10 bestselling cycling trips

Head to Croatia's sun-drenched Dalmatian Coast to cycle through serene rural countryside, explore vineyards and savour delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Feel a sense of calm as you pedal along rolling hills cloaked in aromatic lavender on the island of Hvar, and past rows of fertile vineyards on the verdant island of Korcula. After a fun day in the saddle, cool off with a refreshing dip in the crystal clear turquoise waters of a secluded bay. Then indulge in a feast of fresh seafood and local wines overlooking the picture-postcard scenery of Lombarda with its pristine white-sand beaches and red-terracotta roofs.

Zig-zag across Europe's oldest border between Spain and Portugal on our eight-day cycling tour from Seville to Porto. Traverse rural landscapes littered with ancient Moorish settlements and sites of reconquista conquests, and raise the heart rate with challenging climbs up the verdant Sierra de Gata Mountains. Enjoy thrilling descents through breathtaking scenery of olive groves and oak woodlands, and wind down in comfort in a premium hotel at the end of each ride.

A popular highlight on our cycle from Marseille to Barcelona is a ride through the wild Camargue wetlands. Weave your way in and around dykes, saltwater lakes and marshlands teeming with wildlife. Look out for the silver flash of white horses galloping along desolate beaches and flocks of rosy pink flamingo perfectly poised on their stilt-like legs while feeding in the shallows. A step back in time takes us to the fortified medieval town of Aigues Mortes and we end the day with a refreshing swim in the Mediterranean Sea.

Join our Lisbon to Algarve cycling tour to explore wild coastlines, tranquil coves and quaint fishing villages on two wheels. Escape the hustle and bustle as you follow forested trails through the protected lands of the Vicentine Coast Natural Park - Europe's largest coastal natural park - and pedal along windswept headlands. Relax in the evening with a feast of fresh seafood in the sleepy town of Vila Nova and toast a fun day in the saddle with a glass of local wine.

Get under the skin of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam as you pedal beyond the beaten track on this once-in-a-lifetime cycling holiday through southeast Asia. Explore the riverside markets of the Mekong Delta and rub shoulders with the locals in Vietnam, relax on a white-sand beach overlooking karst limestone rocks towering out of pristine aquamarine waters in Thailand, and feast on delicious home-cooked food in Vietnam to fuel a busy day in the saddle.