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. 

  • 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. *except for in the US, US tours do not include alcoholic beverages. 
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Traveler Services: Assistance with transportation to and from the tour, including arranging extra nights at the tour starting and/or ending hotels. For tours in the USA this might not be available. 
  • 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. 

Find a tour

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 remaining!     

  • Jun 08, 2025 – Jun 15, 2025
    Departure confirmed to go!

  • Sep 07, 2025 – Sep 14, 2025
    Sold out – wait list available.

  • Sep 21, 2025 – Sep 28, 2025
    Departure confirmed to go!    

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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 remaining!

  • Jun 08, 2025 – Jun 19, 2025
    Departure confirmed to go!

  • Sep 07, 2025 – Sep 18, 2025
    Sold out – wait list available.

  • Sep 21, 2025 – Oct 02, 2025
    2 more to confirm the departure

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Best of Provence with Experience Plus!

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
    Sold out!      

  • Sep 26, 2025 – Oct 03, 2025
     Contact us for availability

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Best of Provence Plus!

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
    Departure confirmed to go!  Only 1 Re-Cycle discount available.  

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Provence to the Pyrenees Plus

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
    Contact us for availability

  • Aug 23, 2025 – Sep 02, 2025
    Contact us for availability.

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Provence to the Pyrenees

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
    Contact us for availability

  • Aug 23, 2025 – Aug 30, 2025
    Contact us for availability.

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Bicycling Catalonia's Costa Brava

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

  • May 14, 2025 – May 21, 2025
    Departure confirmed to go!  

  • Sep 03, 2025 – Sep 10, 2025

  • Sep 17, 2025 – Sep 24, 2025
    Departure confirmed to go!

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Bicycling the Costa Brava with ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours

Bicycling Catalonia’s Costa Brava Plus! Barcelona
With a history as diverse as the territory and cultural identity and language of its own, Catalonia has a bit of everything – great routes, interesting towns and beautiful vistas.
12 days
From USD$6350
Classic Level 2.5

  • May 14, 2025 – May 25, 2025
    Departure confirmed to go!   

  • Sep 03, 2025 – Sep 14, 2025

  • Sep 17, 2025 – Sep 28, 2025
    4 more to confirm the departure  

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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

  • May 10, 2025 – May 17, 2025
    Departure confirmed to go!  

  • May 24, 2025 – May 31, 2025
    Departure confirmed to go!

  • 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
    Call for availability. Only 1 Re-Cycle discount available.  

  • Oct 18, 2025 – Oct 25, 2025
     1 more to confirm the departure!

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