Yubike Tours
Art, nature and adventure tours
They specialise in organising and leading cycling tours through Europe’s natural landscapes and cities — taking the time to appreciate the art, archaeological sites, and pristine places you find on the journey. There is an element of mindfulness to their tours: they want their guests to get away from their busy lives and experience the physical and mental space in the vast landscapes they are cycling through. Explore the France landscape as you’ve never seen it before by cycling from Paris to Montargis, along the Seine Valley. Or explore the hidden beauty and rich history of the ancient Etruscans on our Tuscan Coast and Islands bike tour. Take a look at the entire range of cycling holidays to get the full picture of what they do.
Here at Yubike Tours, we have a passion for new horizons, cycling, art, and nature. Our goal is to let anybody discover the incredible cycling routes through Europe — even people who aren’t especially sporty. Cycling, for everyone here at Yubike, is about taking our time and taking in the world around us. We’re not saying that all of our cycling routes are easy, but they aren’t incredibly difficult either, and there’s a strong emphasis on getting off your bike and exploring the cities and other locations we stop at along the way. Come and explore the hidden cycling paths through Europe; discover a new way of seeing the world!
Holland: Tulip Tour
Tour Operator: Yubike Tours
Netherlands
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
211 km (~35km per day)
Bike & boat
Leisure
Guided
Prices from
Guided
€ 1760
Overview
Tour Operator Yubike Tours
Plunge into a sea of tulips, irises and hyacinths as you cycle through the idyllic Dutch countryside
Explore the amazing hidden corners of Holland and learn about Europe's fascinating history and heritage in its world-famous museums.
Discover the beauty of the Netherlands at the world-famous Keukenhof flower garden. Explore the vibrant art cities of Haarlem, Amsterdam, and Delft, and be amazed by iconic wooden shoes, traditional cheese farms, and endless tulip fields. Immerse yourself in the enchanting windmill park of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997, and so much more! Experience it all the Dutch way—on a bike and barge tour! Join us for a week of unforgettable adventures.
Tuscany Coast and Islands
Tour Operator: Yubike Tours
Italy
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
135 km (~27km per day)
Leisure
On-road
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
€ 2560
Overview
Tour Operator Yubike Tours
A unique Italian cycling journey through unspoiled nature with sights of superb beauty, in an unexpected marriage between archaeology and nature.
The Tuscan coast and Islands cycling tour available here at YuBike Tours offers a unforgettable way to experience Italy's stunning countryside and majestic seaside. Explore ancient pine tree forests, looking out for enigmatic birdlife, such as herons and cormorants. The Tuscan coast is an area of extraordinary beauty and cycling is the perfect way to explore and sample everything that's on offer.
On this cycling tour of Tuscany, you will be afforded the opportunity to visit a huge variety of archaeological sites and to see some truly breathtaking sculptural art. This Italian bike trip is the best way to discover the Tuscan coast, cycling from the World Wide Fund oasis of Orbetello, to the remains of the Roman city of Cosa and to the island of Giglio. Cycle along the Tuscan coast and admire the rugged cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, and explore the colorful coves, isolated trails, and balsamic scents in the air.
This is an incredibly peaceful part of Italy, making it the perfect cycling tour location. Enjoy the silence of nature, with the sea all around you. Take this Tuscan cycling tour to discover and explore one of the pearls of the Mediterranean.
Rome & the Green Heart of Alto Lazio
Tour Operator: Yubike Tours
Italy
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
215 km (~36km per day)
Leisure
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
€ 2450
Overview
Tour Operator Yubike Tours
Our Rome & the Green Heart of Alto Lazio tour is like pedaling back in time.
Note how ancient civilizations have graciously left behind curious remnants of their fascinating existence. Ride beside the lapping waters of prehistoric lakes, admire the flora and fauna of nature reserves, and ascend to a city on top of a rock where its sublime cathedral dominates the piazza. This bike tour has it all.
Highlights
- Orvieto: Duomo (XIII century), Pozzo San Patrizio (XVI century), Church of St. Giovenale (XI century)
- Civita di Bagnoregio: Old Town and Church of St. Donato (XV century).
- Bolsena: Caves of St. Cristina and Catacombs (IV-V century), Church of St. Francesco (XIII century), Orsini Castle (XIII century), Archaeological Area Vulsinii (III century BC).
- Tuscania: Basilica of St. Peter (VIII-XIII century) cosmaten floors mosaics and crypt, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (V-XII century) with frescoes by Giotto school and Carolingian pulpit, remains of the ancient Roman-Etruscan city.
- Viterbo: Etruscan gorges, medieval district of St. Pellegrino, Palace of the Popes.
- Caprarola: Nature Reserve of Vico Lake, Palazzo Farnese (XVI century).
- Bomarzo: Sacro Bosco in Bomarzo (XV century).
- Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps), Pincio Terrace, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant'Angelo, St. Peter's Square, Trastevere.
Bruges to Amsterdam by Bike and Barge
Tour Operator: Yubike Tours
Belgium & Netherlands
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
252 km (~42km per day)
Leisure
Guided
Prices from
Guided
€ 1690
Overview
Tour Operator Yubike Tours
Two countries, Holland and Belgium, united in one bike and barge route.
Beautiful Bruges to Amsterdam by bike & barge, ride in a biker’s paradise through the lowlands! Combining the highlights of Holland’s Golden Age and the heydays of the Flemish trade cities in the Middle Ages.
Variety is the characteristic of this tour. Cycling and sailing you will cross different landscapes: the green Dutch polder landscape with water aplenty and quiet roads and villages, the picturesque countryside between the Flemish cities and of course the rich history of the old city-centers of Amsterdam, Ghent and Bruges. The large rivers in this part of the Netherlands and Belgium are a prominent feature along the route.
Montargis to Paris
Tour Operator: Yubike Tours
France
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
235 km (~39km per day)
Leisure
On-road
Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Guided
€ 2440
Overview
Tour Operator Yubike Tours
A trip by bike in an area famous for its easy pace of life, mild climate, and a rich history. You will explore historic towns, castles, and villages and you'll enjoy excellent food and wines in cozy towns along the way
Take a cycling trip from Montargis to Paris, riding on quiet roads and through a rolling landscape. This tour blends the history, poetry, and natural beauty of France's greatest city and its most idyllic countryside. We find traces of the Gallo-Roman era and the famous Château Fontainbleu, as we follow the steps of Joan d’Arc through the beautiful countryside that inspired the impressionist painters. On this stunning French cycling tour, you'll discover a land of forests, legends, medieval castles, and flower-filled canals in a voyage leading to Paris.
The average distance travelled through the French countryside is approximately 25/30 miles a day. The route follows asphalted secondary roads and field paths every now and then. There are some hilly stretches along the way which you can also walk if you'd prefer to take in the sights. You will ride through France's forest landscapes, following rivers' journeys through the landscape, and you will cycle alongside tranquil canals with their many locks and (former) lock-keepers houses.
The area of France between Paris and Montargis is famous for its easy pace of life and its friendly people. It has a rich history and is well-known for its excellent cider and cheeses. On this Paris to Montargis bike tour, we will explore historic towns, castles and villages and you’ll enjoy excellent food and wines both on board and in cozy towns along the way.
Each night, our experienced cycling guide will offer a briefing after dinner, explaining the route you will take in the coming day. In the evenings, you will be able to take walking tours of the cities and towns you stop off at along the way.
Bike and Sail on Elba Island
Tour Operator: Yubike Tours
Italy
8 days (Bike: 3 days)
88 km (~29km per day)
Leisure
Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Guided
€ 3198
Overview
Tour Operator Yubike Tours
The bike and sail tour on Elba Island available from YuBike Tours is the perfect way to escape.
Our most exclusive Italian tour in the heart of the Tuscan Archipelago. In this unique formula, we offer an unforgettable journey that blends cycling, sailing, and trekking on the beautiful Island of Elba. Visit Napoleonic residences, olive groves and vineyards, and plunge into beautiful coves, then enjoy gorgeous sunsets over the Mediterranean Sea!
We will sail the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean in search of hidden coves as we learn the basic skills of sailing from our skipper. We will trail along archaeological sites and Napoleonic villas, vineyards, olive groves and white stone beaches against a backdrop of breathtaking seascapes.
Climb to the highest peak of Monte Capanne in a cable car and descend to the bowels of the earth to visit the ore mines. Visit nearby Pianosa Island, a gem of the Tuscan Archipelago, with its colorful seabeds which have been recently re-opened to the public after several years. Savour local island food and wines and relish the island's specialities at the cozy seaside restaurants.
Orvieto to Argentario Bike Tour
Tour Operator: Yubike Tours
Italy
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
230 km (~38km per day)
Leisure
On-road
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
€ 2180
Overview
Tour Operator Yubike Tours
Take a bike trip in Umbria and Tuscany, between towns rich in history and ancient ruins, beautiful landscapes, stunning seaside routes, and beautiful lakes
Discover the Italian bike tour of your dreams. Cycle through jade-tinged Umbria—the land of the Etruscans, stopping along the way in peaceful hill towns and idyllic villages. Combine with gorgeous countryside, majestic lakes and wild stretches of Tuscan coastline and you have the makings of a cycling trip of a lifetime.
On this Italian bike tour from Orvieto to Argentario, local cuisine, nature, archeology and art are combined to create the cycling trip of a lifetime. Relax on the lake and by the sea, visiting culturally important sites along the way, from Orvieto to Capalbio. This cycling tour of Italy will take you on an ever-changing route through the stunning Umbria and Tuscany regions.
From the Calanchi Valley, the ‘dying city’ carries the signs and stories from long ago. Cycle along beaches and fishing towns, eventually leading towards the incredible Bolsena and its beautiful lake. In the Marta River countryside, we will find Tuscania, guardian of two of the first examples of the Early Christian Basilica. Old roads immersed in nature will lead us to the coast. Every step of this Italian cycling tour from Orvieto to Argentario is packed with natural beauty unique to Italy.
You will discover the excavations of the town of Vulci, a complete Etruscan city discovered by chance at the banks of the River Fiora. The Tuscan Maremma will frame and contextualise the magical world of the French sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle with its colossal works dressed in brilliant colors that blend with the surrounding nature. The sea breeze on the Tuscan coast offers different aromas to in-land areas, mixing up the scents and sounds we experience along the way on this cycling trip. There's something incredibly special about cycling along Italy's coast. Towards the end of this Italian cycling tour, we will climb and explore the excavations of the city of Cosa and visit Feniglia and the Lagoon of Orbetello.