Cycling for Softies

With spectacular scenery throughout, grapes dripping off the vines wherever you pedal, it’s easy to work up an appetite for the region’s distinctive cuisine - and a thirst for its world famous wines. Fortunately, there are plenty of superb restaurants and rustic wine bars en route, so your cycling effort will be rewarded by the region's sublime gastronomic scene.

We love

• Sampling Riesling wines and sparkling Cremant d ’Alsace,
• Choucroute a L’Alsacienne (sauerkraut and sausages) at Caveau St Pierre, Colmar’s ‘Little Venice’.

Ride between the Chianti towns of Greve, Radda and Lecchi with ease atop one of our excellent e-bikes and take in the marvels of Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra en route. With so many memorable spots to stop at and explore, we’ve made sure that this trip has the perfect mix of saddle time and free time, to make sure you leave with a long list of vivid memories. 

What not to miss
Sit with a coffee and soak up the atmosphere of Siena’s famed piazza
Glide between picturesque hilltop towns with the assistance of a top of the range e-bike
Enjoy a leisurely last day in Volterra, including a visit to its Roman ruins

Explore the heel of Italy and one of Europe's most charming destinations by pedal power, hopping between stunning sites and hand-picked boutique hotels.

This lesser-discovered region combines glistening ocean views, authentic Italian towns and lush olive groves, offering a cycling treat! This interesting and eclectic region is steeped in history and has been governed by the Greeks, Romans and Spaniards over the centuries, each leaving their own distinctive mark, from local dialects and flavoursome cuisine to unique architecture. Your cycle tour will take you into a region of stunning, unspoilt beauty.

We love riding past and staying in the iconic Trulli houses near Alberobello.

This tour takes offers the chance to explore this magnificent metropolis and to spend time amongst the vast vineyards of the Entre Deux Mers appellation. From the city, you’ll ride a loop to the east, taking in famous wine towns like St Emilion, Sauternes and Cadillac.

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Cycling Bordeaux City – Its architecture, culture, food and wine. The world-class red wines of Pomerol and St Emilion and the sweet and dry white wines of Sauternes and Cadillac.

This laid-lack tour takes you around the beautiful Lake Trasimeno through rolling countryside, olive groves, vineyards and sunflower fields and taking in ancient Etruscan towns such as Cortona and Casteiglione del Lago. You’ll be able to swim in the lake, visit one of the finest vineyards in Montepulciano and enjoy quintessential Italian cuisine whilst staying in unique and stunning hotels and one guesthouse.

On this self-guided e-bike tour, you'll explore the heel of Italy's boot and one of Europe's trending destinations.

This interesting and eclectic region is steeped in history and has been governed by the Greeks, Romans and Spaniards over the centuries, each leaving their own distinctive mark, from local dialects and flavoursome cuisines to unique architecture. The route traverses the length of Puglia from north to the southern tip or Italy.

We love the spectacular towns of Matera and Alberobello, the latter of which is home to the iconic trulli houses.

The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site, valued as an inhabited historic city and an icon of the Enlightenment era. This city bike break allows you to explore the bike-friendly streets of Bordeaux, to explore some of the more than 120,000 hectares of vineyards that surround the city and to spend a day at the beach on the beautiful Arcachon Bay.

Starting on the Tuscany borders, this magical, seven night, eight day e-bike tour is a ‘gourmet adventure’ in to the hills and valleys of classic Umbria.

Pedal your way gently along quiet side roads and tracks; travel the ancient 'via Flaminia' highway of the Roman empire; and feast on wondrous Italian fayre and delicious Italian wines.

Our Tuscany and Umbria e-bike tours are the perfect way to discover the rolling hills of the region. Gone are the days of huffing and puffing your way to the top, e-bikes make light work of the undulating terrain leaving you free to take in the spectacular scenery with the wind in your hair.

On this self-guided e-bike tour, you'll ride through a classy corner of Sardinia that is frequently visited by royalty and a-listers.

Once a secret haven of the rich and famous, the Costa Smeralda is developing into one of Europe's premier destinations, with a fantastic array of hotels and restaurants nestled in its coastal towns and tranquil villages. The main attraction of the area has always been its picture-perfect beaches of soft, white sand and azure blue waters and this remains the case. But don't think for a second that this is all that is on offer here. The food, the wine, the history and the landscape itself are all fantastic propositions in their own rights.

We love riding amidst spectacular coastal views and between secluded beaches before a crisp glass of Vermentino post-cycle.

After a day of leisurely cycling, enjoy gourmet evening meals that will include some of the finest traditional fayre in the world ... delightful local dishes made according to Italian traditions. You'll get away from the main tourist trail and pedal quiet roads. Your route will incorporate behind-the-scenes visits of parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar producers, but also ancient castles and various UNESCO world heritage sites.

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In this stunning region of Italy, history, art and culture - combined with fantastic food - provide an unforgettable Taste of Italy.