Best Cycle Holidays Europe
Posted: 05/10/23
Some of the best cycling tours in Europe for 2023 can be found in the glorious wine regions of France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and the UK.
Read moreOctober 2023
Very well organised, nice mixture of cycling and sightseeing. Really enjoyed the barge and a very talented young chef produced lovely meals.
October 2023
I loved the routes and the independence of our trip. It was a great experience.
September 2023
Easy to book, well organised admin and great on-the-ground support. Overall a great experience!
September 2023
Loved the base in St Rémy, beautifully located and lovely dining experience. The cycling itineraries were varied and enjoyable.
September 2023
It was my husband and I's first time cycling abroad, and cycling for softies tailored our trip to suit our needs. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back to do another trip.
September 2023
A wonderful experience from start to finish. Highly recommend and look forward to booking our next tour.
September 2023
What a truly memorable experience, from the efficient booking and communication to the great choice of hotels.
September 2023
Our trip through the Cotswolds was wonderful from beginning to end. Beautiful countryside, lovely hotels, helpful assistance getting started, and an altogether memorable vacation!
September 2023
Cycling along the cycle path by both canals was particularly enjoyable.
September 2023
I experienced 3 really enjoyable days cycling through some really beautiful areas of Provence. The landscape and the towns were, as it said in the brochure, 'picture postcard'. I was a very happy traveller!
September 2023
Excellent communication regarding the trip. The support from the staff was exceptional. Meals and hotels could not have been better. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
September 2023
Great hotels and restaurants along with well-thought-out and varied rides. Communication was excellent throughout with good guidance on any queries we had.
September 2023
The trip ticked every box! The adventure we were seeking, yet it was so SO wonderful to arrive at incredibly comfortable, welcoming accommodation each evening. We really wanted to experience the REAL Amalfi coast, and we certainly did.
September 2023
There were so many highlights but Alsace itself is the true star. Beautiful scenery, gorgeous villages, excellent coffee and pastries, very safe and relaxed cycling, and delicious wine.
September 2023
Our last ride through the vineyards in the middle of harvest into Epernay was an absolute highlight! A memory I’ll cherish.
September 2023
The Alsace region was absolutely beautiful and the cycling tour led us through some of the most stunning little villages. Really enjoyed this trip and would highly recommend.
September 2023
All 6 of us agreed that it was the best holiday we´ve ever had. Umbria is simply stunning - the scenery, the food, the wine and the people.
September 2023
The Cycling for Softies team were all great, both in the office and on the ground. We are already looking to do our next one!
September 2023
Our first experience with this type of holiday, and from start to finish everything went extremely smoothly.
September 2023
An unforgettable, fabulous experience.
September 2023
Fantastic hotels in amazing locations! Brilliant routes and great service.
August 2023
The cycling routes wind their way through beautiful French countryside, much of it on well-maintained cycle ways and the rest on pretty quiet roads. Extraordinary chateaus, vineyards, and towns are all easy to visit en route, and the hotels we stayed in were comfy. Just a lovely holiday, and the kids really enjoyed it too.
August 2023
Our Normandy cycling was absolutely awesome!! My son and I truly enjoyed the countryside and the history of the area.
August 2023
Everything was wonderful from our itinerary, hotel and communications throughout the process. If you want a hassle-free trip this is the way to go.
August 2023
The quality of the bikes was great, accommodation choices were excellent and the gastronomic food experiences were superb- well done we’ll be booking another trip next year.
July 2023
This was our second trip with Softies. Everything was handled very well from the bikes, the itinerary, to the restaurants and the lodging.
July 2023
Best France trip ever. All hotels, routes, cycles, and support were fabulous, top-notch! Cycling for Softies responsive to our requests and everything went off without a hitch. Thank you!
July 2023
We spent seven idyllic days exploring the areas around St-Remy-de-Provence and Arles on our bicycles. The cycling routes suited everyone in our family.
July 2023
We had a wonderful cycling holiday in Alsace. We are 84 and 75 and hadn't been on a cycling holiday before, but it suited us so well, we loved it.
July 2023
Holiday enjoyed by all the family. Quiet roads and trails to cycle on, beautiful area. Excellent food and great hotels.
July 2023
A fabulous and relaxing way to explore the Loire Valley.
July 2023
Cycling in Champagne was amazing. The routes going through vines and lovely villages, stopping over in luxury accommodation, having our bags arrive before we did.
July 2023
The Loire is so beautiful - cycling along the river, amongst vineyards, fields of sunflowers, and routes that were easy to follow and not too strenuous. A great mix of cycling and relaxing. 100% recommendation.
June 2023
The food and the people made this one fantastic adventure. There are no other words to describe what a wonderful time we both had.
June 2023
Absolutely amazing. Breathtaking views. Stunning scenery. It’s one holiday we will never forget. Loved every minute.
June 2023
A fantastic cycling experience through beautiful Champagne vineyards, stayed in 2 gorgeous hotels and drank fizz at every opportunity!
June 2023
Everything was excellent. We had a lovely time.
June 2023
The accommodation at Barnsley House was amazing to relax in after a day of cycling and enjoying the delights of the Cotswolds.
June 2023
Our senses were overloaded with smells, tastes and beauty. The cycling was made easy with comfortable electric bikes; I would recommend to everyone.
June 2023
The food everywhere was divine. We were promised lavender and WOW! 4 days of Lavender fields, it was beautiful!
June 2023
We arrived in Saint Remy de Provence, what a beautiful little town. We thought this must be the highlight, but with each day the scenery changed there were more beautiful villages, fruit fields, and vineyards.
June 2023
They made trip planning so easy and we had an absolutely wonderful time on our cycling trip.
June 2023
From first contact to the end of our trip Cycling for Softies created a wonderful holiday for our family.
June 2023
The accommodation was terrific, the routes were designed with care, and the bikes were of excellent quality. It was a fantastic experience overall.
June 2023
Well organised, the hotels and location were lovely. Tour routes were excellent and easy to follow.
June 2023
Our cycling and accommodation locations were all perfect. We are new to cycling holidays but will definitely be cycling again.
June 2023
I loved the holiday from beginning to end and was thrilled with the hotels.
June 2023
We really appreciate the care that is put into planning our trip, selecting hotels and providing us with more than enough bike itineraries to keep us busy.
June 2023
We very much enjoyed this cycling holiday! You guys made it so easy!
June 2023
The Loire Valley route was particularly family-friendly on the bike paths. Our kids enjoyed the journey as much as the destinations.
June 2023
Hotels were great quality in great locations.
June 2023
From start to finish the itinerary and planning ran smoothly. Now booking our third Cycling for Softies holiday.
June 2023
Lazy stops in the warm sun in picturesque towns where there is time to relax with a delicious gelato, fresh pastry or a welcome coffee. Another wonderful Cycling for Softies holiday, I had a fabulous time!
June 2023
Wonderfully relaxing cycling along the scenic roads from Venice to Mantua.
June 2023
Cycling along scenic lanes by the Adriatic coast, stopping for a dip in the warm turquoise sea with lazy stops for delicious gelato, pastries and coffee. Having time off to explore vibrant Venice and taking a ride on a gondola, winding along the historic canals.
June 2023
We felt very looked after, the hotels and meals were lovely and the routes were beautiful and easy to follow.
June 2023
This was our second Cycling for Softies holidays and we will definitely be booking a third. We felt very looked after, the hotels and meals were lovely and the routes were beautiful and easy to follow.
June 2023
Northern Sardinia is very beautiful & the landscape is varied.
June 2023
Communication, both pre and during the trip was fantastic. We're looking into other Cycling for Softies itineraries for next year, and hope we have such strong local support.
June 2023
We had the most fantastic holiday, the scenery was beautiful, the hotels were lovely and we felt really looked after.
June 2023
The single highlight would have to be the white peacocks at Chateau du Riveau.
May 2023
Of course, the countryside was spectacular; spring was a very fine time to travel in Tuscany.
May 2023
The Palazzino Villa was a great place to start the trip. The locale, the service, the food, and the room were all exceptional.
May 2023
The route around the Maddalena islands was beautiful, and I enjoyed the ride inland to Lake Liscia.
May 2023
It was great having the luggage taken on for us and exactly what we were looking for.
May 2023
Cycling through the hilltop villages on this Provence tour was fabulous.
May 2023
From start to finish, this was truly an experience we will treasure. Brilliant from the first inquiry till now.
May 2023
So much fun & the holiday package made it so easy to experience The Cotswolds. Will definitely be booking another tour for our next overseas trip. Thank you!
May 2023
We had great fun, loved the cycling and were excited each day to see the sights and stay somewhere new with no stress and just pure enjoyment. Thanks for curating such a great trip.
May 2023
The hotels that were selected were all very charming and unique with excellent services food and facilities. The kinds of places we would actually choose to stay when we are on our own vacation.
May 2023
Cycling in the Asciano area amongst the Tuscan hills was stunning.
May 2023
The Hotel at Cortona - Villa di Piazzana - was amazing! Beautiful room, superb food and such friendly staff.
May 2023
I particularly loved Locanda del Molino - very relaxed and friendly, with good rooms, a great location and fabulous food! An incredible start to a Tuscan cycling trip.
May 2023
The experience, the routes, the Champagne tasting, the people, and the place were simply the BEST! Loved our holiday and booking again.
May 2023
Loved staying at Baumanière - the rooms were gorgeous, and the 5-course menu was a great experience.
May 2023
It was an excellent experience from start to finish.
May 2023
The cycle route overall was really pretty and safely off the main roads. Lots of apple groves and vineyards.
October 2022
Excellent. The places visited, the food, the scenery, the guests we travelled with - everything!!!
October 2022
Such a great mixture of accommodation, and hotel staff were always friendly and helpful.
October 2022
We loved the cycle routes through the countryside. It was a great treat to come to a new place and find our bags in the room - it made it easy to settle in. The spas at the hotels were wonderful - they made for a very relaxing time after the activity of cycling.
October 2022
Lovely countryside and mainly quiet roads. Food outstanding.
October 2022
Riding along the tree lined avenue of Chateau des Alpilles was a picture perfect moment i will revisit over and over.. just magical.
October 2022
The accommodation and the ride with GPS were outstanding.
September 2022
Everything was so well organised, thoroughly enjoyed the bike rides and evening meals in different restaurants
September 2022
Great organization, fine gourmet dining, lovely routes!
September 2022
Highlights were food, Matera and visiting Lecce.
September 2022
We were new to e-bikes but they really did make the holiday so much more enjoyable. We could set off early in the morning, knowing that we would be at the hotel by lunchtime with plenty of time to explore the next town at our leisure.
September 2022
Very good routes and directions, and a good-quality bike.
September 2022
Cycling along country roads, passing vineyards and finding the forgotten vines which we stopped to pick, the grapes were wonderfully sweet. We visited ancient castles, churches, and the white horses of the Camargue along the canal along with flamingos and the famous black bulls.
September 2022
It was our first cycle trip so it was an ideal area to start in. Good mixture of interesting countryside and one got a real feel for the area.
September 2022
The reception from the local agent, Florent, was excellent. Friendly, helpful, efficient, informative. The routes we followed were outstanding. The towns of Beaune, Buxy, Meursault, Puligny Montrachet, Morey St Denis were lovely.
September 2022
Seeing the Beautiful Normandy beaches, visiting the Pegasus Bridge museum and the German battery at Merivelle, and seeing the Bayeux tapestry. We also really enjoyed the quiet routes which we cycled along.
August 2022
Interesting, varied route of the perfect length each day. The directions app is great, and we loved how the bakeries and cafes/shops were marked along route
August 2022
The ride from Baliffscourt on our last day was definitely the highlight. The roads were largely car free and the views were gorgeous. We also enjoyed our stops at Tinwood and Bolney vineyards and wished we had more time for Bolney.
August 2022
We loved going through the vineyards and small villages and then we also liked the cycle path to Bordeaux.
August 2022
The rejuvenating feeling of freedom that cycling through the countryside brings, the continually changing scenery and the confidence that wherever we cycled, stayed or ate, it was all thoughtfully chosen and of a high standard.
August 2022
Visiting chateaux and the abbey, stopping at little bars along the way, and cycling through the French countryside. Excellent.
August 2022
The route from St. Remy to Les Baux was a highlight. And also the route from Beaucaire to Arles was very attractive.
August 2022
Would all like to try another tour in the future . With hindsight we probably should have had a few days tagged on the end to visit Bordeaux etc as we weren’t ready to leave !
August 2022
Routing was great. The roads felt safe with minimal time spent on busy roads or complex roundabouts. We had excellent weather and plenty of time to stop and enjoy the various villages
July 2022
All was terrific. Bikes were excellent, hotels were extremely well chosen and "Ride with GPS" and the full folder of hard copy guides were really useful. All the restaurant recommendations provided were excellent too.
July 2022
It was interesting to explore the historic town of Beaune. The roads were delightfully quiet. The countryside was beautiful and it was great to cycle past all the vineyards. We also enjoyed the small villages.
July 2022
Loved the combination between activity and wining/dining. Really interesting to get to know the villages we usually only know from the wine labels. Charming shappy chic villages and beautiful landscapes.
July 2022
The highlights were the stays at Tortiniere and Rochecotte. Both were wonderful in every way.
July 2022
The scenery, food and accommodation were all first class
July 2022
The Loire is cycle friendly - some great trails off the main roads!
July 2022
Fellow passengers were very good company and the guides and barge crew were absolutely first class. Cooperation and interaction between the crew members was highly commendable.
July 2022
Blend of cycling and culture. We loved the variety making each day different.
July 2022
We enjoyed the combination of an active day followed by Champagne tasting.
June 2022
We loved the variation in journeys. Five star - fantastic.
June 2022
Where to start! Riding through the beautiful vineyards. The safe cycle paths through stunning forests. Arriving at the coast in Arcachon after a glorious day's riding. So many moments to choose from.
June 2022
It's difficult to choose a particular part as the variety was something we particularly enjoyed. Loved the combination of quiet villages and easy off-road tracks.
June 2022
The quiet countrysides, the ancient villages, the crystal clear water of the Sorgue, it was all outstanding. We loved the street markets and overlooking the countryside atop the cliffs of Roussillon!
June 2022
The countryside is beautiful and the cycle routes on the whole are just about traffic free. Lovely country pubs all with very friendly staff, will definitely be back.
June 2022
Excellent customer service and organisation of bikes and movement of luggage. Thank you
June 2022
Routes on the app were great and very well planned out.
June 2022
Great guide and doable routes which were not too easy and not too taxing. The great stopovers were all fab. Loved it.
June 2022
Great locations, great routes...didn't stop smiling for seven days!
June 2022
We had a great time in an area of France we did not know at all. Cycling through the vineyards is quite something and I picked up a Grand Cru Reisling for 10 euros at a producer we called in at. The instructions were easy to follow and when we had an issue (puncture) the guys came out and fixed it.
June 2022
Our Agri Tourismo was delightful. The hosts really welcoming and friendly. We were sad to leave! The hotels were all very good.
June 2022
We loved cycling through lavender fields; fantastic bike routes along quiet country roads.
June 2022
Scenery was beautiful and the quality of the food was an unexpected bonus.
June 2022
We appreciated the quiet roads and cycle paths that were used throughout the trip. The distance allowed a relaxed and leisurely pace to be had.
May 2022
The vineyards of chateau Margaux and both cycle tours in arcachon to the dunes and the cap ferret were very scenic.
May 2022
Stunning boutique hotels, wonderful staff in all. And super hosts at the agritirismo.
May 2022
Stunning routes through picturesque countryside with little traffic. Friendly towns to visit off the beaten track.
May 2022
It was all wonderful. Our guide was amazingly aware of everyone's needs and ready to support. The group was coherent and enjoyed each other's company.
May 2022
The routes were excellent and very beautiful. Being on bike paths was delightful.
May 2022
The restaurants were excellent, so nice not to have to search for somewhere to eat each evening
May 2022
Excellent restaurants were reserved for us so no trudging around towns looking at menus and restaurants - we went straight in and had delicious food. Tip top
May 2022
The accommodation, food, logistics were all first class.
May 2022
Swimming in the sea, the beautiful room in La Vecchia Fonte, the ethnographical museum in Aggius. The whole Caprera experience.
May 2022
Fabulous places to visit - the Dunes were a challenge worth taking. Le Bistro du Gabriel, Bordeaux restaurant booking was an excellent choice. Arcachon is a great seaside town. We cycled from Bordeaux on a perfect cycle network.
May 2022
On the bike, the highlights were those mid-morning moments when it's still cool and we reached the edge of town on the outbound leg of our journeys. We'd turn on to one of those quiet country lanes with the next waypoint a few miles away. Those stretches of quiet lazy pedalling were pure bliss.
May 2022
Hearing the cuckoo and toads at the chateau at Azay-le-Rideau, riding through the forests and hearing lots more cuckoos and seeing the beautiful flower-rich meadows. The food we had in all the restaurants was excellent.
May 2022
The itinerary was perfect. Beautiful places, great country lanes to cycle on, stunning wildflower meadows and views, Assisi was amazing and great to have a day there.
May 2022
The cycle routes were beautiful- lovely countryside almost all completely unspoilt, very quiet with little or no other traffic.
May 2022
The mountain rides and distances suited us brilliantly. When the bike broke the replacement was with us before we had the drink!!!
April 2022
Arriving in Venice by bike/barge was a truly memorable experience. We also enjoyed an unhurried cycle on quiet roads through nature reserves where we were fortunate to see many flamingos. The food and drink provided on the Ave Maria barge was of extremely high quality with a variety of breakfast on offer and the most delicious 3-course meals each night.
April 2022
We all just loved the trip in its entirety. Champagne tastings on final legs (Collery at Ay will be rooted in my memory now forever), the greenness of Marne in spring and grand cru vines in every direction. Day 3 ( round trip) was stunningly beautiful.
July 2021
After a long day in the saddle it was nice to know you would be in a great hotel in the evening to relax and enjoy a nice meal in the restaurant.
Posted: 05/10/23
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