Short Cycling & Walking Holidays in Europe

This 5-day from the Picos de Europa to the Sea tour lets you experience the perfect blend of mountains and coastline on a self‑guided walking journey from Cabrales to Nueva de Llanes. Combining spectacular hiking routes with charming accommodation and stunning seaside scenery, this trip offers a diverse taste of Asturias at its very best.

• 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

• The Green Heart is surrounded by the 4 biggest cities
• Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht
• Low-lying peat meadows, vast polders,lakes, streams and rivers
• Pretty villages with monumental farmhouses
• Including Amsterdam and cheesetown Gouda

• 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

• Four-day holiday based at a cyclist-friendly hotel in Amsterdam
• Four routes for you to choose from
• Visit the city of Haarlem, see fishing village volendam
• The mills at the Zaanse Schans or Muiderslot Castle
• The surroundings of this city are at your feet

• A unique mix of nature and history
• Woodlands and meadows, Veluwezoom National Park
• Vast landscapes of the IJssel valley and historic Hanseatic cities
• Optional is Giethoorn, also known as "the Venice of the Netherlands"
• Visit the IJssel towns: Zutphen, Deventer and Zwolle 

This 3-day Picos de Europa short break invites you to discover the essence of the Cabrales region on a self-guided walking escape in the heart of the mountains. Blending scenic hiking with cultural immersion and unique off-road exploration, this tour offers an engaging and well-rounded introduction to one of northern Spain’s most spectacular mountain areas.

• 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

• Mountain villages at the foot of Picos de Europa
• Asiegu: Exemplary Town of Asturias 2019
• Easy routes on 20 to 40 km tarmac and gravel tracks
• Stay in a charming rural hotel with great food
• Gastronomic Welcome Menu with local products

• Mixture of pilgrimage route and mountain trek following a branch of the famous Camino de Santiago
• Long, but technically easy, routes at the beginning of the week and then more mountainous and off-the-beaten track as you get closer to the Picos de Europa
• Countryside roads and footpaths through an amazingly authentic rural hinterland
• Beautiful coastal and mountain landscapes

• 20 to 52-km tours through dirt tracks, paths and tarmac lanes
• Mountain villages at the foot of Picos de Europa
• Gastronomic Welcome Menu with local products
• Asiegu: Exemplary Town of Asturias 2019

• The illustrious five villages of the Cinque Terre (Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore) 
• The nice villages of the Riviera Ligure (Bonassola, Deiva Marina, Framura, Levanto, etc.)
• The colourful town of Portovenere 
• Breath-taking views of the emerald blue Mediterranean Sea
• Steep terraced hills of olive groves, vineyards and lemon trees
• Fabulous beaches for swimming 
• Outstandingly delicious sea food and the famous Trofie al Pesto 

• Truly alpine landscape with hundreds of glacier blue-green lakes in National Park Aiguestortes
• Ascent from lush woods and green meadows in the valley up to the high mountain covered with alpine flowers
• Overnight stay at a mountain hut
• Glacier lakes, snow capped mountains ... a true alpine experience!

• Fabulous terrain for cycling: gently rolling hills, peaceful farmland, Moorish towns
• Spectacular scenery in earth tones with grey-green olive orchards 
• Roman remains, pre-historic cave paintings and the stunning bridge at Ronda
• Friendly, typically-Andalusian villages with a pleasant atmosphere

• 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  

• A taste of España Verde (Green Spain)
• Views to both the mountains and the sea along the routes
• Comfortable and charming accommodations in rural locations
• Romanesque chapels and traditional local architecture
• A taste of the Asturian gastronomy, region of natural apple cider with an amazing variety of locally-produced artisan cheeses
• Camino del Norte cycling guide

• Visit cities of high historic significance, such as Pisa and Lucca, which have played a major role in the history of Italy
• Fucecchio Padule Nature Reservethe: 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 

• Feeling you are on top of the world 
• Spellbinding views, wild open spaces, mountain lakes, jagged peaks, precious flower meadows
• Cozy, comfortable, family-run accommodations
• Superb culinary specialties, including delicious cheese, carne Salada, polenta, mushrooms, speck and outstanding wines
• Warm, friendly locals
• Gorgeous flora and fauna

• Discovering the beautiful and quintessential English countryside
• Enjoying the flexibility of walking with a daypack from village to village
• Experiencing the hospitality in the warm family run B&B’s and guesthouses
• Moreton-in-Marsh, Guiting Power, Bourton-on-the-Water, Winchcombe & more

This 3-day Picu Urriellu Walking Holiday lets you experience the raw beauty of the Picos de Europa on a self-guided walking short break, taking you deep into one of Spain’s most dramatic mountain landscapes. It is a journey into the heart of the Central Massif, where towering limestone peaks, remote high valleys and a traditional mountain refuge come together to create an unforgettable high‑altitude adventure.

• Classic MTB tour at the Picos de Europa National Park, around the Ándara eastern massif
• Very demanding route through mining tracks, agricultural roads and some interior paved roads
• Conventional and electric mountain bikes (650W) optional rental
• Charming accommodation in emblematic towns
• Luggage transfers between hotels
• Good restaurants with typical (and hypercaloric) food from the area

• An infinite selection of incredible wines, cheese, sweets and chocolates to taste along the way 
• White truffles aplenty
• Vineyard walks and carefully groomed hazelnut forests
• Small, comfortable, family run accommodation some with prize winning restaurants on site or nearby
• Spectacular views of the snow capped alps on clear days
• Friendly people
• Quiet foot paths 

• Stay in a quintessential Tuscan Estate with onsite wellness resort
• Enjoy their own farmed organic food served in the Estate restaurant
• Visit the natural, artistic and cultural treasures of the Val d'Orcia, on the UNESCO world-heritage list
• Wonderful landscapes, wide open fields, cypress lined hills and vineyards
• Incredibly well preserved medieval and renaissance villages and hilltop towns
• Peaceful country roads, friendly Tuscans and delicious regional culinary specialties

• Cycling right the way around the Isle of Wight
• Admire the sunny beaches and the beauty of the island
• Discover Queen Victoria’s Osborne House
• Marvel at the iconic Needles
• Explore Newtown the old 'Rotten Borough' and Old Yarmouth Town

• A dramatic hike through the unspoiled longest section of protected coastline in Andalucia
• Routes between stark semi-desert surroundings and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.
• Stunning scenery of volcanic origin
• Rugged cliffs, white and black sand beaches and tiny white-washed villages

• An authentic Greek Island, a perfect break from Athens
• An easy ferry ride from Piraeus Port, Athens, taking just 1 hour
• Superb walks with great coastal views
• Visit the ancient Temple of Aphaia
• Walk through the famous olive grove with its 500-year-old trees

• The wettest and flattest part of Holland
• Polders, meadows, ditches, dikes and canals
• Including the capital of Holland, Amsterdam
• Fishing village Volendam and cheese village Edam
• Cycle along Lake IJssel