“Two iconic destinations with interesting cities along the way!” —S.B.

Venice to Florence: From Rialto across the sea to Ponte Vecchio

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7 nights

32 miles/day

Self guided from EUR € 1259
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Venice to Florence

This bicycle tour through Italy begins and ends at two of Italy's most famous cities: Venice and Florence. A tour of exceptional beauty, you cycle through an almost unknown Italy as you leave Venice and head to Florence. Kiwis, peaches, melons, vineyards, and sunflowers line the way as birds sing and friendly fishermen wave from their pole-huts along the canals.

Discover typical towns and places far off the beaten track as you admire the history of the region at every turn. Enjoy a cup of cappuccino in one of the many little cafés on the piazza and listen to the locals discussing sports and politics with their melodious language. You can experience all this and more on this cycle tour from Venice to Florence!
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Highlights
- Venice and Florence
- Charming small towns of Comacchio and Chioggia
- Po Delta Nature Park
- Flamingos in the Po delta
- Brisighella, an idyllic medieval village
- Ravenna, a harbor town with a long tradition of arts and culture
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Tour Description Daily Program
Daily program

Day 1: Individual arrival at Venice/Mestre/Marghera
The hotel on the mainland is within easy reach of Venice through excellent bus connections. At the beginning of your tour, not far from Marcus square, you can look forward to a little Grappa tasting session.
Overnight in Venice/Mestre.

Day 2: Marghera/Mestre/Venice – Chioggia/Sottomarina (22 miles/35 km)
In the morning, you will have your tour information. Then you will cycle on the bike path over the Liberty Bridge to Venice. Afterward, you will take the ferry to Lido and then you will cycle via Pellestrina, with stunning views of the sea, to Chioggia, 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.
Overnight in Chioggia/Sottomarina.

Day 3: Chioggia/Sottomarina – Adria (31 miles/50 km)
On quiet roads, you cycle today to the Adige River passing through fertile fields, melon plantations, and solitary 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, cozy cafes, and friendly people attract visitors.
Overnight in Adria.

Day 4: Adria – Comacchio/surroundings (40 miles/65 km)
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.
Overnight in Comacchio/surroundings.

Day 5: Comacchio/surroundings – Ravenna (40 miles/65 km)
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 meters away from you. After two short ferry rides (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.
Overnight in Ravenna.

Day 6: Ravenna – Brisighella (34 miles/55 km)
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 artifacts.

Now it is not far to Brisighella anymore – an idyllic, medieval village, overlooked by the Rocca Veneziana and the Torre Orologgio. Tranquillity and pure relaxation are waiting for the cyclists.
Overnight in Brisighella.

Day 7: Brisighella – Florence (22 miles/35 km + train journey)
The day starts with an amazing train ride through the wild mountains of Apennines to Borgo San Lorenzo. Following two climbs, you cycle down a rushing descent via Fiesole to Florence, the historic capital of Tuscany. Take time to tour Florence in the evening.
Overnight in Florence.

Day 8: Individual departure or extra days
This tour can be combined ideally with the tours Bolzano – Venice, Florence – Rome or Tuscany tour.

Surface and terrain

This tour is primarily on flat terrain until the fifth day. On the sixth day, there are three to four hills that can be easily handled. On the seventh day, there are two small climbs followed by a long descent. The route follows dams, rural roads, and side roads with little traffic, the majority of which will have a paved surface. There are only very short distances that will be on roads with more traffic.

Hotels

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.

Venice/mainland: Hotel Mercure

Chioggia: Hotel Grand Italien

Adria: Hotel Stella d'Italia

Comacchio: Locana La Comancina

Ravenna: Hotel Centrale Byron

Brisighella: Hotel La Rocca

Florence: Star Hotel Tuscany

Local hotel taxes are not included in the tour price. These taxes typically range from €1-5 per person/night and must be paid at hotel reception.

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.

How to get there

Tour Start
Nearest airport: Venice or Treviso, Italy
Nearest train station: Mestre/Venice, Italy

Mestre can be easily reached by train and air (through Venice).

Tour End
Nearest airport and train station: Florence, Italy

There are excellent railway connections between Florence and Venice.

Transfer from Florence back to Venice is possible on Sundays. The cost is €109 per person (€148 including a personal bike) to be reserved at the time of booking, payable on site.

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Venice to Florence

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Dates

Saturdays: Mar 30 - Oct 12, 2024.

Low Season: Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024; Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024

Shoulder season: Apr 13, 2024 - May 10, 2024; Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024

High season: May 11, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024

Prices

Tour package

	Season 1	Season 2	Season 3
Per person, double occupancy	€1259	€1299	€1379
Single use room (1 person/1 room)	€1638	€1678	€1758

Bike Rentals

Standard touring bike, 21-speed unisex frame	€99
Standard touring bike, 21-speed men's frame	€99
Standard touring bike, 27-speed, upgrade	€169
Electrically-assisted bike	€259

Extra Nights, Venice/Mestre

Per person, double occupancy	€79
Single room (1 person/1 room)	€134

Extra Nights, Florence

Per person, double occupancy	€125
Single room (1 person/1 room)	€224

Discounts

Child, ages 0-5 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base tour price)	100%
Child, ages 6-11 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base tour price)	50%
Child, ages 12-14 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base tour price)	25%
Person, ages 15 and older sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base tour price)	10%

Included services

7 nights accommodation
Breakfast
Luggage transfer
Detailed travel documents (1 set per room; maps, route description, places of interest, signposting along the route and important telephone numbers)
7-day Service Hotline available in case of problems or questions
Welcome briefing
24-hours ticket for Venice (public transportation, bike tickets not included--which cost approximately €5)
1x little Grappa tasting session in Venice
Train journey from Brisighella – Borgo San Lorenzo, including bike
App navigation and GPS data

Local hotel taxes are not included in the tour price. These taxes typically range from €1-5 per person/night and must be paid at hotel reception.

Bike rentals

The bikes available for rent on this tour are:

Standard touring bike, 21/24-speed, unisex
Standard touring bike, 21-speed, men's frames, crossbar (upon request only)
Standard touring bike, 27-speed, upgrade
Electrically assisted bike, Pedelec, unisex*

*More about electrically-assisted bikes >

Equipment included with the bike rentals:

Saddle bag (water repellent), rear
Handlebar bag (water repellent), with clear cover on top for map viewing
Tools
Pump
Repair kit (with extra bicycle tube)
Combination lock

Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.

Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and the necessary equipment to change the pedals.

Helmets:
Helmets are not included with the bike rentals. We recommend, for safety and hygiene reasons, that you bring your own helmet.

Specifications on standard touring bikes

Modern, high-resistant aluminum frame
V-brakes
Aluminium-rims
Reliable tires, which ensure high duration
Shimano Alivio derailleur on 21-speed
Selle Royal Saddles

*Posture for 21-speed standard bikes will be upright for comfort

Upgraded components on 27-speed standard bikes

Hydraulic Magura HS 11 brakes
Shimano Deore XT derailleur on 27-speed
High-quality Suntour suspension fork

*Posture for 27-speed upgraded standard bikes will be upright and forward

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Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.

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- ★★★★★ Steve 3 months ago
  
  An excellent ride; well planned!
  
  One piece of advice: Insect Repellent! The stretch through the Po River delta was thick with mosquitos.
  The route, logistics and equipment were all great. The hotels varied a bit, but were all at least adequate, and some were quite interesting and/or in interesting locations.
  While most of the route is on quiet roads or paths, there are short segments that have quite heavy traffic. So being comfortable riding along fast-moving traffic is, I think, important.
  Overall a very nice trip, and I will book again with BikeTours.com.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  September/October 2023
  How many tours have you completed?
  2
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Becki54 November 19, 2018
  
  Perfect way to see Italy for the first time!
  
  So glad we chose this tour as a way to experience Italy for the first time. Our tour guide was available and helpful. The route was perfect, coincided with the directions and GPS. E-bikes suited our group well. So fun!
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  Oct. 6-13
  How many tours have you completed?
  1
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Gilles November 11, 2018
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  October 6-13
  How many tours have you completed?
  5
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Sheedy July 16, 2018
  
  Disappointing
  
  We'd done the Mosel bike tour last year and it was picturesque, beautiful small towns, places to stop. This year we booked this trip to Italy to celebrate a 40th wedding anniversary. On the plus side, Marco from Eurobike was extremely helpful. Good advice and help with bikes. Always on call by phone. The first stop to Chiaggo was beautiful. They left champagne in our room for our anniversary. Really sweet.
  But after that the ride was super boring. Long stretch of riding alongside cow pastures or crossing busy roadways. No where to grab a bite to eat. Kind of like riding through the flatlands of Texas. We finally ditched the tour after 4 days and had them pick up our bikes instead of our luggage and went off and did our own thing. Again bike company was great and helpful, it just isn't a good bike trip.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  June 2018
  How many tours have you completed?
  2
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat easier
  Do you recommend this tour?
  No
  - 2/5 Value
  - 3/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 2/5 Hotels or boat
  - 1/5 Scenery
  - 3/5 Ease of navigation
  - 1/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 1/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ James289 September 6, 2017
  
  Terrific bike trip!
  
  My daughter and I certainly enjoyed the wonderful ride from Venice to Florence. The scenery and small towns were great and the hotels all very nice.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  August, 2017
  How many tours have you completed?
  Many (more than 20)
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 2/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 4/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 2/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Badger June 25, 2017
  
  Good trip
  
  An interesting trip from and to two iconic destinations stopping at several interesting cities along the way. Tour is very well organized and the hotels were all good to excellent. The route except for the last day is flat and mostly low traffic except near cities. In and out of cities can be high traffic and you need to be quite careful
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  April 2017
  How many tours have you completed?
  3
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 4/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ JPeter October 3, 2016
  
  History seen
  
  The accommodations were satisfactory to good (hotel in Choggia was wonderful). The trip was as expected and explained in the brochure. For the most part the directions and markers were decent except in Florence. Little to no markers seen and the directions to the parking garage given were incorrect for Florence, frustrating.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  09/17 to 09/23
  How many tours have you completed?
  2 including this one
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Much easier
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 3/5 Value
  - 2/5 Included meals
  - 3/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 3/5 Hotels or boat
  - 2/5 Scenery
  - 2/5 Ease of navigation
  - 2/5 Tour documents
  - 1/5 Local tour company services
  - 2/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Jim Gr August 23, 2016
  
  Very scenic ride. Highly recommend this tour. Ricardo, our tour coordinator was ecceptional. Route was wall planed and the hotels were located centrally in the old cities and towns. Very nice hotels w
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  August, 2016
  How many tours have you completed?
  5
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
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Venice to Florence: From Rialto across the sea to Ponte Vecchio

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