Italy - Cycling holiday in Veneto, the land of wine and villas
The area between the rivers Piave and Sile in the Italian region of Veneto is brilliant for cycling holidays. On this tour you are based in one hotel, which provides the base around five great cycling days.
Located in the heart of Veneto, you will experience a magnificent landscape that still sticks out from the mass tourism.
You will experience fascinating architectural highlights including the towns of Treviso and Castelfranco Veneto, and not least the impressive Villa Emo, which has been family-owned for centuries and now is a part of the UNESCO's World Heritage.
You will get close to the beautiful nature of this area, as you cycle on the romantic paths along rivers and vineyards of this area, which is also home to the famous and tasty Prosecco and Pinot Grigio wines.
About the route
On this tour you are based in one hotel, and therefore the suggested cycling tours are designed as loops - everyday in a new direction, and always with the option to skip a stage, if wanted. The route generally goes through flat terrain. Only on day 5, you will go up a longer hill, that strectes about two kilometers. The tour mainly takes place on small side roads, paved trails and some dirt roads, to avoid most of the local traffic.
Highlights on this holiday
- Based in one hotel all week - the 4 star Hotel Relais Monaco
- Amazingly bike-friendly routes in the back country of Venice
- Experience the atmospheric town of Treviso with its beautiful channels
- Cylcing past the characteristic patrician villas
- Cycling through vineyards where famous grapes as the Pinot Grigio and the Prosecco is grown.
- Scenic cycling along the Piave and Sile Rivers
- Possible to rent a regular bike or an electric bike
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When checking in at the hotel you will receive a welcome package with route descriptions and maps, and the bikes will be be handed to you.
Today's cycling stage will take you through the beautiful provincial capital of Treviso. A charming city that still goes free of mass tourism. The city has a friendly atmosphere and is one of the prettiest in the region, with its channels integrated into the urban landscape, the peaceful green parks and the historic center. In Treviso several small rivers meet up and merge together to the Piave River, and then it is the home of the delicious dessert Tiramisu.
The cycling route passes ancient fortresses before you cycle into the heart of "citta dell'acqua" the city of water. This nickname well describes the city center, where several channels intersect. The route continues past the cathedral with its characteristic domes, past the City Hall in the city center and further out past the patrician villas with their characteristic wall paintings before you again cycle out into the country side and back to your hotel.
Distance: approx. 25km
The day begins with a relaxing bike ride through croplands, where you will get past deserted roads that winds past majestic and lonely mansions and villas.
After crossing the Piave River, you will cycle along the "Strada dei Vini Del Piave". These wine routes get their names from the great vineyards surrounding them. This is where the world famous Pinot Grigio grapes are grown and harvested with great success. You will follow this lush landscape of vines for about 15 km. before heading for the hotel.
Distance: approx. 65km
This stage will show you the charming Roman town of Castelfranco Veneto.
The city surrounds a large and well-preserved fortress, which still stands beautifully with its high red brick walls. It measures 232 meters/761ft on each side and in addition to the 4 towers, marking the corners, the tower has has two more charming towers. One on the south wall, which acts as a bell tower for the cathedral, and one on the east wall. Furthermore, the entire fortress surrounded by a moat.
When cycling back to the hotel you will pass the beautiful country house Villa Emo, which is a medieval architectural masterpiece, built by the architect Andrea Palladio in the 1500s. This is a must to visit, and we have therefore included the entrance ticket.
Distance: approx. 65km
This day begins with a transfer that leads you to Valdobbiadene. This town is the headquarter of the Prosecco area and surrounded by vineyards. An atmospheric little square in the town center, with its variety of cafes, is an obvious place to enjoy a cup of real Italian cappuccino, before cycling up the longest hill on this tour (about 2 km). It is difinitely worth the effort, as the view of endless vineyards meets you at the top.
From here, the route takes you through several small unique wine villages. In one of these villages you will be invited to a tasting of Prosecco - the delicious and famous sparkling wine (included). After this, there is only few kilometers back to the hotel.
Distance: approx. 55km + transfer
The final cycling stage on this tour runs through a fantastic scenery and brings you back in the direction of Treviso. On a former train track, which today has been transformed into bike path, you will cycle along the nature reserve by Sile River. Here the parths runs along the river and crosses it before the last stretch brings you back towards the hotel, through the stunning country scenery that characterizes this area.
Distance: approx. 55km
After breakfast you will be checking out of the hotel for departure.
Price includes
- 6 nights at Hotel Relais Monaco**** in selected room category
- Breakfast every day
- Entry to the Villa Emo (Day 4)
- Tasting of the delicious Prosecco wine (day 5)
- Transfer to Valdobbiadene (Day 5)
- Reduced entry in the hotel´s spa area
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French- with route maps, route descriptions, local attractions, important telephone numbers)
- Local service hotline, throughout the whole trip.
- GPS-data is available
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Transportation to the destination
- Bicycle rental
- Cancellation- and travel insurance
Practical info
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps and route descriptions. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
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For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form where you can also see the price. Remember to write your height in the message field when you book so that we know which size bike you need.
PHOTOS OF THE BIKES ARE BELOW THIS TEXT
On this tour it is possible to rent the following bikes:
- Unisex 21-gear bike – with free wheel
- Unisex 7-gear bike – with back pedal breaks
- Gents bike 21 gear – with free wheel
- PLUS gents bike 27 gear – with free wheel
- Unisex ebike – with backpedal breaks
Equipment included in the bike rental:
- Saddle bag (water repellent)
- Handlebar bag (water repellent)
- Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
- Combination lock
Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.
Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.
Unisex 21-gear bike – with free wheel / Unisex 7-gear bike – with back pedal breaks
Gents bike 21 gear – with free wheel
PLUS gents bike 27 gear – with free wheel
Unisex ebike – with backpedal breaks
The flights to/from Venice are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
Airport transfers
When you arrive at the airport in Kathmandu, you will be picked up regardless of when you arrive. It doesn't matter if your flight arrive at night.
Book a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
From the airport to the hotel
Venice has the nearest airport and from there take a shuttle into the Venezia Mestre (main station) - from where you can take a train to Treviso. This tour takes around 30 minutes and costs approximately € 3 per person.
On www.trenitalia.com it is easy to get an overview of times and destinations on the Italian trains, but since it is difficult to purchase or change the tickets online, we recommend that you first buy them at the train station before departure. From Treviso to the hotel the tour is most easily done by a local taxi - Price around € 20.
The cycling takes place on roads with good surface, and is a level 1-2. Read more about our grading system here. You cycle on quiet roads, with limited amount of traffic. And as you are based in one hotel, you have the choise of shorten or lengthen any cycling day according to your own pace and wish.
You will recieve the following documentation
Upon booking
You recieve practical information about the tour in a digital format
One month before arrival
You recieve your hotel list and your voucher (hotel list is often supplied upon booking)
Upon arrival
You recieve the welcome package which contains the printed version of the road book, local specific vouchers and if you have rented bikes then they will also be delivered and fitted upon arrival.
Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.
Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)
It can be hard to plan your trip according to the weather, but to give an idea of the local climate, see data below:
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