The Green Heart is a rural area surrounded by the big cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. What saved it was its wetland and marshes: poor building ground! Instead, the bogs were used to harvest peat. Today, here is where you’ll find the picture book Holland of old: low-lying peat meadows with grazing cattle; vast polders under beautiful skies; lakes, streams and rivers; and pretty villages with monumental farmhouses. You will also stop at a number of attractive towns, including "cheese town” Gouda. Naturally, your bike holiday would not be complete without a visit to amazing Amsterdam!

The terrain on this cycle tour is flat all the way. As on all our carefree cycle tours, we provide luggage transport and excellent accommodation.

• 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

• A wonderful cycling holiday through the Netherlands down into Belgium on high-quality cycling paths.
• Amsterdam with its world-famous canals and flower markets
• Visit historic Dutch and Flemish towns including Gouda, Dordrecht, Willemstad, Vlissingen (Flushing), Sluis, Damme and Bruges.
• A rural route passing windmills, tulip farms and nature reserves.
  
  

• An international bicycle holiday starting in the the Dutch capital and finishing in the epicentre of Europe, Brussels.
• Visit a string of exceptional and historically precious Dutch and Flemish towns.
• Enjoy the peace and quiet of the Dutch and Flemish countryside with age-old farmhouses and dominating church spires. 

A dream bike ride through Europe, from the canals of Amsterdam to the Eifeltower of Paris. These two European cities with big importance for history, world-famous buildings and museums are the start and the finish of this journey through 3 countries. In between famous and beautifull towns like Gouda, Antwerp and Ghent as you cycle through varied landscapes. You will experience great cycling in European cyclepardise Holland with water, windmills and a perfect cyclepaths systeme. Medieval cities and villages in Belgium with great food, beer and chocolate. And then of course France, beautiful France with it's very wide spectrum of food, wines and beers.

Down the road wonderful nature meets fascinating towns when cycling towards the 'piece de resistance' - Paris "The City of Lights".

Attention: the dates 27/06 and 01/08 are with a support car and meet & greet in Amsterdam. Supplement for these dates is €260,- per person! (minimum 10 persons)

• White villages scattered across an undulating green sea of olive orchards
• Typical Andalusian style hotels and one luxurious 4-star accommodation 
• Swimming pool available during four days of the trip
• Optional visits to Granada and Córdoba  
• Extra nights in Malaga city centre can be booked separately

• Lecce, the stunning Baroque city of southern Italy
• Sleep in a real Trullo house in the UNESCO town of Alberobello
• Beautiful sandy beaches, turquoise sea  and breath-taking caves
• Friendly people and great traditional Apulian culinary specialties
• Wonderful landscapes with ancient olive groves, vineyards and jagged coastline
• Authentic country towns and villages: Polignano a Mare, Ostuni, Gallipoli, Otranto

• 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 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

• 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

• Pleasant cycling through the gorgeous landscapes of España Verde (Green Spain)
• Green fields, cool woods and lovely coves: views to both the mountains and the sea
• Choice of easier or more difficult routes, to suit your ability and preference
• Charming and comfortable accommodations in small, peaceful villages
• Short detours to historical monuments along the way
• Traditional local architecture: village houses, stables, wooden grain barns, stone walls, etc.
• Delicious regional gastronomy, including hearty stews, free-range chicken and beef, natural apple cider and an amazing variety of locally-produced artisan cheeses

• Surprising beauty of the greenest parts of Athens
• Optional guided bicycle tour at the foot of the Acropolis
• Island hopping by bicycle in the Saronic Gulf
• The lively and green island of Poros
• The “pistachio”  island of Aegina

• Easy cycling through the beautiful Catalan countryside 
• Medieval villages with an authenticity all their own
• Both inland and coastal routes with a surprising variety of landscapes to enjoy
• Comfortable rural hotels situated in charming Catalan villages
• A wide selection of restaurants for dining out

• 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

• Impressive architecture, from the Gothic cathedral to Gaudí's Sagrada Familia
• The Picasso Museum and the historic old quarter known as the Barrio Chino
• Beautiful parks, bustling squares and a Mediterranean boardwalk
• Cultural themes for your city cycling routes
• Accommodation at a perfectly-situated city hotel
• Excellent regional gastronomy and the fine wines of Cataluña

• Moderate to challenging cycling through the gorgeous landscapes of Green Spain
• Peaceful villages, friendly locals and traditional architecture
• Pleasantly welcoming accommodation in rural surroundings or historical settings
• Delicious regional gastronomy - locally-produced artisan cheeses and fresh garden produce and free-range meats
• Green pastures, cool woodlands, rolling hills and some challenging colls

• Pleasant cycling through gorgeous landscapes in Bordeaux, Gironde, Tarn-et-Garonne
• Traditional architecture: historic bastides, old farms with elegant pigeon towers and many petits and grands chateaux.
• Delicious regional gastronomy including hearty stews, apple and prune marmalade and an amazing variety of locally-produced artisan cheeses.
• Bordeaux and Cotés de Bordeaux wines.
• Short detours to historical monuments along the way
• Welcoming family-run accommodations in peaceful villages and comfortable, charming hotels in the city.

• 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

• Beautiful medieval towns: Carcassonne, Lagrasse
• Mystic Cathar fortresses: Quèribus, Thermes, Peyrepertuse
• Splendid mediterrenean nature and landscapes
• Comfortable hotels, 2 swimming pools, 4 dinners
• Fine wine region AOC's Limoux, Corbières and Côtes de Roussillon & Maury

• Charming country villages, rich in history and culture such as Treviso, Castelfranco Veneto and Vittorio Veneto
• The enchanting town of Venice 
• Wonderful landscapes of the Venetian region
• Peaceful roads, country lanes and lovely bike paths
• Delicious regional culinary specialties 
• Taste the famous “grappa” liqueur and the great “Prosecco” wine 

• 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

• Peaceful and scenic cycling on the Alpe Adria bike path 
• Salzburg, the marvellous city of Mozart, and where the iconic The Sound of Music was filmed
• The Roman ruins of Aquileia, founded in 810 B.C.
• Wonderful sceneries: majestic mountains, deep valleys, lush farmland
• The enchanting town of Venice

• 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

• 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

• Admire the big thermal pool in the center of Bagno Vignoni square
• Admire a sunset over Lake Bolsena 
• Walk barefoot on the paving of the Via Cassia in Montefiascone
• Get lost at night in the district of il Pellegrino, in Viterbo
• Recite your favourite poem in the centre of the amphitheatre of Sutri

• Cycle in a scenery of rugged mountain peaks, pristine lakes and gentle alpine meadows
• Witness the traditional lifestyle in the villages of the Venosta and Adige valleys
• Tasting the typical hearty dishes of the local cuisine 
• Pedal along the azure waters of Lake Garda and visit the castle of Arco
• Enjoy riding in pleasant sub-Mediterraenean temperatures

• Quintessential Lucca, with its imposing city walls and a riddle of narrow streets.
• The magnificent Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa with its iconic leaning tower
• Spend a day by the sea, visiting Viareggio with its light sandy beaches
• Florence, the cradle of the renaissance
• 2 center easy cycling trip accommodation with swimming pool
• Giacomo Puccini's lake side home at Torre del Lago where he composed his most famous airs
• Vinci, the charming medieval town where Leonardo da Vinci was born
• Quiet country roads, cycle paths and tree lined avenues
• Delicious Tuscan culinary specialties
• Warm, welcoming locals

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

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. 

• 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

• Dramatic rocky coastline 
• Countless villages (said to be 365!, one for each day of the year) Lively town square of Argostoli
• Vineyards of unique Robola Vines
• Rural landscape in the North 

• Easy cycling tours along the 'Hautes Routes' of the 'Grand Cru'
• Breathtaking Burgundian countryside and medieval villages
• Historic castles, cloisters and cathedrals
• Visit to Beaune, wine-making capital of the Côte d'Or
• Extensive travel information on fine wines and restaurants for 'gourmands'.

• Perfect terrain for cycling through a variety of landscapes, from vineyards to open farmland
• Carefully-selected accommodation - with unique styles
• Authentic historic towns, numerous monuments, the pilgrims' route to Santiago
• Delicious regional cuisine and excellent local wines of La Rioja

• A really easy trip, and it's in Tuscany!
• Great art cities: Florence, Pisa and Lucca
• Nature Reserves: the Fucecchio Padule an inland wetlands with a great variety of nesting and migratory birds
• A wine-tasting visit to a traditional wine-producing farm
• Vinci, the birth place of Leonardo da Vinci
• Charming village, quiet roads, cypress tree-lined country lanes and cycle paths along the Serchio river
• Wine, wine and more great Tuscan wine and food

• Rolling vineyards & apricot, citrus and almond orchards
• Aromatic Mediterranean pine woods and brightly coloured Cistus roses
• Medieval hermitages, located on hilltops with breath-taking views
• Historic Pollença, with its small boutiques and art galleries
• The beautiful beaches of Puerto Pollença and Cala Viçent
• Wetlands of Albufera, a nature reserve

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.

• Historical cities such as Haarlem, Leiden, Delft and Gouda
• Capital city Amsterdam
• Typical Dutch architecture: farmhouses, manors and other monuments
• Peaceful green landscapes full of rivers and dikes
• cities with canals
• Easy cycling on the flat, along quiet roads and bike lanes
• Beaches at the seaside

• Stay in a great accommodation, well known spa town and ancient wine producing estates
• Many occasions for tasting the best Italian wines and champagnes
• Gourmet food a plenty
• Rolling vineyards, and great views of the hills and Alps
• Authentic country towns and villages: Alba, Acqui Terme, Casale Monferrato, Asti
• Friendly people and quiet roads

• Ancient Kamiros
• Petaloudes (Valley of the Butterflies, June-September) 
• Crusader Fortress of Rhodes town
• Historic white town of Lindos
• 7 springs Epta Piges  

• 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 

• Enjoy Dordogne nature, culture and gastronomical delights
• Cycle trough the fields of the Haut Agenais and the quiet forests of La Bassède
• Visit Bastide towns like Monpazier, Villeréal, Monflanquin and Castillonès
• Stay in 2 delightful properties; a chateau-hotel and an old watermill

• Carefully selected accommodation which bring ancient history and modern comfort together in the most harmonious way
• Excellent cycling along ancient routes steeped in history
• Beautiful landscapes, local architecture, surviving traditions
• Fabulous gastronomy and regional wines

• Cycle along the beautiful lakes of Caldonazzo and Levico
• Quiet mountain villages and alpine meadows
• The wonderful mountain landscape near the summit of the Panarotta
• The remarkable history of the Val dei Mocheni
• Challenging mountainbike MTB routes with unpaved roads and forest tracks

• A really easy trip, and it's in Tuscany!
• Great art cities: Florence, Pisa and Lucca
• Nature Reserves: the Fucecchio Padule an inland wetlands with a great variety of nesting and migratory birds
• A wine-tasting visit to a traditional wine-producing farm
• Vinci, the birth place of Leonardo da Vinci
• Charming village, quiet roads, cypress tree-lined country lanes and cycle paths along the Serchio river
• Wine, wine and more great Tuscan wine and food

• 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 and friendly Tuscans

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Lodging in a French castle, to get a taste of Château life
• The world famous Châteaux of the Loir
• Quiet back roads with very little traffic
• La Flèche: a charming riverside town
• Excellent weekly market along the banks of the River Loire
• Beautiful gardens, Medieval castles and vineyards
• The winding and picturesque valley of the Loire