Heart Of Venetia

An outright winner from the start, this single centre independent cycling holiday offers a real insight into Italian country living, and is perfect for people not wanting to pack up and move on every couple of days. It's hard note to become enchanted with the idyllic, back to nature lifestyle, without compromising on comfort or style that genuine Italian country living boats.

Your base for the week is the charming AAA 13 room farm-hotel, Agriturismo l'Albara, nestled just outside the tiny village of Villaganzerla, in the heart of the Venetian countryside, and surrounded by olives, poplars and cherries. Run by the affable Valfrido and Angelina, and their daughter, Romina, and son, Daniele, this is one of the friendliest places in our program - don't be surprised if you are invited fruit picking or whisked away to the grappa distillery just down the road!The area is excellent for cycling as the valley floor here is criss-crossed with lots of quiet country lanes.

We've put together a selection of circular routes, of varying lengths, so you can be as active, or not, as you choose. There are a number of Palladian villas on your doorstep, and the area is rich in pretty rural villages, unchanged over the years. Further afield, the 'must see' regional highlights - such as Venice, Vicenza and Padua -  can all be reached on a full day out. Or, of course, you can just laze by the pool* and soak up the warm Italian sun!