Day 1 – Arrival in Bolzano, “gateway to the Dolomites”

Individual arrival and overnight in Bolzano, a bilingual city (Italian and German) and capital of South Tyrol. Long a commercial crossroads between the Mediterranean and Central Europe, Bolzano is today an important commercial and tourist center that perfectly combines innovation and tradition. If you haven’t already, visit Ötzi, the world’s oldest mummy, at the city’s archaeological museum. If you prefer modern and contemporary art, don’t miss the Museion, a futuristic museum.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2 – Cycling along the Wine Route to Trento

Start cycling along the Adige bike path, among the famous vineyards of the South Tyrol Wine Road, one of Italy’s oldest wine routes. With 4,250 hectares under cultivation, this area represents 84% of South Tyrol’s vineyards and includes both internationally renowned wines and native grape varieties.

Today, you can choose a hilly variant leading to the beautiful Lake Kaltern, or follow the entirely flat bike path along the Adige (total distance: 65 km, elevation gain +295 m/-365 m). Either way, you’ll continue to Trento, where you can explore the charming historic center and admire elegant frescoed buildings. The city is watched over by Buonconsiglio Castle, built starting in 1200, offering a unique view of Trento and the valley below.

Shorten the stage: You can shorten the ride by taking the train to Trento from the following stations: Ora, Egna, Salorno, Mezzocorona. You can also take the train from Grumo-San Michele all’Adige (Malè-Trento line).

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Cycling: 70 km
Elevation gain: +410 – 475 m

Day 3 – Rovereto and the splendor of Lake Garda, north to south

Follow the Adige to Rovereto, a city known for the MART contemporary art museum. From there, you’ll leave the valley and climb the short Passo di San Giovanni, then descend with spectacular views over Lake Garda and the town of Torbole. In Riva del Garda, board a ferry to the southern shore of the lake, enjoying a wonderful, relaxing cruise to Peschiera.

Shorten the stage: You can shorten the stage by taking the train from Trento to Rovereto or Mori.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Cycling: 50 km
Elevation gain: +300 – 430 m
Ferry transfer: 4 hours 30 minutes

Day 4 – Discovering Verona, the city of a thousand faces

After crossing the rolling hills surrounding Lake Garda, you’ll reunite with the Adige and follow it into Verona, one of the most beautiful and important art cities in the Veneto region. You’ll have many options for sightseeing: Piazza Bra and the Roman Arena, Castelvecchio and its museum, San Zeno Church, Juliet’s house… End the day with an aperitif on Piazza delle Erbe and a delicious dinner in a local restaurant.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Cycling: 35 km
Elevation gain: +255 – 260 m

Day 5 – Villages and castles on the road to Vicenza, city of Palladio

Continue through the Veronese countryside, along the slopes of the Lessini mountains, entering another important wine region and reaching the village of Soave amidst vineyards. Take time to stroll through this town, famous for its well-preserved walls surrounding a beautiful historic center and the Scaliger Castle.

You can then choose between two routes: a flat route (+425 m/-435 m) taking you near the beautiful castles of Romeo and Juliet in Montecchio Maggiore, or a hilly route through the Berici Hills. Either way, you’ll reach Vicenza.

A must-do: an aperitif in the shadow of the Palladian Basilica! Vicenza is known above all for the works of Andrea Palladio, one of the most important architects of the Italian Renaissance, who also inspired the architecture of the White House.

Shorten the stage: You can shorten the ride by taking the train from/to San Bonifacio, halfway between Verona and Vicenza.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Cycling: 75 km
Elevation gain: +665 – 665 m

Day 6 – Cycling into nature toward the Euganean Hills

Just outside Vicenza, visit Villa Valmarana ai Nani, famous for Tiepolo’s frescoes, and Villa Capra, also known as La Rotonda, considered Palladio’s masterpiece—its perfection and geometric precision will leave you in awe.

After passing the hamlet of Montegalda, you’ll head toward the Euganean Hills, where you can relax in the largest thermal area in Europe.

Today’s destination is a village in the largest thermal region in Europe, nestled in the green hills of the Euganean Hills Regional Park.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Cycling: 50 km
Elevation gain: +220 – 260 m

Day 7 – Reaching the lagoon via Padua and the elegant Brenta Riviera

First, you’ll arrive in Padua, an important university city rich in art and history, known as the city of the three “without”: the saint without a name (St. Anthony, known simply as “the Saint”), the café without doors (Caffè Pedrocchi, once open at all hours), and the meadow without grass (Prato della Valle, originally a marsh). Leaving Padua and following the Naviglio del Brenta, you’ll pass some famous villas of the Venetian nobility: Villa Giovanelli in Noventana, Villa Pisani and Villa Foscarini Rossi in Stra, Villa Valmarana and Villa Seriman Widmann-Foscari in Mira. You’ll finally reach Mestre, on the Venetian mainland.

Shorten the stage: You can take the train from Terme Euganee-Abano-Montegrotto to Padua, or from Padua to Mestre/Venice.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Cycling: 55 km
Elevation gain: +195 – 200 m

Day 8 – End of the tour in Mestre

For those needing to return to Bolzano, you can book a transfer or take the train. For those with time to spare, we recommend a stroll through magical Venice, easily reached from Mestre by train or bus.