DAY 1 :
WELCOME TO VERONA!
Begin your journey in the enchanting city of Verona, where art, history, and culinary delights come together. Start your day at the iconic Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater that has stood for nearly 2,000 years and still hosts world-class opera performances. walk through the charming streets to Piazza delle Erbe, a lively square surrounded by medieval buildings, vibrant market stalls, and the towering Lamberti Tower. Continue to Piazza dei Signori, a quieter yet equally stunning square, where you’ll find the statue of Dante and the elegant Loggia del Consiglio. Visit the Scaliger Tombs, a Gothic masterpiece, and the nearby Santa Maria Antica Church, a gem of Romanesque architecture.ures. Savor a plate of bigoli pasta or risotto all’Amarone, paired with a glass of local Valpolicella wine This day in Verona is a perfect blend of history, art, and gastronomy, leaving you inspired and ready for the next leg of your journey.
This day will be designed with respect to your travel plans with time to familiarise yourself with the bikes and go for a short bicycle warm up
DAY 2:
soave and Vicenza (optional extra loop to lessinia park)
Verona’s Farewell: Start your ride in Verona, passing its iconic Arena and charming streets one last time before heading into the Veneto countryside. On the way Soave Castle: Pedal through the rolling vineyards of the Soave wine region and stop at the medieval Soave Castle, As you approach Vicenza, marvel at the Villa Rotonda, Andrea Palladio’s architectural masterpiece, with its perfect symmetry and stunning hilltop views. Arrive in Vicenza, a UNESCO World Heritage city, and explore its elegant Piazza dei Signori, the Basilica Palladiana, and the Teatro Olimpico, the oldest enclosed theater in the world.
DAY 3:
Go visit Vicenza in depth
immerse yourself in discovering the beauty of this city. Today we will follow the footsteps of famous architect andrea palladio and will have a walking tour with a local guide. We will enjoy a visit of the teatro olimpico and worldwide famous palladian villa “la rotonda”. Also there will be time for an optional ride along the cycling paths of the town.
DAY 4:
through vulcanic euganean hills to elegant padua
from a unesco site to another. Today we discover this beautiful regional park nominated in 2024 world unesco heritage site for biodiversity and we will end up in Padua nominated unesco site for the renaissance frescoes.
DAY 5:
go explore padua
today we admire with the help of a local expert guide some of the main attractions like the Scrovegni Chapel Home to Giotto’s breathtaking frescoes, the University of Padua One of the world’s oldest universities, founded in 1222, it was a hub for revolutionary thinkers like Galileo Galilei, the Basilica of Saint Anthony, A stunning mix of Romanesque, Gothic, and Byzantine styles,
Prato della Valle, a vibrant cultural and social hub, the largest square, featuring a unique elliptical canal lined with 78 statues of historic figures, Palazzo della Ragione, A medieval marvel with one of the largest hanging halls in Europe, adorned with astrological frescoes, symbolizing Padua’s rich civic and artistic heritage.
DAY 6:
road to venice
an easy ride to admire the palladian style villas alond the so named riviera del brenta a picturesque stretch of land along the Brenta River, located between Padua and Venice. Known for its scenic beauty, it is lined with elegant Venetian villas, lush gardens, and charming waterways. This area became a popular retreat for Venice’s aristocracy during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, who built lavish summer residences to escape the heat and crowds of Venice. We will finally make a triumphant entrance in venice through the liberty bridge connecting the main land to the first of the 118 islands of venice.
DAY 7 and 8:
visit venice like you never did before
The Biennale Art and Architecture Exhibition is the crown jewel of this tour, and we’ve dedicated two full days to explore its cutting-edge exhibits and installations, primarily held at the historic Arsenale. But that’s just the beginning.
To truly experience Venice beyond the crowds, we’ll embark on a slow and serene cruise to some of the lesser-known islands of the Venetian Lagoon. We’ll steer clear of the tourist hotspots, instead uncovering hidden gems and local favorites—places where Venetians themselves go to escape the hustle and bustle. This is your chance to see the real Venice, a city of quiet canals, authentic traditions, and timeless beauty, through the eyes of a local. Because yes, the real Venice still exists, and we’ll show it to you.
DAY 9:
farewell ciao e grazie!
