The travel develops in the territory among historical pine forests, modern dunes, extensive wetlands and small centres that guard stories and tastes.
DAY 1
In the green of the lavish pinewoods of Ravenna, we follow the olfactory trail of the resinous conifers that leads us to the vast coastal lagoons, protected areas of Community importance for the rich and precious biodiversity. Visit of the ancient capital, suspended between East and West, between land and sea, between Latins, Goths and Greeks.
Distance: 50 km
Departure: 14:00 from the Centro Visite Saline di Cervia.
Arrival: Romea Marina (bed and breakfast). Free dinner.
DAY 2
Skirting the beach in the shade of pine forests between bays, lagoons and Paduan paleoalvei we reach Comacchio, a renowned lagoon village known for its history, architecture and the festival of his Majesty Anguilla (marinated eel - Slow Food).
Distance: 50 km
Departure: 9:00 from Marina Romea. Free lunch.
Arrival: Comacchio (bed and breakfast). Free dinner.
DAY 3
Heading north on the footsteps of the hero of the two seas to reach the treasure trove of spirituality and art built on the Pomposian island. Later, along the padus Gaurum, we will admire the Delight of the last Duke of Este.
Distance: 61 km
Departure: 9:00 Comacchio. Free lunch.
Arrival: Santa Giustina (bed and breakfast). Free dinner.
DAY 4
Following the slow cycling, we will see the precious mussel cultivation of the "bags" and cross the branches of the
modern Delta on floating bridges. Protected by tamarisks between water mirrors and elegant lime birds we reach the small dock on the Po di Levante.
Distance: 55 km
Departure: 9:00 Santa Giustina. Free lunch.
Arrival: Porto Levante (bed and breakfast) Free dinner.
DAY 5
Once you have landed on the north shore, the Via delle Valli opens up and leads us to the emerald Alpine waters of the Athens. Further north, the evocative and industrious city of Chioggia awaits us with its Gothic architecture in the shadow of the winged lion
DISTANCE: 47 km
DEPARTURE: 9:00 am Porto Levante. Free lunch
ARRIVAL: Sottomarina (bed and breakfast) Free dinner.
DAY 6
Short amphibious passage to reach the thin island of Pellestrina, crushed between the Venetian lagoon and the Gulf of Venice.
Another leap to overcome the second harbour and cycle up to Lido of Venice, from here boarding for Tronchetto and cycling to reach the Mestre train station. (It is possible to organize the collection of bikes in Piazzale Roma for a short visit to the centre of Venice on foot).
DISTANCE: 30 km
DEPARTURE: 9:00 Sottomarina. Free lunch.
ARRIVAL: Venice.
N.B. Alternatively, on the 6th day, you can leave the bikes in Chioggia and embark directly for Venice, to visit it on foot, with more time available.
Return by train (by bus if required).
The price includes:
- n. 5 Nights with breakfast
- n. 1 Dinner
- n. 1 Cycle guide with explanation of the territory and mechanical
- Assistance
- Medical insurance
- Bike rental
- Bike collection from Chioggia or P.le Roma in Venice
- Travel kit composed of natural moisturizers