Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Bike along beautiful historic buildings and estates: from ruin to villa’s
Take a look at a working mill and imagine yourself back in time in the charming and authentic mill shop.
Enjoy nature in National Park South Kennemerland: protected Dutch dunes with many species, flora and fauna. Bike through ancient forests and meet large herbivores such as Scottish highland cattle, fallow deers and Konik horses.
Look out over sea while sipping a drink at one of the best beach clubs in Bloemendaal aan Zee (Bloemendaal at Sea).
Reflect at one of the eight memorial stones erected in memory of the 422 resistance fighters who were shot in the dunes just before liberation by the Germans in World War II.
Above are some of the highlights and experiences you will get on this wonderful bike tour, where bike rental and guide and drink at the beach club is included.
It was a great cycling trip in Portugal with Explore: beautiful routes along the ocean, on bike paths, through picturesque villages and interesting forests.
Our leader David and driver Paulo were supportive and helpful. Our hotels were very comfortable and included lots of choices for breakfast. Picnic lunches were first rate and dinner recommendations excellent. I highly recommend Explore.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Porto, Aveiro, Nazare, Foz Do Ar
Porto, Aveiro, Nazare, Foz Do Arelho, Obidos, Lisbon
Cycle along the Vltava River from Cesky Krumlov to Prague to discover the medieval marvels and cultural hotspots of Bohemia. Pedal your way through South Bohemia, starting in the storybook town of Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that feels like stepping into the past. Ride alongside the gentle flow of the Vltava River and explore quiet country roads that wind through lush forests and villages steeped in medieval history. Along the way, discover Ceske Budejovice – home to the original Budweiser beer – and cross the Czech Republic’s oldest stone bridge in Pisek. Take in the views from Zvíkov Castle perched high above two rivers, and visit the 16th century pilgrimage Church of the Virgin Mary on Saint Mountain. Before reaching Prague, you’ll overnight in Karlstejn, where a dramatic Gothic castle sets the scene. It’s a relaxed yet rewarding ride, full of culture, scenery, and surprises in one of Europe’s less-travelled corners.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Prague, Cesky Krumlov, Hluboká N
Prague, Cesky Krumlov, Hluboká Nad Vltavou, Pisek, Príbram, Zebrak, Karlštejn
The Via Francigena is well signed and has a lot of different scenery, wheat and hazelnut farms, forests old towns etc and great different accommodation each night.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Siena, San Quirico d'Orcia
Rome, Siena, San Quirico d'Orcia, Radicofani, Bolsena, Viterbo, Sutri, Formello
In this 11-day tour, you will visit all the must-see destinations of Spain. Start your tour from the great city of Madrid, before exploring the medieval Toledo, a Unesco World Heritage Site, also known as the ‘city of three cultures’ where Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities once coexisted and where to this day their cultural imprints live on. Next, you will head to Segovia, famous for its impressive Roman Aqueduct and its 16th century Jewish neighbourhood, among other numerous historic sites.
The tour continues in Córdoba, once the capital of Islamic Spain, and moves on to Seville for a guided bike tour. End your Spanish adventure in the heart of trendy Barcelona, known for its beaches, cuisine and cultural heritage. This tour packs plenty of Spanish culture, gastronomy, art and history.
Please see our itinerary section for more tour details.
You'll ride on a mixture of cycle paths and side roads with little traffic, passing through traditional Bavarian villages to reach the first of many lakes along your route, Lake Ammersee where you can enjoy a boat trip on a paddle steamer. Your first few days will take you uphill to the foothills of the Bavarian Alps to King Ludwig's fairytale castles. The return to Augsburg, takes you along the river Lech, and along parts of one of the oldest tourist routes in the world, the Romantic Road, mainly on flat terrain.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
13-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bavaria, Augsburg, Lake Worthsee
Bavaria, Augsburg, Lake Worthsee, Murnau Am Staffelsee, Füssen, Schongau, Vilgertshofen
An exciting family cycling adventure along a flat, traffic free section of the Danube River. This flat stretch of the Danube which is free of traffic and packed full of attractions, is an ideal introduction to cycle touring for all of the family. There is plenty of variety including a donkey adventure, boat rides on the Danube, historic sites such as the Melk Monastery and beautiful landscapes that will inspire children and adults alike. The path is completely paved and follows the river for most of the itinerary. The picturesque riverside region of the Wachau Valley leads you to the town of Spitz. From there you can visit Melk by boat, have some fun at the donkey farm and explore the surrounds. On arrival in Vienna there is a world of music and food for all to embrace.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Vienna, Linz, Mitterkirchen, Str
Vienna, Linz, Mitterkirchen, Strudengau, Wachau Valley, Tulln
Explore Tuscan gems on a specially crafted cycle trip for all ages. There are no steep Tuscan hills on this beautifully designed self guided cycle taking in some of Tuscany's most famous towns. Pedal effortlessly along the meandering Arno river cycle paths that take you from one classic Tuscan city to the next. From the leaning tower of Pisa to the elegant Piazza Anfiteatro in Lucca and the famous Duomo of Florence, there are no shortage of sites to engage the whole family. Delve further into the countryside to visit lesser known corners such as Calci, where a famous Natural History Museum is housed and Vinci, where Leonardo da Vinci was born. Cycle through a quintessential Tuscan landscape, taste the many local specialties and stay in three comfortable family run hotels generally with swimming pools and gardens, perfect for relaxing after the cycling day is over.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Tuscany, Pisa, Empoli, San Giuli
Tuscany, Pisa, Empoli, San Giuliano Terme, Lucca, Vinci, Florence
Explore the rolling hills and olive groves of Tuscany on this eight-day cycling adventure from Florence to Pisa. Cycle through small, traditional villages backdropped by mountain views in Barga, then ride the pulsing streets of Pisa to the famed lopsided tower. Visit one of the oldest bakeries in Italy, operating since 1885, for a taste of their delicious biscotti (and maybe an espresso, too) and soak up some of the stunning views of Garfagnana – Tuscany's mountainous escape – with a bike ride through the town. With stops in Vinci and Lucca, too, you’re bound to fall in love with provincial Italy (even more than you were before).
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
14-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Florence, Pisa, Vinci, Barga, Ca
Florence, Pisa, Vinci, Barga, Castelnuovo Di Garfagnana, Lucca
As we were following the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic coastline) it was a beautiful part of the world to visit, see, experience. Would totally recommend it.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Toulouse, Val de Loire, Saint-Br
Toulouse, Val de Loire, Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, Bouin, Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Les Sables-d'Olonne, La Tranche-sur-Mer, La Rochelle
From the turquoise waters of Lake Bled and the white peaks of Julian Alps to the emerald Soča river and green Karst vineyard, finishing at the blue Adriatic Sea. Cycle through traditional villages around Lake Bled before taking a scenic railway journey to Avče from where you'll reach Goriška Brda, the 'Tuscany' of Slovenia.
Explore the local vines and wines before discovering the Karst region and visiting the hilltop village of Štanjel, a medieval stonemason settlement with narrow, stone alleys that wind among the buildings built on terraces and the UNESCO-listed Škocjan caves. Next stop is Lipica, home of the original Lipizzaner horses with the stud farm dating from 1580 to the time of the Hapsburg. It is possible to join a guided tour to see the horses before cycling on to the edge of the border with Italy for views out to the coast towards Trieste in Italy and your destination. the city of Koper. A scenic path takes you along the Parenzana railway line to Koper from where you cycle on to Piran - looking back to the distant mountains gives you a great feeling of achievement.
Rich with medieval villages, historic castles and churches, Catalonia (Catalunya) is contrasted with an impressive rocky coastline, dotted with pretty fishing villages, crystal-clear waters and beautiful golden sandy beaches. Steeped in culture and history, Catalonia's traditions date back over thousands of years.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Girona, Calella De Palafrugell
Girona, Calella De Palafrugell, Calella De Palafugell, TORROELLA DE MONTGRI, Figueres