Day 1: Bolzano. Arrival. A bilingual city Bolzano is a famous commercial and touristic center and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world. Day 2: Bolzano – Trento (approximately 70 km/44 miles). Today you will ride mostly along the Adige River, through orchards, vineyards passing the villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. The dam pathways lead then to Trento. Day 3: Trento – Peschiera - Desenzano (approximately 50 km/31 miles, boat). Always pedalling along the Adige you reach Rovereto and Mori. From here westwards towards Lake Garda. After a short ascent, a refreshing descent will follow and lead you to Torbole and to Riva. The ferry cruise takes you to the southern part of the lake. Day 4: Peschiera - Desenzano - Bardolino – Verona (approximately 35-60 km/ 22-38 miles). Today you head to Verona; crossed by the Adige is one of the most important and beautiful cities of the Veneto region. Worth visiting are: the roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno and Julia’s House. Day 5: Verona – Vicenza (approximately 40-75 km/25-46 miles). At first, the route starts out flat and then heads through the Monti Berici, a hilly region just south of Vicenza, with a wonderful view of the city. The old city centre is characterized by the beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th century architect known all over the world. This stage can also be reduced by taking a train from Verona to San Bonifacio (approximately 30 km). Train tickets are provided only for the guests of the guided tours. Day 6: Vicenza – Padova (approximately 50 km/31 miles). Cycling out of Vicenza you will come across the beautiful Palladian Villa Rotonda. Along the Bacchiglione river, the route will continue to the fascinating city of Padova with its famous Giotto's Chapel and one of the biggest squares of Europe "Prato della Valle". Overnight in Padova. Day 7: Padova – Mestre - Venice (approximately 40-54 km/25-34 miles). The tour continues easily through the flat Veneto. You will cycle along the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the once countryside villas of the Venetian nobility (Villa Pisani, Malcontenta, Villa Widmann) until you reach Mestre, Venice’s mainland. You can chose to stay in Venice with a price supplement. Day 8: Mestre - Venice. Departure. Possible transfer back to Bolzano (reservation required). Price Includes: - Self-guided: * 7 nights hotel accommodation * Breakfast buffet * Tour information on the spot by our representative * Luggage transportation * Route descriptions & maps * Ferry cruise on Lake Garda * 7-days Hot-line service * Entrance into Villa Valmarana ai Nani * Ice-cream in the best ice cream parlor of Vicenza - Guided: * 7 nights hotel accommodation in Category A (3 and 4-star) hotels * Breakfast buffet * 7 dinners (3-course meals) * Guide on bike * Minibus in the area * Wine tasting * Guided visits of Verona and Venice * Tour information on the spot by our representative * Luggage transportation * Route descriptions and maps * Ferry cruise on Lake Garda * 7-days Hot-line service * Entrance into Villa Valmarana ai Nani * Ice-cream in the best ice cream parlor of Vicenza. Dates: - Self-Guided: * Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays: April 2 - October 23 - Guided: * April 30 * May 7 * June 18 * June 25 * September 17 * October 1. Note: Special departure dates can be organized for at least 6 persons. Notes: Prices for self-guided tour: 
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