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

• 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

• 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.

• Paper documents (can be provided at the joining hotel, on request at time of booking)

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

• Items of a personal nature

• Venice Municipality Access Fee: it is expected to enter into force in Spring 2024 (approx. cost: 5€/day per person)

What's Not Included

• Dinner and lunches daily and all drinks

• Helmet

• Tourist tax (where applicable - payable locally directly to the hotel)

• Storage of luggage and parking

• Transfers

• Tour guide – this is a self guided trip

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

• Paper documents on arrival, request at time of booking

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

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

MODERATE– GRADE 3
The cycling is moderate (3) grade with 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.