Bike Across Italy – Venice to Pisa
- Length 12 days
- From USD$6050
- Style/Level Classic 2.0
- Countries Italy
- Begin/End Venice / Lucca
Overview
This is it – the classic bicycle tour that we started with back in 1972! We begin in romantic Venice, make stops in the great art cities of Ferrara, Ravenna & Florence, and end with a ride to 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. You’ll also visit “the Hub,” our European headquarters, for a light lunch and a close-up look at our operations. This is our most popular cycling tour.If this sounds great but you don’t have time for the full 12 days, check out our Bicycling Venice to Florence tour, which features the first 8 days of this itinerary.
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Keep in mind
We work hard to maintain consistency across all of our tours, but some trips have unique differences. Here are some things to keep in mind about this tour.
- Venice Access Fee: In 2024 the City of Venice launched a pilot project to have day visitors pay an access fee, and for overnight guests to apply for an exemption. Check to see if your travel overlaps with when these rules are in effect and if necessary apply for your exemption. See how on our step-by-step guide.
- The guided walk of Florence ends by the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, 5 minutes from the Uffizi and other important sights. On our walk, we will not visit the inside of any buildings or museums.
- If you wish to explore Florence’s renowned museums, we recommend you make your museum reservations in advance. Refer to Day 8 of the itinerary to find out when to schedule your visit of the famous Uffizi Gallery or the Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s David, and read more about how to plan your museum visit in Florence on tour.
Our most popular tour for cyclists of all levels.
Dates, prices & booking
Date | Price | Private room fee | Note | |
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May 4-15, 2025 | USD$6050 | USD$650 | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person | |
May 18-29, 2025 | USD$6050 | USD$650 | Contact us for availability. Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. | |
Jun 8-19, 2025 | USD$6050 | USD$650 | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. | |
Sep 7-18, 2025 | USD$6050 | USD$650 | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. | |
Sep 21-Oct 2, 2025 | USD$6050 | USD$650 | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | May 4-15, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6050 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person |
Date | May 18-29, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6050 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Contact us for availability. Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | Jun 8-19, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6050 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | Sep 7-18, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6050 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | Sep 21-Oct 2, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6050 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
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Itinerary
- Total distance 532 km (328 miles)
- Average daily distance 58 km (36 miles)
- Tour style Classic
- Tour level 2.0
Visit our Tour Level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Bikes
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Premium road bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Road
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Premium hybrid bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid
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Premium mixte step-through hybrid
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid Mixte
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Co-Motion or Cannondale tandem
Frame : Steel / Aluminum Type : Tandem
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E-hybrid bike
Surcharge: $250 for 6-8 days; $300 for 9-15 days; $500 16+ days Frame : Aluminum frame with front suspension Type : E-Hybrid
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E-road bike – limited availability
Surcharge: $300 for 6-8 days; $375 for 9-15 days; $600 for 16+ days Frame : Alloy with carbon fork Type : E-Road
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Reviews
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Varied in every aspect imaginable. The topography changed from the flat Po River country into beautiful rolling hills. The Byzantine history on the east side of the Appenines is remarkable. The trip gave me an insight into how remarkable Italy is. The culture and economy is defined by the land.
Falma M., Tucson, AZ – May 2024 -
A top notch introduction to Italy and its culture. The route is well thought out and adequate time is given to explore on one?s own. The organized experiences were fun and informative. The guides were exceptional.
Bruce C., Boulder, CO – May 2024 -
I’ve done bike trips with 3 different companies and this one with EP is definitely the best one I’ve ever done. The chalk arrow navigation was so fabulous and made riding easy and enjoyable.
Beth V., Longmont, CO – May 2024