• All accommodation as described

• Meals as described in the Meal Plan

• Self-guided information pack containing your route notes

• Venice city guide book

• Luggage transfers

• 21 gear bike hire

• Bike accessories hire (pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit, inner tube)

• Welcome briefing

• Boat cruise across Lake Garda

• A classic pistachio ice cream in Rovereto

• A Grappa tasting in Venice

• Navigation App and GPX tracks available

• Travel insurance

• Bike helmet

• Travel to Bolzano

• Travel from Venice

• Visas (if applicable)

• Tourist taxes may apply and are usually under 5 Euros per person per night

• Day visitor tax for Venice Islands (approx. 3 - 10 Euros per person per day)

• Some meals as described in the Meal Plan

• Personal equipment

• Any additional activities/excursions indicated as optional

Each self-guided holiday comes with comprehensive route notes and a map or pocket guidebook of the area you are exploring. The route notes contain information about the places you will visit and the local transport you might need, along with the detailed route notes for your daily walks or cycle rides. We even include some tips for the best places to stop for lunch.

You can expect to receive your Self-Guided Pack containing your route notes, a map or guidebook, and all your relevant documents, no later than 3 weeks before your holiday start-date. We will send your documents using a signed-for courier so that you can track your package and know that it is safely on its way to you. For bookings of more than 4 people we will send an additional Self-Guided Pack. If you do not need this additional pack please inform our Sales Team. Your pack will be sent to the lead booker, so please remind them to pack it before setting off.

Should your self-guided trip be part of a longer adventure requiring you to leave home more than three weeks before your holiday start-date, please inform our Sales Team so that we can make alternative delivery arrangements.

Our Self-Guided Holidays are perfect for your next family holiday and are suitable for children of all ages.

Our partner hotels and accommodations are able to provide cots for young children, and some offer family rooms. We can also arrange hire of children’s bikes and tag along bikes for most of our self-guided cycling trips and with trips such as Lake Constance and the Danube offering routes on designated cycle paths you can rest assured in keeping your family safe.

As a parent we trust that you know your own child’s capabilities, so please read the itinerary details to ensure the distances covered each day are suitable for your family. If this is a first time walking holiday for your family, a centre based trip is a fantastic option as it allows you to easily opt out of a days walking if a day of building sand castles, swimming in the pool or visiting museums is calling instead.

Please discuss this further with our sales team who will be happy to assist in picking the best trip for your family.

Your trip starts at your hotel in Bolzano. All of our self-guided holidays are sold on a Land Only basis, allowing you the flexibility to choose the travel method which best suits you. The nearest airports are Verona or Venice Marco Polo and both have great low cost flight options from UK regional airports.

The rail network in this part of Italy is extremely good and offers regular connections from both Verona and Venice, making train travel the best option for getting to your hotel.

If you are flying into Verona airport you can either take a taxi, or the shuttle bus, from outside the airport to Verona Porta Nuova train station. From here you can take the direct train to Bolzano Bozen station. The journey takes approximately 1.5 - 2 hours.

If you are flying into Venice Marco Polo airport you can take the shuttle bus to Venezia Mestre train station. From here you take the train to Bolzano Bozen. The journey takes approx. 3 hours with one change at Verona Porto Nuova.

Tickets for the Italian trains can be booked through Trenitalia in advance of your holiday, simply visit their website www.lefrecce.it

We can also arrange additional nights' accommodation before or after your self-guided trip, or you may even wish to make cycling from Bolzano to Venice part of a bigger trip of your own, or pair it with one of our other holidays - just ask our Sales Team to find out more.

This trip is on a bed and breakfast basis to allow you the most flexibility during your holiday.

Water from the taps is perfectly drinkable on this holiday - please use this to fill your personal bottles for your daily activities. We do not encourage the purchase of single-use plastic bottles.

One of the great things about this trip is being able to experience the changes in the local cuisine from the German-inspired delicacies of the South Tyrol such as Apfelstrudel and Grostl (a beef stew), to the Cicchitti of Venice (similar to Tapas). With so many culinary delights to enjoy along your route, we have designed this programme on a bed and breakfast basis to allow you to sample as many as possible. Breakfasts tend to be continental, with fruit, cereals, fresh pastries, and coffee. You will find many cafes along your route, and in the evening there are many fine restaurants from which to choose. We recommend to always ask for the house wine as this is usually from the local vineyards through which you have been cycling, and the wines are fantastic.

This trip has been designed with comfort in mind, staying in 3-star and 4-star hotels each evening with plenty of communal space to relax after a busy day exploring on your bike. Facilities include pools, wellness centres for soothing your legs, pretty gardens for settling down with a good book, and rooftop terraces for the perfect breakfast view.

In Verona you will stay in the fantastic 4-star Hotel Palace in a quiet part of the city with great transport links to the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Similarly in Venice you will stay in the 4-star Hotel Elite in Mestre, the perfect base for exploring Venice's San Marco and Castello and the photogenic colourful streets of Burano.

All the hotels have been hand-picked for their wonderful hospitality and all offer a great breakfast buffet to fuel you for the day ahead, with rooms on a double or twin basis.

It is possible to arrange additional nights' accommodation if you would like to extend your time in Venice. Please speak to our Sales Team for more information.

During high season you may be booked into an alternative accommodation of a similar standard in the area.

Reflective vests are mandatory in Italy as soon as cyclists leave a village/town and cycle during night-time hours (half an hour before sunset until half an hour before sunrise). They are also mandatory when cycling in tunnels with traffic. Please pack a reflective vest or jacket.

Standard hybrid bikes come with 21 gears, and all bikes come equipped with a pannier and handlebar bag for your daily essentials, plus a milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit, and spare inner tube.

The bikes provided for this trip come in two different frame types - unisex bike frame or male bike frame. Unisex bike frames are provided for passengers up to a height of 185cm, and male bike frames are provided for those above 185cm. If you would prefer a specific bike frame, e.g. a male bike frame, please request this from our Sales Team.

You also have the option of upgrading to "Bike Plus" hire on this trip for a supplement of £70. The Bike Plus option provides a slightly sportier sitting posture and comes with upgraded items such as 27 gears, hydraulic brakes, and a front suspension fork. This is a great option for those looking for a slightly comfier ride without upgrading to an e-bike.

We strongly recommend that you bring your own helmet with you for the best comfort, however you can order a helmet in advance to collect in Bolzano before you begin cycling for an additional €40. Please contact our Sales Team to reserve this in advance of travel.

E-bikes are also available at a supplement of £255. We are also able to arrange tandem bikes, children’s bikes, trailers, and child seats. Please ask our Sales Team for details.

If you are looking for a bit of extra support whilst in the saddle, you can upgrade to an e-bike to make your ride even more leisurely.

Equipped with a battery and motor, these electric bikes give you a helping hand whilst you are pedalling, making it easier to climb hills, and travel further with less effort and more comfort.

E-bikes are available on this holiday at an additional supplement of £255. Just request this upgrade option from our Sales Team at the time of booking.

Your main luggage will be transferred between each of your hotels while you are out on your ride. We ask that you please ensure that each piece of your luggage is under 20KG and that your luggage is ready for collection each morning. You will also need a daypack to carry your daily essentials with you whilst you are riding.