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| Pearls of Venice | Ref: IT005 |
| 8 days / 7 nights | |
| Price: £425pp (based on 2 people sharing) | |
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| Distance: approx 175 miles | ||
travel :
- Fly to Venice, Treviso or Verona (Brescia)
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Vicenza and discover Vicenza's palaces, churches and small streets. Within the small lanes you can still find the house of Pigafettas, the seafarer and the companion of Magellan.
Day 2:
From Vicenza you cycle alongside the Venetian fields heading to Sandrigo. Then to Marostica, famous for its castle and the chessboard in the main square. Finally, you reach Bassano del Grappa, a charming town in the valley of the mountains, famous for its old wooden bridge and the grappa! 25 miles
Day 3:
Passing gentle hills you reach Asolo by the one and only gradient of the whole tour. The descent leads you between the vineyards to Maser. The day ends in Treviso, where you can roam around the old town with its maze of narrow streets and canals. 38 miles
Day 4:
Leaving Treviso, you follow the course of the river Sile up to Casale. Overnight stay in Mestre, although by paying a surcharge it is possible to stay in Venice. The city itself is a short ride by public transport. 24 miles
Day 5:
Leaving Mestre by ferry to the island of Lido you will cycle alongside picturesque houses and fishing boats and then another boat takes you to the island of Pellestrina. A third ferry ride takes you to Chioggia, a miniature Venice, with cobblestone streets and canals. 21 miles
Day 6:
Cycling along country lanes, beside two rivers, ancient working canals and locks, you arrive in Padova, the home of Italy’s second oldest university. Do not miss a visit to the dazzling Scrovegni Chapel with the frescoes of the life of Christ by Giotto. 37 miles
Day 7:
Today you cycle alongside the river Bacchiglione to arrive in Costozza, a small village at the foot of the Berici hills, where you can admire the beautiful gardens of the Villa da Schio. Visit the old ice cave of the Villa now a very unique wine bar. 30 miles
Day 8:
Departure from Vicenza to start your homeward journey.
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