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
Guiding
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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.
The Trip
Route
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Accommodation
3* & 4* Hotels
We use a pool of hotels to maximise our availability for this tour, so regardless of the time of year we do our best to secure your dates of choice. The accommodation often has a lovely local flair, with a chance to experience local life with an authentic flavour of your destination.
A mix of 3* & 4* hotels
Breakfast included
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation: 3 & 4 star hotels
Board basis: Bed and breakfast
Luggage transportation
Maps and route information
Navigation App with route information
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 break & Shimano XT/Deore rear derailleur.
E-bike
8 Speed 550W Bosch Active Line Motor with hydraulic breaks.
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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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
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 hotels to maximise availability for you.