Venice - Florence

From the lagoon city of Venice to historic Florence in eight days – that doesn’t just sound incredible – it is! In addition to the two major travel highlights, discover the delightful smaller towns along the route and marvel at the breathtaking nature in the ‘Delta del Po’ National Park. Hardly any other country in the world is better known for its culinary delights – enjoy cappuccino, cornetto, fresh fish and cool gelato!

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, you can taste the fine Italian wines. The first cycling stage leads to the romantic Chioggia or to the Sottomarina beach, which belongs to the city and where the Adriatic Sea can be enjoyed fully.

The journey continues via the charming towns of Adria and Comacchio to Revenna, a pearl of the Italian east coast. Here it is important to soak up the cultural delights – e.g. the famous mosaics – to stroll in the Piazza de Popolo and drink an Aperitivo. Via Brisighella (tip: the old town and fortress Rocco Manfrediana) you finally meet a breathtaking view of the Tuscan capital: Florence is waiting!

Highlights

• By bike across Venice’s ‘islands’: The lagoon city is so much more than ‘just’ St. Mark’s Square. You can get to know and love the magical charm of the numerous islands while cycling across the Lido and the fishing island of Pellestrina.
• Flamingos in the Po Delta: Thousands of animal species cavort in the equilibrium between water and land. The unique flora and fauna in the Po Delta not only amazes nature fans. As a special highlight, over 400 flamingos await visitors to the park in the Comacchio saltworks.
• Some of the world-famous mosaics in Ravena date from the 5th century and are still as colourful today as ever. The reason for this is the materials used (including gold and precious stones). A total of eight buildings with Bysantine and late antique mosaics make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Revenna.
• Through Florence by bike: Duomo, Dante and Ponte Vecchio – Florence is architecturally and culturally a city that you fall head over heels in love with.

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 on dams, 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!