Cycling Holidays in Italy

Italy Cycling Tours

Whether you’re drawn in by spectacular scenery, relish the challenge of serious mountain climbs or just want a more active and interesting way to explore the country, our Italy cycling tours are for you. Holidaymakers may flock to the country’s sunny climes, but you’ll be surprised how quickly you can escape the crowds on two wheels.

Within minutes you could be cycling Tuscany’s serene countryside, delving deep into the fascinating history of the heel of Italy, or exploring the culinary identity of the dramatic Amalfi Coast. Away from the mainland, Sicily boasts miles upon miles of beautiful routes that weave through charming towns, quaint villages and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From famed food markets to cultural landmarks, you’re never far from an intriguing pit stop on one of our Italy cycling tours…

Cycling Holidays in Italy

8 Days from USD 2,579

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Ride through the UNESCO Val di Noto and Montalbano's filming locations

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8 Days from USD 2,649

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Cycle from the UNESCO town of Matera through Italy's heel to Lecce

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8 Days from USD 2,749

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Spectacular riding from the stunning Dolomites to Venice

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8 Days from USD 2,879

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Ride along the back roads of classic Tuscany

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8 Days from USD 2,879

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Cycle Sardinia's unspoilt southwestern coast

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8 Days from USD 2,579

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Cycle from the unspoilt Cilento to the UNESCO Amalfi Coast

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9 Days from USD 2,649

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Explore Sicily's south east, renowned for its unspoilt coastline, spectacular Baroque architecture and cuisine

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9 Days from USD 3,049

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Scenic self-guided cycling in the UNESCO vineyards of Piedmont

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8 Days from USD 2,149

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Quintessential Tuscany – the landscapes, the food and the people

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FAQs on Italy Cycling Tours

Is Italy good for cycling?

Owing to the meandering coastal paths, rolling hills and ancient villages that make up the breath-taking scenery, Italy is a fantastic country for cycling. All our cycling holidays in Italy are designed to bring you closer to the heart of the country and lead you through the most dramatic landscapes. As well as being able to cover more ground by bike, cycling in Italy gives you the opportunity to stop off at fascinating sites that you might otherwise miss.

What are the best cycling tours in Italy for families?

While much of Italy would impress families wanting to delve into the best bits of the country, the Puglia region is undeniably a great choice for both adults and children. Carefully planned routes that wind among pretty fishing hamlets, sun-drenched beaches and rural farms provide a wonderful mix of experiences that ensure all age groups are catered for.

If you’re looking for a self-guided, family cycling tour, Italy is the perfect place to go. You’ll follow quieter routes that avoid busy roads and you’re able to ride at your own pace, allowing you plenty of time for beach days along the way.

Cycling in Tuscany with Exodus Travels

Some of the best road cycling in Tuscany can be found in the north of the region. On this trip we discover the iconic city of Pisa, ride through quiet mediaeval villages and the glorious landscape that connects them and savour a huge range of delicious food and wine. What better way to explore the ‘Bel Paese’ (Beautiful Country)?

We were a private group of 9 chaps, none of us spring chickens. We went early-March, and the weather was generally warm apart from a couple of very chilly mornings. We were led there by our brilliant leader Mikhled; nothing was too much trouble for him, and he is very knowledgeable. A wonderful country, very friendly. The trip was a good mixture of biking and mini-bus transport. Highlights were Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and Red Sea/Aqaba. Some steep cycling downhill sections and the odd walk up hills – no great surprise at our age! Accommodation fine and food generally excellent; alcohol is sometimes available, sometimes not, so you need to plan a bit in advance if you like to imbibe, as we do. Overall view – highly recommended. (One tip – we were advised to take US dollars as well as Jordanian dinar; you only need the latter in reality).
Paul Watt Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike

This was a great trip because of the staff that were with us. The guide Anas was so accommodating and helpful, always smiling and wanting to share as much knowledge about Jordan as possible. No problem was too difficult for him to try to sort. The driver Walid was also hugely experienced and helpful. We were a very small group-3 of us and another super couple. Luckily it worked very well. There was a private group of 9 who were doing the same holiday and I presume that was how the 14 was made up. We were made to wait an hour every morning to let the private tour go first and this was probably the most annoying thing about the trip as we had to wait until 9.00 or 10.00 to leave and so had less time in the evening at our destination – a bit unfair but nothing our group had control over. Also think you should state there is really not much cycling in your brochure. And what cycling there is, is predominately downhill-and some of the downhill is very scary. Quite a few accidents between the 2 groups. We had a poor cycling guide who did not maintain a steady pace and this did not help with uphills and downhills. He seemed to care little what the group was doing, rarely looked behind and was also focusing on his training! Our guide spoke with him but I would suggest he is moved on. We had a day with an excellent cycling guide-ammar and so this guy’s failings really stood out.
Susan Dick Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike