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Emilia Romagna: culture, historic cities and nature
Ferrara – Voghenza – Pomposa – Comacchio – Marina Romea – Ravenna
A fantastic tour to discover food and wine, culture, historic cities, nature, the sea, and, to conclude, a visit to the majestic Byzantine mosaics! This is a mix of experiences that will make the journey truly memorable for all participants. The adventure begins in FERRARA, which during the Este period was a key political, artistic, and cultural center, becoming the capital of the Grand Duchy of Ferrara. Today, the city still preserves its impressive city walls, containing numerous churches, museums, and enchanting streets filled with shopping and wine bars.
Leaving Ferrara, you will ride through cultivated countryside to reach Voghenza, where you can visit the Tomb of San Leo or glimpse the Roman Necropolis. Continuing along the splendid Romagna countryside, you will arrive at Comacchio, a true pearl. Of Etruscan origin, Comacchio was at the center of numerous attacks by the Republic of Venice during the Middle Ages before passing under the Papal dominion in 1598. The city retains its ancient history, beautifully preserved in the lagoon, with highlights including the famous Trepponti bridge, offering breathtaking views.
The tour culminates in the beautiful city of Ravenna, the city of mosaics, full of history and culture. A visit to Ravenna allows you to savor millennia of history. Upon request, a guided archaeological tour can be arranged to explore the city’s iconic sites.
The daily program of the 5-day tour
Arrivo a Ferrara, dove intorno alle 18:00 incontrerete il nostro contatto per la consegna delle bici e del materiale informativo sul programma. Avrete anche tempo per esplorare questa bella città. Ferrara offre una ricca varietà di eventi culturali, tra cui rassegne artistiche e musicali, oltre a rievocazioni storiche durante tutto l’anno. Tra gli appuntamenti più importanti c’è il Palio, che si svolge l’ultimo domenica di maggio. Per tutto il mese di maggio è anche possibile assistere alle prove dei bandieranti dei diversi quartieri presso i Giardini Municipali.
Overnight with breakfast in Ferrara
Breakfast and your last chance to explore the medieval–Renaissance city, its narrow streets and the internal gardens of many historic buildings and houses. Once back in the saddle, we recommend a visit to the Basilica of San Giorgio Fuori le Mura, the oldest church in the city, before taking the cycle path to Gambulaga, starting near the Ducal Baths.
The itinerary winds through the cultivated countryside up to Voghenza, an important center along an ancient Po riverbed since the Este era. In Voghenza, highlights include the Tomb of San Leo inside the church, the Modeling Museum, the Necropolis of Voghenza, Delizia del Belriguardo, and a glimpse of the Roman Necropolis remains.
A few kilometers from Gambulaga, you can admire the exterior of another historic gem, Belriguardo Castle, near the natural beauty of the Two Laghi del Verginese.
Overnight with breakfast and dinner in Gambulaga / Medelana
Distance: 28 km / 17,4 miles
Breakfast and your last chance to explore the medieval–Renaissance city, its narrow streets and the internal gardens of many historic buildings and houses. Once back in the saddle, we recommend a visit to the Basilica of San Giorgio, the oldest church in the city, before taking the cycle path to Gambulaga, starting near the Ducal Baths.
The itinerary winds through the cultivated countryside up to Voghenza, an important center along an ancient Po riverbed since the Este era. In Voghenza, highlights include the Tomb of San Leo inside the church, the Modeling Museum, the Necropolis of Voghenza, Delizia del Belriguardo, and a glimpse of the Roman Necropolis remains.
A few kilometers from Gambulaga, you can admire the exterior of another historic gem, Belriguardo Castle, near the natural beauty of the Two Laghi del Verginese.
Overnight with breakfast and dinner in Codigoro / Pomposa / Volano
Distance: 39 or 47 km / 24,2 or 29,2 miles
Today, from the Abbey of Pomposa, we continue along the cycle path on the bank of the Po di Volano or through the reclaimed areas of the Giralda Valley, admiring the Canneviè Oasis and observing the birds that inhabit it.
From the northernmost of the Lidi di Comacchio to the mouth of the Po di Volano in the Sacca di Goro, take the cycle path through the Pineta di Volano Nature Reserve to Lido delle Nazioni. Along the way, enjoy a stretch of wild coast.
From Lido delle Nazioni, following the shores of the lake, you will reach Porto Garibaldi, one of the most important ports in the North Adriatic for blue fish fishing, where you can taste fresh seafood. Thanks to the pedestrian and bicycle ferry (for a fee) in the port canal, you will reach Lido degli Estensi and head towards the Comacchio Valleys along a road section and then a cycle path.
Don’t miss the panoramic view from the turret on the Logonovo canal. Along the way, surrounded by the waters of Valle Fattibello and the salt pans, enjoy the spectacle of flamingos and other birds until you reach the lagoon city of Comacchio.
Overnight with breakfast and dinner in Comacchio
Distance: 37 or 47 km / 23 or 29,2 miles
Breakfast, visit of Comacchio and transfer to Ferrara
The daily program of the 7-day tour
Arrivo a Ferrara, dove intorno alle 18:00 incontrerete il nostro contatto per la consegna delle bici e del materiale informativo sul programma. Avrete anche tempo per esplorare questa bella città. Ferrara offre una ricca varietà di eventi culturali, tra cui rassegne artistiche e musicali, oltre a rievocazioni storiche durante tutto l’anno. Tra gli appuntamenti più importanti c’è il Palio, che si svolge l’ultimo domenica di maggio. Per tutto il mese di maggio è anche possibile assistere alle prove dei bandieranti dei diversi quartieri presso i Giardini Municipali.
Overnight with breakfast in Ferrara
Breakfast and your last chance to explore the medieval–Renaissance city, its narrow streets and the internal gardens of many historic buildings and houses. Once back in the saddle, we recommend a visit to the Basilica of San Giorgio Fuori le Mura, the oldest church in the city, before taking the cycle path to Gambulaga, starting near the Ducal Baths.
The itinerary winds through the cultivated countryside up to Voghenza, an important center along an ancient Po riverbed since the Este era. In Voghenza, highlights include the Tomb of San Leo inside the church, the Modeling Museum, the Necropolis of Voghenza, Delizia del Belriguardo, and a glimpse of the Roman Necropolis remains.
A few kilometers from Gambulaga, you can admire the exterior of another historic gem, Belriguardo Castle, near the natural beauty of the Two Laghi del Verginese.
Overnight with breakfast and dinner in Gambulaga / Medelana
Distance: 28 km / 17,4 miles
Breakfast and your last chance to explore the medieval–Renaissance city, its narrow streets and the internal gardens of many historic buildings and houses. Once back in the saddle, we recommend a visit to the Basilica of San Giorgio, the oldest church in the city, before taking the cycle path to Gambulaga, starting near the Ducal Baths.
The itinerary winds through the cultivated countryside up to Voghenza, an important center along an ancient Po riverbed since the Este era. In Voghenza, highlights include the Tomb of San Leo inside the church, the Modeling Museum, the Necropolis of Voghenza, Delizia del Belriguardo, and a glimpse of the Roman Necropolis remains.
A few kilometers from Gambulaga, you can admire the exterior of another historic gem, Belriguardo Castle, near the natural beauty of the Two Laghi del Verginese.
Overnight with breakfast and dinner in Codigoro / Pomposa / Volano
Distance: 39 or 47 km / 24,2 or 29,2 miles
Today, from the Abbey of Pomposa, we continue along the cycle path on the bank of the Po di Volano or through the reclaimed areas of the Giralda Valley, admiring the Canneviè Oasis and observing the birds that inhabit it.
From the northernmost of the Lidi di Comacchio to the mouth of the Po di Volano in the Sacca di Goro, take the cycle path through the Pineta di Volano Nature Reserve to Lido delle Nazioni. Along the way, enjoy a stretch of wild coast.
From Lido delle Nazioni, following the shores of the lake, you will reach Porto Garibaldi, one of the most important ports in the North Adriatic for blue fish fishing, where you can taste fresh seafood. Thanks to the pedestrian and bicycle ferry (for a fee) in the port canal, you will reach Lido degli Estensi and head towards the Comacchio Valleys along a road section and then a cycle path.
Don’t miss the panoramic view from the turret on the Logonovo canal. Along the way, surrounded by the waters of Valle Fattibello and the salt pans, enjoy the spectacle of flamingos and other birds until you reach the lagoon city of Comacchio.
Overnight with breakfast and dinner in Comacchio
Distance: 37 or 47 km / 23 or 29,2 miles
After breakfast we will leave in the direction of Marina Romea, leaving the historic center of the lagoon city behind, we will skirt Valle Fattibello, until we reach Foce station, the nerve center of the entire valley ecosystem, which can be observed from above by climbing on the watchtower. From here, pedaling on the embankment of the valley, you will first arrive at Casone Donnabona and then on the Argine Agosta, along which you will continue to Sant’Alberto. Here are two possibilities to reach Marina Romea:
1 °) Continue along the embankment without taking the ferry, keeping the valley on your left, until you reach the Romea state road, after which you will continue to Casal Borsetti; from there you will reach Marina Romea.
2 °) Take the ferry and after crossing Sant’Alberto, take the cycle path that runs along the Lamone river until you reach the Romea state road, after which you continue to Casal Borsetti and from there you will reach Marina Romea.
Overnight with breakfast in Marina Romea
Distance: 46 km / 28,6 miles
The last stop of the tour will be towards Ravenna. From Marina Romea you will continue to Porto Corsini, where you will take a small ferry (for a fee) to get to Marina di Ravenna. You will then cycle to the oasis of Ortazzo and the Pineta di Classe to then reach Sant’Apollinare in Classe, the Classis Museum and the ancient port of Classe, before finally arriving at the city center. Possibility of organizing guided visits to archaeological sites, by reservation only.
Overnight with breakfast in Ravenna
Distance: 31 km / 19,2 miles
Breakfast, visit of Ravenna and transfer to Ferrara
Impressions of a cycling tour in Emilia Romagna
Ferrara – Voghenza – Pomposa – Comacchio – Marina Romea – Ravenna
LEVEL 1,5
Medium-easy tour. You cycle along country lanes, dirt roads and where possible you use cycle paths. Attention is asked entering and leaving the citie of Ferrara, where roads are busier. A minimum of pedaling experience and a good physical condition is required. Children need to have a good cycle experience.
The daily distances are between 28 km / 17,4 mi and 47 km / 29,2 mi
Total distance: from 104 km / 64,6 mi
DEPARTURES:
Every day from 15 March until 30 November 2026
PARTICIPANTS:
2 or more people.
START / FINISH:
Ferrara / Ravenna
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