The area between the rivers Piave and Sile seems to be made for a cycle tour. Based in a beautiful hotel you will explore the "Heart of the Veneto“ on five easy routes. You will experience wonderful views of a region still less frequented by tourists. You will be fascinated by architectural highlights like Treviso, Castelfranco Veneto or the Villa Emo. Nature will also impress as you cycle on romantic paths along the rivers through this world famous region. Taste buds will be stimulated with perfectly pressed wines such as Prosecco and Pinot Grigio, as well as by the asparagus and radicchio that are conjured up in magical ways!
Employees of the hotel will provide you with your travel documents and rental bikes. In the evening you will be invited to a welcome drink on the sun terrace.
Today‘s stage leads you to the beautiful capital of the province, Treviso, a city still relatively unknown among tourists. The cycle path will guide you along the former city fortifications before entering the heart of the „citta delle aque“. The city owes this epithet to the numerous waterways that cross its centre. You continue past the dome, the palazzi and the patrician homes decorated with frescoes and into the open countryside before soon arriving at your hotel.
A leisurely cycle through the agricultural back-country starts the stage today, where lonely paths lead away to mysterious mansions. After traversing the Piave River you will follow the „Strada del Vino del Piave“. That is where the widely known Pinot Grigio has achieved real mastery. Cycling amidst grapevines for approx. 15km you can certainly risk a little tasting.
The focus of today’s stage is the charming small town Castelfranco Veneto, whose origins date back to the old Romans. It was them who erected the „castrum“ at the intersection of the old Roman roads to Vicenza, Padua and Asolo. The fortress was built centuries later, which is still entirely preserved today. On the way back, you will see the country estate „Villa Emo“, one of the masterpieces of the famous medieval architect Andrea Palladio and should definitely be visited (entrance included!).
A morning transfer will take you to Valdobbiadene, the capital of the Prosecco region. The small piazza with its many coffee bars are very inviting – you should taste a cappuccino here! A short climb will be rewarded with a gorgeous view of the almost never-ending grapevines. The lovely route will lead you through several wine villages, one of which will be your host when you are invited to a tasting of the world-famous sparkling wine (included). After that only a few kilometres remain and soon you will again reach your hotel.
Today‘s stage will again lead you towards Treviso. A former railway track, which was adapted to a cycle path, will guide you onwards to the natural reserve of the Sile River. You will reach and cross the small but famous river, which was one of the settings of the „Divine Comedy“ by Dante Alighieri.
Day
7
Departure or extension
Tour character
A easy tour with mainly flat stages. Only the stage „Prosecco“ features three longer ascents between approximately 1 and 2 kilometers. Usually you cycle on low-traffic side roads and asphalted agricultural roads, sometimes also on cycle paths with unsurfaced tracks. At the river crossing and the entry of Treviso you have to expect more traffic.
Overnight stay at the hotel Relais Monaco 4**** in your selected room category
Breakfast buffet
Half-board evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
Best developed route
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French- with route maps, route descriptions, local attractions, important telephone numbers)
Bus transfer to Valdobbiadene incl. your bike
1 x Prosecco tasting (Italian, English)
1 x Villa Emo entrance (Italian, English)
Reduced entry in the hotel´s spa area
Welcome drink
E-signposting
GPS -data is available
Rental bike insurance
Service hotline
Not included
Arrival and departure
costs for parking
city tax
transfers
optional sightseeing’s
city maps
Travel Insurance
costs of the private requirements
Extras
Arrival / Parking / Departure
Treviso central train station
Treviso and Venice airport
Free parking
Note
Where visitor´s tax is due, it is not included in the tour price!
Important notes
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Accommodation
Country-Hotel-Relais-Monaco
★★★★
The Hotel Relais Monaco is an oasis of peace and quiet located just outside Treviso in the heart of the joyful Marca. The long central boulevard flanked by an ancient vineyard leads to the heart of the property, where stands the majestic Villa Persico Guarnieri, Relais Monaco today.
Country-Hotel-Relais-Monaco
★★★★
The Hotel Relais Monaco is an oasis of peace and quiet located just outside Treviso in the heart of the joyful Marca. The long central boulevard flanked by an ancient vineyard leads to the heart of the property, where stands the majestic Villa Persico Guarnieri, Relais Monaco today.
An elegant hotel rises inside the structure with 79 rooms, including 17 suites and junior suites, a gourmet restaurant, where you can taste the best local specialties, and several meeting and banqueting halls. From the outdoor terraces, furnished with sofas and rocking chairs, you can see over a magnificent ancient park. Outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and a 600 sqm. brand new spa, which will be open in spring 2016, complete the facilities offered to the guests. The hotel is located in the country side between Venice and Dolomites. Five different tours will guide you to discover art cities, small medieval towns, Venetian villas and the Prosecco wine area.