DAY 1 - Arrival at the Barchessa of Villa Pisani
Arrival at Villa Pisani in Bagnolo di Lonigo, in Vicenza surroundings. Free dinner. For those who wish, it is possible to organize visits to the Bottega Veneta company (depending on time), the Dainese museum.
Meals: free dinner
Destination: Vicenza, Villa Pisani
Overnight: the Barchessa of Villa Pisani
DAY 2 - Tour of the Berici hills and Tiepolo's paintings
In the morning a dive into Made in Italy to discover an icon of Italian design appreciated all over the world. On Saturday, close to lunch, meeting at Villa Pisani in Bagnolo di Lonigo, in Vicenza surroundings. For those who wish, the restaurant is available for lunch. Weekend briefing and application of the anti-infection protocol from Covid19 (rapid tests, self-declaration, body T ° measurement). In the early afternoon departure for the bicycle tour: a series of climbs and descents through the Berici hills will lead you to Villa Valmarana ai Nani which you will appreciate in all its magnificence thanks to the dedicated guided tour carried out directly by a family Valmarana member (it is possible to be joined by your companions). In addition, the Godoit concierge service will allow you to fully enjoy it as well as the frescoes by Tiepolo (father and son) that decorate the whole villa, wearing comfortable sneakers and giving you a chance to refresh and clean yourself. Once you get back on your bicycle, the route will take you back to Villa Pisani in time to enjoy an aperitif in the park.
Your companions will be able to enjoy the quiet of the private park, visit the rooms of Villa Pisani, one of the first great works by Palladio, and refresh themselves in the swimming pool.
Meals: breakfast, light lunch and dinner
Destination: Vicenza, Villa Pisani
Bike itinerary: about 80 km and 1,000 meters in altitude
Overnight: the Barchessa of Villa Pisani
DAY 3 - Tour of the Euganean hills and relaxing afternoon in Villa Vescovi
After a good breakfast, this time the bike ride will lead you to discover “the cyclistics playground” in the Euganean Hills. A true paradise made of: hilly landscapes, cultivated fields, ancient villas, walls and gentle climbs, fast descents, few cars. At the end of this fantastic tour, after visiting the Catajo Castle using the usual Godoit “concierge” service, you will reach Villa Vescovi (municipality of Torreglia), one of the many historical assets managed by the FAI. There, your partners and families will join you (about 30 ‘ from Villa Pisani) to share not only the guided tour of the Villa but also enjoy a picnic lunch in the garden park among the beauty and quiet of the Villa.
Meals: breakfast and picnic lunch at Villa Vescovi
Destination: Vicenza, Padua, Euganean Hills
Bike itinerary: about 110 km and 1,200 meters in altitude
