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| Type of tour: | Guided |
| Level: | Easy |
| Duration: | 7 Nights |
| Distance: | 24 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Saturdays: May 12-Jun 23 and Sep 1-15, 2012 |
| Tour price: | €1390 |
| Start city: | Venice (Tronchetto) or Trieste, Italy |
| End city: | Trieste or Venice (Tronchetto), Italy |
The starting point of this cycle tour begins with “la Serenissima” Venice, the lagoon city on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Cycling past the beaches of the classical holiday resorts of Jesolo and Caorle on the Italian Adriatic, you will frequently have the opportunity to take a refreshing swim in the sea. Due to this fact, you should never forget to pack your swim gear!
Besides these beaches, the inland regions of the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia offers countless sites with very special charms waiting to be discovered; Mediaeval fortress towns, Roman archaeological excavations, typical Italian Piazzas and buildings featuring Venetian influences. There is plenty of things to see to make sure that the visitor will forget time and space.
While on the one side, the Adriatic stretches calmly and silently, the Julian Alps rise majestically to the north. The tour ends on the Croatia peninsula.
Please note that the direction of the tour will be in the reverse way each week: one week it will start in Venice and one week it will start in Trieste.
The starting point of this cycle tour begins with “la Serenissima” Venice, the lagoon city on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Cycling past the beaches of the classical holiday resorts of Jesolo and Caorle on the Italian Adriatic, you will frequently have the opportunity to take a refreshing swim in the sea. Due to this fact, you should never forget to pack your swim gear!
Besides these beaches, the inland regions of the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia offers countless sites with very special charms waiting to be discovered; Mediaeval fortress towns, Roman archaeological excavations, typical Italian Piazzas and buildings featuring Venetian influences. There is plenty of things to see to make sure that the visitor will forget time and space.
While on the one side, the Adriatic stretches calmly and silently, the Julian Alps rise majestically to the north. The tour ends on the Croatia peninsula.
Please note that the direction of the tour will be in the reverse way each week: one week it will start in Venice and one week it will start in Trieste.
Day 1: Arrival in Venice
Individual arrival to Venice. The “Serenissima”, with all its splendid buildings invites to a first discovery. The city of Venice has a well organized and easily accessible public transport system.
Overnight in Venice Tronchetto.
Day 2: Venice - Jesolo (22 miles/35 km)
On the endless beaches at Litorale di Cavallino, a spit of land in the north of the lagoon, the route is lined by numerous fishing boats and souvenir stalls. Before you leave Venice through the “backdoor”, the opportunity exists for an excursion to the lighthouse at the outmost end of the island for a last view of the lagoon city and the surrounding islands. On the way to Jesolo one can hardly resist the opportunity to have a refreshing dip into the cool wet. You spend the night in Jesolo or a seaside resort on the Adriatic.
Overnight in protected area outside Jesolo.
Day 3: Jesolo - Portogruaro - Lignano (31 miles/50 km)
Along the coast , once passed the last fishermen’s cottages, you reach Caorle, a wonderful, small seaside resort with a historical city centre. On reaching this destination, it signifies leaving the sea for a while as the direction is dictated by the mainland in the direction of the Julian Alps on the horizon.
Overnight in protected area outside Lignano.
Day 4: Lignano - Grado (30 miles/48 km)
Besides the beaches of the Adriatic, there is a lot to discover; ruins of former Roman cities, ancient churches and lonely landscapes on the edge of the lagoon. The journey continues comfortably through the interior en route to Aquilea, once a large city of the Roman Empire. Excavations of the Roman city can be seen in the open-air-site and in two museums.
Overnight in protected area outside Grado.
Day 5: Grado - Monfalcone (25 miles/40 km)
From Grado you cycle through the unique natural landscapes of the River Isonzo Mouth Reserve, a heterogeneous environment, with fresh water swamps, reed thickets and watery meadow. Isonzo is also well- known for a series of twelve battles between the Austro- Hungarian and Italian armies in World War I. Continue through this bird and nature paradise to reach Monfalcone, which is famous for its big shipyard and presents therefore the home of the most beautiful cruise.
Overnight in Monfalcone.
Day 6: Monfalcone - Trieste (16 miles/25 km)
Today’s stage will bring you through the hinterland of Trieste, soaked in a wild landscape of rocky caverns before returning to the sea and a coastline of unique beauty. Here the elevated
plateaus plunge into the deep blue water and the white precipices stand upright jutting towards the heavens; and then the coastal road follows through suggestive resorts like Duino, Sistiana, Miramare, and Barcola. You should take time to visit the romantic castle of Miramare high above the Bay of Grignano situated in the middle of a beautiful park in which a multiplicity of more the 2000 plants prosper. High above the Gulf of Trieste, entrenched is a city bearing the same name, once a harbour metropolis of the Habsburgs Empire and where you will be spending the night.
Overnight in Trieste.
Day 7: Trieste - Portoro/Piran - Trieste (19 miles/30 km)
Only after a few kilometres today, we leave Italy. In Slovenia, the route continues predominantly on cycle paths through well known seaside resorts like Koper (Capodistria) and Izola (Isola d’ Istria), to Piran (Pirano) or to Portorož (Portorose), a spa resort on the Slovenian Riviera.
Overnight in Trieste.
Day 8: Departure
Please note that the direction of the tour will be in the reverse way each week: one week it will start in Venice and one week it will start in Trieste.
NOTE: during the nights of the tour the boat will be docked in the port during 4 nights. The other 3 nights the ship will stay anchored in a place outside the harbor where the ship can lie at anchor. It is an enclosed area with an opening to the sea that offers shelter from storms, winds and currents, and are frequently used for naval bases.
Exclusively in exceptional cases (unfavorable meteorological and/or sea conditions), for safety reasons, the ship must return in the port also during the nights that are scheduled in anchor outside the harbor. Only and exclusively in this case, the clients will be asked to pay the relative price for the stay in the port. This amount, variable from port to port, will be divided among all the participants of the tour and will be paid directly on site (approximately from 20 to 50€ per person per night, subject to changes).
Saturdays: May 12-Jun 23 and Sep 1-22, 2012
Departures:
May 12- Venice
May 19- Trieste
May 26- Venice
June 2- Trieste
June 9- Venice
June 16- Trieste
June 23- Venice
Sep 1- Venice
Sep 8- Trieste
Sep 15- Venice
Sep 22- Trieste
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NOTE: during the nights of the tour the boat will be docked in the port during 4 nights. The other 3 nights the ship will stay anchored in a place outside the harbor where the ship can lie at anchor. It is an enclosed area with an opening to the sea that offers shelter from storms, winds and currents, and are frequently used for naval bases.
Exclusively in exceptional cases (unfavorable meteorological and/or sea conditions), for safety reasons, the ship must return in the port also during the nights that are scheduled in anchor outside the harbor. Only and exclusively in this case, the clients will be asked to pay the relative price for the stay in the port. This amount, variable from port to port, will be divided among all the participants of the tour and will be paid directly on site (approximately from 20 to 50€ per person per night, subject to changes).
Caique Turkuaz
Turkuaz is a 85 foot (26 m) long and 21 foot (6.5 m) wide mahogany gulet that comes from Turkey, where it was built in 2005. It has 5 cabins: 2 double cabins (2 of which have the possibility of a third bed) and 3 triple astern cabin (with a double bed plus a bunk bed), and can accommodate up to 12 people.
All cabins are equipped with private services with hot and cold water, shower box, hairdryer, air conditioning, a little wardrobe, enough space to place bags and luggage (please exclude rigid luggage), and portholes that can be opened.
The ship is furnished with style, it boasts prestigious wood furnishings and fittings, as well as comfortable inner and outer spaces which give passengers the possibility to enjoy total rest and relaxation. The gulet boasts a spacious lounge that is furnished with solid teak tables and comfortable sofas.
The guests can also take advantage of a large solarium and lie down on comfortable beach mattresses enjoying the sounds of the sea. The back deck is covered and has a table for breakfasts and dinners. Aboard catering is the crew's pride, and it is the result of a cultural research, suggested by the old recipes of seaside villages. Carpaccio, fresh seafood and vegetables, pasta, meat and the herbs of the Mediterranean scrubs, are the central ingredients on the table.
Caique Turkuaz
Turkuaz is a 85 foot (26 m) long and 21 foot (6.5 m) wide mahogany gulet that comes from Turkey, where it was built in 2005. It has 5 cabins: 2 double cabins (2 of which have the possibility of a third bed) and 3 triple astern cabin (with a double bed plus a bunk bed), and can accommodate up to 12 people.
All cabins are equipped with private services with hot and cold water, shower box, hairdryer, air conditioning, a little wardrobe, enough space to place bags and luggage (please exclude rigid luggage), and portholes that can be opened.
The ship is furnished with style, it boasts prestigious wood furnishings and fittings, as well as comfortable inner and outer spaces which give passengers the possibility to enjoy total rest and relaxation. The gulet boasts a spacious lounge that is furnished with solid teak tables and comfortable sofas.
The guests can also take advantage of a large solarium and lie down on comfortable beach mattresses enjoying the sounds of the sea. The back deck is covered and has a table for breakfasts and dinners. Aboard catering is the crew's pride, and it is the result of a cultural research, suggested by the old recipes of seaside villages. Carpaccio, fresh seafood and vegetables, pasta, meat and the herbs of the Mediterranean scrubs, are the central ingredients on the table.
The available bikes on the tour are 24-speed hybrid touring bikes.
The available bikes on the tour are 24-speed hybrid touring bikes.
This is an easy cycle tour. The average difference in height on each day is up to 328 feet (100 m). The last stage is slightly hillier.
This tour is rated Easy and is for cyclists of all fitness levels.
This is an easy cycle tour. The average difference in height on each day is up to 328 feet (100 m). The last stage is slightly hillier.
This tour is rated Easy and is for cyclists of all fitness levels.
Tour start
Nearest airport: Venice, Italy
Nearest train station: Venice, Italy
Tour end
Nearest airport: Trieste, Italy or Venice, Italy
Nearest train station: Trieste, Italy
Tour start
Nearest airport: Venice, Italy
Nearest train station: Venice, Italy
Tour end
Nearest airport: Trieste, Italy or Venice, Italy
Nearest train station: Trieste, Italy
Of all European countries, none draws visitors over and over again like Italy. A peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy consists of 21 diverse regions of rolling hills, vineyards, mountains, lakes, cliffs and islands. Each region has its unique charm, but all share the ‘Italian’ view that life should be taken at a slow pace with time to enjoy conversation, food and drink. Together, Italy’s regions boast the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi and Pisa are a few of the country's renowned cities along with Italy’s 95,000 monumental churches, 40,000 forts and castles and 5,600 museums and archaeological sites. Whether you ride a gondola through Venice’s Grand Canal, stroll along Lake Como or visit the Coliseum in Rome, the opportunities are endless when visiting Italy.
Of all European countries, none draws visitors over and over again like Italy. A peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy consists of 21 diverse regions of rolling hills, vineyards, mountains, lakes, cliffs and islands. Each region has its unique charm, but all share the ‘Italian’ view that life should be taken at a slow pace with time to enjoy conversation, food and drink. Together, Italy’s regions boast the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi and Pisa are a few of the country's renowned cities along with Italy’s 95,000 monumental churches, 40,000 forts and castles and 5,600 museums and archaeological sites. Whether you ride a gondola through Venice’s Grand Canal, stroll along Lake Como or visit the Coliseum in Rome, the opportunities are endless when visiting Italy.
What about a walking holiday, a hiking vacation, a family tour or a bike tour in Italy? Verde Natura organizes trekking, walking and cycling tours: active green holidays with the comfort of pleasant hotels at the end of the stage. A range of itineraries, group tours or individual tours to discover Italy, in the mountains or to the seaside: from the Amalfi coast to Tuscany, following routes through cities such as Florence or Siena, and the Chianti region, in the typical Tuscan scenery, where you can enjoy local foodstuffs and wine tastings. We offer one week treks hiking in the Dolomites, exploring Apulia, Sardinia and Sicily, self guided or guided tours with an Italian tour operator, natural and relaxing vacation in the countryside, in our hospitable farms, B&B and farmhouses.
What about a walking holiday, a hiking vacation, a family tour or a bike tour in Italy? Verde Natura organizes trekking, walking and cycling tours: active green holidays with the comfort of pleasant hotels at the end of the stage. A range of itineraries, group tours or individual tours to discover Italy, in the mountains or to the seaside: from the Amalfi coast to Tuscany, following routes through cities such as Florence or Siena, and the Chianti region, in the typical Tuscan scenery, where you can enjoy local foodstuffs and wine tastings. We offer one week treks hiking in the Dolomites, exploring Apulia, Sardinia and Sicily, self guided or guided tours with an Italian tour operator, natural and relaxing vacation in the countryside, in our hospitable farms, B&B and farmhouses.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Individual reservations:
Cancellation fees
If clients need to cancel their booking before departure:
If the minimum number of participants required for a trip is not met (8 participants), we reserve the right to cancel it. The decision about whether the trip will take place or not will be made as early as possible, 21 days before the beginning of the trip at the latest. In case of trip cancellation, the payments you have made for the only tour will be fully refunded. There can be no additional claims made against us.
Charter:
Payments
Deposit of the 30% of the total at the confirm/reservation time. A second deposit of the 30% 4 months before the departure and the balance of the 40% 40 days before the departure date.
Cancellation fees
For cancellation after the confirm:
- 180 days or more before the beginning of the trip: 20% of the trip price
- 179 – 120 days before the trip begins: 30% of the trip price
- 119 – 60 days before the trip begins: 50% of the trip price
- 59 – 30 days before the trip begins: 90% of the trip price
- 29 – departure day: 100% of the trip price
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Individual reservations:
Cancellation fees
If clients need to cancel their booking before departure:
If the minimum number of participants required for a trip is not met (8 participants), we reserve the right to cancel it. The decision about whether the trip will take place or not will be made as early as possible, 21 days before the beginning of the trip at the latest. In case of trip cancellation, the payments you have made for the only tour will be fully refunded. There can be no additional claims made against us.
Charter:
Payments
Deposit of the 30% of the total at the confirm/reservation time. A second deposit of the 30% 4 months before the departure and the balance of the 40% 40 days before the departure date.
Cancellation fees
For cancellation after the confirm:
- 180 days or more before the beginning of the trip: 20% of the trip price
- 179 – 120 days before the trip begins: 30% of the trip price
- 119 – 60 days before the trip begins: 50% of the trip price
- 59 – 30 days before the trip begins: 90% of the trip price
- 29 – departure day: 100% of the trip price
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