
Self guided cycling holidays
A self-guided cycling holiday offers the perfect balance between adventure and convenience. You set your own pace, take breaks whenever you like, and explore stunning landscapes without the constraints of a group tour. Every route is carefully designed with clear directions, GPS navigation via an app, and detailed travel information. Your luggage is transported between accommodations, so you can enjoy the ride without extra weight. Plus, you have access to local support whenever needed, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Why choose a self-guided cycling holiday?
With a self-guided cycling holiday, you decide when to start your day and how fast you cycle. The routes are carefully selected to take you through the most beautiful landscapes, from rolling vineyards to dramatic coastlines, without the hassle of navigation. The included luggage transfer allows you to ride light and comfortably. And if you ever need assistance, local support is available 24/7 to help with any issues along the way.
Popular self-guided cycling destinations
Europe offers a wealth of scenic cycling routes ideal for self-guided adventures. Some of the most popular destinations include:
- Tuscany, Italy – Cycle through picturesque vineyards and medieval towns.
- Provence, France – Experience the charm of lavender fields and sun-drenched villages.
- Danube Cycle Path – Follow the iconic river from Passau to Vienna, passing historic towns and stunning landscapes.
What’s Included?
Each self-guided cycling holiday is designed to be as stress-free as possible. Your package typically includes:
- Accommodation in handpicked, bike-friendly hotels or guesthouses.
- Daily luggage transfers between accommodations.
- GPS navigation via an app and detailed route descriptions.
- 24/7 local support in case of emergencies.
Who are self-guided cycling holidays for?
Self-guided cycling holidays are ideal for individuals, couples, and friends who prefer the freedom of independent travel. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cyclist, you can choose from a range of itineraries suited to different fitness levels. Depending on the destination, you can opt for leisure routes, e-bike-friendly journeys, or more challenging rides for those seeking an active adventure.
Self-guided, but worry-free
Although a self-guided holiday means you cycle independently, you’re never truly alone. Should you encounter bad weather, a technical issue, or an unexpected situation, assistance is always available. Support teams can provide alternative routes, bike repairs, or help with transport if needed. Many trips also include the option of travel insurance for added security. With well-planned routes, reliable accommodation, and a dedicated team ready to assist, you can embark on your cycling adventure with confidence.
60 holidays found
Burgundy Culinary
- Beaune, Dracy-le-Fort, Tournus, Cluny, Chalon-sur-Saône
- Museum Hôtel Dieu in wine city of Beaune
- Abbey in Cluny
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Bordeaux Grand Cru
- Pauillac, Margaux, Bourg, Virsac, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
- Cycling past world-famous wineries
- Wine castles and wine tastings
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From Bolzano to Venice
- Bolzano, Trento, Verona, Vicenza, Padova, Venice
- Along the Adige and Brenta rivers and Lake Garda to the sea
- Beautiful cultural cities
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Provence Culinary
- Orange, Saint Paul Trois-Châteaux, Cairanne, Pernes-les-Fontaines, Sérignan-du-Comtat
- Delicious culinary cycling holiday in Provence
- Truffles, olives and lavender
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From Venice to Croatia
- Mestre/Venice, Jesolo/Caorle, Portogruaro, Aquileia, Trieste, Portorož, Poreč
- Cycling through the lands of the ancient Venetian Republic 'Serenissima'
- 3-Country tour
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Lake Constance
- Bregenz, Arbon, Gailingen, Constance, Friedrichshafen
- Cycling along the shores of Lake Constance
- Cosy towns with an Altstadt
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Bella Toscana - 12 days
- Siena, San Donato, Volterra, Sovicille, Montalcino, Asciano
- Cycling through Chianti Classico and the Crete Senesi
- Historic tower town of San Gimignano and Ponte Vecchio in Florence
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Münsterland
- Bad Bentheim, Ahaus, Billerbeck, Münster, Steinfurt-Borghorst
- Cycling past water castles and fortresses
- Bagno park with Chinese palace and Greek temple
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Andalusia - The white villages
- Ronda, Puerto del Viento, Faraján-Cartajima, Olvera, Zahara, Grazalema, Benaocaz
- Vistas in Andalusia
- Tajo Gorge and The Green Valley of Sierra Blanquilla
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Bella Toscana - 8 days
- Siena, San Donato, Volterra, Florence, San Gimignano
- Cycling through Chianti Classico and the Crete Senesi
- Historic tower town of San Gimignano and Ponte Vecchio in Florence
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Flanders Culinary
- Hotels with luggage transport
- Ghent, Bruges, Roeselare
- Cycling through historic cities
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Along the Loire
- Orléans, Beaugency, Blois, Amboise, Tours, Azay, Saumur
- Cycling past the great castles including Château Chambord
- Country house of Leonardo da Vinci (museum)
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Moselle and Saar
- Trier, Merzig, Trittenheim, Traben-Trarbach, Cochem, Koblenz
- Picturesque wine towns with half-timbered houses
- Mostly clear cycle lanes
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Stockholm and the archipelago
- Island hopping from Sweden's capital
- Rugged coastlines and fairytale castles
- Island of Sandhamn
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East-Anglia
- Harwich, Long Melford, Bury St. Edmunds, Rickinghall, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Ipswich
- Explore the counties of Essex and Suffolk
- Medieval half-timbered houses
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Along the Vltava
- Ceske Budejovice (Budweis), Tyn, Tabor, Benesov
- Impressive castles Cesky Krumlov, Hluboka, Konopište, Karlstejn
- Enchanting Prague (ideal for extension)
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Wadden Sea sail and bike
- Enkhuizen, Medemblik, Den Oever, Texel, Terschelling, Harlingen, Franeker, Makkum, Stavoren
- Sailing ships, the Leafde fan Fryslân, the Mare fan Fryslân, and the Wapen fan Fryslân
- The ship is your floating hotel
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Alpe Adria Radweg from Salzburg to Grado
- Salzburg, St. Johann im Pongau, Mallnitz, Sachsenburg/Spittal, Villach Tavisio, Carnia, Udine and Grado
- From the north side of the Alps to the south side
- Through the valleys of the Salzach, Möll and Drau rivers
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Denmark Seeland
- Copenhagen, Helsingör, Hillerød, Roskilde
- Schloss Kronborg, Schloss Amalienborg, Festung Kastellet
- Boat trip to Sweden
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Alpe Adria Radweg from Salzburg to Villach
- Cycling from Mozart city Salzburg to Villach
- Through the valleys of the Salzach, Möll and Drau rivers
- Eisenrieswelt, the world's largest ice cave
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The best of Holland and Belgium Boat and bike
- Amsterdam, Vianen, Kinderdijk, Dordrecht, Tholen, Antwerp, Dendermonde, Ghent, Brugge
- Landscapes worth seeing in Holland and Flanders
- The ship is your floating hotel
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Funen and Ærø
- Svendborg, Ærø, Faaborg
- Islands and beautiful beaches
- Charming towns and villages
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Holland tulip tour boat and bike
- Amsterdam, Zaandam, Zaanse Schans. Haarlem, Keukenhof, Oude Wetering, Nieuwe Meer
- The world-famous Keukenhof flower park
- The ship is your floating hotel
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St. Johann
- Hotel Sonne
- De Kalkstein, Walchsee, Kitzbühel, Hopfgarten
- Cycling in North Tyrol
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Hansa Highlights boat and bike
- Amsterdam, Wijk bij Duurstede, Wageningen, Arnhem, Doesburg, Zutphen, Deventer, Whije, Zwolle, Kampen, Elburg, Harderwijk, Spakenburg, Huizen, Naarden, Muiden
- The most popular cycling regions in the Netherlands
- The ship is your floating hotel
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Alpe Adria Radweg from Villach to Grado
- Cycling from Villach to the fishing village of Grado
- Cable car to the Madonna de Lussari with phenomenal views of the Alps
- Star-shaped fortified town of Palmanova from the 16th century
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Aardenburg
- Hotel 's Lands Welvaren
- Sluis, Knokke, Cadzand, Philippine, Bruges
- Het Zwin nature reserve
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Around the IJsselmeer with afsluitdijk
- Hoorn, Medemblik, Lemmer, Lelystad, Amsterdam
- The cycling classic of the Netherlands
- The Afsluitdijk and fishing villages Edam and Urk
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Around the IJsselmeer - 8 days
- Huizen, Volendam, Enkhuizen, Stavoren, Lemmer, Giethoorn, Nunspeet, Amsterdam
- Boat trip on the IJsselmeer from Enkhuizen to Stavoren
- Authentic fishing villages
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Around the Markermeer
- Amsterdam, Volendam, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Huizen, Urk, Lelystad
- Cycling classic in the Netherlands
- Places full of history
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Beautiful Twente
- Rijssen, Almelo, Oldenzaal, Enschede
- Lovely cycling between Dinkel and Regge
- Undulating ash trees and wooded estates
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Drenthe Culinary
- Westervelde, Zuidlaren, Odoorn, Orvelte, Hoogeveen, De Schiphorst
- A wonderful cycling tour in Drenthe
- Dwingelderveld and Prison Museum Veenhuizen
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Dutch highlights
- Amsterdam, Volendam, Zaandam, Noordwijk
- Cycle through the tulip region to Keukenhof
- Haarlem
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Around the IJsselmeer - 7 days
- Huizen, Volendam, Enkhuizen, Stavoren, Lemmer, Giethoorn, Nunspeet, Amsterdam
- Boat trip on the IJsselmeer from Enkhuizen to Stavoren
- Hotels with luggagetransport
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Dutch water landscape
- Utrecht, Weesp, Nieuwkoop, Gouda, Kinderdijk
- Relaxed cycling through the Green Heart
- De Haar Castle near Haarzuilens
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Dutch waterline
- Weesp, Utrecht, Wijk bij Duurstede, Gorinchem, Nieuwkoop
- Fortresses and fortified towns
- Rivers and nature reserves
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Frisian Cities and Lakes
- Leeuwarden, Sneek, Lemmer, Gaasterland, Workum, Franeker, Dokkum
- The Elfstedentocht by bike
- Jopie Huisman-museum
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Gaasterland and Frisian Lakes
- Workum, Sneek, Rijs, Lemmer
- Water-rich Frisian towns and vistas
- Stavoren, Hindeloopen, Slotermeer
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Groningen and Friesland Culinary
- Culinary cycle tour
- Groningen, Beetsterzwaag, Dokkum, Ameland and Onderdendam
- Wonderful cycling in Groningen, Friesland and on the Wadden Islands
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IJssel and Vecht
- Vorden, Deventer, Zwolle, Ommen, Holten, Rijssen
- Cycle tour through Hansa cities and over the Salland ridge
- Cycling along the IJssel, Overijsselse Vecht and Regge
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Limburg Culinary
- Weert, Roermond, Tegelen, Maaseik
- Wonderful cycling along the Meuse
- Culinary cycle tour
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Southern Dutch highlights
- Leiden, Delft, Rotterdam and Gouda
- Cycling through the Golden Age and the Green Heart
- The windmills of Kinderdijk
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The West Frisian Islands
- Harlingen, Terschelling, Vlieland, Ameland, Schiermonnikoog, Dokkum, Leeuwarden
- Boat trips on the Wadden Sea
- Cycling through the dunes
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Twente culinary
- Tubbergen, Lattrop, Oldenzaal, De Lutte, Enschede, Hengelo
- Lovely cycling between Dinkel and Regge
- Hotels with luggage transport
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Dutch Highlights - 8 days
- Cycling through the Golden Age and the Green Heart
- Picturesque Dutch landscape
- Haarlem, Leiden, Rotterdam and Gouda
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