Italy Prosecco (Veneto) in One Hotel Bike Tour 2018 Individual Self-Guided 7 days/6 nights 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!
Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Arrival in Ponzano Veneto 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. Day 2: Treviso 25 km 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. Day 3: The Piave River and Wine Route 65 km 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. Day 4: Castelfranco Veneto 65 km 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!).
Day 5: Prosecco Hills 55 km + Transfer A morning transfer will take you to Valdobbiadene, the capital of the prosecco region. The small piazza with its many coffee bars is 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. Day 6: Nature Park of the Sile River 55 km 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 of Trip
Route Technical Characteristics: Route Profile: An 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 entrance to Treviso you have to expect more traffic. Distance: 265 km Travel Dates: Departures Thursdays and Saturdays between March 24 and October 13, 2018 Season 1: March 24 April 27 and September 29 - October 13 Season 2: April 28 May 25 and September 8 September 28 Season 3: May 26 September 7
Price per Person: Junior Suite Comfort Room Season 1 Double Occupancy B&B 619.00 549.00 Season 2 Double Occupancy B&B 659.00 589.00 Season 3 Double Occupancy B&B 715.00 639.00 Surcharge Single Room 359.00 199.00 Surcharge Half Board (3x) 99.00 Rental Bike (21 or 7 gear) 80.00 Electro Bike 180.00 Country Hotel Relais Monaco 4**** The 4**** Country Hotel Relais Monaco is situated just outside the city of Treviso. The historic villa, being a haven of peaceful relaxation, is nestled between the hotel s own grapevines and a spacious park. The generously laid pool area including sufficient sunbeds ensures a welcoming refreshment after a beautiful day on the bike. The spa area is 700 square meters and there is a special tariff for hotel guests wishing to use it (new in 2016). When the weather is fine, the marvellous terrace is used by the excellent restaurant to conclude the evening. Whether you choose the junior suites in the main building or the comfort rooms in the side wing built in the year 2000, a terrific stay in a house belonging to the Benetton dynasty is guaranteed. Included: Not Included: Overnight stays at the hotel Relais Monaco 4**** in the booked category Breakfast buffet If half board is booked: 4 course dinner (with choices) 1 x Prosecco tasting 1 x Villa Emo entrance Bus transfer to Valdobbiadene including your bike Welcome drink Excellently planned routes Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route descriptions, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers) Tour signposting GPS data available Rental bike insurance Service hotline Visitors taxes
Bikes Hybrid Bike Unisex frame 21-gears with free wheel sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedaling brake sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm Men s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "slopping" cm (note: a reservation is necessary!) Also includes Saddle bag (water-repellent), handlebar bag (waterrepellent), service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube, pump and combination lock Electric Bike A Pedelec is an electro bike which assists with electric support only when pedaling. Composed on basis of KTM-bikes, adequate for our missions. The bike is easy to handle as you have a good weight distribution and a low balance point. Overall weight amounts to approx. 23 kg. An illuminated LCD display, a computer and a wattage display add to the comfort. Assisting people in realizing their touring dreams worldwide is our passion. www.okcycletours.com THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 TICO Ontario Registration No: 50022848