Ancient Venetian Empire by Bike
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Overview
Highlights
- Exploring the magical city of Venice
- Cycling along the Adriatic coast and across two European borders
- Discovering the history of the Venetian Republic
- Enjoying the culinary specialties such as marinated sardines and spicy meatballs
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Trip includes
- 7 breakfasts - varied buffet breakfasts are served
- 7 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €10-15) - upgrade to Category A hotels (3-4 star) - supplement applies
- 27 speed bike rental with pannier, puncture resistant tyres, gel saddle and helmet (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)
- Information pack including route notes and maps per room booked
- Luggage transfers
- Ferry and vaporetto transfers on day 2 from Venice to Punta Sabbioni (ACTV 24-hr ticket - note bike not included, allow EUR4) (except private transfer for 14 Jul departure)
- Emergency hotline
Itinerary
Make your own way to Mestre on the mainland of Venice. On arrival at your hotel you will be given your hotel vouchers, route information and maps. From here it is easy to venture into the famous canal city for your own personal exploration – note that bikes (like cars...
Today you take the ferry to the island of Lido, passing in front of Piazza San Marco, and a smaller boat to Punta Sabbioni (tickets included). From here you cycle towards Jesolo or Caorle along the Venetian Adriatic coast, with numerous opportunities for a refreshing swim in the sea. Overnight at Jesolo or Caorle. Elevation +0m/0ft
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Today you will leave the sea behind and head north towards the Julian Alps. The route follows quiet country roads, traversing a land that is rich in water. You will be passing through an area with a multitude of 'Valli da pesca' (stretches of lagoon enclosed by earthe...
Spend the day cycling in the midst of the plain on the eastern border between the region of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, passing through an area abundant in water and history, among rivers, canals and ancient Roman towns. Your destination for the day will be Aqui...
This morning you cross the Isonzo river, the scene of important battles during the First World War, before heading towards the sea: the Gulf of Trieste awaits you with many possible stops along the way. Visit Duino with its two castles, Sistiana with its characteristi...
Today is a more demanding stage than the preceding days, with some short ascents and some stretches of moderate traffic. After a few kilometres you will cross over the border into Slovenia. Continue cycling through famous holiday resorts such as Koper, originally a Ve...
Today's cycle takes you through the salt mines of Secovlje, a large Slovenian town where a unique habitat has formed for halophytic plants and animals and migrating birds. Cross the Croatian border along Istria, the Adriatic Sea's largest peninsula. Here the terrain b...
After breakfast the trip concludes. It's possible to return to Venice by ferry - please ask for our rates.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Lunches and dinners
- Drinks
- Transport to and from Venice / Porec
- Local hotel taxes
- Tour guide - this is a self guided tour
- Items of a personal nature including optional train tickets
- Travel insurance - mandatory
- Ferry boat Porec to Venice at the end of the tour - ask for our rates.
- Hotel taxes (allow €10-15pp, payable locally)
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