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Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Italy:
Bicycle Across Italy - Venice to Pisa
Tour Facts Sheet
This is it - the classic bicycle tour that we started guiding back in 1972, we offer it now for
independent travellers! We begin in romantic Venice, make stops in the great art cities of Ferrara,
Ravenna & Florence, and end on the Mediterranean coast in Pisa. Along the way, you'll enjoy
gourmet meals from two of Italy's best culinary regions (Emilia-Romagna & Tuscany), take in local
markets, and discover a side of Italy seldom seen by tourists.
Highlights
Price
Includes
Countries
Begin/End
Arrive/
Depart
Total
Distance
Daily
Distance
What to
Expect
Rating
Terms
Venetian Lagoon, Cycling Quiet Roads,
Ceramics of Faenza, Ravenna, Florence,
Pedaling through Orchards, Ferrara, Lucca
and Pisa.
€1990
Single supplement: €590 (singles travelling
with others pay € 390)
GROUP DISCOUNTS 5% (on groups of 4 or
more)
11 nights lodging in 3-4 star hotels; all
breakfasts; one dinner; use of a high quality
titanium racing or hybrid bicycle; bike
delivery and collection; use of GPS with
preloaded tracks; roadbook and map;
suggestions for dinners; luggage transfers
Italy
Chioggia / Pisa
Venice / Pisa or Florence
544 - 634 km (340 - 396 miles)
15-83 km (9-52 miles) – plus optional mileage
A wonderful introduction to Italy covering 3
regions. Gentle terrain down the Adriatic
Coast with more challenging rides as we
enter the Apennines.
201
Terrain starts out flat then builds over the
Apennines. Rolling hills through Tuscany.
Our most popular tour for cyclists.
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Tour’s Dates:
Can begin all days except Mondays, although suggested start day is Saturday.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Tour begins in Chioggia
Highlights: "Little Venice" and the Venetian Lagoon
Welcome to Chioggia and the Venetian Lagoon! We meet this afternoon at our hotel in
the center of Chioggia. We'll fit bicycles and go over route details. Take a walk around
the center of Chioggia and admire the canals, bridges and main pedestrian walking
street. If you arrive early we can suggest a ride along one of the islands in the lagoon.
Day 2: Pedal the Po River Delta
Mileage: 17 km
(10,6 miles)
Accommodation:
Hotel Grande Italia
(www.hotelgrandeitalia.com)
Mileage: 58-101 km
Highlights: Chioggia, bicycle quiet roads, stay at a working farm
We leave the Venetian lagoon today towards the Po River Delta. Enjoy cycling on
levee roads and birdwatching. Grab some picnic supplies from the local grocery store
or stop at a cafe for lunch today. Those who want extra mileage can enjoy a great ride
into the delta this afternoon. Our destination tonight is a small country farm bed and
breakfast.
Day 3: Ferrara
Highlights: bicycle along the Po River, bicycle capital of Italy--Ferrara
It's another day of leisurely riding today as we follow the Po river upstream to the
Renaissance city of Ferrara. Entering the city, we'll pass under the 16th century walls,
one of the most intact Renaissance walls left in Italy. Other highlights of this UNESCO
world heritage site include the many palaces of the Este court from the 14th and 15th
century. We'll suggest some great restaurants for dinner on your own this evening.
Day 4: Comacchio
Highlights: Comacchio and its "Trepponti" bridge
Our destination today is a small lagoon town that at one point was more powerful than
Venice in the 700 and 800s. The lagoon town of Comacchio, has a fabulous museum
that showcases a Roman boat ant its cargo that was excavated from one of the canals.
Built on 13 islands this town is now landlocked but surrounded by the Po River and
fresh water wetlands. Enjoy a small float around the canals with a local fisherman
before dinner.
(36-63 miles)
Accommodation:
Agriturismo Forzello
(www.agriturismoforzello.it)
Mileage: 64 km
(40 miles)
Accommodation:
Hotel Carlton
(www.hotelcarlton.net)
Mileage: 74 km
(46 miles)
Accommodation:
Hotel La Comancina
(www.lacomacina.it)
Day 5: Ravenna
Highlights: Wetlands, bird viewing and beautiful mosaics, bustling town
We pedal along the Valley of Comacchio wetlands towards Ravenna. Ravenna was the
last capital of the Western Roman Empire and home to more early Christian mosaics
than any other city in Western Europe. You can walk to Dante's Tomb and the mosaics
of San Vitale, Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia this
afternoon, as our hotel is near all the city sights.
Day 6: Ravenna to Faenza
Highlights: Faenza International Ceramics Museum and Renaissance Town
Square
Exiting Ravenna you have the choice to visit another very important Byzantine
masterpiece: Sant'Apollinare in Classe. Cross the plains through fruit plantations
and arrive to Faenza. Your hotel is a restored convent near the central square of
this regional market center and famous ceramics town. Enjoy the bustle in the
market square and the main "piazza" which is always full of bicycle riders of all
ages. Faenza is world-renowned for its hand decorated ceramics; we recommend a
visit to the International Ceramics Museum as well as several of the local artists'
studios specialized in this colorful pottery.
Day 7: Over the Apennines
Mileage: 45 km
(28 miles)
Accommodation:
Ostello Galletti Abbiosi
(www.galletti.ra.it/)
Mileage: 51 km
(32 miles)
Accommodation:
Hotel Vittoria
(www.hotel-vittoria.com)
Long option. Mileage: 63 km (39 miles)
Highlights: Bicycle the Apennines and the Mugello.
We head into the Apennines today, passing first
through the medieval village of Brisighella. Take a
break and pick up some snacks for climb if you feel
like it. If you decide you want to train up and over the
mountain, feel free to do so! for those who decide to
bicycle, begin climbing (easily at first!) over the
Apennines -- remember to look around as you pedal
since the scenery changes dramatically as you leave
the plains and enter the mountains. Just before we
reach the toughest part of our climb there is a very
conveniently located train station which allows you a
choice in how you reach our destination! Dinner
tonight is at the hotel.
Short option. Mileage: 15 km (9 miles)
It’s possible to catch a train either from Brisighella,
or from Marradi.
Accommodation: Albergo La Rosa
(http://www.hotellarosamugello.it/)
Day 8: Florence
Mileage: 41 km (26 miles)
Highlights: Fiesole and its Etruscan ruins,
Renaissance Florence, Uffizi Gallery
There's a small climb this morning to Vetta le Croci,
then it's downhill to the old Etruscan city of Fiesole,
where you'll enjoy a great view of Florence rising from
the valley floor. We recommend waiting until after
lunch to ride into town and the rest of the afternoon is
yours to explore this capital of Renaissance Italy.
Accommodation: Hotel Silla (www.hotelsilla.it )
Possible hotel upgrade:
Hotel Plaza Lucchesi ( www.hotelplazalucchesi.it )
Day 9: Vinci
Highlights: Olive groves and vineyards, Leonardo
da Vinci's birthplace and museum
After breakfast, you'll head out of Florence and down
the Arno River valley for a beautiful day of riding in the
Italian countryside. There is a bit of a climb as you'll
cross Mount Albano, but worth it for the spectacular
Optional extra ride from Vinci to San Baronto
view. You destination is Vinci, the birthplace of
Mileage 20 km (12,5 miles):
Leonardo da Vinci, where you'll have a chance to visit
the house where he was born and a museum with scale
models of his inventions.
Accommodation: Hotel Monnalisa (www.hotelgina.it)
Day 10: Lucca
Highlights: Medici villa, bicycle countryside of
Tuscany, 17th century wall
Climb the stairway to the Medici villa in Cerreto Guidi
today for a great view as we continue west to Lucca,
where you'll stay the next two nights. Lucca was a Accommodation: Hotel La Luna (www.hotellaluna.com/)
Roman town and one of medieval Italy's most
prosperous city-states. Today, Lucca retains its
medieval charm with its small shops and sidewalk
cafes, as well as the beautiful 17th-century wall that
surrounds the town.
Day 11: Pisa
Highlights: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza of
Miracles, Lake Massaciuccoli
Your last day of pedaling takes you to Pisa where you
can visit the Leaning Tower and the Piazza of
Miracles. Our route to Pisa takes you by Lake
Massaciuccoli, where Puccini wrote many of his
operas. After a stroll through Pisa, head back to the
less-touristy town of Lucca to enjoy an evening
passeggiata along the main pedestrian way.
Accommodation: Hotel La Luna
(www.hotellaluna.com/)
NOTE: This hotel itinerary is subjected to changes according to availability. City taxes are not included.
LODGING UPGRADE:
Room upgrades are possible in some hotels. Ask for availability.
GTA: How to get there and away
Starting point:
Hotel Grande Italia - Rione S. Andrea, 597 (Piazzetta Vigo) - Chioggia
The airport closest to the tour start is Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Take a shuttle bus to Venice P.le Roma, then a bus to Chioggia or ask for a private transfer from Venice
airport to your hotel in Chioggia.
Ending point:
Hotel La Luna - Via Fillungo, Corte Compagni 12 - Lucca
You can fly out from Pisa or from Florence, which is connected to Pisa by train or ask for a private transfer
from Lucca to Florence Airport.
Once you book the tour we will send you detailed information and different options on how to get to the
starting point and away from the ending point of the tour.
Luggage Transfers
Luggage transfer is included in your package. Normally, the luggage is collected from 09.00 at the reception
of the hotel and is delivered at the following hotel by 15.30.
Every luggage must be marked with a visible luggage tag. Please make sure yours have correct tags.
If your luggage is not ready by the time the driver comes to collect it, you may need to have to pay directly 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 you cannot use the luggage transport service to skip the stage. In case you need help to skip the
stage, please contact our emergency number.
Services available at an additional cost (ask for prices and availability)
Private transfers:
- from Venice airport to your hotel in Chioggia: 100€ (subject to change depending on arrival time and flight
delays).
- from hotel in Lucca to Florence airport: 160€ (subject to change depending on departing time).
Electric bikes available for an extra charge (see below).
Extra nights are available in Chioggia, Ravenna, Faenza, Firenze and Lucca. Ask for details.
Your roadbook
Here below you’ll find a snapshot as a sample of what you’ll have in your roadbook day by day.
As you can see you will find the map with the marked itinerary, the elevation profile, maps for entering and
leaving a towns and step by step instructions. Together with this we’ll provide cultural information, lunch
and dinner suggestions, list of bike shops and taxi numbers.
Bicycle Specification
All bikes come with a pump, rear rack, lock, and an under-seat pack that contains a spare tube, tire irons,
and patch kit. We can provide flat pedals, with cage but no straps or with cage and straps: you can choose
the type you prefer during the bike fitting. We don't provide clipless pedals as there are different kinds, so
you'll have to bring your own pedals with you and we'll mount them on your rented bike. The bikes come
also with a rear rack bag for carrying personal items.
Accessories on request:
Accessories provided:
Titanium Road Bike
Frame / Fork
Front Derailleur Crankset
/ Shifters
Rear derailleur /Cassette
Weight
Equipment
Van Nicholas Yukon 3AL /2,5V Titanium road frame and Ax
carbon Audax fork
Shimano Ultegra or Shimano 105 10 triple crank 10 speed: 3039-52 or 50 T
Shimano Ultegra 10 speed:
12-27 or 11-28
8.3kg / 18.2 lbs. (size 56)
cyclometer, pump, lock, and an under-seat pack that contains a
spare tube, tire irons, and patch kit
Titanium Hybrid Bike
Frame/Fork
Van Nicholas Amazon 3AL /2,5V Titanium hybrid
frame, available alsoas hybrid mixte or stepthrough frame
/Van Nicholas Slx carbon fork
Shifters/Front
derailleur/Crankset
Rear derailleur/
Cassette
Weight
Equipment
Shimano SLX 3x10 shifters, front derailleur
and crankset (24,32,42 teeth or 26, 36,46 teeth)
Shimano SLX long cage rear derailleur with 11-34
cassette
11,5 kg
cyclometer, pump, lock, and an under-seat pack thatc
contains a spare tube, tire irons, and patch kit
Tandems
Tandem bike with 27 speed gearing; our tandem bikes are always in demand--please get your reservation in
early!
SIZES AVAILABLE (Front/Rear):
Large/Small, XLarge/Small, XLarge/Medium , Jumbo/Medium
see chart for more specific measures
FRAME
FORK
CRANK
BOTTOM BRACKET
SHIFTERS
COG SET
CHAIN
FRONT DERAILLEUR
REAR DERAILLEUR
RIMS
HUBS
TIRES
BRAKES
HANDLEBAR
STEM
HEADSET
BRAKE LEVERS
SPOKES
GRIPS
SADDLE
SEAT POST
TANDEM ROAD, SMARTFORMED 6061 ALLOY, 1.5 HEAD
TUBE, BB30
CANNONDALE FATTY TANDEM, OPI, 1.5" STEERER
FSA GOSSAMER TANDEM, 52/39/30, 42T TIMING
FSA MEGAEXO, W/ ECCENTRIC BB30
SHIMANO 105 5700
SHIMANO TIAGRA 4600, 12-30, 10-SPEED
KMC X10 DRIVE, X9 TIMING
SHIMANO 105 5700, 31.8 CLAMP
SHIMANO 105 5700
DT SWISS TANDEM, 36-HOLE
DT SWISS TANDEM
CONTINENTAL GATORSKIN, 700X25C, FOLDING
SHIMANO R515 MECHNICAL DISC, 180/203MM
CANNONDALE C3 COMPACT, 2014 ALLOY, 31.8 / C3
BULLHORN STOKER
CANNONDALE C3 1.5", 3-D FORGED, 6 DEG. / C3
EXTENDER STOKER
TANGE CUSTOM 1.5"
SHIMANO 105 5700
DT SWISS TANDEM
CANNONDALE 3.5MM W/ GEL BACKING GRIP TAPE
PROLOGO T2.0
CANNONDALE C3, ALLOY, 31.6X350MM FRONT /
27.2X350 REAR
E-bikes
We are pleased to introduce our new hybrid style pedelecs (pedals assisted bikes). These bikes are excellent
quality and feature state of the art technology and are a fantastic option for bicycle travelers who need a
little push. Although you still have to pedal the E-bike drive provides a nice boost for your efforts. For
example when your pedal stroke increases to get up a hill so does the amount of power the electric motor
outputs. Less effort on your part translates to less power assist.
Please note:
• E-bike rentals are not included in the tour price. For 7 to 8 day tours there is €205 fee, ask for price
for a longer tour.
• We limit the number of e-bikes to two per departure.
• The e-bike drive automatically switches off if speeds exceed 25km/h (15 mph).
• Though the bikes are very quiet the electric engine does produce a light but constant noise.
• The bikes can be ridden without assist though as mentioned above they are much heavier than a
regular bike.
• Operating range depends on many factors such as the assistance level, gear switching behavior,
route profile, head wind, temperatures but in general the average range of our battery packs is
110km (68 miles).
Shifters
Tires
Weight
Equipment
11-speed drive train with gear ratios very similar to those on a
mountain bike
700x40 Schwalbe Energizer Pro tires that feature an anti-puncture
layer, good grip, and minimal rolling resistance.
24 kg / 53 lbs.
cyclometer, pump, lock, and an under-seat pack that contains a
spare tube, tire irons, and patch kit
Trailer for child XLC Mono BS-C01 2014
Single-seater with safety flag, stroller kit and walker kit (16” front wheel), double cover (against insects and
bad weather).
Innovative folding system, parking brake easily usable in order to lock the wheels.
Reflective materials for the marking of the height and width of the trailer.
TÜV certificate with Toxproof quality seal.
• Places: Single-seater
• Shoulders width: 44cm
• Leg length: 60cm
• Head Height: 61cm
• Seat: 5-point harness
• L x W x H: 106cm / 70cm / 81cm
• L x W x H folded 109cm / 70cm / 26cm H
• Handle height: 95-107cm
• Weight / load: 14kg / 35kg
• Frame: steel, aluminum body, bumpers
• Wheel size: 47- 406/20 x 1.75 steel wheels with spokes in zinc
• Helm attack Ø 28.6mm
• Suitable for a baby seat (bottle holder Weber)
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