional flights other than with Exodus, you must allow a minimum
connecting time (in addition to the international check in time) of 1 hour
at Gatwick, and 1½ hours at Heathrow; this is longer than the official
minimum, but baggage handling is known to be subject to delays.
*Travelling land only: 8 days starting in Trento and ending in Mestre
(Venice)*
Your trip normally starts at our accommodation in Trento in the evening of
Day 1 of the itinerary. Details of how to reach the start point are provided
in the Final Joining Instructions ‐ sent approximately two weeks before
departure.
Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to
you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at
least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our
office or your travel agent.
[1] http://www.exodus.co.uk/regionaldepartures
Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note
that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight,
even if Exodus has booked it.
If you require airport transfers, you may (by prior arrangement only) be able
to join the group transfer. Transfers are arranged to coincide with the
arrival time of the group flight ‐ please check the group flight details 2
weeks before departure. If you do not take this transfer, or miss it, you
must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense.
In the Dolomites - as always in the mountains - the weather can be very
changeable. On average in summer months you can expect some rain on one day
in two, but it is likely to come in heavy and thundery outbursts of
relatively short duration rather than prolonged showers. Down in the valleys
daytime temperatures range on average from 12º to 22ºC, although 25º is
not unusual. As we ride out of the mountains the weather often gets warmer,
therefore you need to be ready for anything, and to pack shorts as well as
warmer clothes, full waterproofs as well as sun cream.
We recommend packing the following items:
Normal daily clothes
Cycling helmet (compulsory on this tour)
Padded cycling shorts and gloves
Breathable top or cycling jersey
Sunglasses/eye protection
Stiff-soled shoes suitable for cycling
Waterproofs and long cycling trousers
For the earlier departures you may need some warmer layers
Sun cream
Water bottle
You may like to bring your own pedals and saddle (excluding the seat post) or
gel saddle cover to fit to the hire bikes. We encourage this, if it is your
preference. However, please note that you are responsible for your own
equipment, and removing your saddle/pedals at the end of the trip. We cannot
guarantee the return of any bike parts left behind.
If you prefer the familiarity of your own bike, you may of course bring it
along. Please advise us at the time of booking and you will receive a
discount off the price of the holiday, as specified above. You will be
responsible for any extra baggage charges, please speak to our Sales team for
individual airline fees. Any clients bringing their own bike should ensure
they have adequate cover for loss, damage or theft under their travel, home
contents or a specialist insurance policy. If Exodus is confident that we
have taken all reasonable care to ensure the safety of your bike, in the rare
event of loss, damage or theft you will need to claim under your own
insurance policy.
*Local Bike Details:* Ridgeback Element– a hybrid bike with disc brakes.
*Discount for bringing your own bike:* £90
You will need sufficient funds to buy the lunches and dinners that are not
included. We suggest allowing €8‐€12 for lunch and €15‐€25 for
dinner (excluding drinks). Travelling into Venice from Mestre costs approx
€7 on the local bus.
All accommodation is included in the price of the trip but the hotel taxes in
Italy have to be paid for locally when checking into the hotel. Please allow
between 15 euros for the week to cover this.
Your leader will also collect an optional trip kitty (approx. €8-10 per
person for the week) for the provision of snacks, soft drinks and fruit
during the rides.
This is entirely at your own discretion. However, as a guideline, we suggest
you allow approx. €15-20 per person for the leader. It is also customary to
tip private bus drivers (please allow approx. €10-15 per person for the
week).
* Travel insurance
* Visa and vaccinations
* Single accommodation (available on request)
* Local city taxes (approx. €15)
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