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If you can’t spare a whole week for your cycling holiday or just want a long weekend away, then our range of short cycling breaks in Europe will fit the bill nicely. These three to five day cycling breaks offer something for everybody, from scenic routes through gorgeous countryside to fascinating city breaks. Some are single centre holidays while on others you will move on each day.
Our easy cycling holidays offer short daily rides on mostly level terrain. A typical day’s ride will take 2 – 3 hours at a leisurely pace and the remainder of the day will be free for you to explore further or simply relax. These rides are particularly recommended for newcomers to cycling holidays and for families.
Our leisurely cycle holidays will suit those who are reasonably fit through regular exercise of one kind or another – not necessarily cycling. On the whole, the terrain will be level but there may also be a few small hills to contend with along the way too. Daily rides will typically take around 3 – 4 hours to complete.
Our moderate cycle holidays are for regular cyclists, who are used to longer rides with regular climbs. A good level of fitness is needed and you can expect to be in the saddle for between 4 and 5 hours each day.
These holidays are for seasoned cyclists who cycle long distances regularly and who enjoy the thrill of long days in the saddle. There will undoubtedly be some challenging climbs along the way and you can expect to cover between 55 and 75 miles each day.
A short cycling break descending the very scenic Venosta valley on an idyllic alpine cycle path beside the Adige river. Relaxed and easy leisure cycling at its best. Great scenery, pretty alpine villages and no traffic.
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A very comfortable single-centre cycling holiday in Portugal, staying in a gorgeous Alentejan guesthouse that is set in its own peaceful grounds just outside the medieval walled town of Evora. Enjoy daily rides into the beautiful surrounding countryside. Charming villages, historic towns, olive groves, vineyards and lakes await. The daily routes can be tailored to meet your specific ability level.
A short but sweet 4 night cycling break exploring the beautiful Alsace wine region. Starting in Strasbourg, the route leads you through some of the region's most beautiful wine villages and towns to the medieval town of Colmar. Idyllic cycling through an undulating sea of vineyards
A 4 night cycling break based at a cycle-friendly hotel in Amsterdam. You can choose to follow one of our pre-planned routes each day or decide yourself where you'd like to ride using Amsterdam's extensive cycle path network. Easy cycling with plenty to see and do in and around this fascinating city.
This Bolzano to Verona cycling break packs a lot of scenery and experiences into such a short cycling holiday. Cycle from high in the Dolomites down to spectacular Lake Garda and then on to the historic and beautiful city of Verona.
NEW FOR 2025: An idyllic cycling break exploring the world famous vineyards and wine villages around Bordeaux. Relaxed cycling from Bordeaux, through the vineyards and villages of Medoc, Pauillac, Upper Gironde and Saint-Émilion.
A leisurely cycling holiday through the vineyards of Entre-Deux-Mers on the banks of the Garonne River to the Bay of Arcachon on the Atlantic Coast. Idyllic cycling on quiet lanes through famous vineyards and Natural Parks, staying in charming hotels in delightful towns and villages. The dunes and beaches around Arcachon Bay are a fitting finale to this wonderful cycling holiday.
Bruges is the perfect base for a Belgian cycling holiday as the city is right in the heart of some great cycling countryside. Base yourself in this beautiful, medieval city enjoying daily rides around the famous sights and into the surrounding countryside, such as the North Sea coast and the historic town of Damme.
New for 2024: Located at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau will be your base for this 4 night cycling break. Each day you can select from a menu of rides that follow riverside cycle paths to places of interest and natural beauty in the surrounding area.
Our Passau to Vienna Cycling Break covers the most popular stretch of the Danube in just 4 cycling days on level, riverside cycle paths. Along the way you’ll see the Danube Loop at Schlögen, the city of Linz, the baroque town of Grein, the sublime wine villages of the Wachau Valley, the medieval town of Krems and of course the Imperial City of Vienna.
An easy cycling break following the young Danube through scenic, lower Bavaria to Passau, the city of three rivers on the Austrian border. Relaxed cycling through quaint riverside villages and Baroque towns. Level cycle paths and quiet roads characterise this very pleasant route in a beautiful corner of Germany.
This 4 night cycling break leads you along a wonderfully scenic route from beautiful Lake Bled, through pristine alpine scenery and medieval villages to Slovenia’s lively and bustling capital.
A wonderful, short cycling break around the shoreline of beautiful Lake Constance. Scenic cycling with an unforgettable Alpine backdrop. Stay in charming lakeside towns and villages connected by a relaxing, lakeside cycling path.
New for 2024: Base yourself in a comfortable hotel in Constance and explore the lake by bike using a menu of cycle routes and the extensive ferry services. A great way to enjoy Lake Constance by bike without moving on each day.
A leisurely 5 night cycling break exploring the northern end of the Loire Valley. Enjoy easy cycling along the banks of the Loire River taking in quaint riverside towns, fabulous Châteaux and breathtaking natural beauty
Head to the heart of the Loire Valley for this single-centre French cycling holiday. Settle in to a charming family-run ‘auberge’ in the village of Chitenay and enjoy daily rides into the surrounding, storybook countryside of the Loire. Choose from a menu of rides that will lead you along idyllic riverside paths, through ancient forests and famous vineyards to stunning chateaux and the medieval city of Blois.
Enjoy the French “art de vivre” or art of living on this easy cycling break along the Loire River between Tours and Angers. Sample the region’s great food and superb wines as you make your way through a peaceful countryside dotted with châteaux, vineyards and gorgeous old towns
New for 2024: Covering the same route as our popular Moselle Valley Cycling holiday but over 4 nights instead of the usual 6, this version is slightly more demanding but opting for the e-bike upgrade brings it well within the range of even the most averagely fit leisure cyclist.
A short, single-centre cycling break based in Bayeaux, taking in the D-Day landing beaches of Gold and Omaha around Arromanches and Coleville-sur-Mer. Scenic cycling through rolling green countryside to places whose names have become synonymous with the D-Day landings of 6th of June 1944.
Explore all five of the D-Day landing beaches on this 5 night cycling holiday along the Normandy coast. Museums and memorials to the momentous events of 6th of June 1944 punctuate the route which also features rolling green countryside, fine sandy beaches and gorgeous old Norman villages.
This 5 night, self-guided cycling break starts and ends in the historic city of Prague with three nights spent in the village of Karlstejn deep in Central Bohemia. Leisurely cycle rides lead you along the Vltava and Berounka Rivers, through the protected Český kras Forest to quaint villages and towns. Explore the Czech Republic’s fascinating capital and the surrounding countryside.
A 5 night cycling break exploring the southern tip of Puglia. Starting and finishing in the beautiful old town of Lecce with its butter coloured sandstone buildings, this charming route leads you along quiet country lanes and coastal roads to historic towns and sleepy villages.
New for 2024: This sporty 5 night version of our popular Salzburg to Adriatic Cycling Holiday covers the same route but over four cycling days instead of the usual six. You'll be averaging 100km per day, mostly on cycle paths, through stunning alpine scenery as you follow the Alpe-Adria cycle path from Salzburg in the Austrian Alps to the Italian resort of Grado on the Adriatic coast.
A bike and boat cycling holiday aboard a very comfortable barge enjoying the vivid tulip fields of Holland. Easy cycling on dedicated cycle paths past fields ablaze with vivid blooms. On this route you’ll also visit the world famous Keukenhof flower gardens, the fascinating outdoor museum of Zaanse Schans and also have time to explore vibrant Amsterdam.
A Spring cycling break in Holland, designed specifically to showcase the extensive tulip fields to the west of Amsterdam. You’ll spend your first night in the city before embarking on a 3 day lazy loop ride through the tulip fields. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the stunning Keukenhof Flower Gardens.
An abridged version of our Pisa to Florence Cycling Holiday, this 4 night version unveils some of Tuscany’s most celebrated Renaissance delights. Starting from Pisa, you’ll visit the Roman town of Lucca, the old spa town of Montecatini and finish in the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence.
A circular cycling holiday from and to Assisi, exploring the wonderful region of Umbria. Spend each day cycling through the charming Umbrian countryside, passing vineyards, olive groves and visiting medieval, hilltop towns. Each night will be spent in delightful, timeless towns or villages where quaint streets, delicious food and superb wine are always on offer.
A relaxing Umbrian cycling break packed with scenic rides through the breathtaking Umbrian valley. Stay in the charming, historical towns of Assisi, Spello and Bevagna, enjoying excellent wines and delicious Umbrian cuisine along the way.
