Classic style bike tours

Chalk arrows lead the way

Our Classic tours are defined by over a half-century of expertise creating unforgettable cycling vacations. If your dream is to truly travel through a region by bike, then our Classic style bike tours are for you! Our unique chalk arrows lead the way as you explore small villages and world-class cities while traveling at your own pace. Our local tour leaders are with you along the way to support your ride and bring a deeper understanding to the area’s history, traditions and culture.

The following inclusions are specific to Classic Tours.

Tour leaders: Our tour leaders start with an unlimited supply of energy, and mix in talent, resourcefulness, and knowledge of local history and geography. These expert interpreters will be there when you need them and have a sixth sense for knowing when to help, and when to let adventure happen naturally.
Lodging: On Classic tours, you will enjoy a mix of lodging styles that showcase mom and pop hospitality with modern amenities. We look for locally-owned accommodations that give you a feel for regional history and culture. Location is key and you’ll stay near interesting sites in the center of town or in picturesque rural settings.
Meals: All breakfasts, a few lunches, and at least four dinners.
Wine or beer with group dinners. In regions where wine is not locally produced we will offer the local specialty of non alcoholic and alcoholic varieties, i.e. in Scandinavia.
Van Support: On tour you will have a support van providing water and snack resupply, mechanical assistance, a lift for tired cyclists, and luggage transfers.
Bikes: Choose a high-quality, lightweight titanium hybrid or road bike, or tandem. E-bikes are also available with a surcharge. Review the options on our bikes page.
Navigation: ExperiencePlus! chalk arrows are your primary tool for navigating on Classic tours. GPS-tracks, though not necessary, are also provided for you to download to your own device. Daily route maps will also be available.
Terrain: Routes on Classic tours are on paved roads and paths. You’ll find specific information about the tour level, the daily terrain, mileage and elevation gain on each tour’s itinerary page.
Daily Mileage Options: For those folks who just can’t get enough cycling, we’ll suggest optional routes off our marked course. These may not be available every day but if you know you will want to add miles you can request more before your date and we will provide them on most days.
Local Experiences: Special events like wine tastings, cultural and artisanal visits as described in the trip itinerary.
Tips and gratuities at tour hotels and group meals.
Travel assistance with transportation to and from the tour, including arranging extra nights at the tour starting and/or ending hotels.
Complimentary gift.

What’s not included:

Transportation to and from the bicycling tour including airfare or ground transportation.
Helmets – we ask that you bring your own to ensure the safest fit
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Tour leader gratuity
Trip Insurance – learn more about trip insurance at our travel planning pages.

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Enjoying all the sights and sounds on this guided bike tour in Portugal

Bike Across Portugal

Explore fascinating landscapes and villages in one of Portugal’s most interesting regions – the Alentejo.

8 days

From USD$4595

Classic Level 2.5

Apr 12, 2025 – Apr 19, 2025
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May 10, 2025 – May 17, 2025
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May 24, 2025 – May 31, 2025
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Sep 06, 2025 – Sep 13, 2025
Departure confirmed to go! Private departure – Not available to the public. Re-Cycle discounts no longer available.
Sep 20, 2025 – Sep 27, 2025
Sold out – wait list available.
Oct 18, 2025 – Oct 25, 2025
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Apr 11, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026
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May 09, 2026 – May 16, 2026
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May 23, 2026 – May 30, 2026
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Sep 05, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
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Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
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Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
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Bike Across Portugal Plus! the Coast

Stunning beaches of southern Portugal, gorgeous countryside, beautiful hotels and hill-top castles dot this trip in Portugal’s largest region.

12 days

From USD$5845

Classic Level 2.5

Apr 12, 2025 – Apr 23, 2025
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May 10, 2025 – May 21, 2025
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May 24, 2025 – Jun 04, 2025
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Sep 06, 2025 – Sep 17, 2025
Private departure – Not available to the public.Re-Cycle discounts no longer available.
Sep 20, 2025 – Oct 01, 2025
Sold out – wait list available.
Oct 18, 2025 – Oct 29, 2025
1 more to confirm the departure!
Apr 11, 2026 – Apr 22, 2026
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May 09, 2026 – May 20, 2026
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May 23, 2026 – Jun 03, 2026
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Sep 05, 2026 – Sep 16, 2026
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Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026
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Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026
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Cycling from Venice to Florence in Italy

Bicycling Venice to Florence

Our most popular bicycle tour in Italy for beginning cyclists offers a taste of three of Italy’s most spectacular cities.

8 days

From USD$4650

Classic Level 2.5

May 18, 2025 – May 25, 2025
2 spaces now available!
Jun 08, 2025 – Jun 15, 2025
Departure confirmed to go!
Sep 07, 2025 – Sep 14, 2025
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Sep 21, 2025 – Sep 28, 2025
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May 03, 2026 – May 10, 2026
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May 17, 2026 – May 24, 2026
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Jun 07, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026
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Aug 27, 2026 – Sep 03, 2026
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Sep 10, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
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Sep 20, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
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Bike Across Italy - Guided Bike Tours in Tuscany

Bike Across Italy – Venice to Pisa

If you love Italy, then you’ll love our bicycle tour from Venice to Pisa. Our “original” bicycle trip across Italy, includes a stop at our European headquarters.

12 days

From USD$6050

Classic Level 2.0

May 18, 2025 – May 29, 2025
2 spaces now available!
Jun 08, 2025 – Jun 19, 2025
Departure confirmed to go!
Sep 07, 2025 – Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 21, 2025 – Oct 02, 2025
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May 03, 2026 – May 14, 2026
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May 17, 2026 – May 28, 2026
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Jun 07, 2026 – Jun 18, 2026
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Aug 27, 2026 – Sep 07, 2026
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Sep 10, 2026 – Sep 21, 2026
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Sep 20, 2026 – Oct 01, 2026
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Bicycling the Best of Provence

8 days of bliss in Provence cycling small roads and feasting on fine food.

8 days

From USD$4795

Classic Level 2.5

May 02, 2025 – May 09, 2025
Departure confirmed to go! Only 1 Re-Cycle discount available.
May 30, 2025 – Jun 06, 2025
Private Departure. Not available to the public.
Sep 12, 2025 – Sep 19, 2025
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Sep 26, 2025 – Oct 03, 2025
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May 01, 2026 – May 08, 2026
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May 29, 2026 – Jun 05, 2026
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Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026
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Sep 25, 2026 – Oct 02, 2026
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Best of Provence Plus! the Luberon and Aix-en-Provence

This is the bicycle tour of Provence that you have been waiting for – enjoy cycling through the best of Provence and get off the beaten path with the amazing Luberon.

11 days

From USD$5995

Classic Level 3.0

May 02, 2025 – May 12, 2025
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May 01, 2026 – May 11, 2026
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May 29, 2026 – Jun 08, 2026
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Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 21, 2026
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Sep 25, 2026 – Oct 05, 2026
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Bicycling Provence to the Pyrenees Plus!

Explore Cathar castles, classical Roman Provence, the Cevennes and Languedoc regions of France.

11 days

From USD$5995

Classic Level 3.5

May 10, 2025 – May 20, 2025
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Aug 23, 2025 – Sep 02, 2025
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May 09, 2026 – May 19, 2026
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Aug 22, 2026 – Sep 01, 2026
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Bicycling Provence to the Pyrenees

Join us to bicycle classical Roman Provence, the Cévennes and Languedoc regions of France.

8 days

From USD$4895

Classic Level 3.5

May 10, 2025 – May 17, 2025
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Aug 23, 2025 – Aug 30, 2025
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May 09, 2026 – May 16, 2026
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Aug 22, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
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Bicycling Catalonia’s Costa Brava

With a history as diverse as the territory and a cultural identity and language of its own, Catalonia has a bit of everything – great routes, interesting towns and beautiful vistas.

8 days

From USD$4950

Classic Level 2.5