Our easy cycling holidays in Europe can be enjoyed by just about anyone who can ride a bicycle but are particularly suitable for beginners, families with small children and cyclists who prefer shorter daily rides, leaving plenty of time for other things like sightseeing or simply relaxing.
Our easy cycling holiday routes follow mostly level terrain, possibly with one or two short climbs but these are definitely the exception rather than the rule and all come with clear and concise route notes that are easy to follow.
Besides regular bikes, which are always on offer, E-bikes are an option on many of our easy cycling holidays and give extra peace of mind to customers concerned about whether or not a tour might be slightly too challenging for them. Electric bikes do not offer a completely free ride but do allow the rider to engage a little battery powered assistance as and when the need arises.
The Adige River cycle path is 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.
An easier version of our Alsace Cycling Holiday with shorter daily rides that allow plenty of time to explore the beautiful wine villages that punctuate this sublime cycle route. Quiet lanes, vineyards stretching to the horizon and quaint, colourful, medieval villages. Suitable for newcomers to cycling holidays and families.
A short cycling break exploring the beautiful and unique countryside of northern Holland before finishing with a ride along the canal banks of central Amsterdam. This idyllic route packs a remarkable amount of scenery and experiences into such a short trip.
A relaxing and easy cycling break in and around Amsterdam. Explore the highlights of this vibrant city before cycling out into the surrounding countryside, through traditional towns and villages along dykes and past iconic windmills. A very easy route, perfect for newcomers to cycling holidays.
Come and experience one of the most popular bike and boat routes in Europe. Easy cycling along dedicated cycle paths, taking in some of Holland and Belgium’s most iconic sights. On this route you’ll visit Amsterdam, the windmills of Kinderdijk, Dordrecht, Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges. Your home for the week will be the comfortable river cruiser MS Fluvius.
A very popular and highly enjoyable bike and boat holiday cruising through southern Holland and northern Belgium aboard one of the superb Magnifique boats. Ride along level cycle paths, through historic towns, past windmills and dykes. Highlights include Amsterdam, the windmills of Kinderdijk and the lovely cities of Ghent and Bruges.
A leisurely cycling holiday on quiet lanes and cycle paths from Holland’s cycle friendly capital to the medieval city of Bruges. Along the way you’ll pedal alongside serene canals and through idyllic polder landscapes to charming villages and historic towns. Highlights include Gouda, with its lovely Market Square, the windmills of Kinderdijk, and the maritime towns of Zeeland.
This bike and boat cycling holiday through Holland and Belgium takes in some of the region’s greatest cities and most beautiful countryside. Cruise along inland canals and rivers, disembarking for relaxing rides through tranquil farmland and along scenic riverbanks. You will also explore Amsterdam, Gouda, Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges.
An easy cycling holiday of the southern Black Forest, discovering some of Germany’s most celebrated countryside. It’s an easy-paced journey that follows a former railway line for much of the way and also takes in a wonderfully, scenic section of the Upper Rhine. This enjoyable, circular cycling route starts and finishes in the handsome city of Freiburg.
A 5, 6 or 7 night, 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.
This cycling holiday of Bruges and West Flanders offers an appealing mix of history, culture, scenic countryside and some tasty treats. Visit Flanders Fields and Ypres, scene of some of the fiercest battles of World War I. Stay in the historic city of Bruges and cycle to the sand dunes of the coast through a unique polder landscape.
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 fantastic, medieval metropolis, enjoying daily rides around the city and to points of interest further afield, such as the North Sea coast and the historic town of Damme.
Come and experience one of the most popular bike and boat routes in Europe. Easy cycling along dedicated cycle paths, taking in some of Belgium and Holland’s most iconic sights. On this route you’ll visit Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Dordrecht, the Windmillls of Kinderdijk, Schoonhoven and Amsterdam.
This incredibly popular bike and boat holiday follows a wonderfully scenic route through northern Belgium and southern Holland. Highlights include the beautiful flemish cities of Bruges and Ghent, the windmills of Kinderdijk and the unique and vibrant city of Amsterdam. Enjoy easy daily rides on level cycle paths, mooring up somewhere new each evening.
A leisurely cycling holiday on quiet lanes and cycle paths from the lovely city of Bruges in Belgium to Amsterdam, Holland’s cycle friendly capital. Along the way you’ll pedal alongside serene canals and through idyllic polder landscapes to charming villages and historic towns. Highlights include the maritime towns of Zeeland, the windmills of Kinderdijk, and the cheese town of Gouda.
An easy and relaxing bike & boat cycling holiday through the lowlands of Flanders from Brussels to Bruges. Stay aboard the superb MS Magnifique barge, enjoying daily guided cycle rides through the unique polder landscape, visiting the historic cities of Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Mechelen and Bruges.
On this cycling holiday from Brussels to Bruges you’ll explore some of the Belgium’s most picturesque and scenic towns and villages. From exquisite art and architecture to medieval cathedrals and gothic churches, this cycle tour is full of exciting and memorable opportunities to experience all that Belgium has to offer.
A Classic Dutch Cycling Holiday that offers the perfect introduction to cycling holidays in Holland. Starting and finishing in Amsterdam, this tour leads you along Holland’s marvellous cycle path network through beautiful polder landscapes and bulb fields to the gorgeous old towns of Haarlem, Leiden, Delft and Gouda.
A bike and boat cruise through the beautiful islands of South Dalmatia. The itinerary is arranged to suit families with children and includes walks, bike rides and swimming from the boat in beautiful secluded bays. During the week you’ll visit 5 different islands as well as the beautiful Cetina Canyon on the mainland.
This cycling holiday follows the still relatively young Danube across an incredibly scenic part of Bavaria. Expect leisurely cycling with plenty of charming towns and cities to explore along the way. Highlights include the old town of Donauwörth, Weltenburg Monastery, a boat trip through the Danube Gap and the beautifully preserved city of Regensburg.
The classic Danube cycling holiday. Cycle along what many consider to be the most beautiful stretch of the Danube river as it wends it’s way through Upper and Lower Austria along beautiful, fertile valleys, past charming medieval villages to the elegant city of Vienna.
Similar to our classic Passau to Vienna tour but spread over 9 nights instead or 7, this more leisurely option allows you to cycle the whole route between Passau and Vienna without the help of boat or train rides along the way. On this relaxed itinerary you’ll do about 27 miles (43 kms) per day and see the most beautiful stretches of the Danube River
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.
A bike and boat cycling holiday along the most impressive and beautiful section of the mighty Danube River aboard the comfortable MS Normandie. Highlights include the Danube Loop, the wonderful Wachau Valley, elegant Vienna, beautiful Bratislava and Budapest.
A bike and boat holiday along the most impressive and beautiful section of the mighty Danube River aboard the newly renovated MV Carissima. Highlights include the Danube Loop, the wonderful Wachau Valley, elegant Vienna, beautiful Bratislava and Budapest.
This popular Danube River bike and boat cycling holiday between Passau and Vienna aboard the comfortable river cruiser MS Normandie showcases the most impressive and beautiful section of the mighty river. Enjoy easy, daily cycle rides along the riverbank through spectacular scenery including the Danube Loop, and Wachau Valley.
Discover the young Danube on this leisurely cycle holiday through Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Let the river unveil idyllic villages, fertile, rolling countryside and proud cities as it makes its way eastwards. Easy, riverside cycling with lots to see along the way and interesting overnight stops.
An easy and scenic cycling holiday, following gently descending alpine cycle paths from Brixen, in the Dolomites, to Bolzano, Lake Caldaro, Trento and finally the beautiful towns of Riva and Torbole on the northern shore of glistening Lake Garda. Jaw dropping Alpine scenery from start to finish.
This bike and boat cycling holiday through Belgium and Holland takes in some of the region’s greatest cities and most beautiful countryside. Cruise along inland canals and rivers, disembarking for relaxing rides through tranquil farmland and alongside scenic waterways. Explore Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Gouda and Amsterdam.
Quite simply the best quality bike and boat holiday in Holland. Cruise and cycle the dutch waterways aboard one of the lovely Magnifique boats, enjoying in the country’s iconic sights. On this trip you’ll see Amsterdam, the IJssel lake, the windmills of Kinderdijk and the historic cities of Dordrecht and Gouda as well as the unique polder lanscapes of this beautiful country.
This easy bike and boat cycling holiday in Holland offers the perfect mix of relaxation and activity as you cruise and cycle around some of the country’s most iconic sights. Starting and finishing in Amsterdam, you’ll journey into the green heart of the country, cycling through unique, polder landscapes on a wonderful network of dedicated cycle paths.
This highly enjoyable cycling holiday packs a lot of highlights into a relatively short cycle tour, leading you from the alpine town of Innsbruck in the Austrian Tyrol, through the Brenner Pass alongside the Adige River, via Trento and gorgeous Lake Garda to the beautiful city of Verona.
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.
| Grade2 | Easy to Leisurely |
| Distance | 143 miles/230 kms |
| Duration/s | 5 nights |
| Accomm | Comfort to Superior |
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This is an easy version of a very popular cycle holiday around Lake Constance, suitable for newcomers to cycling holidays as well as families with young children. Lake Constance straddles the borders of Germany, Austria and Switzerland and offers cyclists dedicated cycle paths, medieval lakeside towns and a wonderful, alpine backdrop.
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 châteaux and the medieval city of Blois.
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Rivers & Lakes: Cycling holidays alongside rivers and/or lakes.
Coastal: Cycling holidays that follow a coastline.
Wine Lovers: Cycling holidays through well known wine regions.
Gastronomic: Cycling holidays through regions renowned for their cuisine.
E-bikes: Cycling holidays where e-bikes are available as well as regular bikes.