Venetian Villas and Vineyards Cycling

Begin your Italian adventure by checking into the charming Agriturismo Il Feudo, run by the hospitable Gabriella and Alessandro. Settle in and prepare for a delightful dinner. Overnight at Agriturismo Il Feudo (or similar), with breakfast and evening meal included.

Start your day with a leisurely stroll along the canal path to Este, a medieval town adorned with pastel arcaded buildings and a 14th-century castle. Continue to Monselice to visit its medieval castle, transformed into a lavish residence in the 15th century. Follow the canal past the 19th-century Villa Italia before reaching Galzignano. Here, you'll stay at the family-run Sporting Hotel Galzignano (or similar), where breakfast and dinner are included.

Embark on a delightful circular cycle to Arqua Petrarca, a town that has remained unchanged since the 1370s when the famous poet Petrarch lived here. Visit his well-preserved house before pedaling through vineyards to the magnificent Villa Barbarigo in Valsanzibio. The 17th-century Italian gardens here are a sight to behold. Return to the Sporting Hotel Galzignano (or similar) for a restful night, with breakfast and dinner included.

Cycle through the vineyards to reach the charming village of Battaglia, where you'll have the opportunity to taste the local Serprino wine. Continue through the spa towns of Montegrotto Terme to the pre-Palladian villa at Luvigliano. After admiring the elegant villa, cycle up to the picturesque village of Teolo, your home for the next two nights. Stay at Villa Lussana (or similar), with breakfast included.

Spend the day exploring Teolo, a former Roman settlement that became the summer home of Venice's doges in the 15th century. You could also take a bus into Padua to admire the town's Giotto frescoes or venture further to Venice, Italy's most romantic city. Enjoy a cappuccino in St Mark's Square, take a gondola under the Bridge of Sighs, or visit the Peggy Guggenheim Exhibition. Return to Villa Lussana (or similar) for the night, with breakfast included.

Start the day with a thrilling cycle down through the Euganean Hills to the medieval castle at San Martino. Continue along the Bacchiglione River to reach Cervarese Santa Croce, a perfect spot for a relaxed lunch. Cycle into wine country to reach your charming farm hotel at Villaganzerla. Here, you'll receive a warm welcome from Valfrido and Angelina at the Agriturismo L'Albara (or similar), where you'll stay for the night with breakfast and dinner included.

Today, you could relax by the pool or take a cycle path to Vicenza, a city renowned for its marvelous architecture. Visit the famous Palladian villa, La Rotonda, and explore the city's buildings designed by Palladio, including the Basilica Palladiana and the Teatro Olimpico. Return to the Agriturismo L'Albara (or similar) for the night, with breakfast and dinner included.

Follow the Strada del Tocai Rosso, a wine road that links a string of picturesque villages, each boasting its own Venetian campanile. Cycle across the plain to reach Vo Vecchio, a town criss-crossed with canals. Enjoy the view of the Euganean hills as you cycle through the vineyards back to Gabriella and Alessandro's farmhouse for your last dinner. Overnight at Agriturismo Il Feudo (or similar), with breakfast and dinner included.

Your Italian adventure comes to an end today. After breakfast, you'll depart from the agriturismo and head to Cortela, marking the conclusion of your unforgettable journey through Italy.