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Self-guided Venice Florence

Self-guided Venice Florence. From March 1 until October 31
Suggested start day: Saturdays. You can start any day of the week, except Mondays.
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Enjoy and guide yourself through beautiful Italy

The start of Venice-Florence cycling tour begins in the beautiful Venetian Lagoon. Explore Chioggia, te canals, bridges, and the main pedestrian walking street. From the Venetian lagoon towards the Po River Delta. Enjoy cycling on secondary roads and birdwatching. Pedal along the Valley of Comacchio wetlands towards Ravenna, through vineyards, and amazing landscapes, and discover colorful ceramics in Faenza. Pedal up to the highest point of this tour in the Apennines. Relax and explore Faenza the capital of Renaissance Italy.

This cycling route through Tuscany will be accompanied by the excellent Mediterranean climate all year round and is ideal for cycling. Breathtaking scenery is home to the mountain ranges of the Apennines. Also when you are cycling through vineyards, fruit trees, and medieval villages, don’t forget to enjoy these beautiful landscapes. Italy is a real cycling paradise for any kind of cyclist, you will experience perfect routes with flat rides to warm up and at the end of the week build to hill climbs!

Cycle from Venice to Florence on your bike and enjoy Italy

Discover the heart of Italian culture and cuisine
Italy is a real cycling paradise for all kinds of cyclist
Cycling through small towns and quiet roads and enjoy an amazing ride up over the Apennines
Delicious food and perfect drinks make Italy amazing
Pedal through vineyards and fruit trees and discover colorful ceramics in Faenza
Enjoy great villages along your route like the medieval village of Brisighella in the Apennines

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Day 1

Check in

Welcome to Chioggia and the Venetian Lagoon! We meet this afternoon at our hotel in the center of Chioggia. Take a walk around the center of Chioggia and admire the canals, bridges, and main pedestrian streets. If you arrive early, we can suggest a ride along one of the islands in the lagoon. Accommodation: Hotel Grand Italia (or similar)

Day 2

Pedal the Po River Delta / +58km or +246m

We leave the Venetian lagoon today towards the Po River Delta. Enjoy cycling on levee roads and bird-watching. Grab some picnic supplies from the local grocery store or stop at a cafe for lunch today. Those who want extra mileage can enjoy a great ride into the delta this afternoon. Our destination tonight is a lovely country farm bed and breakfast. Pro Delta Extra Loop: +43km - +157m Highlights: Chioggia, bicycle quiet roads, sleep in a country farm estate Accommodation: Agriturismo Forzello (or similar)

Day 3

Comacchio / +70km - +171m

Our destination today is a small lagoon town that at one point was more powerful than Venice in the 700s & 800s. The lagoon town of Comacchio has a fabulous museum that showcases a Roman boat and its cargo that was excavated from one of the canals. Built on 13 islands, this town is now landlocked but surrounded by the Po River and freshwater wetlands. Highlights: Comacchio and its "Trepponi" bridge Accommodation: B&B Al Ponticello (or similar)

Day 4

Ravenna / +49km - +124

We pedal along the Valley of Camocchio wetlands towards Ravenna. Ravenna was the last capital of the Western Roman Empire and home to more early Christian mosaics than any other city in Western Europe. You can walk to Dante's Tomb and the mosaics of San Vitale, Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia this afternoon, as our hotel is near all the city sights. Highlights: Wetlands, bird viewing and beautiful mosaics, bustling town Accommodation: Hotel Palazzo Bezzi (or similar)

Day 5

Ravenna to Faenza / +52km - 158m

Exiting Ravenna you have to choose to visit another very important Byzantine masterpiece: Sant'Apollinare in Classe. Cross the plains through fruit plantations and arrive at Faenza. Your hotel is a restored convent near the central square of this regional market center and famous ceramics town. Enjoy the bustle in the market square and the main "piazza" which is always full of bicycle riders of all ages. Faenza is world-renowned for its hand-decorated ceramics: we recommend a visit to the International Ceramics Museum as well as several of the local artists' studios, specializing in this colorful pottery. Highlights: Faenza International Ceramics Museu and Renaissance Town Square Accommodation: Hotel Vittoria (or similar)

Day 6

Over the Apennines / +64km - +1286m

You will head into the Apennine mountains today, passing first through the colorful medieval village of Brisighella. Take a break and pick up some snacks for the climb. If you decide you prefer to take the train up and over the mountains, feel free to do so! For those who decide to bicycle, begin the climb over the Apennines - remember to look around as you pedal, since the scenery changes dramatically, as you leave the plains and enter the mountains. Just before we reach the toughest part of our climb, there is a very conveniently located train station, from where you could choose to hop on for the last and toughest part of the climb. You'll spend the night in Ronta, a small mountain town where you'll enjoy the clean and crisp mountain air. Dinner is included tonight. Highlights: Bicycle the Apennines and the Mugello Accommodation: Albergo La Rosa (or similar)

Day 7

Florence / +41km - +444m

There's a small climb this morning to Vetta le Croci, then it's downhill to the old Etruscan city of Fiesole, where you'll enjoy a great view of Florence rising from the valley floor. Glide down into Florence on your bike. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore this capital of Renaissance Italy.

Day 8

Departure day

After a buffet breakfast in the hotel, you're ready to become a tourist again. You're on your own now, so get out there and visit Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, Botticelli's Birth of Venus the other masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery, and more.

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GROUP DISCOUNTS 5% (on groups of 4 or more)
SEPTEMBER DEPARTURES A supplemental fee of €150 per person will be charged on all new September departures (this fee will not apply to customers joining an existing departure date – please confirm available dates by contacting us. Premium bikes, as well as e-bikes or other upgrade options, are subject to availability in September – please inquire
High-Season supplement (May-June, September, and early October): Hotels and/or bikes may be subject to availability, and a supplemental fee of €100 per person may be applied on new departure dates.

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7 nights in a 3*- or 4*-star Hotel
All breakfasts
1 dinner
High-quality titanium racing bike or hybrid bike
Bike delivery and collection
Roadbook and map
Luggage transfers

Not Included

Single supplement €255 (solo travellers + €775)
Dinners and activities (on request)
Room upgrade options (on request)
Aluminum hybrid: €110
Premium Titanium road or hybrid: €145
E-bike (hybrid with straight handlebar): €225
Tandem: €250 (priced per bike, for 2 cyclists)
Tag-along or kid trailer: €70
Lunches
Dinners
Cooking class (on request)
Travel to and from the tour start and end
Entrance to museums or other activities
City hotel tax (2 to 5 euros per night per person, to be paid locally by the traveler)
Any meals or beverages not indicated as included

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Self guided Venice Florence

Enjoy cycling on levee roads and birdwatching

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March 1 - Oct 31

3-4 * hotels

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Venice - Florence

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Self-guided Venice Florence

Enjoy and guide yourself through beautiful Italy

Cycle from Venice to Florence on your bike and enjoy Italy

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