Arrive in the romantic city of Verona, settle into your accommodations in town and meet at the Itinera Bike Travel office for a bike fitting and breifing.

Accommodations in Verona: Pietra di Verona Residence (or similar)

This loop ride explores Valpolicella, a wine region famous for the production of Amarone wine. The itinerary initially follows a bike path that runs along a canal and then gets deep into Valpolicella, where large vineyards, olive groves and cherry trees cover beautiful rolling hills. The area is dotted with elegant Venetian Villas, traditional rural houses and little roads flanked by high cypress. The ride is mostly flat with a few easy climbs and goes back to Verona following river Adige and a bike path.

Daily distance: 33 mi/53 km
Elevation gain: +1140 ft/ +350 mt
Accommodation: Residenza Pietra di Verona or similar
Meals: breakfast, wine tasting

The itinerary is completely flat and crosses the large farmland of the Veneto plain and initially follows a safe bike path that runs along the river Adige. The countryside is largely cultivated with corn, asparagus, kiwi and apples, cycling in this land with the hills and mountains in the background is really relaxing. The route passes by a few villages, such as Zevio, whose castle characterizes its main square, and gets to the countryside of Lonigo, in a charming Venetian Villa.

Daily distance: 34 mi/55 km
Elevation gain: +160 ft/ +50 mt
Accommodation: La Barchessa di Villa Pisani or similar
Meals: breakfast

The route initially follows charming secondary roads at the bottom of the Berici Hills, a verdant area covered with forests, vineyards and crops. The itinerary passes by little hamlets where Venetian Villas stand out, then it heads East towards the Euganean Hills, characteristic cone-shaped hills. The ride continues on a bike path that stay at the bottom of these former volcanos until it gets to Montegrotto Terme, a village located in the largest SPA area in Europe.

Daily distance: 35 miles/57 km
Elevation gain: +1145 ft/350 mt
Accommodation: Terme Preistoriche Resort SPA or similar
Meals: breakfast

This loop ride explores the southern side of the Euganean Hills, characterized by medieval villages, safe bike paths and Venetian Villas. The first part of the ride is along a canal and passes by beautiful villas such as Castello del Catajo and Villa Selvatico, and two medieval villages, Monselice and Este, still overlooked by majestic castle. The second part of the itinerary follows secondary roads among the hills: the enchanted village of Arquà Petrarca is the highlight of the day.

Daily distance: 34 mi/54 km
Elevation gain: +980 ft/+300 mt
Accommodation: Terme Preistoriche Resort SPA or similar
Meals: breakfast

The itinerary leaves the hills behind and gets to Padua flanking a canal that brings directly into the charming city center. Padua is an underrated city and deserves some time to be fully appreciated. There is a lot to see: beautiful palaces, churches with thousand years frescos and iconic squares. After Padua, the route flanks river Brenta, where many Venetian Villas face on its calm waters, and gets to the lively village of Mira.

Daily distance: 28 mi/46 km
Elevation gain: +160 ft/+50 mt
Accommodation: Romantik Hotel Villa Margherita or similar
Meals: breakfast, coffee stop at historic café

The last route gets to Venice area and explores its more authentic side: the lagoon and its islands. After a ride along river Brenta, the itinerary reaches Venice by cycling on the Ponte della Libertà, the only bridge that connects Venice with the mainland. Venice is only a in and out: the itinerary continues in the island of Lido, to be reached with ferry transfer. The island of Lido is short, with nice liberty style buildings and sandy beaches, then another ferry brings to Pellestrina, the fishermen island. The route ends in Chioggia, the little Venice.

Daily distance: 26 mi/42 km
Elevation gain: +160 ft/+50 mt
Accommodation: Grande Hotel Italia or similar
Meals: breakfast, "Ombre e cicchetti" (Venetian aperitif with wine and tapas)

After breakfast at the hotel and check out. We'll pick up the bikes at the Hotel and take you to Venice or Verona's airports or train stations. Transfer to other destinations is possibile with extra price. Arrivederci!