Ancient Venetian Empire by Bike

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in 3 star hotel

• 7 breakfasts - varied buffet breakfasts are served

• 7 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (upgrade to Category A hotels (mainly 4 star) - supplement applies)

• Bike insurance for theft and damage

• 27 speed touring bike rental with pannier, puncture resistant tyres, gel saddle and helmet (electric bike available on request - supplement applies. Tandem bike available on request)

• Welcome briefing

• Digital information pack including route notes, maps, navigational App (can be used offline), GPS Tracks and travel guide per room booked

• Luggage transfers

• Day 2 ferry/vaporetto transfers Tronchetto to Lido and Lido to Punta Sabbioni, note bike not included, allow EUR4 (except private transfer for 17 Jul departure)

• Emergency hotline

• 7 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (upgrade to Category A hotels - mainly 4 star - supplement applies)

• Rental touring bike with helmet, pannier, puncture resistant tyres and gel saddle (electric & hybrid bike available on request - supplement applies. Tandem bike available on request)

• Luggage transfers, 1 piece maximum 20kg per person - supplement applies for excess

• Day 2 ferry and vaporetto transfers Tronchetto-Lido-Punta Sabbioni, note bike not included, allow EUR4

• Digital information pack including route notes, maps and navigational App (can be used offline) with GPS Tracks (smartphone required)

• Bike insurance against theft and damage

• Day 2 ferry and vaporetto transfers Tronchetto-Lido-Punta Sabbioni, note: bike not included, allow EUR4

What's Not Included

• Transport to Mestre/Venice and from Porec

• Lunches, dinners and drinks

• Local hotel taxes

• Tour guide - this is a self guided tour

• Items of a personal nature including optional train tickets

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Ferry from Porec to Venice at the end of the tour - ask for our rates.

• Hotel taxes (allow €10-15pp, payable locally)

• Venice Municipality Access Fee: it is expected to apply from January 1st, 2023 (approx. 3-10€/day, to be paid on site)

• We recommend bringing a holder for your mobile phone to fix to the handlebar to cycle smoothly following the app

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Guide - this is a self guided tour

• A supplement will apply if you are booking a single room

• Entrance fees

• Transfers not listed as included

• Excess luggage

• Items of a personal nature

• Venice Municipality Access Fee: it is expected to enter into force in Spring 2024 (approx. 3-10 €/day to be paid on site)

• Hotel taxes (allow €13-18pp, payable locally)

• Ferry from Porec to Venice at the end of the tour - ask for our rates. Must be requested at time of booking.

• Travel to Mestre/Venice and from Porec

• Guide - this is a self guided cycling holiday

• Entrance fees not listed as included

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder - to follow the route more easier using the app/GPX files

• Venice Access Fee: effective from Spring 2024 (approx. 5 €/day, if applicable) to be paid on site

• Optional transfer from Porec to Venice at the end of the tour is available - by ferry, or early and late in the season by coach - is available, please ask for our rates. Must be requested at time of booking - see below for information needed to book.

Accommodation

7 nights in 3 star hotel
On this trip you will stay in 3 star hotels, mainly in the historic centre except for Caorle where we offer various options along the coast. All rooms have en suite facilities. All category A hotels have air conditioning while in category B (standard trip) some accommodations are without air conditioning. All accommodations have been chosen for their comfort as well as their proximity to cycling paths and local sites.

Grading

The cycling is introductory to moderate (2) grade with daily cycles of around 40 to 70km/25 to 43.5mi. The accent is on keeping a steady pace with time to stop and take photos (subject to weather conditions). You will need a reasonable level of cycling fitness to participate fully in this adventure. The first three days are mainly on flat roads, across the Veneto and Friuli plain, while the last three stages are slightly hillier. This is a popular area so we have a range of hotels - on some days this may alter the distances cycled and the towns you sleep in. Where a route may be longer or shorter on one day, the distance will be adjusted the following day so you will still cover the same route. You need only carry your camera and water bottle as your luggage is transported for you between hotels. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Book with Confidence

• Transfer as credit to Future Tours

  UTracks allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform utracks, 70 days before departure.

• Low Deposit

  UTracks requires a minimum deposit of 150 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.

• Cancellation Policy

  We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of utracks charges.

  Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

  At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

  At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.