Venice to Florence Cycle

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights 3-4 star hotels

• 7 breakfasts – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices

• 7 nights in 3-4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

• 21 or 7 speed bike rental with pannier and bike computer and bike insurance for theft/damage (27 speed superior bike and e-bike available - supplement applies)

• Welcome briefing

• Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess

• Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and useful information (printed documents must be requested at time of booking - no additional charge applies)

• 24hr ticket for public transport in Venice (bike is extra, allow €5/bike), Train fare Brisighella to Borgo San Lorenzo (including bike)

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Venice (Mestre/Marghera) and from Florence

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Ferry tickets for the bike on Venice ferries (as above) and to Marina di Ravenna - allow €5 pp including bike

• Venice Municipality Access Fee: (approx. cost: 5€/day per person)

• Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Helmet - Available to purchase locally, must prebook

• Hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow EUR10-15

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Excess luggage

• Transfers not listed as included

• Optional transfer to Venice on day 8 by minibus - must be pre-booked and pre-paid. Please ask for our rates.

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder - to follow the route more easily using the app

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Travel to Venice and from Florence

  Travel to Venice (Mestre/Marghera) and from Florence is not included.
  
  

• Meals not listed as included

  Meals not listed as included, drinks are not provided.
  
  

• Ferry tickets for the bike

  Ferry tickets for the bike on Venice ferries and to Marina di Ravenna - allow €5 per person including bike.
  
  

• Guide

  This is a self-guided cycling holiday.
  
  

• Solo traveler supplement

  A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
  
  

• Helmet

  Helmets are available to purchase locally, must prebook.
  
  

• Hotel taxes

  Hotel taxes are extra and payable locally - allow EUR10-15.
  
  

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is not included.
  
  

• Excess luggage

  Excess luggage is not included.
  
  

• Transfers not listed as included

  Transfers not listed as included are not provided.
  
  

• Optional transfer to Venice on day 8

  Optional transfer to Venice on day 8 by minibus must be pre-booked and pre-paid.
  
  Please ask for our rates.
  
  

• Paper documents

  Paper documents can be provided at the joining hotel, on request at the time of booking.
  
  

• Handlebar phone holder

  We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder to follow the route more easily using the app.
  
  

• Items of a personal nature

  Items of a personal nature are not included.
  
  

• Venice Municipality Access Fee

  Venice Municipality Access Fee is expected to enter into force in Spring 2024 (approx.
  
  €18-30 to be paid on site).
  
  

• Dinner and lunches daily and all drinks

  Dinner and lunches daily and all drinks are not included.
  
  

• Tourist tax

  Tourist tax (where applicable - payable locally directly to the hotel) is not included.
  
  

• Storage of luggage and parking

  Storage of luggage and parking is not included.
  
  

• Transfers

  Transfers are not included.
  
  

• Tour guide

  This is a self-guided trip.
  
  

• Single supplement

  A single supplement will apply if you are traveling alone or book a single room.
  
  

• Paper documents on arrival

  Paper documents on arrival must be requested at the time of booking.
  
  

Accommodation

7 nights 3-4 star hotels. Throughout the trip you will be staying in centrally located 3 to 4 star hotels, chosen for their location and friendly staff. All rooms have private facilities. Additional nights can be booked in Mestre/Marghera and Florence. Details are available on request.

Grading

GRADE 3 - daily cycles of around 35 to 65km / 21.5 to 40.5mi. The accent is on keeping a steady pace with time to stop and take photos (subject to weather conditions). You will need a reasonable level of cycling fitness to participate fully in this adventure. The route is flat until Day 5. On the 6th day there are three to four easy hills. On the 7th day there are two short climbs and a long descent. You cycle on dykes, rural roads or solitary minor roads. Only very short distances are cycled on roads with more traffic. Mostly the cycling is on asphalted surfaces. You need only carry your camera and water bottle. Your luggage is transported for you between hotels. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes a 24hr ticket for public transport in Venice, train fare from Brisighella to Borgo San Lorenzo, and ferry tickets for the bike on Venice ferries and to Marina di Ravenna. Optional transfer to Venice on day 8 by minibus is available.