Headwater - Heart of Veneto Self-Guided Cycling

Download PDF
Oversikt
Reiserute
Bilder
Informasjon
Priser-Datoer
Forespørsel

Oversikt

This single centre cycling holiday is a perfect choice for people wanting a genuine grass-roots Italian experience.

Reiserute Vis detaljert reiserute

Day 1

ARRIVE IN VILLAGANZERLA

Day 2

BASTIA MARKET

Day 3

LAKE FIMON

Day 4

VILLAS AND VINEYARDS

Day 5

VICENZA AND THE VILLA ROTONDA

Day 6

FREE DAY EXPLORING

Day 7

SOUTHERN STRADA DEI VINI BERICI

Day 8

LEAVE VILLAGANZERLA

Viktig Informasjon Vis detaljert viktig informasjon

The trip destination

* 7 Nights , single centre
* 5 Days activity
* Departs Every Saturday from 13 Apr '19 to 19 Oct '19
* Headwater wine service
* GPS route navigation provided
* High quality bikes provided
Food

All continental breakfasts and evening meals included.

The Veneto ranks as one of the most fertile agricultural regions in
the country. You will see fields of maize and barley everywhere. It is also
a big area for fruit; expect to eat cherries, peaches, melons, plums,
pears, strawberries and apples. The cuisine varies from the coast up into
the mountains and reflects the region’s mixed cultural past. Nearer to
Austria in the mountains, you get a more Tyrolean cuisine with dishes such
as apple strudel creeping onto the menu, whereas towards the coast, you
will find a lighter cuisine with lots of fish dishes.
Three typical dishes you are likely to find throughout the region
are baccalà (air-dried salted cod soaked and cooked to a creamy
consistency in garlic, parsley and olive oil), carpaccio (now seen on menus
throughout Italy and even internationally, this is thin slices of very rare
beef sprinkled with lemon juice and garnished with parmesan cheese,
mushrooms or even white truffles according to the season and the restaurant)
and polenta (made from maize, this is served as an accompaniment to meat
or fish).
at a glance

* 7 Nights , single centre
* 5 Days activity
* Departs Every Saturday from 13 Apr '19 to 19 Oct '19
* Headwater wine service
* GPS route navigation provided
* High quality bikes provided
trip for you

Activity Level: 1 (Leisurely)
Av. daily ride: 29.4km (18.7miles).
No. of days cycling: 5
Terrain & route: The suggested cycling is along quiet, tarmac roads (mainly
traffic-free). There are a few ascents and descents along the way.
Vehicle Support: A representative will be there to meet you, make sure the
bikes are all set up and will be on call throughout the trip should you need.

This is a self-guided cycling trip for those who like to cycle independently,
but with back up to take out the hard work and planning. We arrange your
accommodations, provide you with a map and route notes so that you can cycle
at your own pace, while your bags are transported from one hotel to the next.

It is important that you are happy reading maps and following route notes, we
make these as accurate as possible and they are regularly checked. Where
possible we stick to cycle tracks and quiet roads to make the journeys as
pleasant as possible, however, on occasion we have to use busier routes.

As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There maybe
others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised
together. The route notes contain an emergency assistance telephone number
should you need it and in emergencies, the local representative is normally
able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge
for this service.
accommodation
Agriturismo L'Albara, Villaganzerla
Your base for the week is the charming AAA nine-room, Agriturismo l'Albara,
nestled just outside the tiny village of Villaganzerla, in the heart of the
Venetian countryside. Run by the affable Valfrido and Angelina, their
daughter, Romina, and son, Federico, this is one of the friendliest places
we've encountered. Don't be surprised if you're invited to take part in fruit
picking or whisked away to the local grappa distillery just down the road!
The bedrooms here are cheerfully decorated with wrought iron bedsteads,
brightly coloured throws and polished wooden floors. The dining room is light
and airy and serves fresh, regional cuisine according to what's in season.
Everything, even the wine, comes from the farm!
group description

As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. A local
representative is on hand to assist you and will meet you at the beginning of
the week to go through the route notes and point out particular places of
interest. Your luggage is transferred and route notes and maps are provided.
Please note: the walking and luggage transfers included in this tour are
subject to a minimum of 2 people (in total) booked on the departure. A
supplement (payable in advance) to cover these transfers and sole occupancy
of a room will apply if only 1 person travelling on a departure date.
eating drinking

All continental breakfasts and evening meals included.

The Veneto ranks as one of the most fertile agricultural regions in
the country. You will see fields of maize and barley everywhere. It is also
a big area for fruit; expect to eat cherries, peaches, melons, plums,
pears, strawberries and apples. The cuisine varies from the coast up into
the mountains and reflects the region’s mixed cultural past. Nearer to
Austria in the mountains, you get a more Tyrolean cuisine with dishes such
as apple strudel creeping onto the menu, whereas towards the coast, you
will find a lighter cuisine with lots of fish dishes.
Three typical dishes you are likely to find throughout the region
are baccalà (air-dried salted cod soaked and cooked to a creamy
consistency in garlic, parsley and olive oil), carpaccio (now seen on menus
throughout Italy and even internationally, this is thin slices of very rare
beef sprinkled with lemon juice and garnished with parmesan cheese,
mushrooms or even white truffles according to the season and the restaurant)
and polenta (made from maize, this is served as an accompaniment to meat
or fish).
joining instructions

The tour itself normally begins at the start hotel in Villaganzerla on the
afternoon of Day 1 of the itinerary.

Prices include our standard flights/transfers

British Airways Gatwick to Venice Marco Polo 07:30/10:50 then rail Venice
Mestre to Vicenza 13:32/14:03 and transfer to hotel 30 minutes. Return:
Transfer to station 30 minutes then rail Vicneza to Venice Mestre 13:56/14:28
then British Airways Venice Marco Polo to Gatwick 17:25/18:35.
Business/club/first class seats are available on request.

Alternative transfers
If you require alternative transfers (because you will be arriving at a
different time to our standard flights), then we can usually arrange these
for you (there may be an additional charge).
transfer details

Standard transfers
Transfers included from Vicenza train station at 14:03, and back to at 13:15.
weather info

In Veneto, the temperatures are cool/mild in spring and autumn and warm/humid
in summer, with potential summer storms.
essential equipment

Local Self-Guided Bikes

All bikes are supplied with:
- 1 front bar bag with a plastic folder for your route notes and maps - 1 per
2 people (if you are travelling together)
- 1 set of rear panniers
- 1 bike lock per 2 people
- 1 repair kit per 2 people, which includes 1 spare inner tube and a pump,
plus a lock
- Front and rear lights

Seat and handlebar heights will have been set up in advance from the heights
you have given us on booking. However, when you receive your bike there will
be the opportunity to test and adjust. Electronic bikes are available for
this trip, please request one as early as possible as they are subject to
availability. Helmets can be requested if you wish, but please be aware we
can never guarantee the quality of these so we do recommend bringing your
own.

We recommend you bring the following items:
Normal daily clothes
Padded cycling shorts
Cycling gloves
Water bottles
Breathable cycling top
Cycling helmet
A couple of warm layers
Sunglasses, sun cream and sunhat
Stiff-soled shoes suitable for cycling
Waterproofs and long cycling trousers
For earlier departures you may need some warmer layers
Mobile phone with roaming capabilities
optional equipment

You may find that you want to take some cycle-specific clothing such as cycle
gloves and padded cycling shorts. In addition to this it is worth taking some
leggings and long sleeved tops for the mornings and evenings when it may be
cooler. It is also recommended that you take a swimming costume so you can
take advantage of any bathing opportunities that come your way.
spending money

Lunch is not included in the itinerary and some dinners are left open where
there are good restaurant choices, please allow some spending money for this.
We recommend approximately €10-20 per lunch.
not included

* Travel insurance
* Single accommodation (available on request -compulsory supplement)
* Visas or vaccinations