You will discover the area of the Euganean Hills that rises in the southern part of Padua and is called also “the hills of Venice” (50 km from Venice). The tour is an experience that gives you the opportunity to meet wine producers and local farmers. It is a true image of the area you visit and gives a sensation of freedom and relax.
This bike tour is an opportunity to discover the wine we produce in the Euganean Hills and the authentical Italian hospitality. You will reach cellars by bike and discover how the volcanic origin of these hills influences the soils and the wine production. You will meet Lisa and Francesca that continue the work of their grandfathers with passion and deep respect for the vineyards and this land.
The cultivation of vines, introduced here by the ancient Venetians, today offers excellent results in the numerous cellars of the hills, almost artisan activities. They are family managed companies and the small size, capable of personally interpreting this volcanic land with particular altitudes and microclimates.
The most tipical here are yellow muscat, merlot and cabernet, but also Serprino, Prosecco, Chardonnay, Pinot and some interesting local vines.
Tour Highlights:
Meeting for bikes delivery and departure for your bike tour. For the beauty of their landscapes, the Euganean hills have always been a privileged place for the building of medieval castles and Renaissance villas. You will find many of them along your way. Cellar tour and white wine tasting, paired with home made local salami and cheese in the first winery. Departure towards Arquà Petrarca, one of the best preserved medieval villages, crossing the wonderful baroque garden in Valsanzibio. Visit of the village Arquà Petrarca and tips for free light lunch. After the visit of this village, you continue along a medieval canal to your last jewel: the river settlement of Battaglia Terme. You reach the second winery for the red wine tasting. Your trip among medieval villages, walled cities and noble Venetian villas finishes here, but we have a lot of other proposals for you!
- Lenght: 50 km
- Difference in altitude: 120 m
- Difficulty: easy
- Terrain: the route is almost entirely on a paved cycle path, with some sections on dirt roads and low-traffic roads
- Tour type: one-day circular tour
You can start this tour from the following bike-rental points:
BIKE POINT OF GALZIGNANO RESORT SPA&GOLF in Via delle Terme 84, Galzignano Terme (PD). Free parking place. Battaglia Terme train station is a 15-minute walk away (Regional trains stop along the Venice-Ferrara line).
No overnight stays are planned for this tour.
PRICES:
- Price per person with touring bike: € 69,00
- Price per person with E-bike: € 79,00
SUPPLEMENTS / RIDUCTIONS:
- Child rate up to 5 years: € 15,00
- Child rate up from 6 to 12 years: € 35,00
Extra on request: Cycling guide, transfers
- Bike rental
- Helmet, lock and pannier
- Navigation app including detailed information about the route
- 2 wine tastings in two different cellars of the Euganean Hills Wine Route
- 1 tasting of Brodo di Giuggiole liqueur in Arquà Petrarca
- Telephone assistance
- Entrances
- Meals and tasting in general
- Everything not mentioned in the inclusions
GUIDES
If you have booked a guided tour you can find one of the following professional figures based on the type of experience chosen:
- Cycling Guide: they can plan the best route according to the client’s needs, accompany a group safely and solve mechanical problems. They know the territory they illustrate the general aspects of the places crossed.
- Trekking Guide: our trekking guides are professionals who safely accompany individuals or groups by illustrating the naturalistic and general aspects of the territory.
- Tourist Guide: these are historical-artistic guides with regular qualification. They illustrate and enhance the historical, cultural, artistic, religious, museum, archaeological and architectural heritage of the territory.
- Tour Escort: this figure is used to accompany large groups or some excursions in minivan. The escort is responsible for the regular execution of the program. Supervises and coordinates services in order to guarantee the best experience for the customer. Knows the territory and provides general information on the places visited.
NAVIGATION APP
For all our self-guided tours we provide a Navigation App full of content and practical information on the chosen routes.
You will need to download the app from your store and create a free account. You will then receive a link where you can download the routes to use offline. In addition to the possibility of navigating using a voice assistant, you will find all the points of interest geolocalized such as sites and monuments to visit, stops at the winery or restaurants selected by us and in general all the useful suggestions to transform your day into an authentic experience of the territory.
OPENINGS OF SITES AND MONUMENTS
Some tours include visits to sites, villas or other attractions. Due to internal needs of individual properties, it may sometimes happen that the opening days and hours may vary. If the entrance is specifically included in the package, we will verify whether the day you have chosen is compatible with the visit. If the entrance is not included in the package, it is responsibility of guests to verify the opening days and hours of the sites you intend to visit.
TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION
Viaggiare Curiosi Tour Operator, Via Aureliana 50, 35036 Montegrotto Terme (PD), Authorization of Province of Padua no. 357 of 20/03/2018, VAT no. IT05119320280.
HOW TO BOOK
To book, fill out the form and you will receive a confirmation email with all the information within 24 hours or call for information at +39 353 469 9890
