Veneto Bike & Boat

7 breakfast, 6 self packed lunches, 6 dinners (does not include drinks). - Breakfast is buffet style and will usually consist of bread, ham / salami, cheese, butter, marmalade, yoghurt, cereals, milk, tea and coffee. At breakfast you will prepare your packed lunch which will be sandwiches, juice or 1/2L of water. Dinner will consist of 3 courses inclusive of a starter, main meal and dessert and include typical dishes of simple traditional Italian cuisine.

vegetarian, vegan, kosher, meat

7 nights accommodation aboard a comfortable barge with private facilities on a twin share basis. (note there are no single cabins, it's single use of a twin cabin)

Bike rental with helmet, pannier, cycle computer, lock and repair kit (self guided only). Electric bike available on request - supplement applies

Guided tour in Mantua, some short walking tours

Bus transfer Ferrara to Zelo / Ferrara to Adria

English speaking tour leader

Digital information pack including route notes, maps and navigational App (can be used offline) with GPX Tracks (smartphone required)

Tea and coffee available on board, afternoon snack, welcome drink, still and sparkling water dispenser, ice dispenser

Sheets and towels, use of hairdryer, courtesy kit with eco solid soaps and shower cap

Mid week service - cabin cleaning and towel change

Bike insurance against theft and irreparable damage (limited)

Entrance and visits as described in the programme: Grana Padano cheese factory, glass factory on Murano island, the Carousel and Street Entertainment Museum

Harbour charges

Wifi in common areas

The bike handover will take place on day 3 (Venice to Mantova) or day 2 (Mantova to Venice).

City bike 27-gear Shimano Deore and Kalkhoff Electro-bike 8 gear Shimano Nexus

Features: - aluminium frame - mudguard - rear rack - comfort gel saddle: www.selleroyal.com - anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres - ergonomic bike grips - speed lifter systm

Accessories:

- 1 cycle computer

- 1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag

- 1 combination bike lock

- 1 helmet (54 to 61cm) – certified according to the DIN EN 1078 (CE) European standards.

- Self guided only: 1 front bag and 1 repair kit per cabin - 1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers.

We recommend that you bring your own reusable water bottle with you.

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Useful videos:

Bike Basics | http://bit.ly/girolibero-bikebasics

How to lock your bike | http://bit.ly/howtolockbike

How to use an E-bike | http://bit.ly/howebikeworks

How to change an inner tube | http://bit.ly/howtoinnertube

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How to lock the bike

We remind you that you are responsible for the rental bikes and its accessories for the length of the whole tour. Bicycles must be always locked and possibly secured to a pole, even for short stops.

In case of theft/damage to the rental bike

An insurance against theft and irreparable damage is included in the tour price. In case of careless or improper behaviour the insurance will not cover the costs. The insurance covers only the rented bikes, while it is not valid for any bike accessories (lock, helmet, panniers, handlebar bag, child seat, child devices etc…) nor personal belongings left on the bike or in the panniers/handlebar bags. Furthermore, the insurance is not valid for e-bikes used by customers under the age of 18.

In case of theft the insurance may be activated only if the client presents:

- a police report made at the local police office

- the lock key in case of e-bike, or the damaged lock in case of standard bike

Mechanical problems

If you are riding unaccompanied, it is wise to know at least how to repair or change an inner tube before setting off on your bike. For this reason we provide a repair kit per cabin. We remind you that we offer no assistance in case of flat tyre.

In case of mechanical problems please:

1. Call the tour leader phone number (contact person also for self-guided)

2. Communicate your name

3. Tell your position

4. Give your mobile phone number

Based on the damage and on the location, the tour leader will try to find the best and quickest solution to the problem.

The tour leader can suggest you the nearest mechanical shop to make the bike repairing. The mechanic will make an estimate which has to be approved by the tour leader on the phone. You have to pay the bill which will be refunded within the end of the tour upon presentation of the receipt.

Mechanical problems

If you are riding unaccompanied, it is wise to know at least how to repair or

change an inner tube before setting off on your bike. For this reason we provide a

repair kit per cabin.

We remind you that we offer no assistance in case of flat tyre.

In case of mechanical problems please:

1. Call the tour leader phone number (contact person also for self-guided)

2. Communicate your name

3. Tell your position

4. Give your mobile phone number

Based on the damage and on the location, the tour leader will try to find the best

and quickest solution to the problem.

The tour leader can suggest you the nearest mechanical shop to make the bike repairing. The mechanic will make an estimate which has to be approved by the tour leader on the phone. You have to pay the bill which will be refunded within the end of the tour upon presentation of the receipt.