Top Self-Guided Cycling trips in Europe

Pedal around the southern-most 'heel' of Italy on this cycling tour in Puglia. Cruise past neat rows of olive groves, fertile vineyards and quaint farmhouses in Murgia before heading to the coast for a night in the fortified town of Ostuni. Tiny boutique shops line the cobblestone streets, and alfresco cafes entice you in with their mouthwatering seafood platters. A new day in the saddle takes you to Torre del Pizzo Beach where you can bathe in crystal clear turquoise water, and a cycle alongside the picture-perfect Alimini Lakes leads you to the grand Baroque town of Lecce. 

This European cycling adventure takes you along the banks of the River Danube from the colourful German town of Passau to Austria's capital city, Vienna. Enjoy easy-going days in the saddle as you pedal along mostly flat cycle paths through medieval villages and the verdant pastures of the Wachau Valley wine region. Stop to uncover ornate frescos in one of Europe's largest Baroque Abbeys in Melk and take a refreshing dip in a mirror-calm lake on your way to the lively streets of Linz. 

Pedal through the peaceful rural countryside as you complete this iconic Christian pilgrimage from Leon to Santiago de Compostela. Ascend to the mountain-top village of O'Cebreiro and take in far-reaching views over a patchwork of green farmland, and ride through ancient forests in the rural heart of Galicia, before claiming your pilgrim's certificate at Santiago Cathedral. 

Set in the famous Bordeaux wine region of France, this easy-moderate self-guided cycling tour takes you along the historic Garonne Canal from Bordeaux to Toulouse. Journey on your own or travel with friends as you pedal past verdant vineyards, and feel the stress melt away as you cruise under the canopy of ancient trees on riverside cycle paths. Grab a coffee in the colourful village square of Damazan, watch local life unfold, and don't miss the ornate reliefs of Romanesque churches in UNESCO World Heritage Site of Moissac.