Venetian Villas and Vineyards Cycling
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating nine-day journey through the heart of Italy, where you'll experience the charm of medieval towns, the allure of vineyards, and the grandeur of historical sites. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of culture, history, and gastronomy, with a dash of adventure. From the welcoming agriturismo run by Gabriella and Alessandro to the sumptuous villas and castles, every day is a new discovery. Explore Este's 14th-century castle, admire the 17th-century Italian gardens at Villa Barbarigo, and indulge in wine tasting in Battaglia. The tour also includes visits to the cities of Vicenza and Venice, offering a rich tapestry of architectural wonders and artistic treasures. With comfortable accommodations and delightful meals included, this tour promises an unforgettable Italian adventure.
Included
All continental breakfasts and 6 evening meals included.
The Veneto ranks as one of the most fertile agricultural regions in the country. You will see fields of maize and barley everywhere. It is also a big area for fruit; expect to eat cherries, peaches, melons, plums, pears, strawberries and apples. The cuisine varies from the coast up into the mountains and reflects the region’s mixed cultural past. Nearer to Austria in the mountains, you get a more Tyrolean cuisine with dishes such as apple strudel creeping onto the menu, whereas towards the coast, you will find a lighter cuisine with lots of fish dishes.
Three typical dishes you are likely to find throughout the region are baccalà (air-dried salted cod soaked and cooked to a creamy consistency in garlic, parsley and olive oil), carpaccio (now seen on menus throughout Italy and even internationally, this is thin slices of very rare beef sprinkled with lemon juice and garnished with parmesan cheese, mushrooms or even white truffles according to the season and the restaurant) and polenta (made from maize, this is served as an accompaniment to meat or fish).
Standard transfers
If making a flight inclusive booking standard transfers are included from Montegrotto train station at 14:17 and back to Montegrotto train station at 13:35.
En route the cuisine is fabulous, home cooked fayre and you'll stay with some of the friendliest people we've ever met. In Teolo you'll stay at Mauro’s lovingly restored Liberty villa, whilst there's a warm welcome at Valfrido and Angelina's charming agriturismo near Vicenza.
Headwater wine service
GPS route navigation provided
High quality bikes provided
Destinations
Padua
VeniceMap
Attractions
Padua Cathedral
Venetian Arsenal
The Basilica of St Anthony
Este Castle
Animal Park CappellerDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival at Agriturismo Il Feudo
Day 1: Arrival at Agriturismo Il Feudo
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.
Day 2 – Day 2: Este, Monselice, and Galzignano
Day 2: Este, Monselice, and Galzignano
- Este Castle
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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.
Day 3 – Day 3: Arqua Petrarca and Valsanzibio
Day 3: Arqua Petrarca and Valsanzibio
- Padua Cathedral
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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.
Day 4 – Day 4: Battaglia, Luvigliano, and Teolo
Day 4: Battaglia, Luvigliano, and Teolo
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.
Day 5 – Day 5: Padua and Venice
- Padua
- Venice
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- Venetian Arsenal
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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.
Day 6 – Day 6: San Martino, Cervarese Santa Croce, and Villaganzerla
Day 6: San Martino, Cervarese Santa Croce, and Villaganzerla
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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.
Day 7 – Day 7: Vicenza
Day 7: Vicenza
- The Basilica of St Anthony
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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.
Day 8 – Day 8: Vo Vecchio
Day 8: Vo Vecchio
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.
Day 9 – Day 9: Departure from Cortela
Day 9: Departure from Cortela
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.
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