Venice to Florence Bike Tour

Hotel & Bike 7 nights

VISITING: Italy

Save £50pp*

Why we love this tour

"This ride links two of Italy's most beautiful cities. Start on the Adriatic coast and ride alongside the Adige and Po rivers before you reach the Apenines. The final ride is worth the effort when Florence's Duomo comes into view on the downhill from Fiesole."

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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Guiding
Self-Guided
Distance
190miles/305km
Level
Easy to Moderate
Standard
Superior
Departs
Sat
Runs
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Code
IT016
Fly to
Venice
Good for
Foodies, Solo
Return
Florence

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. 

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

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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 

 

£91

Superior hybrid bike

Hybrid crossbar bike with 20/27 speed with hydraulic brake & Shimano XT/Deore rear derailleur. 

 

£163

E-bike

8 Speed 550W Bosch Active Line Motor with hydraulic brakes.  

£262

Helmet purchase

XXS-M (52 - 57 cm) or S-L (56 - 60 cm) 

£43

Optional printed route book

£21

Extras

(Extra night prices are per room)

Extra Nights

Mestre: Double room (B&B)
£162
Mestre: Single room (B&B)
£130
Florence: Double room (B&B)
£226
Florence: Single room (B&B)
£201

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.

How do I get there?

Fly to Venice or Verona, then take the train (Trenitalia) to Venice centre.

Alternatively by train, take the Eurostar from London to Paris and change for overnight train to Venice Mestre. 

How do I get back?

Take the train (Trenitalia) from Florence. Fly from Florence, Pisa or Verona.

What is an ‘Easy to Moderate’ cycle holiday?

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.

Why are the hotels not listed in the itinerary?

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.

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