ItalyCities and culture · Nature and scenery · Slow travel

Ravenna, Ferrara and lagoon landscapes · 5 days

Combine Ravenna’s mosaics and Ferrara’s historic centre with a day in Comacchio, alternating cultural visits and waterside walks.

Interior of San Vitale, Ravenna

Places along the way

Pace, season and who it suits

Pace Two bases · Alternate culture and wetland scenery

Season Spring and autumn for walking; indoor breaks during summer heat

Who it suits Travellers who enjoy artistic detail and small-city walks

See mosaics in two sessions

Historic walks and waterside rest

Two bases and fewer luggage moves

01 Day 1

Ravenna

Walk through the centre and Dante area, adding a first monument only if timing allows.

02 Day 2

Ravenna

Plan San Vitale and Galla Placidia’s mausoleum around bookings, with breaks between visits.

03 Day 3

Comacchio

Focus on Comacchio itself, checking season and availability separately for wetland outings or boats.

04 Day 4

Ferrara

Continue to Ferrara for the castle and old centre, without a compulsory cycling activity.

05 Day 5

Ferrara

Walk near the walls or in the centre around your departure, then collect luggage and reach the station.

DATES, COMPANIONS AND STOPS

Bring this itinerary and tell us your dates, travel companions and the places you most want to keep.

Before you travel2

Getting around comfortably: Confirm a dedicated connection for Comacchio and actual rail connections between the main towns.
Confirm this before departure: Check combined monument tickets and separately booked access, following protected-area rules in the wetlands.

Itinerary and preparation

The itinerary can adapt to your dates, companions and interests. Bookings, transport and services are confirmed for the actual plan.