Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2 Villach-Grado 6/5
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating multi-day tour that takes you from the charming Austrian city of Villach to the historic Italian city of Grado. This journey is a delightful blend of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and architectural marvels. You'll traverse through the scenic canal valley, explore the picturesque villages nestled in the Julian Alps, and marvel at the majestic cathedral in Gemona del Friuli. The tour culminates in the Roman city of Aquileia, before reaching the popular Adriatic beach resort, Grado. Each day of this tour is a new adventure, with comfortable accommodations to rest and rejuvenate for the next day's exploration.
Included
Breakfast
Category: 3*** hotels, in Villach 4****-hotel
Welcome briefing (German, English)
Luggage transfer
EUROBIKE developed route
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
App for Navigation and GPS-data available
Service hotline
Map
Attractions
Porta Aquileia
Castello PorciaDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival at Villach
- Villach - Arrival day
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Begin your journey in the beautiful city of Villach, Austria. Check into your hotel, Hotel Voco (or similar), and spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the city or relaxing at the hotel.
Day 2 – Day 2: Villach to Tarvis
- Villach
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- Castello Porcia
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Leave Villach and travel along the river Gail, crossing into Italy. Experience the cultural diversity of the canal valley, where Austrians, Slovenians, and Italians have lived side by side for centuries. Your day ends in the Italian city of Tarvis, where you'll check into Hotel Voco (or similar).
Day 3 – Day 3: Tarvis to Julian Alps
Day 3: Tarvis to Julian Alps
- Madritsche - Nassfeld
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Cycle through the beautifully developed cycle path in the Kanaltal-valley, taking in the stunning views of the Friulian alpine region. Your day ends in one of the picturesque villages at the foothills of the Julian Alps, where you'll check into Hotel Haberl (or similar).
Day 4 – Day 4: Julian Alps to Udine
- Udine
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- Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
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Travel to the historic village of Gemona del Friuli, home to the majestic Cathedral Santa Maria Assunta. Continue your journey to Udine, where you'll experience the 'dolce vita' over a coffee at the Piazza or a stroll through the alleyways admiring the late Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Check into Hotel Suite Inn (or similar) for the night.
Day 5 – Day 5: Udine to Grado
- Udine
- Grado
- Aquileia
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- Grado lagoon beach
- Porta Aquileia
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Cycle through the vast reed scenery and water canals towards the Gulf of Venice. Visit the historic city of Aquileia, known as the 'second Rome', before reaching Grado, a popular Adriatic beach resort. Enjoy the extensive sandy beach, the historic harbour, and the narrow alleyways filled with charming restaurants. Check into Hotel Rialto (or similar) for the night.
Day 6 – Day 6: Departure from Grado
- Grado - Departure day
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Your multi-day tour comes to an end. Depart from Grado or choose to extend your stay, exploring more of what this charming Italian city has to offer.
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