Biking & Cycling Vacations
Italy/Austria | Innsbruck to Lake Garda
Follow the Etsch River (or Adige River, as it’s called in Italy) on a gentle, downhill ride from Innsbruck, Austria, to Lake Garda, Italy, with the majestic peaks of the Alps and Dolomites as your backdrop.
- Explore Innsbruck, home of the ‘64 and ‘76 Olympics, taking in highlights such as the House with the Golden Roof and the Hofburg Castle on a guided walk
- Cycle along the Inn River to the Cistercian abbey of Stams, and on to the delightful town of Imst, whose center boasts over 30 fountains
- Visit the San Procolo church in Naturns, home to magnificent eighth-century frescos, the oldest in the German-speaking world
- Pedal to the lively village of Bolzano, whose Museum of Archaeology displays Ötzi, a mummified corpse discovered in 1991 after spending 5300 years in Alpine ice
- Sip a local varietal in the lakeside wine-growing village of Kaltern
- Pause for a snack at a roadside stand along the Garda River and savor the sweet, crisp crunch of one of the biggest and juiciest apples you’ve ever tasted
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
- WHERE: Italy, Austria, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: May, June, September
- FROM: $4,598
- DURATION: 10 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Tyrol Bicycle Tour
Friuli & Slovenia
Travel off the beaten path to a lesser-known area of Italy and pedal across borders into the majestic lands of Slovenia. The Friuli region boasts highly sought after wines and a distinctive language and culture influenced by its history and neighboring countries.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
- WHERE: Italy, Slovenia, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: May, June, September, October
- FROM: $4,295
- DURATION: 8 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Friuli & Slovenia
Burgundy
Cycle and sip up the Burgundy culture – over a thousand years of hilltop perched villages, royal chateaux, topiary-lined monasteries and exceptional wine. Spin past lush vineyards and get a feel for the true flavor of the region enjoying some of the most sought-after wines in the world.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
- WHERE: France, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: June, July, September, October
- FROM: $4,795
- DURATION: 8 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Bicycle Burgandy
Piedmont – More Miles for Less
Piedmont is truly a cycling paradise with some of the best rides in Italy. Explore the places you would never get to experience with any other mode of transportation – from Torino and the foothills of the Alps to the panoramic views of the valley, sheep farms and vineyards.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
- WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: June, July, August, September, October
- FROM: $2,295
- DURATION: 6 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Piedmont – More Miles for Less
Croatia Istria Peninsula
Croatia offers idyllic cycling over rolling hills dotted with medieval landscapes and vineyards, all with a beautiful view of the Adriatic Sea. Pedal along the bright blue waters of the coast, passing architectural wonders against a backdrop of deep green, truffle-filled forests.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
- WHERE: Croatia, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: May, June, August, September
- FROM: $4095
- DURATION: 8 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Bike Croatia
Swept Away in Sardegna
A combination of ocean air, natural habitats and rugged mountains make Sardegna an exciting exploration for every cyclist. This is a ride from the northern tip of the island to the southern tip, where every day proves to be another adventure on this Mediterranean paradise.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
- WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: May, June, September, October
- FROM: $4,295
- DURATION: 10 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Swept Away in Sardegna
Andalucia
Roll through southern Spain, a region steeped in tradition and history. Immerse yourself in the diverse roots of Baroque and Moorish history and let your eyes feast on the energetic local color. With stunning roads and vistas, engaging locals and tantalizing food and wines, it’s a rider’s paradise.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
- WHERE: Spain, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: April, May, September, October
- FROM: $4,595
- DURATION: 9 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Andalucia
France | Provence
The magnificent region of Provence offers an ideal mix of dry climate, picturesque hill towns, Roman ruins and landscapes blanketed in lavender, sunflowers, vineyards and olive groves.
- Walk in the footsteps of six successive Popes at the medieval Palais des Papes in Avignon
- Pedal to the 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard aqueduct, an engineering marvel constructed in places of six-ton stone blocks
- Stroll the narrow streets of Uzès, where countless towers offer postcard-perfect views of the city and surrounding countryside
- Taste the difference between the black tanche and buttery green picholine olive at an open-air market in St-Rémy-de-Provence
- Soak up the views of the chalky limestone hills of the Alpilles surrounding Les Baux-de-Provence
- Step into a Van Gogh canvas of cornfields,sunflowers and drawbridges in Arles
- Savor a well-earned meal of bouillabaisse, topped off with a sweet Beaumes-de-Venise dessert wine, a plate of fromage de chèvre or a bowl of lavender-infused sorbet
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
- WHERE: France, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: April, May, June, August, September, October
- FROM: $3,598
- DURATION: 7 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Provence Bike Tours
France | Loire Valley
Retrace the footsteps of King Charles VIII, Catherine de Medici, Leonardo da Vinci and Joan of Arc as you indulge in rich history, majestic castles, lush vineyards and world-class cuisine of la Loire.
- Kick-start your day with a mouthwatering pastry in Versailles
- Pedal to King François I’s Chateau de Chambord and count the staircases in the magnificent 440-room estate
- Crisscross at a leisurely pace through vast forests, verdant vineyards, fields of sunflowers and quiet villages
- Practice your French with a local farmer at an open-air market in Loches
- Ride to Le Clos Lucé in Amboise, the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci and home to his many inventions
- Explore Chateau de Chenonceau, perched gracefully over the Cher River
- Sip award-winning wine at the world-famous Chinon and Cravant wineries and dine like royalty over an exquisite meal of beef tournedos and handmade cream puffs at the Chateau de Pray
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
- WHERE: France, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: May, June, July, September
- FROM: $3,698
- DURATION: 8 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Bike Tour Loire
Provence
Experience the landscapes and culture described in Peter Mayle’s “A Year in Provence” and discover the region’s Roman heritage on a sensory journey not to be forgotten. Pedal on quiet roads past fields of lavender and sunflowers, through local vineyards, enjoying the world-renown rustic cuisine of Provence.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
- WHERE: France, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: May, June, September, October
- FROM: $4,995
- DURATION: 8 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Provence Bike Tour
