Bicycling Venice to Florence

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• Just a note to laud you for the extraordinary tour I took with ExperiencePlus! through Italy. Our tour leaders went far beyond their duties to make sure we were cared for and had a great time. Again, an amazing experience.

  Baron L.Dallas, TX

• I chose your company because I wanted a more personal tour experience and the “mom and pop” side of your company seemed to fit the bill. I was very pleased with the experience. It was exactly what you promised and then some. All in all a four star trip.

  John S.Oak Hill, VA

• The dinners were great experiences, with good food and fabulous discussions about culture, history food, wine and just about everything else under the sun.

  John S.Oak Hill, VA

• Just came back to Toronto having finished the Venice to Florence bike ride. It was just superb and I wanted to compliment and thank you for a wonderful experience while the euphoria is still fresh. I am already thinking of the next trip. Thanks for everything.

  Irwin F.Toronto, Ontario Canada

• I didn’t know what to expect on my tour. I thought I’d see some sights in Italy and meet some new people. What I got was something else. Not only was I blown away by the beauty of Italy, the extraordinary friendliness of it’s people, the wonderful hospitality of the guides, and the closeness of the other people on the ride. I kept a journal of my experiences and after the first day I wrote that we all became quick friends, but when it was time to depart, I felt that I was saying goodbye to long lost family members. Thank you to the tour leaders for surpassing everything that I expected.

  Brian B.Burlington, IA

• The arrow-approach of marking the road was excellent as it made the ride that much more enjoyable versus trying to have to read a map. Also, I enjoyed the quiet roads and there seemed to be a focus to avoid busy roads as much as possible.

  Jill B.Dearborn, MI

• What I liked most: The entire combination — biking on scenic routes, nice companionship, excellent food, ability to tour the cities we visited. I found this to be a great new way to travel.

  Jill B.Dearborn, MI

• This trip was fantastic. I expected a lot. I got more than I expected. I was asked by someone in our group why someone who rides as far as I do and who rides as fast as I do why I would choose a 101 rated ride. My answer is, “I am on vacation.” Before this, I had never been out of the country before. Since I chose to do a tour in Italy, I didn’t want to work really hard riding for hours on end. I also didn’t want to set any speed records. I wanted a ride that was going to be fun. This tour was that. The mix of people on the tour was great and the tour leaders were fantastic. I stayed behind in Florence for another three days when the rest of the group left for Pisa. Before the guides left, they told me that I had their cell numbers and if I ran into any trouble to just give them a call. I am very impressed with their service and I hope that someday I will get to travel with them again.

  Brian B.Burlington, IA

• Tour leaders were fabulous!! I like the fact that you are encouraged to stop and explore things along the route. The fact that you are not required to stay with the group while riding is a BIG plus … You’ll be seeing me again on a tour soon!!

  Kathleen S.Yorba Linda CA

• We had a very nice time on this tour and particularly enjoyed the tour guides. They were responsive, polite, interesting, and all around very nice folks.

  Tom C.Las Cruces,NM

• I loved the Po Delta. I would not have taken much notice of it if I had driven through it. I loved the experience of really being there in it. Although it was exhausting I was thrilled to go over the Apennines and felt exhilarated when we went down the other side. A real sense of accomplishment.

  Trish G.Canberra, AC Australia

• Our tour guides were one of the top highlights of our trip. We loved traveling with them and will always remember the hard work, laughs, and advice they provided.

  Reed C.Longmont, CO

• I LOVED the lunches at the two farms. The first was the farm where they grow everything there — we had eel, amazing pasta, fresh greens, etc. The second was at the Price family farm. It was fun to meet all of the people that make the company run, taste the great food of the region, see the bike shop, and have the pasta making demo.

  Reed C.Longmont, CO

• The trip was perfect. What more can we say?? The people we traveled with were all lovely, the food and wines sensational, the accommodation charming and good, and the three guides were just wonderful. They really made the trip so special.

  Jane C. and Jeff H.Lucca, Italy

• We had such a wonderful time. In particular, we found everything to be so professional and so well organized, from the chalk marks, to the luggage logistics, to the choice of restaurants and wines. All very, very nice.

  Jane C. and Jeff H.Lucca, Italy

• We thought the three leaders were simply brilliant. We liked their upbeat, positive attitudes, their enthusiasm and their approachability. Nothing was too much trouble.

  Jane C. and Jeff H.Lucca, Italy

• I loved the pre-selected meals, with specialty dishes from each of the regions we visited

  Jane R.High Point, NC

• Words can’t describe this extraordinary trip. Our leaders became our friends & advisors. We felt as though we were looked after in every way, but at the same time left alone to face our personal challenges. An absolutely perfect balance. At least for us. The marking & sweeping system sets you apart from the rest… Your choice of hotels & hotel locations were right on. Centrally located & spotlessly clean.

  Rob and Deirdre L.Northport, NY

• Wow! The Venice to Florence was the best trip ever – the routes, the events, the people, the guides! I still am basking in the warm, fuzzy memories – and will for a long time! I’ve taken 3 bike trips previously and this was by far the best ever! I’ll definitely travel with ExperiencePlus again!

  Jane R.High Point, NC

• It was a great trip and good way to see and experience Italy for the first time!

  Chris B.Littleton, CO

• Lunch at the farm (ExperiencePlus’s European Headquarters) was great! We surprised ourselves with being able to finish the distances. The rides were beautiful.

  Doreen & Michael G., Loveladies, NJ

• Overall the tour was fabulous and way beyond my high expectations. The accommodations and food were excellent. There were a number of things that were over the top. The lunch at the Malpezzi farm was outstanding and we really appreciated the food, the large amount of work that went into the preparation, and the opportunity to see how pasta is made (and to make some). Much to our surprise we were assigned to the penthouse suite on the beach stay as the honeymoon couple. We were on the sixth floor with a view of the ocean and beach, and there was a huge patio including one off of the bathroom. This is one way to make sure a bike trip has a honeymoon component. The next evening’s accommodations were spectacular in another way with tall ceilings, a fresco, lots of marble, and a complimentary bottle of champagne from ExperiencePlus!.

  Bob & K-Lynn, Fort Collins, CO

• Thank you for a fantastic trip!

  Jeannine M., Rochester, MI

• My favorite experiences were seeing Italy from a bike, the side tours, meeting new friends, tour leaders and other people on the tour. The meal at the “Farm” (ExperiencePlus! Headquarters) and also the agriturismo farm meal. It was a wonderful experience!!

  Mary M., Madison Lake, MN

• I love your company and its people.

  Marvin D., Denver, CO

• I really liked the small, family-run aspect of the hotels. They were well-located in convenient spots in all the towns/cities, and were very clean and nice without being over-the-top. I especially liked staying on the Arno River in Florence. That was a treat.

  Laura E., Tacoma, WA

• This was the second ExperiencePlus! trip my wife, Jackie and I have done. It was equally memorable and will certainly cause us to look for a third trip!

  Bo T., St Helena Island, SC

• An outstanding tour that I havent stopped raving about since coming home it exceeded my expectations in all areas and I will be back for another tour.

  Peter T., Hampton, VI. Australia

• Great trip, fantastic staff including Monica and the crew at the farm well worth the 29 hours from Australia to Venice to commence the tour. The road bikes were excellent a good choice. We had a great bunch of folks in our group and made some good friendships and as already stated we were blessed with three great tour guides.

  George D., Strathdale, VI, Australia

• Great Vacation! Many thanks. I enjoyed getting to meet the locals and biking; learning more about the history of Italy on the occasion of its 150th birthday; the food; the camaraderie.

  Herb W., Ocala, FL

• Wow – what a wonderful vacation it was! Thanks so much to our wonderful tour leaders, Cristina and Enrico. They were always sooo attentive, concerned about our comfort and entertainment, and just had a wealth of knowledge! And what they didn’t know, they found out! Love them both!!!

  Juliann M., Ocala, FL

• I’d like first of all to say that my experience with Experience Plus was phenomenal. The bike route, the guides Enrico and Cristina were fantastic and fabulous people, the sites and food along the way…all wonderful.

  Degoria W., Cresskill, NJ

• What was your favorite experience on this trip? Hard to say — I really enjoyed the boat ride in Comacchio, the pasta making session at headquarters and the old Italian women at the hotel in the mountains.

  Jen S., Washington DC

• Hard to pick a high point. Good group of people, interesting route, fine food, nice to be able to go at my own pace. Great route marking system. Venice and Florence are obviously wonderful, but I enjoyed Faenza as well, and Ferrara, and Brisighella and …..

  Katie F., Fredericton, Canada

• It was a wonderful trip, one I will remember always.

  Theresa R., Mississauga, Ontario

• Thanks for a great trip! Loved the chance to visit the European headquarters and have lunch at “the farm”. Also loved The day in the mountains. The challenge left us all tired but exhilarated and the scenery was magnificent.

  Cammie B., Afton, MN

• [What was your favorite experience on this trip?] The ride toward the farm, perfect weather, the mountains in the distance, one of the greatest rides ever. I wanted to slow down to take it all in. This is a special trip in a special country, made even more so by the close ExperiencePlus! ties.

  Rob B., Afton, MN

• Well run, fun, great staff, navigational arrows made biking easy and enjoyable.

  Grace & Bob M., Franconia, NH

• Thank you for an exceptional vacation experience! It was Wonderful, awesome, great, fun…

  Katy L., Waterford, NY

• Thanks to all involved in the organization and hard work. The bikes were great and the leaders even better. Really appreciate the work and dedication. Well done!

  Geoffrey T., Jupiter, FL

• What can I say, it was all SO amazing. Fantastic, from the very beginning through every step.

  Maire P., Anchorage, AK

• Love you guys…its an Italian thing

  Ole L., Fort Worth, TX

• The greatest experience of my life! It was absolutely amazing. I told someone on a scale of 1-10 it was a 12!

  Kelly B., Clarendon Hills, IL

• This was my first biking tour and it was an awesome experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole tour and I appreciate Experience Plus for putting together a great biking trip.

  Shelley M., Scottsdale, AZ

• One of our very best cycling trips ever! We are truly thankful that we had such a great time. We also enjoyed getting to meet the staff at the farm.

  Raymond M., Odessa, TX

• It was a wonderful mix of riding and culture. I really felt like to got to see some of Italy that most people do not see. I liked the additional cultural arrangements; like ceramics, olive oil, pasta making, etc. And the guides were also wonderful. They were very informative, patient and helpful. We had a fabulous time! Thank you for making our trip one of the most memorable.

  Annette P., San Diego, CA

• Thank You Experience Plus Tours! You created memories that I will never forget. A million thanks!

  Ashley S., Newport Beach, CA

• Seeing my 12-year-old son step up and cycle with the group, learning quickly along the way how it”s done. A superb way to experience Italy and an outstanding cycling experience.

  Chris M., Madison, WI

• Loved it! The agriturismi stops and food were exceptional!

  Deborah S., Ossining, NY

• How would you describe this tour to a friend? Two words – simply amazing.

  Rebecca T., Denver, CO

• Fabulous time. Co-bikers were extraordinary companions; fun loving and supportive. Guides beyond perfection. Locale splendid. Equipment first class.

  Jeffrey W., Sherman, CT

• The trip was fantastic! Just the perfect amount of riding, group activities and free time. The guides were the best! Fun, knowledgeable and went out of their way to be helpful.

  Paige N., Louisville, CO

• Epic heart, soul, mind, body and spirit journey that I wish everyone can experience. Truly an opportunity of a lifetime for which I am forever thankful. I was fully impressed with the organization and all of the individuals involved that make each of the tours happen. I loved the tour so much and the (ExperiencePlus!)family buzz that I hope to do my part in supporting spreading the word.

  Shira D., Duvall, WA

• The best possible way to see Italy! The tour leaders were so knowedgable about history and culture of the the areas.It made our experience even more enjoyable. We never had to worry about our travel plans. They took great care of us!

  Katie S., Granbury, TX

• Best trip ever!! Can”t wait for another. Top notch service. Amazing tour leaders. Great itinerary. Love the arrows. Highly recommend!!!!

  Denise S., South Salem, NY

• How would you describe this tour to a friend? Wonderful, we are trying to get more friends to join us next year. Tour guides were wonderful. They really helped to make the experience.

  Eric D., Los Angeles, CA

• Perfect for anyone who wants to see Italy in a first-class unique way. Thank you for making our first bike tour and trip to Italy so memorable. The tour checked every box and we can””t wait to travel with Experience Plus! again. It truly exceeded our expectations.

  Adam B., Claredon Hills, IL

• How would you describe this tour to a friend? A wonderful experience. The best part of our entire Italy vacation. You are a first rate organization.

  Stephen H., Everett, WA

• Well organized, good mix of biking and taking in the sites, knowledgeable guides, using the chalk arrows is the best idea for a cycling tour.

  Shannon E., Eagle River, Canada

• What was your favorite experience on this trip? The people, cultural knowledge and just the personalities of the tour leaders. Great Job and great experience.

  Bill M., Carefree, AZ – May 2017

• What was your favorite experience on this trip? The mosaics in Ravenna, the comradery that developed, the fun tour guides, too much to name one thing!!

  Mike C., Fort Collins, CO – May 2017

• I didn”t want it to end. The best vacation I””ve taken.

  Lou C., Dayton, OH – June 2018

• This was a trip I have been planning for several years and it turned out to be an extrodinary experience. Met great , inspirational people and loved everything about the tour.

  Lynn R., Portland, OR – September 2018

• A great and incredibly beautiful itinerary. Very well organized. Made very special by a visit to Paola’s farm.

  Pam R., Piedmont, CA – May 2019

• A great way to see Italy on a bike, with knowledgeable local guides, support and accommodation organised.

  Jonathan K., Bensville, NSW, Australia – September

• Our guides were phenomenal their knowledge was incredible. The route awesome.

  Kathy D., Greeley, CO – Sept 2019

• A great way to see Italy on a bike, with knowledgeable local guides, support and accommodation organised.

  Jonathan K., Bensville, NSW, Australia – September

• Our guides were phenomenal their knowledge was incredible. The route awesome.

  Kathy D., Greeley, CO – Sept 2019

• I have already recommended this tour because of its excellent organization. Love, love the arrows and the support with the van and the guide riding with us. Really enjoyed all the cultural experiences along the way and the recommendations for things to stop and see and places to eat.

  Lori L., Surrey, BC – Sept 2019

• I have already recommended Experience Plus to friends. Our first cycling trip but the experience left us looking to do more. Your people and the system make the trip easy and enjoyable.

  Doug S., Surrey, BC – Sept 2019