Verona to Venice Biking, Italy ~ Butterfield and Robinson

Activity Level: E
Start / Finish: Verona / Venice

Cities of Bicycles

Forget Virginia; the Veneto is for lovers. We’ve never understood why so many visitors to Italy stick with the Florence-to-Venice route and skip much of this region and its fascinating, well-preserved towns. From Juliet’s balcony to the Grand Canal at sunset, our journey across this gorgeous swath of northern Italy takes you deep into the heartland of the heart, along routes lined with poplars to tranquil lagoons and the famed city on the sea itself. At Villa del Quar, love is served by the glass and the forkful in the form of Valpolicella and a Michelin-starred feast. And in Venice, we cap it all off with a masked ball in a private Venetian palazzo. Amore epitomized.

Day 1 Pedal along the Adige River to our hotel nestled amid the vineyards of the Valpolicella
Day 2 Bike to the Lago di Garda, then devise a personal picnic in the market stalls of Lazise
Day 3 Partake of a pasta-making demo at a small agriturismo at Bondeo en route to UNESCO-protected Ferrara
Day 4 Pedal along the Po River—the longest in Italy—in preparation for a traditional Slow Food meal
Day 5 Cycle into Venice, then don traditional masks and set off in gondolas to an incredible evening at a palazzo on the banks of the Grand Canal
Day 6 Breakfast and arrivederci in Venice


		Villa del Quar, Pedemonte Set amid the famous Valpolicella vineyards, this five-star Relais & Châteaux property has been converted from a Renaissance villa into an exquisitely-appointed hotel. The tranquil, sprawling grounds—featuring vineyards, meadows, a huge swimming pool and a private park—are surrounded by old stone walls. The hotel’s gourmet restaurant features a talented young chef who prepares Mediterranean classics that can be enjoyed either indoors or on the outside terrace.
		Hotel Duchessa Isabella, Ferrara This 16thC residence is located in the heart of Renaissance Ferrara. While not to the standard of the trip’s other two hotels, it is the best hotel in the region, and provides a comfortable home base in this superb city.
		Hotel Cipriani, Venice The Hotel Cipriani is a legendary hotel in Venice. Perched on its own island, a mere five minutes from Piazza San Marco, it is one of Venice’s most famous landmarks. From its exquisite gardens and magnificent pool, to its beautifully appointed rooms, it lives up to its reputation as a world class property that has hosted glitterati past and resent. You may never want to leave!

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