Come and experience the magic of Italy by bike with beautiful views, impressive architecture, gorgeous coastline and incredible cuisine. Our Italian leisure cycling holidays have been carefully crafted from our expert local knowledge and 20 plus years of cycling across the different regions of this magnificent country. We love each and every one for different reasons! If you’re thinking about when to visit, Sardinia, Puglia, Emilia-Romagna, Prosecco, Tuscany and Sicily are ideal for cycling in the spring or autumn, avoiding soaring temperatures and the crowds of summer, while further north, the Lombardy region, home to our Via Claudia tours, is perfect for pedallin' from spring right through to autumn. Choose to join a guided small group tour or go self-guided and select the dates that work best for you.
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Leisure Cycling in Italy Destination Guide
We’ve been delivering incredible leisure cycling holidays in Italy for over 20 years! Our passionate local teams are second to none and can’t wait to welcome you.
Tuscany: The iconic Tuscan landscapes cannot fail to captivate the soul! We’re taking cypress trees, endless fields of rippling corn and world-class cultural wonders galore...
Lake Garda: A watery wonder awaits when you join us for a journey exploring the breath taking Lake Garda! Perfect for leisurely riders and families...
Sardinia: This wild, rugged island is one of our absolute favourites and the home of Skedaddle Italia. Our cycling holidays here offer something for everyone!
Prosecco Region: This destination offers great cycling with its quiet roads, rolling vineyard-lined hills, and also treats you to some of the best food and wine in Italy.
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Venetian Waterways (Venice to Mantova)
Bike and Barge 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
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 21/06/2025 Ave Maria Guaranteed | 28/06/2025 | £2,225.00 |
| 28/06/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 05/07/2025 | £1,625.00 |
| 05/07/2025 Ave Maria | 12/07/2025 | £2,025.00 |
| 12/07/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 19/07/2025 | £1,625.00 |
| 19/07/2025 Ave Maria Guaranteed | 26/07/2025 | £2,025.00 |
| 26/07/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 02/08/2025 | £1,625.00 |
| 02/08/2025 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 09/08/2025 | £2,025.00 |
| 09/08/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 16/08/2025 | £1,625.00 |
| 16/08/2025 Ave Maria | 23/08/2025 | £2,025.00 |
| 23/08/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 30/08/2025 | £1,885.00 |
| 30/08/2025 Ave Maria | 06/09/2025 | £2,425.00 |
| 06/09/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 13/09/2025 | £1,885.00 |
| 13/09/2025 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 20/09/2025 | £2,425.00 |
| 20/09/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 27/09/2025 | £1,885.00 |
| 27/09/2025 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 04/10/2025 | £2,425.00 |
| 04/10/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 11/10/2025 | £1,885.00 |
| 11/10/2025 Ave Maria | 18/10/2025 | £2,425.00 |
| 18/10/2025 Vita Pugna | 25/10/2025 | £1,745.00 |
| 25/10/2025 Ave Maria | 01/11/2025 | £2,225.00 |
- Cycling through some of Northern Italy’s most enticing cities
- Staying on board the modern, bright and spacious Ave Maria or the traditional Vita Pugna
- Exploring the beautiful city of Venice
- Riding alongside the River Po, the longest river in Italy
- Experiencing the Po Delta, one of Europe’s largest wetlands
- Spending the day discovering Mantova
Venetian Waterways (Mantova to Venice)
Bike and Barge 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.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 21/06/2025 Vita Pugna | 28/06/2025 | £1,745.00 |
| 28/06/2025 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 05/07/2025 | £2,025.00 |
| 05/07/2025 Vita Pugna | 12/07/2025 | £1,625.00 |
| 12/07/2025 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 19/07/2025 | £2,025.00 |
| 19/07/2025 Vita Pugna | 26/07/2025 | £1,625.00 |
| 26/07/2025 Ave Maria | 02/08/2025 | £2,025.00 |
| 02/08/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 09/08/2025 | £1,625.00 |
| 09/08/2025 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 16/08/2025 | £2,025.00 |
| 16/08/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 23/08/2025 | £1,625.00 |
| 23/08/2025 Ave Maria | 30/08/2025 | £2,425.00 |
| 30/08/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 06/09/2025 | £1,885.00 |
| 06/09/2025 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 13/09/2025 | £2,425.00 |
| 13/09/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 20/09/2025 | £1,885.00 |
| 20/09/2025 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 27/09/2025 | £2,425.00 |
| 27/09/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 04/10/2025 | £1,885.00 |
| 04/10/2025 Ave Maria | 11/10/2025 | £2,425.00 |
| 11/10/2025 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 18/10/2025 | £1,885.00 |
| 18/10/2025 Ave Maria | 25/10/2025 | £2,225.00 |
- Cycling through some of Northern Italy’s most enticing cities
- Staying on board the modern, bright and spacious Ave Maria or the traditional Vita Pugna
- Spending the day discovering Mantova
- Riding alongside the River Po, the longest river in Italy
- Experiencing the Po Delta, one of Europe’s largest wetlands
- Finishing your trip in beautiful Venice
Classic Tuscany
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.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 28/09/2025 | 04/10/2025 | £1,195.00 |
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 24 Mar – 29 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)
Season 1 – £1335 24 Mar – 16 Jun and 03 Sep – 29 Oct
Season 2 – £1575 17 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 02 Sep
Alternatively for a great value holiday, please select one of our scheduled departures below.
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.
- Staying at Tuscan farms overlooking stunning countryside
- Visiting the famous towns of Monteriggioni, Radda in Chianti and Siena
- Riding through wonderful landscapes, wide open fields, cypress-lined hills and vineyards
- Trying delicious, regional dishes
- Sampling the best wines of Chianti, Montepulciano and Montalcino
- Absorbing the atmosphere of San Gimignano – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Lake Garda to Venice
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.
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 21 Apr – 29 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)
Season 1 – £1775 21 Apr – 16 Jun and 03 Sep – 29 Oct
Season 2 – £1995 17 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 02 Sep
2026 18 Apr – 26 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)
Season 1 – £1865 18 Apr – 14 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – £2095 15 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 08 Sep
If you‘re looking for a longer holiday, our Via Claudia route links into this tour perfectly; two self-guided tours of a similar grade that you‘re able to do back to back. Contact us if you’d like more info on this!
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.
- Enjoying a swim in Lake Garda
- Cycling along Pellestrina Island surrounded by Venetian lagoons and fishing boats
- Absorbing the hidden Rennaisance gems of the ‘belpaese’
- Exploring Verona – a piece of art in itself
- Discovering the medieval fortification of Montagnana
- Taking a gondola ride along the canals of Venice
La Via Claudia
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. |
|---|---|---|
| * 21/06/2025 Fully Booked | 28/06/2025 | £2,385.00 |
| 19/07/2025 Fully Booked | 26/07/2025 | £2,385.00 |
| * 23/08/2025 Contact Us | 30/08/2025 | £2,385.00 |
- Waking up to beautiful views of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak
- Cycling beside the vivid blue waters of the River Inn
- Absorbing the history of an ancient trade route by bike
- Exploring Merano – The Jewel of South Tyrol
- Winding your way through the lovely Vinschgau Valley
- A post-ride, tasty gelato on the shores of Lake Garda
Leisure Cycling Holidays & Tours In Italy
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Why choose Italy for your cycling holiday?
Welcome to the land of hilltop towns and vineyards, jagged mountains, white-sand beaches, and sparkling alpine lakes, not to mention world-famous wines and other mouthwatering local delicacies. Our Italy bike tours offer an unparalleled opportunity to explore these wonders at a pace that suits you. Our Italia team has spent more than 20 years seeking out the best leisure cycling across Italy, ensuring an exceptional experience for Italy cycle holidays and bike tours.
Top destinations for leisure cycling in Italy
Experience the best and most serene cycling Italy has to offer in Tuscany, Lake Garda, the Prosecco Region, Puglia, and Emilia-Romagna. Coastal cycling enthusiasts will fall in love with the picturesque routes in Sardinia and Sicily. Our bicycle tours and cycling trips in Italy promise unforgettable adventures through these stunning regions.
Decide how you ride
Our Italy leisure bike tours cater to various rider types and preferences, including electric bike holidays. Select your riding grade according to your fitness level. You can choose between a guided small group tour or a self-guided ride. There's something for everyone!
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