Italy - Dolomites to Venice

ITALY ITALY – DOLOMITES TO VENICE

This is a trip of a lifetime! It takes you from the gorgeous Dolomite Mountains, across the Austrian border, back into Italy and then downhill to the sea. See lovely vineyards, classic medieval villages, castles and historic sites. Plus, taste the incredibly delicious foods and wines of northern Italy. End with a fabulous insider tour of Venice and a visit to nearby fishing villages.

Start your travels in Balzano, with easy train access from Milan or Venice. Then enter Austria for a day trip to the beautiful town of Lienz followed by a few days of cycling (and a hike) along the border in Italy. Next, ride into the area known as Valdobbiadene, where you cycle along beautiful valleys and pass by castles and ancient churches — and the terraced hillsides laden with grapes, from which they make the world’s best Prosecco wine.

Continue riding through magnificent Renaissance towns, see masterpieces of architectural finery, villas, wineries and more ... and cycle a bike path along two rivers ... before taking the train to Venice, where you are treated to an insider tour of this famous city and its gems.

Then stay on the nearby Lido island for some relaxed cycling and a visit to see how locals live. Finally, say farewell and depart by water bus to your travels home.

ITINERARY

TOUR AT A GLANCE

Start/End San Candido/Venice Lido

10 Days

Level 2: Easier to Intermediate

Biking miles: 6 to 52 miles/day (Options and van support available)

DATES:

September 4-13 September 18-27

INCLUDES:

9 nights’ lodging, 9 breakfasts, 7 dinners (on your own 1 night in Cortina and Venice), train from Lienz to San Candido and Treviso to Venice, multi-pass in Venice, wine tasting, guided hike, tour of Venice, use of bicycle and helmet, bi-lingual leaders, van support. Airfare not included.

PRICE: $4,595

Per person double occupancy. Solo traveler: Pvt. room add $1,200