Italy Abano Terme in One Hotel Bike Tour 2018 Individual Self-Guided 7 days/6 nights You will cycle through an area where even the Romans spent time to relax. Here you will not only find a diverse landscape, but also many cultural treasures. In cities such as Padua and Vicenza you will cycle along the traces of the middle Ages. In Little Venice as Chioggia is called because of its canals and bridges you will enjoy Italian flair. Many villas are located on the way to your different destinations. But you also won t have to miss out on the gorgeous landscape. The beautiful Po Valley, where lots of tasty fruits and vegetables are grown, is very impressive. The Eugenia Hills the alleged source of the thermal water and growing area of outstanding wines make sure you do not get bored on your trip. Treat yourself to this bike tour and ride through the elegant Abano! Variety is guaranteed!
Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Arrival in Abano Terme The hotel staff will provide you with tour information and rental bikes. Before you start your bike trip, you should take some time to enjoy the flair of the Venetian lagoon. Later you will cycle mainly along the ancient river Bacchiglione, which was once used by cargo ships, the so-called burci. Day 4: Vicenza and its Villas 35 km Today, you will again cycle along the river Bacchiglione. Through fertile fields you will come to Vicenza. This is the city which helped a famous architect of the middle Ages, Palladio, to gain worldwide fame. Many of his villas and palaces still dominate the city. The Teatro Olimpico and the Basilica are a must see for any visitor. Beautiful squares invite you to stay and drink a cup of cappuccino. In the afternoon, you will take the bus or train back to your hotel. Day 2: The Eugenia Hills 45 km Your first bike tour will lead you through the national park of the volcanic cones of the thermal region. You will cycle over gently rolling hills with wonderful views until you reach the pretty medieval town of Arqua Petrarca. The narrow, winding streets of the town offer many surprises to its visitors. At the end of your tour, wonderful ways will lead you back to your hotel. Day 3: Chioggia Little Venice 55 km In the morning, a minibus will take you to Chioggia. It is not a coincidence that your today s starting point is nicknamed Little Venice! Many small bridges and canals remind its visitors of the town s bigger sister. Day 5: Padua with its Channels 35 km Today s route takes you along the waterways through Padua. These ways form an ingenious network by which you can explore the city of St Anthony. It will take you to all the different attractions, such as the city wall, St Anthony s Chruch, Cafe Petrocchi, or the Prato della Valle. Day 6: Villa dei Vescovi 30 km Beautiful flat roads will lead you along the hills to the Villa dei Vescovi. This villa is the prototype of a Venetian villa and its renovations have just been finished. In the Enotec, you can try wine from the Euganean Hills as well as specialties from the surrounding area. Moreover, you can enjoy a picnic on the terrace of the villa, which would for sure be the perfect way to end this wonderful trip. Day 7: Departure or Extension of Trip
Route Technical Characteristics: Route Profile The daytrips are rather easy and mainly on flat roads. Only in the Eugenia Hills there are some short climbs to be tackled. You will find yourself on quiet side roads and cycle paths. Mostly, the roads are asphalted. In cities you will sometimes come across more traffic. Distance: 200 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: Season 1 Double Occupancy B&B 495.00 Season 2 Double Occupancy B&B 519.00 Season 3 Double Occupancy B&B 545.00 Surcharge Single Room 145.00 Surcharge Half Board 3x 78.00 Rental Bike (21 or 7 gear) 80.00 Electro Bike 180.00 Hotel Terme Roma: The 4**** hotel is situated in the centre of Abano Terme. Located at the beginning of the pedestrian area, it is the ideal starting point for your daytrips. The neo-classical facade recalls the imperial splendour of Rome. Both the hotel terrace and the cosy, elegant lobby invite you to stay for a while. Moreover, the comfortable rooms, equipped with everything you may expect from a superior 4**** hotel, make you feel at home. You can relax in the thermal water pools or swim in the indoor or outdoor pool. Moreover, there is an additional pool on the roof terrace for the sun-seekers among you. If you love food, you will enjoy Abano s hotel restaurants, which are well known for all types of culinary specialties. All this combined with the friendly service of the hotel staff will make your stay more than pleasant! Included: Not Included: Overnight stays in the hotel Terme Roma Breakfast buffet If half board is booked: 3x course dinner Excellently planned routes Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers) Bus transfer to Chioggia including your bike Train journey from Vicenza to Montegrotto including your bike Tour signposting GPS data 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