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Cycle path through vineyards

From Bolzano to Venice

Wine. Palazzi. Gondoliers

Bestseller Spring tour
8 Days / 7 Nights
Medium
208  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
208  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Cycle path through vineyards

The essentials at a glance

Cycle from Bolzano to Venice through Northern Italy's stunning landscapes. The route follows the Adige River through orchards, includes a boat crossing of Lake Garda, and passes through historic Verona and Vicenza. Terrain is mostly flat to slightly hilly with one challenging section through the Monti Berici hills. Daily distances average 50-70 km on cycle paths and side roads. Highlights include pistachio ice cream tasting, Grappa sampling in Venice, and visits to cultural landmarks like Juliet's balcony.

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Somewhere, far beyond the horizon, Venice and the sea are waiting for you! But there will be many temptations on your way there. Stunning countryside and attractive towns invite you to linger on your journey: the vineyards of South Tyrol, Verona, Vicenza and Padua, Lake Garda. Relax in the thermal spas in Abano or in traditional Italian taverns. And then, eventually, you will see the sea. Venice. The town built on poles. Lord Byron once wrote, “I saw from out the wave of her structure’s rise, as from the stroke of the enchanter’s wand: A thousand years their cloudy wings expand around me”. Venice will also bewitch you. And yet the journey will be your goal!

Market in Bolzano
Lake Kaltern
Bike path through apple orchard
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If you are a pleasure seeker and culture lover, you have reason to celebrate: on a cycling trip to the lagoon city, you will find everything your heart desires. The starting point of the tour is South Tyrol’s capital, Bolzano. From there you cycle over rolling hills, through culturally rick cities and pass impressive landscapes. Short detours and pauses are planned in Trento, Riva on Lake Garda, Verona, Vicenza and Abano. You always have the goal in mind! After seven days, you will reach the majestic lagoon city of Venice. And that’s not all: St Mark’s Square, a gondola ride on the Grand Canal and the cities unique charm make for a grand finale to the journey.

  • Boat trip on Lake Garda: Enjoy the rolling waves and the pleasant sea breeze on board. From Riva you can kick pack and relax. You sail across Lake Garda to Desenzano or Sirmione, from where the next leg of the tour will take you to Verona.
  • Casa di Giulietta: So much is clear: Romeo and Juliet are probably the best-known lovers in literature. In Verona you can experience the charming old town with its winding streets and be inspired by Shakespeare’s play directly at the ‘Casa di Giulietta’.
  • Venice: If you had to describe the lagoon city in three words, they would be: beauty, charm, history. What awaits you in the floating city? St Mark’s Basilica, the Rialto Bridge, the Doge’s Palace and much more!

You are on the saddle for a total of eight days, heading towards Venice. The tour difficulty level is simple, and ideal for leisure cyclists. Between 45 and 70 kilometres are scheduled daily. The gentle hills and flat cycle paths mean you have time left to enjoy the dreamlike landscape.

Market in Bolzano
Lake Kaltern
Bike path through apple orchard

Itinerary at a glance

The beauty of northern Italy between Bolzano and Venice - orchards accompany you along the Adige River, you cross Lake Garda by boat. In Verona, you visit the balcony of Juliet, the lagoon city enchants at every turn.

Welcome briefing and bike fitting. The capital of the South Tyrol region invites you for your first walk through the famous streets with Italian flair: the Laubengasse, the Fruit Market and the square Waltherplatz. A must see is also the Archaeological Museum with „Ötzi“.

Hotel example:

Cat. A: Parkhotel Laurin
Cat. B: Chrys

You will pedal along beautiful cycle paths beside the river Adige, partly through orchards, to Salorno where the German speaking Tyrol ends. The pathways along a dam lead right to Trento (picturesque old town).

Hotel example:

Cat. A: NH Hotel
Cat. B: Everest

First, you will continue to cycle along the Adige, to Rovereto from here the tour leads westwards towards Lake Garda. In Mori you will taste the world famous pistachio ice-cream in the Gelateria Bologna. After a short ascent, you will descend down to the lake to Torbole and on to Riva. From here, a boat trip will take you down the entire length of the lake to Sirmione or Desenzano.

Hotel example:

Cat. A: Hotel Bonotto
Cat. B: Europa

Partly flat, partly slightly hilly, the route will take you through the vineyards on to Verona, a town full of sights (the Festival Arena, Juliet’s house, the old town walls).

Hotel example:

Cat. A: Hotel ARK
Cat. B: Piccolo

Today’s route is initially flat and then you will cycle through the Monti Berici hills to the excursion area of Vicenza, with a beautiful view over the city. To make this longer stage a bit shorter, you can also travel the first part by train to San Bonifacio. In the old town of Vicenza you can feel the spirit of Palladio, the famous architect from the Middle Ages.

Hotel example:

Cat. A: Key
Cat. B: Tiepolo

On leaving Vicenza, you will see numerous Venetian villas, such as the Villa Rotonda. The route along the river Bacchiglione leads to Abano Terme, one of the famous Italian spa towns. From Abano Terme, you can easily travel by bus to Padua, the city of St Anthony and the scholars. There you will have enough time to enjoy the thermal baths. If you are culturally-minded, you can enjoy Padua overnight for an additional charge. In category charm, this extra night is included.

Hotel example:

Cat. A: Abano Astoria (Abano Terme), Biri (Padua)
Cat. B: Hotel Terme Roma (Abano Terme), Milano (Padua)

With a light wind behind you most of the time, it’s an easy ride towards the sea.  The landscape is full of meadows and fields. This stage will take you to the mainland before Venice, with its excellent bus service into the city of lagoons. At the end of your tour, not far from Marcus square, you can look forward to a little Grappa tasting session.

Hotel example:

Cat. A: Mercure
Cat. B: Nuova Mestre

The tour can also be combined with the Adige cycle path, as well as the “Venice to Florence” tour.

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Prato Della Valle Basilica in Padua
Gondola ride in Venice

Difficulty Level

Medium

The terrain is flat to slightly hilly. The only strenuous stretch is through the Monti Berici hills. The first two stages are mainly cycle paths and to the south and east of Lake Garda mostly service and side roads. Due to a lack of cycle paths along some sections, cycling on roads with moderate traffic is unfortunately unavoidable. Nearly all roads are asphalted.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Eurobike unisex rental bike with 21/24 gears
Unisex bike 21/24-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 190 cm

43 cm |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Eurobike Men's Rental Bike with 21 gears
Men's bike 21-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Body size approx. 165 cm - 205 cm

56-51 "sloping" cm |
60 cm |
64 cm
Eurobike Rental Bike PLUS
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame

Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm

46 cm |
50 cm |
51 cm |
55 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm
Eurobike e-bike rental from KTM
Unisex Electric Bike 8-speed
Hub gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in category A in 3***-and 4****-hotels and category B in 3***-hotels and one 4****-hotel on the outskirts of the city
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • 1 Boat ride on Lake Garda incl. your bike
  • 1 pistachio ice-cream or 1 freshly squeezed fruit juice on the way to Lake Garda
  • 1 little Grappa tasting session in Venice
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Servicehotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus to Bolzano every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, costs EUR 95 per person, EUR 39 extra for your own bike, to be paid in advance, reservation is necessary

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Bolzano
  • Venice or Verona airport
  • Parking: Hotel parking spaces or hotel garage, costs approx. € 10 to € 25 per day or € 155 per week; public parking spaces, costs approx. € 92 to € 140 per week
  • Public garage approx. EUR 80/week

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Details

  • Would you like to stay overnight on the island in Venice? We would be happy to create a customised offer for you.

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in category A in 3***-and 4****-hotels and category B in 3***-hotels and one 4****-hotel on the outskirts of the city
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing 
  • Luggage transfer
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • 1 Boat ride on Lake Garda incl. your bike
  • 1 pistachio ice-cream or 1 freshly squeezed fruit juice on the way to Lake Garda
  • 1 little Grappa tasting session in Venice
  • Servicehotline

Optional extras

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20
  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus to Bolzano every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, costs EUR 105 per person, EUR 45 extra for your own bike, to be paid in advance, reservation is necessary

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Bolzano (www.trenitalia.com)
  • Bolzano airport and by train to the center, duration approx. 15 minutes (www.suedtirolmobil.info) # Verona airport and by bus to Bolzano, duration approx. 1,5 hours (www.clevertransfer.eu)
  • Venice airport and by bus to the train station and by train to Bolzano, duration approx. 4 hours (www.trenitalia.com)
  • Parking: Hotel parking spaces or hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 10 to EUR 25 per day or EUR 155 per week. Public parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 92 to EUR 140 per week
  • Departure by train from Venice to Bolzano, duration approx. 3 hours (www.trenitalia.com)

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

 

Details

  • Would you like to stay overnight on the island in Venice? We would be happy to create a customised offer for you.

Travel stories for this tour

Personally on site for you

Cyclist and cyclist standing with bicycle in rose garden
Team on Tour
Travel Story: from Bolzano to Venice
Since the cold winter months, my father Peter and I have been eagerly waiting to pedal south as soon as summer hits. As passionate cyclists with a thirst for adventure, we couldn’t wait to take on the journey from Bolzano all the way to the enchanting Lagoon City of Venice, exploring Italy one spin of the wheel at a time. Traveling from Salzburg to Bolzano by train is the perfect way to begin the journey. The ride lasts only a few hours, allowing you to relax and unwind. The anticipation was palpable for both of us as we settled into our seats. With bright smiles and a spirit full of adventure, my father and I kicked off our unforgettable cycling tour from Bolzano to Venice.
View of Lake Garda and mountains
Team on Tour
Cycling classic from Bolzano to Venice
Since I am responsible for our classic bike tour from Bolzano to Venice, my decision is made quickly. Just the thought of soon being able to taste a different highlight of Italian cuisine every day makes my anticipation rise.
Bicycle on the Adige cycle path
Guests on tour
Travel story: Cycle tour Bolzano – Venice
“La dolce vita” – I associate it with holidays in Italy. Since August 2017 I have looked after our beautiful cycle tour from Bolzano to Venice. Now it was time for me to swap my desk for the bike saddle, so I can advice guests even better in future with my personal tips. My travel companions were found quickly, as I come from a family of cycling enthusiasts: my father Franz, mother Elfriede and my boyfriend Nico. Excited about the trip, we couldn’t imagine the beautiful memories we would take home. The starting point for this cycle tour is beautiful Bolzano, which we visited only briefly for time reasons. So we started our tour in Trento, where we enjoyed the evening in a restaurant right on the square before we started our trip.
Verona Castel San Piedro
Guests on tour
Blogger Ina en route from Bolzano to Venice
Ina Ludwig from the travel blog "Sport, Tours & Travels“ inspires her community to be active and shares with us her impressions and experiences of her cycling holiday Bolzano – Venice. An unforgettable bike tour with a view of the Dolomites past wonderful vineyards, the largest thermal region in Europe and many other cultural sights to the Adriatic Sea:   A year ago I went on an unforgettable cycling holiday on Majorca with Eurobike. This was my first longer cycling holiday – I enjoyed stunning scenery, picturesque towns and the sea. Read the travel story on the Majorca loop tour here.
Eurobike bikes on the cycle path between Bolzano and Trento
Team on Tour
Travel story Bolzano – Venice
Maybe it also happens to you? Every year you search your brain for that perfect birthday present for a loved one? And again this year, I wanted to give my father something perfect for his special day. Something very special, suddenly I remembered, our cycle tour from Bolzano and Venice is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful cycle tours Eurobike has to offer. So, had I found the perfect present? Even as I handed the bulging travel documents to my father for his birthday, I was filled with anticipation. And so it was at the end of August we travelled together to Bella Italia, to begin our cycle from Bolzano to Venice.
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Our contribution to climate protection

208 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a cycling holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.
208 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a cycling holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.

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