Venice to Florence Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: Italy
Overview
Why we love this tour
Glistening Adriatic and green Apennine Mountains
Grand Canal palaces in Venice and magnificent art in Florence
Local artists, skilled fishermen, exquisite wine and handmade pasta
Cycling with tempting refreshment stops & clear rivers
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Ride between two of Italy’s most famous cities, passing through areas of outstanding natural beauty and stopping off in charismatic towns. Touring south from the Adriatic coast, you’ll ride leisurely through the fertile green valleys of Emilia Romagna and past the foothills of the Apennine Mountains to arrive in Florence, Tuscany’s history-charged capital. Cycling past flamingos and unique plant life in the Delta del Po nature reserve is a magical experience and you’ll ride with a backdrop of neat vineyards and sunflower fields.
Following the Adige and Po rivers, you’ll pedal past orchards of kiwis, peaches and melons. Each fishing village and authentic town holds unique charms and you can look forward to fresh fish, stuffed pasta, Parma ham and excellent wine. The cycling is mainly flat on dams, farm tracks and quiet back roads with a few small hills on the last two days. You’ll have time to see the main city sites in Venice and Florence, but with some of the world’s best collections of art, extending your stay in either city is a good idea.
*£50 per person saving available on select tours when booked between 01 and 31 January 2026, subject to availability. Discount applies to adults aged 18+. Cannot be combined with any reduction or offer except Refer a Friend or Two Tour discount. The £50pp discount is not included in website prices and will be deducted after booking. A minimum 20% deposit is required at the time of booking.
The Trip
Route
Please note, route maps on our website do not follow the exact route of the tour.
Itinerary
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Accommodation
3 & 4* Hotels
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 3 and 4-star hotels, all offering en-suite rooms and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour.
Example hotels
Mestre - Hotel Mercure
Chioggia - Hotel Grande Italia
Adria - Hotel Stella d'Italia
Comacchio - Locanda La Comacina
Ravenna - Hotel Centrale Byron
Brisighella - Hotel La Rocca
Florence - Una Vittoria
A mix of 3 & 4* hotels
Breakfast included
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation: 3* and 4* hotels
Board basis: Bed and breakfast
Luggage transportation (max 20 kg a piece)
Navigation app with maps, route notes & GPS tracks, electronic travel guide with points of interest
Welcome briefing
Local contact number for assistance
24hr Venice public transport ticket (bikes not included - about €3 per bike per trip)
Train journey: Brisighella - Borgo San Lorenzo incl. bike
Venice grappa tasting
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Cycle helmets
Tourist taxes where applicable
Ferry to Marina di Ravenna (about €5 per person incl. bike)
Ferry in Venice (about €5 per person incl. bike)
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier, handlebar bag, repair kit, spare inner tube, pump and lock all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike
Hybrid bike
KTM Hybrid bike with 21/24 speed with freewheel
Superior hybrid bike
Hybrid crossbar bike with 20/27 speed with hydraulic brake & Shimano XT/Deore rear derailleur.
E-bike
8 Speed 550W Bosch Active Line Motor with hydraulic brakes.
Helmet purchase
XXS-M (52 - 57 cm) or S-L (56 - 60 cm)
Optional printed route book
Extras
(Extra night prices are per room)
Extra Nights
Mestre: Double room (B&B)
Mestre: Single room (B&B)
Florence: Double room (B&B)
Florence: Single room (B&B)
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Frequently asked questions
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Take the train (Trenitalia) from Florence. Fly from Florence, Pisa or Verona.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly hotels to maximise availability. This helps us do our best to secure your preferred dates, regardless of the time of year. Hotels are typically chosen for their secure bike storage, proximity to cycle routes, and accessibility for the luggage transfers. They all feature en-suite rooms and come with breakfast included as standard.