Full Itinerary and Tour details for Italy's Veneto Thermal Baths 7-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 1 Prices starting from. Trip Duration. Max Passengers. 440 € 7 days 8 Start and Finish. Activity Level. Abano to Abano 1 Experience. Tour Code. Cycling Tours Europe #B1/2215 Italy's Veneto Thermal Baths 7-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 1 Tour Details and Description The long history of the spa resorts on the Euganean Hills starts with the ancient cult of Aponus, god of thermal waters with healing qualities. Just like two thousand years ago, these places dedicated to well-being and surrounded by the Regional Park of the Euganean Hills, are still the ideal destination for a healthy, relaxing break Tour Character: Level 1 An easy itinerary relatively level with only some light climbs and descents. The routes are along safe cycle paths or roads with very little traffic Included in the Tour: • 6 nights hotel accommodation • Breakfast buffet • Welcome briefing in English • Travel guides and Maps • Swimming pool entrance • Wine and oil tasting in Arquà Petrarca • Entrance to the Catajo Castle • Entrance to the labyrinth garden of Villa Barbarigo • Entrance to Villa dei Vescovi • 7-days Hotline service Not included in the tour: • Local taxes (about 10 EUR) • Special treatments at the hotel Spa Departure: • Every day If you would like to rent a bike (85 EUR) or e-bike (195 EUR) or helmet (15 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected] Check Availability Book Online Now Send an Enquiry 2/5 Italy's Veneto Thermal Baths 7-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 1 the medieval town of Arquà Petrarca where the poet Petrarca spent his last days. Here you will enjoy a tasting of local wine and oil. Finally, you will have the chance to pass through the medieval town of Monselice before cycling back to the hotel. Day 3 Padua 50km Through country roads you will reach the magnificent Villa Emo Capodilista, now also a prestigious wine estate. Further on, following the Bacchiglione river you will come to Padua. Spend the afternoon discovering its wonders, such as the Scrovegni Chapel, frescoed by Giotto, the Basilica of St Anthony, the Prato della Valle square and the prestigious university founded in 1222. Day 4 Free day Why not indulge today in your spa resorts enjoying one of the many thermal treatments? After all you are in the largest thermal park of Europe! You could book locally some guided visits of the surrounding towns, wine or oil tastings and a boat excursion. Alternatively, you can spend the day in Venice (45 minutes by train), but please don’t bring the bike with you!. Itinerary Day 5 Euganean Hills round tour 65km Today you’ll follow Day 1 the brand-new cycle path of the Euganean Hills, which encompasses the whole chain of the Galzignano Terme Arrival at the hotel. Euganean hills along 64km, running among woods, abbeys and small towns such as Este and Battaglia Day 2 Terme. Before cycling back to the hotel do not miss a visit of the Catajo Castle. Arquà Petrarca round tour 40km A delightful itinerary through the Regional Park of the Euganean hills and Day 6 its wonderful sights. You will stop in the gardens of Villa Barbarigo in Valsanzibio, one of the most Villa dei Vescovi and Praglia 40km An easy itinerary important examples of the classical Italian garden, takes you to the majestic Villa dei Vescovi, designed with a real labyrinth as well. Further on, you will visit Check Availability Book Online Now Send an Enquiry 3/5 Italy's Veneto Thermal Baths 7-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 1 in the 16th century, where you can admire the well-preserved frescoes and relax in the garden. The itinerary continues towards the celebrated Benedictine abbey in Praglia, founded in the 11th century and now a centre of excellence for the restoration of antique books. Day 7 Galzignano Terme Departure after breakfast. Tour programme variations Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Along the way you may find temporary deviations (for example road works) which cannot be foreseen Day 8 in this case each rider can decide autonomously how to deal with these stretches. Check Availability Book Online Now Send an Enquiry 4/5 WHY SLOW TOURS EUROPE? Slow Tours offers a selection of tours in Europe for unique experiences, active or relaxed, so you return home feeling relaxed, refreshed & re-energised. Connect with the locals, take time to genuinely experience another culture, relax with the easy flow of life, enjoy fresh air and freedom from crowds. Savour the experience of our hand-picked tours of Europe! 3 BIG BENEFITS OF BOOKING WITH US Don't take our word for it Visit our Reviews page to learn why a Slow Tour is the Best Tour! slowtours.com/blog/reviews Have some questions? Find the answers on our Q&A page. slowtours.com/questions-and-answers.