THE EUGANEAN HILLS AND PADUA BY BIKE
One-base tour form the Thermal District of Abano, Montegrotto and Galzignano Terme
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL
Arrival and check-in at the hotel.
DAY 2 – FORTIFIED CITIES AND MEDIEVAL VILLAGES: MONSELICE, ESTE, AND ARQUÀ PETRARCA (50 km – elevation gain 180 m)
A day exploring the fortified cities of the Euganean Hills and the medieval village of Arquà Petrarca. The first stop is Battaglia Terme, a riverside village and ancient river port in the Euganean Hills. You will then head towards Monselice, a medieval defensive stronghold, which welcomes you with a historic town center full of history. After a cappuccino, you’ll ride along the Bisatto Canal. The scenery constantly changes, and soon you will reach Este, the cradle of ancient Venetian civilization. Through gentle slopes among vineyards and olive groves, you will arrive at Arquà Petrarca, a medieval town that still retains its charm.
DAY 3 – VILLA DEI VESCOVI, SAN MARTINO CASTLE, AND THE PRAGLIA ABBEY (45 km – elevation gain 120 m)
The first stop today is the impressive Villa dei Vescovi, the noble residence of the Bishops of Padua, inspired by classical themes. Along picturesque country bike paths with stunning panoramic views, you will reach the Bacchiglione River embankment where you’ll find the medieval San Martino Castle, built to control the trade between the rival cities of Padua and Vicenza. After leaving the river, the excursion continues towards the Praglia Abbey, the most important Benedictine monastery in the Euganean Hills. Here, monks pray, work, and restore ancient books. On the way back, don’t miss the chance to enjoy an ice cream in the elegant spa town of Abano.
DAY 4 – PADUA AND THE BACCHIGLIONE RIVER (40 km – no elevation gain)
You will reach the eclectic Villa Emo Capodilista, now also known for the quality of the wines produced in its estates. Shortly after, you will encounter the Bacchiglione River, which will lead you to Padua along a beautiful bike path built on its embankments. By bike, you will enter from Prato della Valle, visit the Basilica del Santo, and explore the historic town center with its squares, the University, and the Pedrocchi Café. Lunch and free time to explore the city, with a return to the hotel in the afternoon.
DAY 5 – THE WESTERN HILLS AND THE CASTLE OF VALBONA (55 km – elevation gain 380 m)
This excursion will take you across the Euganean Hills, where you’ll be captivated by the hilly environment that these volcanic hills have to offer. You will reach Passo Roverello with some effort, but the views from there will reward you for every bit of effort. You are now in the heart of the natural park, about to descend into the western slope with beautiful views of the Vicenza plain. Upon reaching Monte Lozzo, you will find the Castle of Valbona, the last defensive stronghold of the Padua lords protecting the western plain. The return will follow a loop along the Euganean Hills, passing through the beautiful rural courtyard of Vo’ Vecchio.
DAY 6 – DEPARTURE
Check-out and return to your residence.
EXTRA – FREE DAY
You can add a rest day in the middle of the tour. For this day, we recommend a free walk in Venice, easily accessible by frequent direct trains from the Terme Euganee station.
- Distance: 190 km
- Elevation gain: 680 m
- Difficulty: Intermediate. Some stages involve minimal elevation. Electric bikes are recommended for this tour.
- Terrain: The route follows bike paths, white roads, and low-traffic roads.
- Tour Structure: Station-based tour with a base at Terme Euganee.
Your starting hotel at Terme Euganee.
Comfortable 4* hotels at the Terme of Abano, Montegrotto, or Galzignano.
PRICES
- Per person in a double room: €605,00
Indicative rates to be reconfirmed based on seasonality and number of participants.
SUPPLEMENTS / DISCOUNTS
- Muscle bike rental for 4 days: €85,00
- Electric bike rental for 4 days: €130,00
- Single room supplement: €115,00
- Extra nights: Upon request
- 5 overnight stays with breakfast in 4* hotels including access to thermal pools
- 5 three-course dinners (drinks excluded)
- Certified Cycling Guide (languages available: EN, DE, FR)
- 1 wine tasting at a winery on the Wine Route of the Euganean Hills
- Technical assistance in case of need
- Travel to the starting location
- Bike rental
- Access to the hotel SPA (available with supplement)
- Entrance fees
- Tourist tax
- Anything not expressly mentioned in the “included services” section
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
