Venice to Florence

Connecting two of Italy's famous cities by bike

In eight days, cycle from the lagoon city of Venice to historic Florence. In addition to the two major travel highlights, discover the delightful smaller towns along the route and marvel at the breathtaking nature in Italy in the "Delta del Po" National Park.

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Details of the Venice to Florence cycling holiday

What better way to start a trip to Italy than with a grappa? After a stroll through the magnificent area around St. Mark's Square, fine Italian wines can be tasted. The first cycling stage leads to romantic Chioggia or to the Sottomarina beach, which belongs to the city and is a great place to enjoy the Adriatic Sea.

The journey continues via the charming towns of Adria and Comacchio to Ravenna, a pearl on the east coast of Italy. Here it is important to soak up the cultural delights - e.g. the famous mosaics - to stroll along the Piazza de Popolo and drink an aperitivo. Finally, via Brisighella (the old town and Rocco Manfrediana fortress) with a breathtaking view of the Tuscan capital.

The highlights of the cycling holiday from Venice to Florence at a glance

  • Across Venice's "islands": The lagoon city is so much more than St. Mark's Square. You can get to know and love the enchanting charm of the numerous islands on the trip across the Lido and the fishing island of Pellestrina.

  • Flamingos in the Po Delta: Thousands of animal species cavort in the balance between water and land. The unique flora and fauna in the Po Delta amaze not only nature fans. As a particular highlight, over 400 flamingos await visitors to the park in the Comacchio saltworks.

  • World-famous mosaics in Ravenna: These date back to the 5th century and are as colourful as ever. This should be because of the materials used (including gold and precious stones). A total of eight buildings with Byzantine and late antique mosaics make up the Ravenna UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Through Florence by bike: Duomo, Dante and Ponte Vecchio - Architecturally and culturally, Florence is a city you fall head over heels in love with.

Worth knowing about the bike tour from Venice to Florence

First completely flat, with the stages becoming more and more hilly and towards the end with slightly more difficult climbs. Twice the cycle stages are supplemented by ferry rides, which bring additional beautiful views.

This tour has been graded as Medium. Find out more about our cycling holiday difficulty levels.

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Tour information
Medium
  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Self-Guided
  • Luggage transfers included
  • Total cycling distance: approx. 305 km
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Itinerary

The hotel is on the mainland opposite Venice with excellent bus links to the lagoon city. At the beginning of the trip, a small grappa tasting will be prepared for you, not far from St. Mark's Square!

Grappa included

In the morning you will receive the tour information. You cross the Bridge of Freedom to Venice via the cycle path. Take the ferry to the Lido and continue by bike via Pellestrina with a beautiful view over the sea to Chioggia: a quiet town reminiscent of the Venetian domination of the seas and which invites you to eat delicious food in the typical fish restaurants. Overnight stay in Chioggia / Sottomarina with a wide sandy beach.

ca. 35 km

On roads with little traffic, today's stage leads first to the river Adige. This leads through fertile fields, melon plantations and quiet villages to the town of Adria. A friendly, small town with lots of charm. Founded by the Etruscans because of its proximity to the rivers Adige and Po. Today, the branched canals, narrow streets, cosy cafes and friendly people are the main attractions for visitors.

ca. 50 km

A short distance the route first leads along the longest river in Italy, the Po. Then the route goes through its tributary, the Po di Goro, through the middle of the estuary towards the sea. Perhaps a cooling dip in the Adriatic before reaching the enchanting town of Comacchio? Magnificent Italian Palaces, richly decorated churches and numerous bridges still bear witness to the wealth once obtained through the extraction of salt.

ca. 65 km

The first part of the day will be spent visiting the Delta del Po Natural Park with its unique flora and fauna. At a dam, you think you are cycling right through the water while the flamingos nest just a few metres away. After a short ferry ride (about €2 per person) you will drive along the coast. Wide beaches accompany the cyclists to Ravenna. The art and culture of this port city fascinate its visitors time and again.

ca. 65 km

The foothills of the Apennines form rolling hills and thus change the landscape. First, on the edge of the vast plain, Faenza is quickly reached. A charming town where world-famous ceramics are made. You can look over the shoulders of the artists while painting. Now it is not far to the final destination of the day, Brisighella. An idyllic, medieval village, dominated by the Rocca Veneziana and the Torre Orologgio. Peace and pure relaxation await you here.

ca. 55 km

The day begins with a beautiful train journey through the pristine mountains of the Apennines to Borgo San Lorenzo. Two short climbs have to be climbed by bike today. The reward is an exhilarating descent via Fiesole to Florence, the historic capital of Tuscany.

ca. 35 km
Train: Brisighella – Borgo San Lorenzo

This tour can be easily combined with the Bolzano-Venice, Florence-Rome or Tuscany tour.

Route information

Flat route until the fifth day. On the sixth day three to four light hills. On the seventh day two short ascents and a long descent. You cycle on dikes, cycle paths and car-free service roads. Only very short stretches on busy roads. Mostly paved roads. A bike ride for everyone!

Prices and dates

Prices are per person in GBP and exclude flights. All bookings are ABTA-protected.

Price calculation and check availability: Venice to Florence

Place of arrival: Venice
  Season 1
30.03.2024 - 12.04.2024
28.09.2024 - 12.10.2024

Saturday
Season 2
13.04.2024 - 10.05.2024
07.09.2024 - 27.09.2024

Saturday
Season 3
11.05.2024 - 06.09.2024

Saturday
Venice to Florence, IT-VERVF-08X
Base price
1,189.00
1,229.00
1,299.00
Single room surcharge 309.00 309.00 309.00

Hotel information: You will stay in carefully selected 3*** and 4**** hotels.

Season 1
Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024
Saturday
Season 2
Apr 13, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Saturday
Season 3
May 11, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024
Saturday
Venice to Florence, IT-VERVF-08X
Base price
Single room surcharge
1,189.00
309.00
1,229.00
309.00
1,299.00
309.00

Hotel information: You will stay in carefully selected 3*** and 4**** hotels.

Season 1
Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024
Season 2
Apr 13, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Season 3
May 11, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024
Venice
Double room p.p.
Single room surcharge
Florence
Double room p.p.
Single room surcharge
75.00
55.00
125.00
89.00
75.00
55.00
125.00
89.00
75.00
55.00
125.00
89.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Venice
  Season 1
Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024

Saturday
Season 2
Apr 13, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024

Saturday
Season 3
May 11, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024

Saturday
Venice
Double room p.p. 75.00 75.00 75.00
Single room surcharge 55.00 55.00 55.00
Florence
Double room p.p. 125.00 125.00 125.00
Single room surcharge 89.00 89.00 89.00
Price
21-Speed Unisex Bike
27-Speed Bike PLUS
Unisex E-Bike
21-Speed Men's Bike
99.00
159.00
239.00
99.00
Prices per person in GBP

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Included services and travel information

Services

Including

  • 7 nights as described, including breakfast
  • Travelcard (24 hours) for public transport in Venice
  • Grappa Tasting in Venice
  • Train trip Brisighella – Borgo San Lorenzo including bike
  • Personal welcome meeting (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer(s)
  • Travel folder 1 x per room (German, English with route and overview maps, detailed route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers, luggage labels)
  • Own signage on the route
  • GPS data available on request
  • Service Hotline

Not included

  • Tourist tax, if applicable, to be paid locally
  • Bicycle tickets for ferries in Venice, approx. €3 per bike, ferry ride to Marina di Ravenna approx. €2 per person including bike
  • (Optional) Return transfer by minibus every Sunday morning €85 per person excluding bicycle (surcharge €19), reservation required, to be paid on site
Arrival information
  • Train: Venice Mestre station
  • Airport: Venice or Treviso Airport
  • Parking: Garage approximately €50 per week

 

  • Departure: Very good train connections from Florence back to Venice

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