Venice to Florence 8-day Self-Guided Cycling Tour (Level 2)

Overview

This tour starts and ends in two of the best-known cities of Italy. Between the cities you will cycle through almost undiscovered and therefore even more attractive landscapes. Kiwis, peaches, melons, grapes, and sunflowers accompany cyclists on their way. Birds are singing while friendly fishermen wave at you from their stilt houses alongside the channels. Far away from the tourist crowds, the different destinations are waiting to be explored by you. Enjoy a cup of cappuccino in one of the cosy cafes at the attractive piazze and listen to the locals, when they discuss art, culture, sports, or politics while gesticulating heavily. Join their discussion! A wonderful trip is waiting for you! For the first four days, you will cycle on flat terrain. On the sixth day, the route will lead over three to four small hills. On the seventh day, there will be two short climbs and a long descent. You will cycle by dams, on farm tracks and side roads with little traffic. Only very short sections have to be cycled on roads with more traffic. Nearly all of the roads are asphalted. A bike tour for everyone! 7 nights accommodation in 3*/4* hotels, Breakfast, Welcome briefing, Luggage transfers, Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book, 1 24-hours ticket for Venice (only public transportation), 1 train journey from Brisighella - Borgo San Lorenzo incl. your bike, Service hotline. Bike rental, including renting bike insurance, Ferry tickets for trips in Venice total approx. EUR 5 per bike, Ferry tickets to Marina di Ravenna total approx. EUR 5 per person incl. bike, Tourist tax, if due, Printed route book, per person EUR 20, Anything not mentioned in 'included'. If you would like to rent a 21-speed bike (109 EUR) or E-bike (299 EUR) please email info@slowtours.com.au Wander the World Without Worry! For your global travel insurance and evacuation services click on this link to get a quote (all quotes are in USD) in just a few moments: Global Travel Insurance Departures Saturdays Extra Nights: Venice/ Mainland: From 89 EUR p.p (+55 EUR single person), Florence: From 125 EUR p.p (+99 EUR single person) Rental bike PLUS -189 EUR on request Arrival by train to Mestre/Venice, Venice or Treviso airport, Parking: hotel parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 15 per day, Departure by train from Florence to Venice, duration approx. 2 hours, Return transfer every SAT morning, costs EUR 129 per person, EUR 49 for your own bike, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance. Day 1: Arrival in Venice/Mestre/Marghera. The hotel is located on the mainland before Venice with excellent bus links to the lagoon city. Explore the island of Venice with its winding alleyways, picturesque canals, magnificent palaces and lively squares. A special highlight is a vaporetto ride along the Grand Canal, offering fascinating views of the city. Day 2: Marghera/Mestre/Venice – Chioggia/Sottomarina approx 35km. In the morning, you will have your tour information. Then you will cycle on the bike path over the Liberty Bridge to Venice. Afterwards, you will take the ferry to Lido and then you will cycle via Pellestrina with stunning views of the sea, to Chioggia, which is 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. Day 3: Chioggia/Sottomarina – Adria approx 50km. On quiet roads you will cycle back to the river Adige, which will lead you through fertile fields, melon plantations, and tranquil 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, cosy cafes, and friendly people attract visitors. Day 4: Adria – Comacchio approx 65km. 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. Day 5: Comacchio – Ravenna approx 65km. 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 metres away from you. After one short ferry ride (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. Day 6: Ravenna – Brisighella approx 55km. 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 artefacts. 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. Day 7: Brisighella – Florence approx 35km + Train Journey. The day starts with a wonderful train journey through the wild mountain world of the Apennines to Borgo San Lorenzo. Today, you will cycle up two short climbs. Your reward will be a fantastic descent via Fiesole to Florence, the history-charged capital of Tuscany. Day 8: Departure or extension If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe. Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email info@slowtours.com.au for a competitive quote Wander the World Without Worry. Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation. Ask us for a quote info@slowtours.com.au

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