28.08.2010-18.09.2010
arrival every Saturday
Venice - Florence
Distance tours,
individual
8 days / 7 nights
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The hotel is on the mainland in front of Venice with excellent bus connection into the lagoon city. Common dinner.
Day 2: Mestre / Venice – Chioggia/Sottomarina approx. 35 km
In the morning tour information. On the cycle path you cross the freedom bridge to Venice. By ferry to Lido and then continue by bicycle via Palestrina with marvellous view over the sea to Chioggia which is a quiet little town which reminds of the Venetian sea power. You will find many typical fish restaurants. Overnight stay in Sottomarina with a wide sand beach.
Day 3: Chioggia / Sottomarina – Rovigo approx. 65 km
On quiet roads you cycle today to river Adige. You follow the river through fertile fields, melon plan-tations and solitary villages to Rovigo. The charming little town with culture, little alleyways and spacious plazas, comfortable cafés and friendly people is a nice place to stay overnight.
Day 4: Rovigo – Ferrara approx. 45 km
Today you start with an easy tour along river Po, winding his way through the fertile plain. On the riverbank you cycle to the most famous bicycle-town of Italy. If young or old, wealthy or poor, the bicycle is the most appreciated mode of transport for the Ferrarese. Ferrara – with water castle, dome and Jewish quarter is worth a lengthy visit.
Day 5: Ferrara – Ravenna approx. 50 km + train
You go by train to Alfonsine and afterwards by bicycle through Nature Park of Po Delta with the unique flora and fauna. Two short ferry crossings (tickets approx. € 2,-, payable on spot) bring you to the Adria. You cycle along large beaches to Ravenna, the harbour town with a long tradition of arts and culture.
Day 6: Ravenna – Brisighella approx. 55 km
The foothills of Apennin change the scenery. But before that you reach Faenza, famous centre of ceramic artisans. Enjoy watching the artists at painting the ceramics. Only a short distance remains to Brisighella, an idyllic medieval village, where you stay overnight. Guarded by Rocca Veneziana and Torre Orogloggio you can enjoy a restful evening.
Day 7: Brisighella – Florence approx. 35 km + train
The day starts with an amazing train ride through the wild mountains of Apennins to Borgo San Lorenzo. Two climbs precede the rushing descent via Fiesole to Florence, historic capital of Tuscany.
Day 8: Individual departure or extra days
You can combine this tour with Bolzano – Venice, Florence – Rome or Tuscany.
Hotel car park or private car park near the starting hotel available for about € 25 per week.
Return transfer by mini bus on Saturday morning (only after guided tours) € 45 per person; limited space; reservation required; payable on spot.
Note
Special arrangement for 6 persons on request.
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- Prices / Services
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Rialte, Dante, Ponte Vecchio.
Probably the most famous cities of Italy are at the start and end of this cycle tour of outstanding beauty. In between you cycle through an almost unknown Italy. Kiwi, peach, melons, vineyards and sunflowers seam the way, birds are singing and friendly fishermen waving from their pole-huts along the canals. Far off the beaten track you discover typical towns and places. Enjoy a cup of cappuccino in one of the many little cafés on the piazza and listen to the local’s, discussing sports and politics with their melodious language.Dates
Tour course
Day 1: Individual arrival at Venice / MestreThe hotel is on the mainland in front of Venice with excellent bus connection into the lagoon city. Common dinner.
Day 2: Mestre / Venice – Chioggia/Sottomarina approx. 35 km
In the morning tour information. On the cycle path you cross the freedom bridge to Venice. By ferry to Lido and then continue by bicycle via Palestrina with marvellous view over the sea to Chioggia which is a quiet little town which reminds of the Venetian sea power. You will find many typical fish restaurants. Overnight stay in Sottomarina with a wide sand beach.
Day 3: Chioggia / Sottomarina – Rovigo approx. 65 km
On quiet roads you cycle today to river Adige. You follow the river through fertile fields, melon plan-tations and solitary villages to Rovigo. The charming little town with culture, little alleyways and spacious plazas, comfortable cafés and friendly people is a nice place to stay overnight.
Day 4: Rovigo – Ferrara approx. 45 km
Today you start with an easy tour along river Po, winding his way through the fertile plain. On the riverbank you cycle to the most famous bicycle-town of Italy. If young or old, wealthy or poor, the bicycle is the most appreciated mode of transport for the Ferrarese. Ferrara – with water castle, dome and Jewish quarter is worth a lengthy visit.
Day 5: Ferrara – Ravenna approx. 50 km + train
You go by train to Alfonsine and afterwards by bicycle through Nature Park of Po Delta with the unique flora and fauna. Two short ferry crossings (tickets approx. € 2,-, payable on spot) bring you to the Adria. You cycle along large beaches to Ravenna, the harbour town with a long tradition of arts and culture.
Day 6: Ravenna – Brisighella approx. 55 km
The foothills of Apennin change the scenery. But before that you reach Faenza, famous centre of ceramic artisans. Enjoy watching the artists at painting the ceramics. Only a short distance remains to Brisighella, an idyllic medieval village, where you stay overnight. Guarded by Rocca Veneziana and Torre Orogloggio you can enjoy a restful evening.
Day 7: Brisighella – Florence approx. 35 km + train
The day starts with an amazing train ride through the wild mountains of Apennins to Borgo San Lorenzo. Two climbs precede the rushing descent via Fiesole to Florence, historic capital of Tuscany.
Day 8: Individual departure or extra days
You can combine this tour with Bolzano – Venice, Florence – Rome or Tuscany.
Route features
This tour is flat until day 5. On day 6 there are three – four easy hills. On day 7 there are two small climbs and a long descent. You cycle on dykes, rural roads or solitary minor roads. Only very short distances have to be cycled on roads with more traffic. Mostly you cycle on an asphalted surface. A cycle tour for everybody!Map
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Prices
| Basic price | 748,- |
| Surcharge single room | 188,- |
| Rental bicycle | 60,- |
| Electro bike | 140,- |
Category: 4****- and 3***-hotels
Extra nights
| Basic price | Category | Single surch. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice mainland | 56,- | 3***/4**** | 27,- |
| Florence | 76,- | 3*** | 29,- |
All prices per person in Euro
Services
- Personal tour information on spot
- Accommodation in hotels of 3*** and 4**** category
- Breakfast buffet style or substantial breakfast
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Train fares Ferrara-Alfonsine and Brisighella-Borgo San Lorenzo
- 24-hours-ticket for Venice (public means of transport, bike tickets have to be paid by your own approx. € 3)
- Best elaborated route
- E-signposting
- Detailed travel documents (maps, route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers)
- 7-day-service hotline
Extras
Parking / arrival and departureHotel car park or private car park near the starting hotel available for about € 25 per week.
Return transfer by mini bus on Saturday morning (only after guided tours) € 45 per person; limited space; reservation required; payable on spot.
Note
Special arrangement for 6 persons on request.
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