You will always remember the arrival in Venice along the Ponte della Libertà, the bridge connecting the mainland to Venice, the boat ride passing in front of St. Mark’s, the colorful houses of Pellestrina, the lively fishing town of Chioggia, and the magnificent Venetian villas along the Brenta Riviera.
The tour starts in Dolo, a charming town halfway between Padua and Venice. Accommodation is provided in bed & breakfasts or hotels located in Venetian villas. In Dolo, there are many places to dine in the historic center, where you can enjoy a fresh seafood menu or simply relax with an aperitif by the river.
In Dolo, you will find your bicycles and can set off at your own pace after conveniently parking your car. If you arrive by train, we will arrange free transportation from Venice Mestre train station (recommended) to your accommodation.
You can extend your stay before or after the tour, choosing one or more nights to relax or visit Venice, Padua, or the lands of the Tiepolo family.
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Day 1 – Wednesday: Individual arrival in Dolo (Venice)
Arrival at a B&B in Dolo. Meeting with our representative and bicycle handover. Free time for a bike ride or an individual visit to Venice (reachable by public transport). Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: From Dolo to Jesolo – 61 km
Starting from Dolo, nestled between Padua and Venice, where you spend the first night in a charming B&B or a Venetian villa. You will cycle along the Brenta Canal before heading towards Mestre, crossing the countryside until you reach the Sile River. Following the river to the Portegrandi lock, a scenic cycling path takes you along the northern lagoon, where the bell tower of Torcello stands out in the distance. The first stage ends in Musile di Piave, near Jesolo, in a country house.
Day 3: From Jesolo to Chioggia – 60 km + 10 km by boat
The next day, you will cycle along the Sile River until it flows into the Venetian Lagoon. A spectacular overwater cycle path in Via Pordelio at Cavallino stretches for about 8 km to Treporti, an old fishing village. Here, we recommend a detour to Lio Piccolo, a small, timeless lagoon outpost.
A narrow road leads to this village, where you can stop for lunch at one of the local farm restaurants. The day continues with a ferry ride from Punta Sabbioni (line #14) to the Lido of Venice.
Following the Murazzi route, you will reach Malamocco, an ancient village worth a stop. At Alberoni, another ferry takes you to the island of Pellestrina, a thin strip of land suspended between the lagoon and the sea. From Pellestrina, another boat will take you to the city of Chioggia, famous for its seafood and often called a “little Venice.” Overnight stay in a B&B or a small hotel.
Day 4: From Chioggia to Dolo – 52 km
On the final day of the “Venice Between the Lagoon and the Sea” tour, you will follow the course of the Bacchiglione and Brenta Cunetta rivers back to the Brenta Riviera, reaching Stra, where a visit to the majestic Villa Pisani—once the residence of the Doges and briefly of Napoleon—is highly recommended. The route continues along the Brenta Canal before returning to Dolo.
Note: If you choose to extend your stay with an extra night in Sant’Erasmo, the second day will be approximately 30 km, and the following stage will be around 35 km.
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