Easy Cycling Tours

• Ideal cycling trip for families and easy riders
• Interesting sites for young and old
• Pleasant distances
• Beautiful historic villages on the route
• More time for sightseeing

This cycling tour is ideal for families. Distances are pleasant and do-able for children. The sights you will encounter along the way are interesting for the old and the young. As for your hotel accommodation, there are family rooms available if you want one. Naturally, this tour could also be suitable for adults who aren’t travelling with children but would like more time for sightseeing or – for whatever reason - less time in the saddle.

• Easy cycling on the 'Hautes Routes' of the 'Grand Cru'
• Breath-taking Burgundian countryside and medieval villages
• Historic castles, cloisters and cathedrals
• Beaune, wine-making capital of the Côte d'Or
• Detailed information on fine wines and restaurants for 'gourmands'

• Lecce, the stunning Baroque city of southern Italy
• Overnight stay at a real Trullo house in the UNESCO town of Alberobello
• Gorgeous sandy beaches, turquoise seas and mysterious caves
• Friendly people and fabulous traditional Apulian cuisine
• Ancient olive groves, vast vineyards and a jagged coastline
• Authentic towns and villages: Polignano a Mare, Ostuni, Gallipoli, Otranto

• The eleven historical cities of Friesland
• Typical Frisian architecture: farmhouses, manors and monuments
• Peaceful green landscapes full of canals and lakes
• Easy cycling on the flat along quiet roads and bike lanes
• A paradise for bird watchers

• Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula: fisherman’s villages, bustling harbours, blazing seaside sunsets
• Roman amphitheatres, Byzantine basilicas, frescoed churches, medieval squares
• Stunning beaches with grassy shores along the deep blue sea
• Wonderful scenery: sun dappled oak forest, Brijuni Archipelago and Lim Fjord
• Peaceful roads through varied coastal and inland landscapes
• Friendly people and quiet roads 
• Delicious cuisine such as fresh seafood, fragrant truffles, home made pasta, zesty wines

• Explore Norman historic and cultural heritage
• Cycle characteristic landscape of marshes, grasslands and hedgerows
• Stop off at Utah Beach 
• Arrive at unique Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO heritage site

• Explore San Gimignano, a UNESCO world-heritage town
• Stay in a charming Tuscan farmhouse with a pool
• Quiet roads and quintessential 'strade bianche'
• Wonderful landscapes with vineyards, cypress-lined roads and olive groves
• Authentic country towns and villages: Siena, Volterra, Certaldo, Casole d'Elsa, Colle Val d'Elsa, Monteriggioni
• Friendly people and great traditional Tuscan culinary specialties

• Wonderful walks and easy cycling routes
• Interesting cultural visits such as the Teverga Prehistory Museum
• Small nature reserve with two resident European brown bears
• Friendly villages and beautiful farmland
• Fresh local products: artisan cheeses, free-range meats, apple cider

• A variety of activities througout the week: cycling, canoeing, walking and swimming
• Carefully-selected accommodation, with a welcoming atmosphere
• Interesting cultural visits from cave-paintings to ancient chapels
• Authentic hamlets and pretty fishing villages along Spain's Green Coast
• Rolling hills, rocky cliffs, green pastures, peaceful coves and quiet woodlands

• The Saint Bernard Pass, the Italian gateway to the Via Francigena
• Towering alpine peaks and deep valleys
• Piedmont’s unique landscape with fairytale castles and vineyards;
• Parma the foodie’s mecca
• The 14th-century Chartreuse of Pavia, one of Italy's largest monasteries

• Relaxed riding on peaceful cycling paths
• Spectacularly serene countryside and lush landscapes
• Fairy-tale castles overflowing with history
• Stately gardens of intriguing design and endless lawns

• Lecce, the most stunning Baroque city of southern Italy
• Charming and delux accommodation throughout the trip.
• Wonderful landscapes of ancient olive groves, vineyards and jagged coastlines
• Authentic country towns and villages of Gallipoli and Otranto
• Friendly people and great traditional Apulian culinary specialties
• Beautiful sandy beaches and turquoise sea  

• Follow the footsteps of the famous French "Canal architect" Paul Riquet
• Antique boats and dozens of oval shaped locks
• Age old villages
• Gastronomic surprises 
• Beautiful towns like Carcassonne

• Cycling on quiet coastal roads and countryside
• The mesmerising Marsala salt pans followed by Marsala wine tasting 
• Visit the imposing ancient Greek ruins of Selinunte
• Delicious Sicilian specialties, accompanied by extraordinary local wines
• Favignana Island - a hidden gem in the Mediterranean 
• Warm, charming locals 

• A ride through Holland and down into Belgium on high-quality bike paths
• Amsterdam with its world-famous canals and flower markets
• Historic Dutch and Flemish towns: Gouda, Dordrecht, Willemstad, Vlissingen, Sluis, Damme and Bruges
• A rural route full of windmills, tulip fields and nature reserves

• Romantic 'Route des Vins' from Strasbourg to Colmar
• Relaxed cycling in the hilly Alsatian wine country
• Gorgeous local Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris
• Panoramas of the renowned Rhine Valley and Black Forest
• Pretty villages with half-timbered houses and tempting boutiques

• Very suitable for families with children of all ages
• All kinds of child-friendly bike equipment for rent: children's bikes, seats, trailers and even add-on bikes
• A trip with a family focus: adventure, variety and heaps of fun
• See the sea, beaches, dunes and tulip fields

Travel at your own pace on quiet routes with very little traffic. We have children's bikes, child seats, child trailers and even tag-along bikes for rent. This family cycling tour offers adventure, variety, and heaps of fun. You will cycle through green polders, along the coast and among tulip fields - so come in springtime! There will plenty of time to play at the beach or take a leisurely boat trip through the countryside.

• International cycling from Amsterdam, the Dutch capital to 'l'epicentre d'Europe': Brussels.
• Visit exceptional and historically towns in Holland and Flanders.
• Enjoy the peacefullness of the lowlands with their age-old farmhouses and infinite number of church spires. 

• Discover the origins of several of Belgium’s best beers
• The famous Achelse Kluis abbey
• Explore Turnhout, the town of playing-cards
• Enjoy university town of Leuven 

• Rugged mountain peaks, pristine lakes, alpine meadows
• Traditional village life in the Venosta and Adige valleys
• Local cuisine based on typical hearty dishes
• The azure waters of Lake Garda and hilltop castle of Arco
• Deliciously mild temperatures
• E-bikes available

• Easy cycling routes suitable for all members of the family
• Historical Catalan villages in rural settings, quiet roads
• Varied landscapes, from farmland to riverbanks and out to the coast
• Aiguamolls Nature Park, interesting museums and monuments 
• Optional afternoon at the beach on Costa Brava
• Friendly accommodation where children are welcome

• Historic cities like Haarlem, Leiden, Delft and Gouda
• A captivating capital, Amsterdam
• Typical Dutch farmhouses, country manors and windmills
• Peaceful green scenes brimming with rivers and dikes
• Town centres criss-crossed by lanes and canals
• Easy cycling on the flat, along quiet roads and bike lanes
• Seaside sections and stops at the beach

• Follow a route that has been used by successive civilizations for over 2,000 years.
• Anciente medieval villages and spectacular wildlife
• Great views to the alpine peaks of the Bugey Mountains and the Jura Massif
• Good gastronomy, good wines and impressive landscapes

• Historical ancient towns from Medieval times
• The unique landscape of the ‘Pays des Châteaux’
• Get a taste of the prestigious ´Montlouis’ wines.
• Discover the so-called "Garden of France"

• Fortified towns and medieval castles along the River Loire
• Wild riverscapes on your way out to the sea
• Nantes, the prettiest city in the Loire Valley
• Red Saumur-Champigny and white Savenières wines

• Visit the natural, artistic, and cultural treasures of San Gimignano, a UNESCO world-heritage site 
• Discover the rich Etruscan past of remote Volterra with its Roman theatre, Palazzo dei Priori, and alabaster handicraft 
• Wonderful landscapes, wide open fields, cypress lined avenues, vineyards, olive groves plus delicious cuisine full of Tuscan specialities
• Incredibly well preserved Medieval and Renaissance villages, and quaint hill-top towns
• Peaceful country roads, friendly Tuscans

• Visit cities of high historic significance, such as Pisa and Lucca, which have played a major role in the history of Italy, from the ancient Estruscans to the creation of the Republic 
• Nature Reserves: the Fucecchio Padule the largest European, inland wetlands with a great variety of wetland bird species both nesting and migratory 
• A wine-tasting visit to a traditional wine-producing farm 
• Wonderful landscapes, see many different aspects of Tuscany
• Charming country villages, rich in history and culture, like Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo  
• Peaceful roads, cypress tree-lined country lanes and lovely bike paths
• Magnificent Florence, with its Duomo, museums, churches and palaces 
• Delicious Tuscan culinary specialties
• Warm, welcoming locals 

• Challenge yourself cycling the whole of the `Loire a Veló´ Route
• Enjoy the varied lanscapes form the wild riverbanks, great engineering works and the final Atlantic coast destination
• Visit castles, fortified towns and an ancient abbeys
• Try different regional dishes accompanied by delicious local wines
• Discover the essence of the Loire Valley and its people

• Easy cycling through enchanting Catalonia
• Medieval villages with an authenticity all their own
• Inland and coastal routes, surprising landscapes
• Comfortable rural hotels in picturesque villages
• A superb selection of restaurants for dining out

• The Western Isles of Scotland, most of them dream-like remote places, seemingly unchanged for decades
• The wild island of Jura where George Orwell wrote his famous novels including Animal Farm and 1984
• The lovely island of Arran with its quaint port town of Brodrick
• Whisky distilleries galore - visit famous whisky distilleries - Islay has ten to start with!

• The magnificent Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa with the leaning tower and Cathedral
• Quintessential Lucca, with its imposing city walls and a riddle of narrow streets 
• Vinci, the charming medieval town where Leonardo da Vinci was born
• Florence, the cradle of the renaissance
• Quiet country roads, cycle paths and tree lined avenues 
• Delicious Tuscan culinary specialties
• Warm, welcoming locals 

• Quiet coastal tracks with grand sea views
• Mont Saint-Michel, an ancient pilgrimage site
• Lively fishing towns and imposing medieval fortresses
• Ferry trip to the English Island of Jersey
• Delicious local seafood

• A region with many places to explore
• Discover towns full of history, medieval castles and old abbeys
• Majestic rivers and beautiful nature surroundings
• Taste the delicious local wines from the area

• Really easy cycling AND it's Tuscany!
• Grand cultural cities: Florence, Pisa and Lucca
• Nature reserves like the Padule di Fucecchio wetlands
• Wine-tasting visit at a traditional vineyard
• Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo
• Quaint villages, rows of cypresses, the Serchio River bike path
• Wine, wine and more great Tuscan wine and food

• Three countries in one week: Germany, Switzerland and Austria 
• Relaxed cycling on quiet roads and cycle paths  
• Family-run hotels in historic towns and villages
• Beautiful landscapes: mountains, vineyards and orchards

• Classical Spain - flamenco dancers, Sherry and great regional food
• Stay in atmospheric Pueblos Blancos - the old frontier hilltop towns
• Historical cities: Jerez and Cadiz
• Delightful mix of coast, rolling hills, Roman roads and greenways
• Excellent hotels full of character
• Bird-spotter's paradise - storks, kingfishers, waders

• Stay-Okay hostels: a good deal
• Great trip for families
• A trip full of excitement and relaxation
• Windmills, dunes, sea and beach
• Historic Amsterdam and Haarlem

Save money by staying at Stay-Okay hostels! This is one of those all-encompassing holidays that deliver excitement and relaxation at the same time. You will enjoy a memorable week in which the best of Holland will file past every day: dunes and beach; historical town centres; calming countryside and windmills. Highlights include Amsterdam, Haarlem and Space Expo. We have planned your accommodation in pleasant Stay-okay hostels where you will want for nothing. 

• Perthshire, one of Scotland’s most stunning regions: the Highland Fault, lochs and castles
• Accommodation in dream-like places
• Whisky distilleries, Europe’s oldest Yaw Tree… a little sample of the remnants of history in Scotland. 
• E-bikes are available on this tour!

• The lowlands of Holland at its best
• Polders, meadows, dikes, dunes and canals
• The famous cheese city of Alkmaar
• Small historic 'Zuiderzee' villages
• And of course Amsterdam

This is Holland at its wettest and flattest! This part of North Holland province fits the image that most foreigners have of Holland. The polders, often consisting of many rectangles of damp meadows separated by ditches, are encompassed by dikes and canals. When you cycle on a dike you’ll be able to see the difference in water levels between the canal on the one side and the lower lying ditches in the polder on the other side. This cycle tour will also take you to the dunes on the North Sea coast which not only protect the hinterland from the sea but also harbour many species of dune flora and fauna. You will certainly enjoy the coast of the former Zuiderzee (now Lake IJsselmeer) and the small towns of Edam and Volendam.

Your bike holiday would not be complete without a visit to attractive Amsterdam. As on all our carefree cycle tours, we provide luggage transfer and excellent accommodation.

• Parma and its delicacies, such as the Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma
• Lucca, with its perfect for cycling walls and the buzzling amphitheater square
• The medieval atmosphere of Pontremoli and Monteriggioni 
• Stunning views - hilltop villages, open valleys, cypress woods and olive grove

• Easy cycling on quiet country roads and rural tracks through beech woods and picturesque landscapes
• La Garrotxa Natural Park and its fascinating volcanic rock formations
• Charming hotels and authentic Catalan restaurants
• Family rooms and rental bikes for children available
• Girona's medieval centre, Jewish quarter and cathedral

• Following the footsteps of the boy who puts his finger into the dike
• Experience Holland at its best: wooden clogs, canals, windmills...
• Short cycle distances, long visiting hours
• Starting in the Dutch capital: unparalleled Amsterdam
• An ideal trip for those with a nostalgic and romantic soul

Remember Hans Brinker, the Dutch boy who put his finger in a hole in the dike to save his country? Remember that picture postcard of a row of majestic windmills under a great blue sky? Remember all those stereotypes of Holland, the wooden clogs, canals, bicycles, pancakes, tulip fields, polders, traditional costume? They’ll all come alive in front of your very eyes on this specially designed tour of nostalgia! The tour starts and finishes in Amsterdam allowing ample opportunity for exploring and museums. We’ve kept cycling distances short to give you more time at top tourist attractions such as Zaanse Schans and Volendam.

The shining countryside is flat, wide open and an oasis of peace. For all those romantic souls who can’t get enough of everything reminiscent of things past, this holiday promises to be a real treat.

• Carefully selected accessible accommodation
• Rooms with accessible bathrooms, carefully selected to ensure maximum comfort
• Feasible stages with little ascent/descent for an enjoyable, relaxing experience
• Magnificent open landscapes, solitary plains and infinite horizons
• Fabulous gastronomy
• World Heritage gems of Romanesque and Mudejar art

• Option of booking an extra night in Burgos, with an extra transfer from Burgos to Itero de la Vega. If you prefer, you can spend a night in Burgos pre-tour then drive to Itero de la Vega to begin the first stage of your Camino journey. 

• Breath-taking views on the crystal clear Sardinian sea 
• The Roman ruins near Pula  
• Vast unspoilt beached with inviting crystal waters 
• Sardinian food and wine: from the Carignano del Sulcis to pecorino sardo cheese  

• Rolling hills in the Albarinho and Vinho Verde wine counties 
• Flat river banks and coastal cycle paths along the Atlantic Ocean
• Fortified towns of Monçao, Valença and Caminha on the Spanish-Portuguese border
• Quiet sandy beaches and surfers’ paradise
• Special accommodation in historical buildings

• The floating city of Venice
• Nice cycling along coasts and in the green Croatian countryside
• The Roman ruins of Aquileia 
• Trieste, the door to Istria, with its Hasburg atmosphere
• Bathing in the Adriatic sea at Porec with its fascinating historic centre and 6th-century Basilica

• Get a taste of the long ‘Loire a Vélo’ route (800 km) which ends at the Atlantic Ocean
• Discover the delicious French gastronomy
• Explore Orléans; the town of ‘art and history’ 
• Comfortable cycling along a beautiful countryside with a great historical legacy

• Lyon; the French capital  of Gastronomy
• Cycle along the Rhône valley with its rich history,nature and gastronomy
• Enjoy the scents of `La Provence´
• Orange; an impressive and ancient historical city