The 6 best leisurely cycling destinations
We have cherry-picked our favourite leisurely cycling holidays across France and Italy for you, with plenty of wine and food stops.
Read moreNew Tours for 2020
Find out a little more about the most exciting new tours for 2020. Our experts work to source the very best new cycling opportunities in France and Italy, so that all you need to do is select your ideal destination and let us tailor-make the perfect trip.
If you would like to find out more about any of our new tours then don't hesitate to get in touch with one of our cycling experts today, who will be happy to explain our destinations and itineraries in a little more detail.
Regions Include
- Provence
- Bordeaux
- Tuscany
- Loire
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Cycling Holidays in Provence
Indulgence | Côtes du Rhône Vineyards | Self-Guided
Explore the Côtes du Rhône by pedal power and sample some of the region’s finest landscapes, most charming towns and most highly rated hotels. Cycle between...
- Chateaux hotels
- Historic towns and chateaux
- Fine wines
Offer available
£75pp off April departures | Minumum 5 night stay
From£895ppEaseDuration3 or 6 NightsAvailableApril, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEnquire Now view detailsTravelEco-friendly options available -
Cycling Holidays in Provence
Indulgence | Around the Alpilles | Self Guided
Take a tour of the garrigue, olive groves and vineyards that cover this gorgeous corner of Provence and stay in our selection of the area's finest 4 and 5 star hotels. We...
- Château hotels
- E-bikes
- Winetasting available
Offer available
£75pp off April departures | Minumum 5 night stay
From£1,425ppEaseDuration4 or 7 NightsAvailableApril, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEnquire Now View DetailsTravelEco-friendly options available -
Cycling Holidays in the Loire
Indulgence | The Loire in Luxury | Self Guided
Famed for its grand châteaux, leftover from its past as a preferred home for French royals and aristocrats, few other regions in the world exude the same sense of class as...
- Chateaux hotels
- Historic towns and chateaux
- Optional e-bikes
Offer available
£75pp off April departures | Minumum 5 night stay
From£1,285ppEaseDuration4 or 7 NightsAvailableApril, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEnquire Now view detailsTravelEco-friendly options available -
Cycling Holidays in Provence
Bike & Boat | Burgundy and the Côtes du Rhône | Self-Guided
What better way to explore the banks of the mighty Rhône river than on a bike and boat holiday? As one of Europe’s major waterways, the river is lined with vibrant...
- Sampling the produce of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côte Rôtie wine regions.
- Enjoying the leisurely cycling along the Via Rhona cycle route.
- Exploring the contemporary culture and rich history of Avignon and Arles.
From£1,625ppEaseDuration7 NightsAvailableApril, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEnquire Now view detailsTravelFlights and transfers available -
Cycling Holidays in Provence
E-Bike | Provençal Discovery | Self Guided
Provence is famed as one of Europe’s most iconic destinations thanks to its mix of spectacular scenery, rich history, vibrant cultural identity and exquisite food and...
- E-Bike
- New for 2020
- Views of the Rohne valley
Offer available
£75pp off April departures | Minumum 5 night stay
From£1,125ppEaseDuration4 or 7 NightsAvailableApril, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEnquire Now view detailsTravelEco-friendly options available -
Cycling Holidays in Italy
Classic | Valleys of the Dolomites | Self Guided
An incredibly scenic tour through the dramatic mountain landscapes in the South Tyrolean Alps, this tour helps you to get a feel for rural Italian life. You can either stick to...
- Italian mountains
- Italian wine
From£1,145ppEaseDuration7 NightsAvailableApril, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEnquire Now View DetailsTravelFlights and transfers available -
Cycling Holidays in Italy
Classic | South Tyrol, Lake Garda and Verona | Self Guided
This incredibly scenic tour is one of great contrasts: dramatic mountain terrain and the shimmering flat waters of Lake Garda. You'll discover old-world villages in the...
- Magnificent lakes of the South Tyrol
- Historical towns
From£1,465ppEaseDuration7 NightsAvailableApril, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEnquire Now View DetailsTravelFlights and transfers available -
Cycling Holidays in Tuscany
E-Bike | Siena and San Gimignano
Picture Tuscany in your imagination and chances are you are picturing the rolling hills, beautiful towns and spectacular colours that make this one of our most exciting new...
From£1,185ppEaseDuration5 or 7 NightsAvailableApril, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEnquire Now view detailsTravelFlights and transfers available -
Cycling Holidays in Tuscany
E-Bike | The Day I Saw Siena | Guided
Picture Tuscany in your imagination and chances are you are picturing the rolling hills, beautiful towns and spectacular colours that make this one of our best new itineraries...
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Italian Cycling Holidays
E-Bike | Exploring the River Tiber
The Tiber valley runs from Mount Fumaiolo, on the Tuscan border with Emilia Romagna, through the Valtibertina and onwards through Umbria, to Rome and the Tirreno sea.
EaseDuration7 NightsAvailableApril, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEnquire Now view detailsTravelFlights and transfers available -
Cycling Holidays in the Loire
E-Bike | Loire Valley Discovery | Self Guided
Based on our classic Châteaux of the Loire itinerary, this new itinerary for 2020 harnesses the power of e-bikes to make it easier for you to see even more of this...
- E-Bike included
- Historic towns and Château
- New for 2020
Offer available
£75pp off April departures | Minumum 5 night stay
From£995ppEaseDuration4 or 7 NightsAvailableApril, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEnquire Now view detailsTravelEco-friendly options available
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