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Cycling holiday in Veneto, the land of wine and villas

7 Days / 6 Nights
Easy

The area between the rivers Piave and Sile in the Italian region of Veneto is brilliant for cycling holidays. On this tour you are based in one hotel, which provides the base around five great cycling days.

Located in the heart of Veneto, you will experience a magnificent landscape that still sticks out from the mass tourism.

You will experience fascinating architectural highlights including the towns of Treviso and Castelfranco Veneto, and not least the impressive Villa Emo, which has been family-owned for centuries and now is a part of the UNESCO's World Heritage.

You will get close to the beautiful nature of this area, as you cycle on the romantic paths along rivers and vineyards of this area, which is also home to the famous and tasty Prosecco and Pinot Grigio wines.

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  • Based in one hotel all week - the 4-star Sweet Hotel
  • Amazingly bike-friendly routes in the back country of Venice 
  • Experience the atmospheric town of Treviso with its beautiful channels
  • Cylcing past the characteristic patrician villas
  • Cycling through vineyards where famous grapes as the Pinot Grigio and the Prosecco is grown. 
  • Scenic cycling along the Piave and Sile Rivers 
  • Possible to rent a regular bike or an electric bike 

About the route

On this tour you are based in one hotel, and therefore the suggested cycling tours are designed as loops - everyday in a new direction, and always with the option to skip a stage, if wanted. The route generally goes through flat terrain. Only on day 5, you will go up a longer hill, that strectes about two kilometers. The tour mainly takes place on small side roads, paved trails and some dirt roads, to avoid most of the local traffic.

Sweet Hotel

The charming hotel in Longa Schiavon is the perfect starting point for this journey. It offers spacious and stylish rooms equipped with elegant bathrooms, balcony, satellite TV, minibar and much more. Savour the culinary delights at the two restaurants, La Veneziana and Brasserie Mediterraneo. A hearty breakfast is served in the inviting winter garden. After your excursions, relax on the large sun terrace with sun loungers or take a dip in the beautiful pool, which is typically open from May to September. In the evening, relax with a cool drink and chat with the locals at Café Mar.

Itinerary

Here you can see the programme for the tour.

When checking in at the hotel you will receive a welcome package with route descriptions and maps, and the bikes will be be handed to you. 

Today's cycling stage will take you through the beautiful provincial capital of Treviso. A charming city that still goes free of mass tourism. The city has a friendly atmosphere and is one of the prettiest in the region, with its channels integrated into the urban landscape, the peaceful green parks and the historic center. In Treviso several small rivers meet up and merge together to the Piave River, and then it is the home of the delicious dessert Tiramisu.

The cycling route passes ancient fortresses before you cycle into the heart of "citta dell'acqua" the city of water. This nickname well describes the city center, where several channels intersect. The route continues past the cathedral with its characteristic domes, past the City Hall in the city center and further out past the patrician villas with their characteristic wall paintings before you again cycle out into the country side and back to your hotel.

The day begins with a relaxing bike ride through croplands, where you will get past deserted roads that winds past majestic and lonely mansions and villas.

After crossing the Piave River, you will cycle along the "Strada dei Vini Del Piave". These wine routes get their names from the great vineyards surrounding them. This is where the world famous Pinot Grigio grapes are grown and harvested with great success. You will follow this lush landscape of vines for about 15 km. before heading for the hotel.

This stage will show you the charming Roman town of Castelfranco Veneto.

The city surrounds a large and well-preserved fortress, which still stands beautifully with its high red brick walls. It measures 232 meters/761ft on each side and in addition to the 4 towers, marking the corners, the tower has has two more charming towers. One on the south wall, which acts as a bell tower for the cathedral, and one on the east wall. Furthermore, the entire fortress surrounded by a moat.

When cycling back to the hotel you will pass the beautiful country house Villa Emo, which is a medieval architectural masterpiece, built by the architect Andrea Palladio in the 1500s. This is a must to visit, and we have therefore included the entrance ticket.

This day begins with a transfer that leads you to Valdobbiadene. This town is the headquarter of the Prosecco area and surrounded by vineyards. An atmospheric little square in the town center, with its variety of cafes, is an obvious place to enjoy a cup of real Italian cappuccino, before cycling up the longest hill on this tour (about 2 km). It is difinitely worth the effort, as the view of endless vineyards meets you at the top.

From here, the route takes you through several small unique wine villages. In one of these villages you will be invited to a tasting of Prosecco - the delicious and famous sparkling wine (included). After this, there is only few kilometers back to the hotel.

The final cycling stage on this tour runs through a fantastic scenery and brings you back in the direction of Treviso. On a former train track, which today has been transformed into bike path, you will cycle along the nature reserve by Sile River. Here the parths runs along the river and crosses it before the last stretch brings you back towards the hotel, through the stunning country scenery that characterizes this area.

After breakfast you will be checking out of the hotel for departure.

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Price includes

Optional

  • Upgrade to Ebike (selected when booking the tour)
Not included
  • Transportation to the destination
  • Cancellation- and travel insurance

Bikes

You can choose from these bikes on the tour.

Unisex 21-speed bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148cm - 190cm.

43cm
46cm
51cm
56cm
7-speed Unisex Bike
Hub gears with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with coaster brake on the rear wheel.

Body size approx. 155cm - 190cm.

46cm
51cm
56cm
21-gear men's bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

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

Body size approx. 165cm - 205cm.

56-51 "sloping" cm
60cm
64cm
PLUS men's bike 27-gear
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

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

Body size approx. 155cm - 205cm.

46cm
50cm
51cm
55cm
60cm
63cm
Unisex 7-speed E-bike
Hub gears with freewheel

High quality unisex e-bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148cm - 195cm.

46cm "XS"
46cm
51cm
56cm

Practical information

Here you can get answers to various questions about the trip
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The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

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You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:

  1. Choose your desired start date
  2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
  3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

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For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form.

Equipment included in the bike rental:

  • Saddle bag (water repellent)
  • Handlebar bag (water repellent)
  • Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
  • Combination lock

Please note that helmets are not included and you need to bring your own.

Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.

Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.  

The flights to/from Venice are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.

Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.

Get a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.

From the airport to the hotel
Venice has the nearest airport and from there take a shuttle into the Venezia Mestre (main station) - from where you can take a train to Treviso. This tour takes around 30 minutes and costs approximately € 3 per person. 

On www.trenitalia.com it is easy to get an overview of times and destinations on the Italian trains, but since it is difficult to purchase or change the tickets online, we recommend that you first buy them at the train station before departure. From Treviso to the hotel the tour is most easily done by a local taxi - Price around € 25.

Breakfast is included every day. 
Lunch is easily found on the route, where there are often small villages with cafés or restaurants. 
Dinner is also easy to find within walking distance at the hotels.
It will also be possible to visit the hotels' own restaurants should you wish to do so.

The personal tour information with subsequent bike handover takes place on the day of arrival between 17:00 and 19:00 at the Best Western Plus Executive Hotel and Suites (also for guests of other hotels). For the exact time and any changes, please refer to the tour folder deposited at your arrival hotel.

Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.

See a map of the whole route

See the elevation profile

Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)

On this tour, you will receive the following documents:

Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll get access to your 'my tour' page where you'll find practical information about the trip.

One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and voucher

Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags, specific local vouchers and if you have rented a bike, they will also be handed out at the first hotel. The documents are in English.

This tour has difficulty grade 2.

Grade 2
For cyclists who like hilly terrain and a bit longer distances. You cycle on good roads, which usually don’t have much traffic. The distance is between 35 – 60 km or 20 – 38 miles. If you are capable of riding a bike and you have a normal good health, you should not worry about going on these tours.

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Spring (March to May): In spring, the weather from Torino to Alba, Asti, and Barolo is mild and pleasant. Temperatures typically range from 10-20°C. March can be cool with some rain, but as April and May progress, it becomes warmer and sunnier. The countryside starts to bloom, and the vineyards begin to green, creating beautiful landscapes for cycling.

High Summer (June to August): High summer brings warm weather with temperatures often between 25-35°C. It can get very hot in July and August, with minimal rainfall during this period. The sun shines almost every day, providing excellent conditions for a cycling holiday, but it's important to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade. Evenings tend to be cooler, offering a pleasant end to the day.

Autumn (September to October): Autumn is an ideal time for cycling in this region, with temperatures ranging from 15-25°C. The weather is stable and mild, and the vineyards are stunning with their golden and red hues. September is generally drier, while October may have more rainy days. This is also the harvest season for grapes, so the area is lively with activity, and the aroma of wine production fills the air.

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

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