Leisure Cycling Holidays in Europe

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Europe has long been known as a superb cycling destination for leisure cyclists and our range of leisure cycling holidays in Europe offer you some of the best hidden gems throughout the continent.

Our holidays have options to suit all abilities and really try to maximise your experience whilst you are with us. From costal routes that take in stunning beaches and sea life to holidays that take in as much culture, food and wine that you can take. We think we’ve got enough to tempt you to book your next European cycling holiday with us.

You can go self-guided or fully guided during a leisure cycling tour in Europe, giving you the option to tailor your adventure to you or your group’s needs. Some of our most popular destinations include France, Spain and Italy.

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Self-Guided

Portugal

Alentejo and the Algarve

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£2,125 P.P.

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Grade 3-4 : Moderate/Active

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Alentejo and the Algarve

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

The prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

2025 – £2125 Sunday departures available

05 Jan to 29 Jun and 15 Sep – 13 Dec

(No departures on 13 or 20 Apr or from 30 Jun – 14 Sep)

2026 – £2235 Sunday departures available

11 Jan to 21 Jun and 20 Sep – 06 Dec

(No departures over the Easter week 29 Mar – 05 Apr and over the hotter / busier summer months)

Please note We are generally not able to confirm any bookings for this tour made within 4 weeks of departure. Please contact our office if you are looking to book and begin your holiday within this period and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Warming up with a loop ride through the Arrábida Natural Park
Catching the ferry across to Troia and enjoying the quiet road along the Troia peninsula
Enjoying the spectacular road along the coast near Porto Covo
Visiting the Cabo Sardão lighthouse and enjoying the shore-line views of the wild cliffs
Taking a dip on isolated beaches at the bottom of spectacular cliffs
Discovering the city of Lagos in the Algarve, with its amazing mixture of tradition and tourism
Visiting Cape St Vincent, Europe’s most southwestern point and its imposing lighthouse
Wondering at the splendour of the high cliffs around Sagres

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Self-Guided

Ireland

Highlights of Kerry

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£1,495 P.P.

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Grade 3-4 : Moderate/Active

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Highlights of Kerry

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

This holiday is well-suited to both normal bikes and pedal assist e-bikes and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.

Daily departures available from 01 Apr to 10 Oct.

2025 £1495 per person.

Cycling the foothills of Ireland’s highest Mountain – Carrantuohill
Exploring the picturesque shores of Kells Bay
Dining in cosy Irish Pubs
Enjoying views over the spectacular Three Lakes of Killarney
Riding through the renowned Gap of Dunloe
Visiting Valentia Island and discovering 360-million-year-old Tetrapod footprints.

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Self-Guided

Italy

Emilia-Romagna - The Food Valley

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£1,495 P.P.

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Grade 2-3: Gentle/Moderate

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Emilia-Romagna - The Food Valley

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

This holiday is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.

Daily departures. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

2025 24 Mar – 29 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)

Season 1 – £1495 24 Mar – 16 Jun and 03 Sep – 29 Oct

Season 2 – £1645 17 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 02 Sep

2026 29 Mar – 26 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)

Season 1 – £1575 29 Mar – 14 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct

Season 2 – £1735 15 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 08 Sep

To ensure you have the best experience possible, we’d recommend travelling in the Spring or in the Autumn. We don’t as standard offer this tour in the hotter, more humid, busier summer months of July and August. If however your dates are set in July or August, please call us for a chat and we’ll do what we can to accommodate you.

Gently cycling on quiet roads and cycle paths through beautiful countryside
Sampling tasty slow-food produce on the Food Valley Bike route from Cremona to Parma
Tasting authentic Italian food in their towns of origin such as Parma Ham, Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar, and Bolognese Ragù
Visiting the hometown of the famous Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi
Exploring modern and bustling Modena
Taking in the vibrant university city of Bologna

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Self-Guided

Italy

Sicily

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£1,675 P.P.

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Grade 2: Gentle

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Sicily

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person, and applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

2025 24 Mar – 29 Oct (excluding departures from 09 Jun – 31 August)

Season 1 – £1675 24 Mar – 08 Jun and 09 Sep – 29 Oct

Season 2 – £1895 01 Sep – 08 Sep

2026 29 Mar – 26 Oct (excluding departures from 08 Jun – 31 August)

Season 1 – £1765 29 Mar – 07 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct

Season 2 – £1995 01 Sep – 08 Sep

Visiting the Baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa and Noto, all UNESCO Heritage Sites
Sampling delicious Sicilian pastries, like cannoli
Cycling along the beautiful coastal road to Capo Passero
Exploring the medieval streets of Ortigia di Siracusa
Enjoying an aperitivo ‘al fresco’ with the locals in one of the many piazzas
Discovering the astonishing Oasis of Vendicari

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Self-Guided

Spain

Andalucia - White Villages to the Ocean

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

7 days

Prices from

£1,275 P.P.

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Grade 3 : Moderate

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Andalucia - White Villages to the Ocean

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-Bike Hire Available

This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities. You may choose to hire an e-bike on a group or supported tour but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike. You may choose to hire an e-bike on a group or supported tour but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike.

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
21/09/2025	27/09/2025	£1,275.00
12/10/2025 Guaranteed	18/10/2025	£1,275.00

Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

2025 01 Mar – 30 Nov (excluding dates from 01 Jul to 13 Sep)

Season 1 – £1495 01 Mar – 11 Apr and 1 – 30 Nov

Season 2 – £1545 05 – 07 May, 12 May – 30 Jun and 15 – 30 Oct

Season 3 – £1595 20 – 30 Apr and 14 Sep – 14 Oct

2026 01 Mar – 30 Nov (excluding dates from 01 Jul to 05 Sep)

Season 1 – £1535 01 – 28 Mar and 1 – 30 Nov

Season 2 – £1595 06 – 30 Apr, 01 – 30 Jun and 15 – 30 Oct

Season 3 – £1645 03 – 31 May and 07 Sep – 14 Oct

Alternatively for a great value holiday choose one of our scheduled departures below.

Exploring the historical town of Ronda, surrounded by the stunning Sierras
Discovering beautiful Grazalema, nestled below atmospheric, limestone mountains
Descending from the Puerto Boyar out of the awe-inspiring Grazalema Natural Park
Sipping local sherries in the rustic bodegas of Arcos
Cycling alongside the white, sandy beaches of the Costa de la Luz; the Coast of Light
Hopping between tapas bars in the fun-filled town of Conil

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Self-Guided

Austria

Salzburg's Lake District

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£1,095 P.P.

Grade 2: Gentle

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Salzburg's Lake District

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Daily departures available. The seasonal prices below are per person, and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

2025 12 Apr – 05 Oct

Season 1 – £1095 12 Apr – 18 Apr / 27 Sep – 05 Oct

Season 2 – £1195 19 Apr – 16 May / 13 Sep – 26 Sep

Season 3 – £1295 17 May – 12 Sep

Staying in beautiful Salzburg – the City of Mozart
Cycling along the River Salzach and through numerous nature reserves
Blue skies set against snowcapped peaks shimmering in the lake waters
Cycling on traffic-free and well maintained cycle paths
Taking a refreshing lake swim after a day in the saddle
Enjoying a game of miniature golf in Franking
Visiting the monastery at Mondsee, where the wedding scene in the Sound of Music was filmed

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Self-Guided

Slovenia

Capital to Coast

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£1,075 P.P.

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Grade 2-3: Gentle/Moderate

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Capital to Coast

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person, and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

2025 12 Apr – 11 Oct.

Season 1 – £1075 12 Apr – 02 May and 05 Oct – 11 Oct

Season 2 – £1155 03 May – 14 Aug and 20 Sep – 04 Oct

Season 3 – £1215 15 Aug – 19 Sep

Please note, we are generally not able to confirm any bookings for this tour made within 3 weeks of departure. Please contact our office if you are looking to book and begin your holiday within this period and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Soaking up Slovenian culture in Ljubljana – one of Europe’s greenest capital cities
Discovering world-famous Slovenian caves
Relaxing on the beach in Muggia
Pedalling along the amazing Parenzana railway line
Marvelling at the breathtaking views of the Adriatic Coast
Exploring the enchanting Slovenian towns of Portoroz and Piran

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Self-Guided

Slovenia

Highlights of Lake Bled

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£1,065 P.P.

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Grade 3 : Moderate

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Highlights of Lake Bled

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person, and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

2025 12 Apr – 11 Oct.

Season 1 – £1065 12 Apr – 06 Jun and 22 Sep – 11 Oct

Season 2 – £1145 07 Jun – 21 Sep

Availability in the summer months on this tour is now very limited. If you’re planning to book this holiday in August we will do our best to secure availability, we may however have to ask for a little flexibility with your start date, depending on hotel availability at the time of bookings.

Experiencing the restorative powers of Lake Bled
Discovering the medieval Bled Castle
Taking a boat ride over to Bled Island
Marvelling at the Triglav National Park
Exploring the Vintgar and Pokljuka Gorges
Riding a cable car up the awe-inspiring Mount Vogel, offering breath-taking views

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Self-Guided

Spain

NEW! Taste of La Rioja

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£1,395 P.P.

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Grade 2-3: Gentle/Moderate

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NEW! Taste of La Rioja

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Daily departures available. The prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

2025 – £1395 21 Apr – 16 Oct

2026 – £1435 01 Mar – 28 Mar / 05 Apr – 08 Jun / 10 Jun – 31 Jul / 1 Sep – 31 Oct

Visiting the fantastic San Millan de la Cogolla monastery, a World Heritage Site.
Soaking up the atmosphere of the medieval towns of Ezcaray and Laguardia
Tasting delicious local wine in Riojan bodegas
Cycling through endless vineyards
Rolling along the Camino de Santiago
Experiencing the Frank Gehry-designed Marques de Riscal winery
Pedalling on the Via Verdes

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Guided

Italy

Tuscany to Rome

Guided Electric Bike Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£2,255 P.P.

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Grade 3 : Moderate

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Tuscany to Rome

Guided Electric Bike Holiday

E-BIKE HOLIDAY

This holiday has been designed as an e-bike tour allowing you to experience more on two wheels whilst riding with like-minded Skedaddlers. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs and longer distances. With less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities. Remember to select your e-bike hire when you book your holiday with us.

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
13/09/2025 Fully Booked	20/09/2025	£2,255.00
23/05/2026	30/05/2026	£2,335.00
12/09/2026	19/09/2026	£2,335.00

Staying in Tuscan accommodation overlooking stunning landscapes
Discovering the amazing towns of Siena, San Quirico and Pienza
Sampling the best wines of Chianti, Montepulciano and Montalcino
Enjoying the journey from Tuscany to Rome on a variety of terrain, including ancient Roman roads
Exploring the lesser-known historical towns of Lazio, such as Sutri with it’s Roman amphitheatre
The sense of achievement riding into St Peter’s Square in Rome

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Leisure Cycling Holidays & Tours In Europe

Why Choose Europe for Your Leisure Cycling Holiday?
Europe is a paradise for leisure cyclists, offering an endless variety of bike tours through breathtaking landscapes, charming towns, and historic regions. From peaceful countryside lanes to scenic coastal paths, there’s no better way to explore Europe than on a leisurely cycling holiday. Whether you’re pedalling through vineyards, rolling hills, or along tranquil rivers, each route promises unforgettable views and authentic cultural experiences.

Top Leisure Cycling Destinations in Europe
Our expertly curated cycle tours showcase Europe’s finest regions, ideal for relaxed bike holidays. In Italy, enjoy gentle rides through Tuscany’s sunlit hills or along Sardinia’s stunning coast. Spain invites you to explore Andalucia’s olive groves and Catalonia’s vibrant villages, while France offers idyllic routes past Provence’s lavender fields and the Loire Valley’s lush vineyards. Discover Norway’s dramatic fjords, Slovenia’s emerald countryside, Portugal’s picturesque Atlantic and Algarve coasts, and Sweden’s peaceful coastal paths.

Decide How You Ride
Our leisure cycle tours cater to all preferences. Opt for a guided group bike tour for a small group experience with expert support, or embark on a self-guided holiday for the freedom to explore at your own pace.

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