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Italy, a country with more than its fair share of culture, style and scenery is the perfect choice for a cycling holiday. Some of Europe's most scenic cycle path routes are found here, possibly because the Italians themselves are incredibly keen leisure cyclists. From the majestic Alps in the north to the beaches and olive groves in the south, Italy offers a real treasure-trove of cycling routes.
For relaxed, easy cycling through awe-inspiring alpine scenery, consider one of our Adige River cycling holidays and breaks. These routes follow a stunning cycle path beside the Adige River as it gently descends through the Alps to the Roman city of Verona, there are also options to finish the route at Lake Garda or even Venice.
Our Italian Lakes cycling holiday introduces riders to the famously scenic lakes of Garda, Como and Maggiore. We also offer a route that focuses solely on Lake Garda and its surrounding countryside
Our unique Pisa to Cinque Terre cycling holiday offers 5 days of cycling in Tuscany and Liguria, concluding with a day's hike along the stunning Cinque Terre coast path.
Further south, Umbria's gorgeous, hill-top villages and mouth watering cuisine attract more and more cyclists each summer (top-tip: e-bikes makes these routes accessible to all).
Down on the heel of Italy, the olive groves, white villages and gorgeous coastline of Puglia is fast gaining fans, particularly when coupled with a stay in the iconic town of Matera in the neighbouring region of Basilicata
Of course, this being Italy you are assured of marvellous food and a warm welcome from a nation that loves good food, life, family, animated conversation and cycling.
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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The Adige River cycle path has to be one of the most enjoyable and scenic leisure-cycling routes in Europe. Starting from the head of the Resia Pass, close to the Austrian border, this idyllic cycle path follows the Adige River as it descends through stunning alpine landscapes past quaint mountain villages and historic towns to Lake Garda.
A hugely popular cycling holiday through the alpine splendour of the South Tyrol, via gorgeous Lake Garda and enchanting Verona, to Venice – the Queen of the Adriatic. This wonderfully diverse itinerary will delight and enthral offering new and varied sights and experiences each day.
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.
From the birthplace of the Renaissance to the Eternal City, this fantastic route takes in some of central Italy’s most beautiful towns and scenery. Enjoy the culture and art of Tuscany’s Florence before heading south to Umbria’s famous hilltop towns of Perugia and Assisi. This classic route ends with a flourish in the Italian Capital.
This leisurely cycling holiday leads you on a wonderful journey through sensational, ever-changing scenery from high up on the Brenner Pass close to the Austrian border, via gorgeous Lake Garda and the elegant city of Verona to unique and captivating Venice on the Adriatic Coast.
This leisurely cycling holiday leads you on a wonderful journey through sensational, ever-changing scenery from high up on the Brenner Pass close to the Austrian border, via gorgeous Lake Garda to the beautiful Roman city of Verona.
New for 2024: A wonderful cycling holiday through Lombardy visiting the lakes of Garda, Como and Maggiore. In between the famous three, you will also take in lesser known gems such as Lake Iseo, Lake Varese and Lake Garlate as well as charming villages and romantic medieval towns.
New for 2024: Follow a network of cycle paths and quiet lanes on a tour of the gorgeous countryside surrounding Lake Garda. Daily routes will unveil stunning alpine scenery, picturesque villages and crystal clear lakes. Each night you will stay in a beautiful lakeside village or town.
A wonderful, easy-going bike and boat cycling holiday across northern Italy following the Po River from the beautiful, Renaissance town of Mantova in Lombardy to Venice on the Adriatic coast. Enjoy daily rides through tranquil countryside, passing through charming villages and wonderful cities of art and culture.
A scenic and diverse tour from Tuscany to Liguria. Stays in the beautiful and historic cities of Pisa, Lucca and La Spezia are separated by scenic bike rides that take in the sandy beaches of the Versilian coast, the Serchio river valley and the majestic peaks of the Apennine National Park. A hike along Liguria’s Cinque Terre coast is a fitting finale.
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.
A get away from it all cycling holiday in Puglia, the heel of Italy, discovering the back-roads, quaint towns and sublime beaches of serene Salento. Olive groves, dry-stone walls, turquoise seas, scrumptious cuisine and charming accommodation characterise this laid-back holiday.
Spend one or two nights in fascinating Matera, Italy’s oldest settlement, before embarking on a cycling tour of Puglia, the heel of Italy. See the charming Trulli houses in Alberobello and visit the white city of Ostuni. Ride along blissfully quiet, picturesque lanes, flanked by ancient olive groves, orchards and wheat fields. See both the Ionian and Adriatic coasts and marvel at the baroque splendour of Lecce.
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 fabulous 7 night cycling odyssey from Salzburg in Austria along the glorious Alpe-Adria cycle path to Grado on the Adriatic Coast near Trieste in Italy. Idyllic, mostly traffic-free cycling with jaw-dropping dramatic scenery through the heart of the Alps.
New for 2024: Another variation of our popular Salzburg to Adriatic Cycling Holiday, this slightly more relaxed 8 night version covers the route over 7 cycling days and focuses on offering extra special accommodation in lovely locations along the way. If you have the time to savour this extended version of alps latest and greatest leisure cycling route you will not be disappointed.
A cycling holiday along Sardinia’s wonderful south west coast. Enjoy crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, impressive rugged landscapes, ancient ruins, secluded villages and wildlife wetlands. A cycling holiday for beach and nature lovers with plenty of culture thrown in too.
Escape to Sicily’s wild and wonderful west coast on this get-away-from-it-all cycling holiday. Explore the rugged coastline, staying in quaint and charming properties along the way. Beautiful beaches, incredible sea views, romantic windmills, ancient hilltop ruins and baroque towns – this tour has something for everyone.
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.
This self-guided cycling holiday of Tuscany explores some of the most exquisite, Romanesque locations of this delightful region. Visit Pisa’s famous leaning tower, Leonardo da Vinci’s birthplace, the most famous spa town in Italy and of course the Renaissance delights of Florence. In between you will ride through breathtaking Tuscan countryside.
Explore Umbria by bike. This Umbrian cycling holiday starts in the spiritual city of Assisi before leading you through verdant countryside to beautiful medieval towns such as Spello, Spoleto and Torgiano. The whole region is steeped in history, tradition and culture. It is also famous for producing delicious cuisine and some truly sensational wines.
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.
Book-ended by two of Italy’s most iconic cities, there’s no shortage of art, culture, history and scenery on this popular cycle route. Ride from seductive Venice, around the Venetian Lagoon to charming Chioggia and through the wild Po Delta to the Roman city of Ravenna. Finally you cross the Apennines by train and descend to the Renaissance city of Florence.
This easy, bike and boat cycling holiday is the perfect way to explore the highlights of northern Italy. From Venice on the Adriatic Coast to the beautiful Renaissance town of Mantova in Lombardy, cruise and cycle through breathtaking scenery discovering magical cities of art and culture along the way.
This popular cycling holiday leads you around the northern shoreline of the Adriatic Sea from Venice, through the Friuli plains into Slovenia and finally to Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula. A pleasant mix of history, culture, coastal towns and wonderful sea views await on this enjoyable cycle tour.
