GROUP TOURS

In Scotland and Ireland these tours might be better named as "supported tours" because with no cycling leader each party is free to travel independently at their own pace. The advantage, however, is the support of well informed guide to supply information about places of interest and ensure that your bike is ready to go. The luggage is moved ahead each day and the support vehicle sweeps the road to offer a lift if you wish a break from cycling. Most persons choose to join in the evening meal to exchange stories of the day and over the week friendships are created which outlast the holiday.

In the countries of mainland Europe the format varies and the details are listed with each itinerary.


SCOTLAND

THE GREAT GLEN CYCLE ROUTE 7 Nights/8 Days Map
A spectacular journey from Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, along the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William.A day in Fort William to explore, try some mountain biking in the forest or climb mighty Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest mountain. Leave Fort William by train across desolate Rannoch Moor to Loch Rannoch and then Pitlochry.Visit Blair Castle to see the fine collections of armour, paintings and china. There are fine views of the River Tummel as you leave Pitlochry. Cross the River Tay at Logierait and on to the historic cathedral town of Dunkeld. The tour ends at the busy town of Perth where you will find interesting shopping. Itinerary
DEPARTURE DATES: Saturday start 4th, 18th August 2012
PRICE: £540 per person. Single Supplement £140

 

IRELAND

 

CLARE & BURREN 7 Nights/8 Days Map

Clare is the music centre of Ireland and on this tour you are sure to have your feet tapping to traditional tunes nearly every night of the week. The Burren region is also an amazing limestone moonscape, famous around the world for its wonderful variety of botany. The area is rich in ancient and early Christian historical sites and offers some beautiful coastal cycling overlooking Galway Bay. Finally Clare is home to the cliffs of Moher the highest marine based cliffs in Europe and  one of the best known images of Ireland. Itinerary

DEPARTURE DATES: Saturday start 16th June; 14th July; 4th Aug; 1st Sept, 2012

PRICE: £650 per person. Single Supplement £210

High Season supplement July & August £27 per person

 

CONNEMARA, GALWAY & MAYO 7 Nights/8 Days Map
Connemara is perfect cycling country, where roads go around the hills rather than over them. The scenery changes from dramatic mountain ranges and fjords to sweeping open bogland and rocky fractured coastline. Take the ferry to explore the historic Aran island of Inis Mor in Galway Bay. Itinerary
DEPARTURE DATES: Saturday start 19th May; 9th June; 7th, 21st July; 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Aug; 22nd Sept, 2012

PRICE: £670 per person. Single Supplement £210

High Season supplement July & August £27 per person

 

WEST CORK & KERRY 7 Nights/8 Days Map
This tour covers some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery. From Killarney cycle between the majestic lakes which have made this area so famous and climb to Molls gap for wonderful views of the Macgillycuddyreeks, Irelands highest mountain range. The rest of the week involves more stunning scenery with a wonderful coastal cycle along Kenmare Bay and the twisted mountains of the Beara Peninsula. On the rest day relax in the pretty fishing village of Schull and visit beautiful, peaceful Cape Clear Island. Journey inland and stay at a lovely lakeside retreat at the source of the River Lee before the final cycle over the wild and remote hills of the Coolea region to Killarney. Itinerary
DEPARTURE DATES: Saturday start 12th May; 2nd, 30th June; 21st July; 25th Aug; 8th Sept, 2012
PRICE: £650 per person. Single Supplement £210

High Season supplement July & August £27 per person

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HUNGARY

 

MapROMANTIC HUNGARY 7 Nights/8 Days
Although it is unfortunate there is no dedicated cycle path along the Danube between Vienna and Budapest, it does mean that our inland route is free from crowds of tourists and cyclists. Travel on safe, tranquil roads, through beautiful countryside far away from mass-tourism. It is mainly flat with small inclines along the two largest lakes in Hungary.Itinerary

DEPARTURE DATES: Sunday start: 13th May; 3rd June; 1st, 29th July; 12th, 26th Aug; 9th, 23rd Sept, 2012

PRICE: £685 per person. Single Supplement £140 (includes half-board)

 

Hungary mapSPA TOUR THROUGH THE PUSZTA 7 Nights/8 Days
Hungary's Great Plain is an enormous prairie stretching hundreds of miles east of Budapest. Known as the Puszta -meaning "deserted", the sunshine and dry continental air provide an ideal climate for this bike tour on the Eastern Plain. In a region rich in thermal and healing spas, each night of the bike voyage provides an opportunity to refresh, relax and regenerate. All ages will enjoy the easy cycling, pleasant climate and stress relieving spas of this special tour. Itinerary

DEPARTURE DATES: Saturday start: 19th May; 23rd June; 21st July; 11th Aug; 15th, 29th Sept, 2012.

PRICE: £730 per person. Single Supplement £130 (includes half-board)

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ITALY

MapEXPLORE TUSCANY BY BIKE 7 Nights/8 Days
Tour this Classical region of Italy and enjoy the delightful countryside, excellent cuisine and masterpieces of art and historythat combine to make an unforgettable experience. Visit Pisa, Florence and travel through the scenic Chianti region to sample its famous wine. Itinerary
DEPARTURE DATES: Saturday start: 28th April; 19th May; 23rd June; 1st & 29th Sept; 13th Oct 2012
PRICE: £1,040 per person. Single Supplement £210 (includes half-board)

 

VENICE LANDS 7 Nights/8 Days ratingrating

This northern region of Italy is home to the world-famous city of Venice. While the region is small, there is more to it than just the city of Venezia, as the locals call it. The nearby area is rich with natural beauty and small, heavily fortified towns. Situated between the Alps and the Adriatic sea this tour is perfect to discover Italy by bike.The route covers approxiamtely175mile/280kmon level cycle paths or roads with low traffic volume. At the foot of the Berici Mountains, where the rivers Retrone and Bacchiglione meet is the city of Vicenza and this is where our cycling adventure starts. From here we continue to Bassano del Grappa and onwards to Treviso. A trip to this region of Italy would not be complete if we missed Venice and cycled along the two narrow islands of Malamocco and Pellestrina. We continue to Padova 'a city of legendary origin' which has kept intact to this day many signs of its glorious past before ending with a final night in Vicenza. Itinerary

DEPARTURE DATES: Saturday start: 21st April; 5th & 26th May; 16th June; 15th & 22nd Sept, 2012
PRICE: £880 per person. Single Supplement £175 (includes half-board)

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POLAND

Poland MapTHE GREAT MASURIAN LAKES 8 Nights/9 Days
The central part of Masuria known as the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes has the largest concentration of lakes in the whole of Poland, with over 15% of the area being under water. The two major lakes are the Sniardwy and the Mamry which are interconnected by several rivers and canals and also have water-connections to many other lakes in the area, making the Masuria excellent for boating. There are numerous towns where boats and canoes can be rented and maps are available. Boating, walking, horse riding and cycling are ideal ways to explore this beautiful region. Explore the lakeside trails and massive forests. No rushing- just meander along, pausing to view this wonderful, quiet natural world. Visit ancient churches and picturesque lakeside towns and do not miss the expanse of cracked concrete which was once Hitler's Headquarters during World War 2 Itinerary
DEPARTURE DATES: Saturday start, weekly from 19th May - 8th Sept 2012
PRICE: £660 per person. Single Supplement £130 (includes half board for 7nights)

 

TATRA MOUNTAINS & DUNAJEC RIVER 7 Nights/8 Days

The Tatra Mountains are the highest mountain range in the Carpathian Mountains separating Poland from its southern neighbour, Slovakia. The Podhale - "Mountain meadows" is Poland's most southern region and is located in the foothills of the Tatra Mountains. Our cycling adventure begins in the shadow of these mountains at Zab. We will discover sleepy, picturesque medieval towns and villages where the age old rythms of life still continue. The majority of this tour follows the Dunajec mountain river with the famous Dunajec Gorge running through the Pieniny Hills. You cycle through unspoilt and sparsely populated countryside where farm animals and horsedrawn carts are still a common sight and the local people are hospitable and friendly. Although your tour leads into the mountains, the cycling is moderate as we parallel the river Dunajec following beautiful cycle paths with wonderfull views of the surrounding mountains. One of the highlights of this tour is Krakow, Polands third largest and oldest city where you will have the opportunity to cycle around this city and explore its many delights. Itinerary

DEPARTURE DATES: Saturday start, weekly from 19th May - 8th Sept 2012
PRICE: £510 per person. Single Supplement £70 (includes half board)

 

CYCLING IN SILESIA 7 Nights/8 Days

This is a fascinating tour joining a high variety of nature and cultural heritage of Polish, Czech and German inhabitatnts, once living in this area. It leads along the Polish - Czech border that divided the province of Silesia in 1742 after a Prussian-Austrian war. The zig-zag borderline often leads through the middle of villages and nowadays can be passed anywhere without any formalities. Although located in mountain and hilly regions, the tour is easy as it follows river valleys and foothills. Some heights are avoided with the aid of a narrow gauge railway Itinerary

DEPARTURE DATES: Saturday start, 26th May; 16th June; 3rd, 7th & 21st July; 4th, 18th August; 1st Sept 2012

PRICE: £595 per person. Single Supplement £90 (includes half board)

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SARDINIA

SEA, SAND & CYCLING 7 Nights/8 Days Map
This unspoilt island, part of the Italian state, has a character all its own. It is an unspoilt land where timestands still and traditions have remained unaltered over the centuries. Discover the green pastures, Mediterranean scents, abandoned mines and caves carved from Fishing Boatthe rock. On the coast, marvel at the deep blue colour of the sea, crescents of white sand and stretches of savage coastline with majestic cliffs. Inhabited since the dawn of history there are Neolithic and Roman remains, beautiful small towns, olive groves, vineyards and a peaceful unchanging rural landscape. It is ideal for spring and autumn vacations, warm, quiet and relaxing. This tour follows the west and south coasts and includes the islands of San Pietro and Sant' Antioco. Itinerary
DEPARTURE DATES: Saturday start 7th April; 19th May; 9th June; 8th & 29th Sept, 2012
PRICE: £875 per person. Single Supplement £150 (includes full board)

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SPAIN

WHITE VILLAGES OF ANDALUCIA 7 Nights/8 Days
groupCycle the far south of the Iberian Pensinula, where Europe meets Africa, through the provinces of Málaga and Cádiz with their fine combination of mountain and coastal scenery. Begin high in the mountains in the town of Ronda and then slowly descend westwards towards the coast. Pass picturesque villages, steeped in their Arab past, visit the internationally famous sherry and brandy producing towns of Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa Maria then head down the coast of Tarifa with Africa visible across the Straits of Gibraltar. This is the land of flamenco, whitewashed villages, orange trees, bullfighting, fine seafood, unspoilt Atlantic beaches and all with a beautiful mild climate- a cyclist's heaven. Itinerary
DEPARTURE DATE: 21st April 2012

PRICE: £960 per person. Single Supplement £130

 

THE ROUTE OF THE CALIPHS 7 Nights/8 Days
CordobaA journey through history to experience the part of Spain ruled by the Arab Empire for eight centuries. This occupation which ended in the 15th century left a cultural and architectural heritage of immense importance. It is hard to equal the incredible architecture of the 8th century Mosque of Cordoba, capital of the Omayyad Caliphs, centre of civilisation and a bridge between the cultures of east and west. In Granada, visit the famous palace-cum-fortress of La Alhambra and the winding streets of Albayzin. This is a route of immense open horizons with infinite olive plantations giving way to the vineyards of Montilla and the wheat field of Cordoba. It continues through the beautiful mountain scenery of the Parque Natural de las Sierras Subbéticas between the villages of Zuheros and Priego de Cordoba. An immensely colourful tour where all the villages are whitewashed and bedecked with geraniums and where the olive trees stretch into the distance, creating a beautifully decorated landscape. Itinerary
DEPARTURE DATE: 21st April 2012

PRICE: £960 per person. Single Supplement £130

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