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Basilika Santa Maria della Salute

Venice – Florence

Rialto, Dante, Ponte Vecchio

8 Days / 7 Nights
Medium
Basilika Santa Maria della Salute

From the lagoon city of Venice to historic Florence in eight days – that doesn’t just sound incredible – it is! In addition to the two major travel highlights, discover the delightful smaller towns along the route and marvel at the breathtaking nature in the ‘Delta del Po’ National Park. Hardly any other country in the world is better known for its culinary delights – enjoy cappuccino, cornetto, fresh fish and cool gelato!

What better way to start a trip to Italy than with a grappa? After a stroll through the magnificent area around St. Mark’s Square, you can taste the fine Italian wines. The first cycling stage leads to the romantic Chioggia or to the Sottomarina beach, which belongs to the city and where the Adriatic Sea can be enjoyed fully.

The journey continues via the charming towns of Adria and Comacchio to Revenna, a pearl of the Italian east coast. Here it is important to soak up the cultural delights – e.g. the famous mosaics – to stroll in the Piazza de Popolo and drink an Aperitivo. Via Brisighella (tip: the old town and fortress Rocca Manfrediana) you finally meet a breathtaking view of the Tuscan capital: Florence is waiting!

  • By bike across Venice’s ‘islands’: The lagoon city is so much more than ‘just’ St. Mark’s Square. You can get to know and love the magical charm of the numerous islands while cycling across the Lido and the fishing island of Pellestrina.
  • Flamingos in the Po Delta: Thousands of animal species cavort in the equilibrium between water and land. The unique flora and fauna in the Po Delta not only amazes nature fans. As a special highlight, over 400 flamingos await visitors to the park in the Comacchio saltworks.
  • Some of the world-famous mosaics in Ravena date from the 5th century and are still as colourful today as ever. The reason for this is the materials used (including gold and precious stones). A total of eight buildings with Bysantine and late antique mosaics make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Revenna.
  • Through Florence by bike: Duomo, Dante and Ponte Vecchio – Florence is architecturally and culturally a city that you fall head over heels in love with.

A cycle tour made connoisseurs! Bella Italia shows itself from its most beautiful side, initially completely flat, with the stages becoming more and more hilly towards the finale, including somewhat difficult inclines. Ferry rides are taken twice, which adds some nice views.

Itinerary at a glance

A grappa at St. Mark's Square, pasta in Ravenna and cappuccino near the Ponte Vecchio - art, culture and culinary delights await you between Venice and Florence! Nature is not neglected either, especially with the flamingos in the Po Delta.

The hotel is located on the mainland before Venice with excellent bus links to the lagoon city. At the beginning of your tour, not far from Marcus square, you can look forward to a little Grappa tasting session.

Hotel (example): Hotel Mercure

 

In the morning, you will have your tour information. Then you will cycle on the bike path over the Liberty Bridge to Venice. Afterwards, you will take the ferry to Lido and then you will cycle via Pellestrina with stunning views of the sea, to Chioggia, which is  a quiet little town, reminiscent of the Venetian naval supremacy, where you can take a rest in one of the typical fish restaurants. Tonight, you will stay in Chioggia/Sottomarina, where there is a wide sandy beach.

Hotel (example): Hotel Grande Italia

 

On quiet roads you will cycle back to the river Adige, which will lead you through fertile fields, melon plantations, and tranquil villages to Adria - a small, friendly city with lots of charm. Founded by the Etruscans because of its proximity to the rivers Adige and Po, now especially the branched channels, narrow streets, cosy cafes, and friendly people attract visitors.

Hotel (example): Hotel Stella d'Italia

 

You will cycle a short part of today’s route along the longest river in Italy, the river Po. Then, one of its branches, called Po di Goro, will lead you right through its delta towards the sea. Perhaps you want to cool off in the Adriatic Sea before you get to the charming town of Comacchio? Magnificent palazzi, ornate churches, and numerous bridges still bear witness of the prosperity once gained by salt production.

Hotel (example): Locanda La Comacina

 

The first half of the day’s bike tour is dedicated to the natural park “Delta del Po” with its unique flora and fauna. Riding your bike on a dam, you will feel like cycling straight through the water while flamingos are nesting only a few metres away from you. After one short ferry ride (tickets not included in the tour price, about € 2) you will reach the Adriatic Sea. There are wide beaches on the way to Ravenna, where you will be enchanted by the art and culture of the port city.

Hotel (example): Hotel Centrale Byron

 

The foothills of the Apennines form gently rolling hills which change the landscape. Even earlier, on the edge of the vast plains, you will get to Faenza – an enchanting little city where world-famous ceramics are produced. The artists will be happy to let you watch while they are painting the artefacts.  Now it is not far to Brisighella anymore – an idyllic, medieval village, overlooked by the Rocca Veneziana and the Torre Orologio. Tranquillity and pure relaxation are waiting for the cyclists.

Hotel (example): Hotel La Rocca

 

The day starts with a wonderful train journey through the wild mountain world of the Apennines to Borgo San Lorenzo. Today, you will cycle up two short climbs. Your reward will be a fantastic descent via Fiesole to Florence, the history-charged capital of Tuscany.

Hotel (example): Hotel Una Vittoria

 

This tour can be combined with the tours: Bolzano – Venice, Florence – Rome, or Tuscany

Route information

Medium

For the first four days, you will cycle on flat terrain. On the sixth day, the route will lead over three to four small hills. On the seventh day, there will be two short climbs and a long descent. You will cycle on dams, farm tracks and side roads with little traffic. Only very short sections have to be cycled on roads with more traffic. Nearly all of the roads are asphalted. A bike tour for everyone!

Prices & Dates

Category: 3***- and 4****-hotels

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Men's bike 21-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Body size approx. 165 cm - 205 cm

56-51 "sloping" cm |
60 cm |
64 cm
Unisex bike 21/24-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 190 cm

43 cm |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex bike 7-speed
Hub gears with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with coaster brake on the rear wheel

Body size approx. 155 cm - 190 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex Electro bike 8-speed
Hub gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame

Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • 1 24-hours ticket for Venice (only public transportation)
  • 1 train journey from Brisighella - Borgo San Lorenzo incl. your bike
  • 1 little Grappa tasting session in Venice
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minibus every Sunday morning, costs EUR 105 per person, EUR 39 extra for your own bike, to be paid in advance, reservation is necessary
  • Bike rental, including renting bike insurance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Mestre/Venice train station
  • Venice or Treviso airport
  • Car park or multi-storey car park costs approx. EUR 60 per week.
  • Good train connections between Florence and Venice

Things to note

  • Bike tickets for ferry trips in Venice in self-organisation, price EUR 5 per bike
  • Ferry trip to Marina di Ravenna in self-organisation, price EUR 5 per person incl. bike
  • Tourist tax, if due, it is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • 1 24-hours ticket for Venice (only public transportation)
  • 1 train journey from Brisighella - Borgo San Lorenzo incl. your bike
  • 1 little Grappa tasting session in Venice
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data 
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minibus every Sunday morning, costs EUR 109 per person, EUR 39 extra for your own bike, to be paid in advance, reservation is necessary
  • Bike rental, including renting bike insurance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Mestre/Venice train station
  • Venice or Treviso airport
  • Car park or multi-storey car park costs approx. EUR 60 per week.
  • Good train connections between Florence and Venice

Things to note

  • Bike tickets for ferry trips in Venice in self-organisation, price EUR 5 per bike
  • Ferry trip to Marina di Ravenna in self-organisation, price EUR 5 per person incl. bike
  • Tourist tax, if due, it is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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