Arrival and check-in at the hotel

Bike handover and departure for the first excursion. The route takes you to admire the Catajo Castle, the palace of the Colli Euganei and the most visited private villa in Veneto. You will then discover the prestigious Villa dei Vescovi, a noble residence inspired by classical themes, now managed by the FAI Italian National Trust. The itinerary passes by the Abbey of Praglia where monks pray, work, and restore ancient books. Return to the hotel in the afternoon with time for a swim in the thermal pool or to relax in the hotel spa.

You will reach Battaglia Terme, an ancient river port, and Monselice, the walled town. You will take a pleasant detour from the Colli Euganei cycling ring to reach the charming Arquà Petrarca, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, where you can taste the famous Brodo di giuggiole at a local wine bar. The return route passes near the estate of Lispida Castle, a historic residence hosting important wineries. From the hill behind the castle, trachyte was extracted, the Euganean stone used to pave St. Mark’s Square in Venice.

You will reach the village of Pontemanco with the oldest mill in Veneto. San Pelagio Castle deserves a stop for the Air Museum, which retraces the history of human flight, while the labyrinth in the garden is rich in symbols. Then stop for another visit to Montegrotto Terme, at the Butterfly Arc, the first Butterfly House built in Italy. A path immersed in the rainforests of the Amazon, Africa, and Asia will engage you with its colors. Beautiful and colorful butterflies of all kinds will land on your shoulders! After a snack break at Pasticceria Dalla Bona, one of the sweetest and most delicious stops on this tour, you can return to the hotel.

After breakfast, end of services.

• Length: 80 km (total)
• Elevation gain: 150 m
• Difficulty: easy, short stages, suitable for children in trailers or with their own bikes
• Terrain: the route develops mostly on flat land along cycle paths, gravel roads, and low-traffic streets
• Tour structure: hub-and-spoke tour

• Bike rental for excursions
• Navigation app rich in content and detailed route information
• 1 wine tasting in a winery on the Colli Euganei Wine Road (children will be offered fruit juice)
• Entrance to Villa dei Vescovi
• Phone assistance