Cycling Italy's Art Cities from Venice to Florence - Classic self guided

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Description

Summary

Starts
Chioggia
Duration
8 days
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Italy's most charming landscapes on this multi-day tour. Starting from the enchanting 'Little Venice' of Chioggia, you'll traverse the Venetian Lagoon, the Po River Delta, and the Apennine mountains, immersing yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the region. Along the way, you'll marvel at the Byzantine masterpieces of Ravenna, explore the ceramics town of Faenza, and soak up the Renaissance splendor of Florence. With a mix of cycling, sightseeing, and leisure time, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural exploration.

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Included

All breakfasts are included

One dinner is included

vegetarian

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Includes

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7 nights in 3- and 4-star lodgings

All breakfasts

1 dinner

Bike fitting and briefing in English by our professional staff at tour start

Access to smartphone app with tracks and digital roadbook

Luggage transfers

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Solo Traveler and Private Group departures available

: please inquire.

Lodging Upgrade

: Room upgrades are possible in some hotels - please inquire for prices and availability

Extra nights

: If you'd like to add nights before or after the tour, please inquire - we will be happy to provide a quote and add the nights to your tour package.

Extra meals & activities: (please inquire for price and availability)

Cooking classes available in various tour locations! Organized by Le Cesarine, experts in Italian culinary experiences. You will be hosted by a local at their home - your "Cesarina" - in a class that lasts about three hours, during which you will help the Cesarina prepare three courses. In the fourth and final hour, you will enjoy the meal (lunch or dinner) which you prepared during the class. Water and one bottle of house wine for every 3 people are included.

More options available:

Guided visit of Ravenna (approx. 3 hours)

Dinner in Ravenna

Dinner in Faenza

Olive Oil Tasting in Brisighella

Guided visit of Florence

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Bike Rental options:

We offer quality bikes in different styles, all great options for this bike tour. Our bikes are maintained and delivered in optimal working condition.

The prices below are per bike for the duration of the tour, including delivery to starting point in Chioggia and collection from ending point in Florence.

Bike rental rates*

Aluminum hybrid: €110

Premium Titanium road or hybrid: €145

Touring E-bike (hybrid with straight handlebar): €225

Tandem: €260 (priced per bike, for 2 cyclists)

Tag-along or kid trailer: €70

* bike rental

from afternoon of day 1 through 5pm on day 7

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Navigation and roadbook:

On our self-guided tours, detailed tour information and route navigation tracks are provided through the free smartphone app Ride With GPS - our "digital roadbook" - which includes daily routes, maps, elevation profiles, and ride descriptions; schedules and hotel itinerary; cultural and sightseeing information, visit suggestions; emergency numbers and more, all stored in one organized, easy to use app. Downloading the app content also allows for offline mode navigation. Participants can also upload the routes to their own GPS device, and even print the detailed route notes before leaving home.

On our self-guided tours, GPS device rental, as well as a printed roadbook, are available at an optional extra fee:

GPS device rental: €50

Printed roadbook: €45 (second copy of printed roadbook €15)

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Luggage transfers

Luggage transfers are included in your package. The luggage is normally collected from 9.30am at the reception of the hotel and is delivered at the following hotel by 3pm. Please use the luggage tags provided by Cycle Europe on all your luggage being transferred. Please have your luggage ready before the driver comes to collect it, otherwise you may have to pay a local taxi for the service.

Please consider that the luggage is not insured during the transport. You need to have your own insurance. Do not leave valuables or fragile items in your luggage.

Normally, the luggage transport service cannot be used by participants to skip the cycling stage. In case you need help to skip the cycling stage, please contact our emergency number and we will arrange it for you.

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Map

Attractions

Fattoria Viticcio
Ayrton Senna monument, Tre Monti - Zello, Imola, Nuovo Circondario Imolese, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyAyrton Senna monument
photo of uffizi gallery in piazzale degli uffizi at night in florence Italy.Uffizi Gallery
photo of Basilica di Santa Maria in Porto and the museum of modern art in Italian city Ravenna.Ravenna Art Museum
Teatro La Fenice, Italy.Teatro La Fenice
Comacchio Valleys, Comacchio, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyComacchio Valleys
Parco del Delta del Po

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Chioggia - The Little Venice

  • Chioggia - Arrival day
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  • Teatro La Fenice
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Welcome to the charming city of Chioggia, often referred to as 'Little Venice'. After settling into our hotel, we'll take a leisurely stroll around the city center, admiring the picturesque canals and bridges. If you arrive early, we suggest a bike ride along one of the islands in the lagoon. Overnight at Hotel Grande Italia (or similar).

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Chioggia to Po River Delta

  • Chioggia
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  • Parco del Delta del Po
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Today, we'll cycle from Chioggia to the Po River Delta, enjoying the serene landscapes and abundant birdlife. You can choose to picnic along the way or stop at a local café for lunch. Our accommodation for the night is a quaint country farm bed and breakfast, Agriturismo Forzello (or similar).

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Po River Delta to Comacchio

  • Comacchio
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  • Comacchio Valleys
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We'll pedal our way to the historic lagoon town of Comacchio, once a rival to Venice in terms of power and influence. Here, we'll visit a fascinating museum that houses a Roman boat and its cargo. Our accommodation for the night is the charming B&B Al Ponticello (or similar).

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Comacchio to Ravenna

  • Ravenna
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  • Ravenna Art Museum
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Today, we'll cycle through the Comacchio wetlands towards Ravenna, the last capital of the Western Roman Empire. You'll have the afternoon to explore the city's early Christian mosaics and other historical sites. We'll spend the night at the Palazzo Bezzi (or similar).

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Ravenna to Faenza

Day 5: Ravenna to Faenza

We'll leave Ravenna behind and head to Faenza, a bustling market town renowned for its hand-decorated ceramics. You'll have the chance to visit the International Ceramics Museum and several local artists' studios. We'll stay overnight at the Hotel Vittoria (or similar).

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Faenza to Ronta

  • Forlì
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  • Ayrton Senna monument
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Today, we'll venture into the Apennine mountains, passing through the medieval village of Brisighella. You can choose to cycle or take the train over the mountains. We'll spend the night in Ronta, a small mountain town, at the Albergo La Rosa (or similar).

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Ronta to Florence

  • Florence
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  • Fattoria Viticcio
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We'll start the day with a climb to Vetta le Croci, followed by a downhill ride to the ancient city of Fiesole. From there, we'll head to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. The afternoon is yours to explore the city. We'll stay overnight at the Hotel Silla (or similar).

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Exploring Florence

  • Florence - Departure day
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  • Uffizi Gallery
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After breakfast, you're free to explore Florence at your own pace. Don't miss the chance to visit the Uffizi Gallery, home to masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and other renowned artists. Please note that city hotel taxes are not included.

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