The Best Easter Cycling Holidays

Around Easter time, when spring has sprung, you can expect longer, lighter days, quieter bike paths, and a more authentic local experience with fewer visitors at this time of year.

We recommend booking tours for Easter as early as possible to guarantee the best availability for accommodation (especially Boat & Bike tours), plus flight prices tend to be cheaper the earlier you book too.

With this in mind, our team have shared their top picks for an Easter cycling holiday.

Take advantage of the bank holidays around Easter and treat yourself to a short break cycling holiday.

Arianna says: "Spring in 'the green heart of Italy' is delightful, with pleasant weather for cycling between rolling vineyards and beautiful rural towns where you can enjoy delicious, fresh local foods including Umbrici pasta. Bellissimo!"

If one tour epitomises 'La Dolce Vita,' this is it. As you pedal past cypress-topped hills and landscapes cloaked in vineyards and olive groves, you’ll see palaces, theatres and mountain monasteries on this fabulous Italian tour.

As you'd expect, the local food and drink are a highlight - look forward to fresh pasta, creamy gelato and world-class wines.

View tour: Umbrian Escape Bike Tour

My view: "Prepare to be amazed by the perfume of millions of flowers, a huge benefit of cycling this tour at Easter. You'll cycle from the capital city of Amsterdam, an exciting place to start and finish this lovely tour, along gentle country lanes lined with yellow daffodils, pink hyacinths and purple tulips."

Experience famous flower gardens and the world’s biggest flower auction while staying on a river cruiser. Your excellent guide will lead you along the canal cycle paths from town to town, passing windmills and seasonal flowers along the way.

The endless flowers are not the only highlight; enjoy the cobblestone streets, cosy cafes and grand palaces of Haarlem, the open-air museum of Zaanse Schans with its reconstructed 17th-century village and, of course, Amsterdam itself where you start and finish.

View tour: Spring Flowers in Holland Short Break Boat & Bike Tour

Darryl says: "Three days of cycling through rolling countryside & vineyards with the option of pre-booking visits to some of the most famous champagne houses in the world. If you have ever celebrated with a glass of champagne, then it could have only come from this northeast area of France."

Champagne is an incredible region - and not just for its drink making history. Starting (and ending) in Reims, the birthplace of champagne, gives you the chance to explore magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Reims Cathedral and Basilique Saint-Remi - there are even Roman ruins here too!

Beyond Reims, highlights of this tour include a stop at Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon pioneered his sparkling wine in the 17th century, and a visit to Épernay’s Avenue de Champagne, a long street lined with historic champagne houses that store thousands of champagne bottles.

View tour: Champagne Bike Tour - Bike & Bubbly

A Boat & Bike holiday is a unique way to explore a country (or more than one!). Cycle and sightsee during the day, then relax, dine and sleep on board your ‘floating hotel’ at night.

Darryl says: "See the best of the Peloponnese on your stylish wooden Turkish gulet, exploring the traffic-free Hydra Island and the pistachio island of Aegina. This tour includes a great mix of Greek culture, beautiful islands and scenic cycling through orange orchards & pomegranate plantations. Cycling at Easter means temperatures will be ideal for each day's cycling, which is an average of 30km."

Experience the diverse landscapes, blue seas and rich history of the Peloponnese and Saronic Islands of Greece on this captivating Boat & E-Bike tour. With rides along the beautiful coastline and panoramic views of the ocean on the islands of Poros and Spetses, plus time to relax on Greece’s glistening beaches and bathe in its turquoise waters, this is a tour you won't forget.

View tour: Greece's Coast & Islands Deluxe Boat & E-Bike Tour

Saul says: "Travel the length of Vietnam, seeing the landscapes and culture change from north to south. Gentle cycling days mixed with other activities and sightseeing make it accessible for everyone. Cruising the islands of Ha Long Bay is a bucket list experience not to be missed. Easter is the perfect time to spend two weeks exploring Vietnam’s tropical islands, lush landscapes and spellbinding cities as temperatures are cool and the rainy season is yet to let loose."

As you wind your way from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll pedal past rice paddies and stop for long, refreshing swims during gentle daily cycle rides. On this tour, you'll travel by bike, boat, plane & bus, with stunning stops along the way including Hoi An, the imperial river city of Huế, and the Mekong Delta.

View tour: Vietnam Bike & Boat Tour

Beccy says: "Northern Italy is a surprising gem for cycling, with island beaches, countryside stretches, marshy nature reserves, characterful towns and amazing local food. Ride along canals and riverbanks dotted with palaces, before sailing into the magical city of Venice, which is less busy at this time of year."

Follow Italy's longest river, the River Po, on a fun-filled cycle tour across north east Italy. Throughout the week, you’ll see fascinating places such as the medieval fortress at Ostiglia, the walled city of Ferrara and the ancient port of Adria. You’ll sample cheese and grappa en route, and visit the Murano Glass factory.

Sailing into Venice, one of Europe's most enchanting cities, is a special experience in itself and a memory that will stick with you.

This tour also runs in reverse, which is the version Beccy cycled. You can read more in Beccy's Venice to Mantua trip report.

View tour: Mantua to Venice Boat & Bike Tour

Hotel & Bike holidays offer hassle-free cycling between superb locations, with luggage transport included.

Teo says: "Lanzarote's volcanic landscape is unique and spectacular. This tour takes you on a loop of the island, with beaches, mountains, caves and geysers. With optional rest days in San Bartolomé and Playa Blanca, it's the perfect balance of cycling and relaxation. I'd recommend cycling here over Easter due to its southerly location."

This is our southernmost European tour and the climate makes this island an excellent option over Easter. En route, you'll visit the artist Manrique's famous works, which are integrated into the stunning volcanic landscape. Cycle to the impressive Parque Nacional de Timanfaya and wonder at nature's beauty.

There's also time to explore the beaches and coves around Playa Blanca or take a boat to Corralejo and cycle on the nearby island of Fuerteventura for a day.

View tour: Lanzarote Bike Tour - Land of the Volcanoes

Evan says: "Historic towns and pretty villages reveal the island’s rich culture, with prehistoric ruins, bead markets and leather shops dotted along the route. Spring is a great time to visit the island as temperatures are milder and beaches are less busy."

Discover Mallorca’s UNESCO-listed mountains, glistening bays and authentic villages as you cycle around the largest Balearic Island. This tour features some climbs followed by picturesque descents that you won't forget anytime soon.

Time in Palma, the island's capital, is something to look forward to towards the end of the trip. There's lots to do, including visiting the cathedral and medieval walls of the old town.

View Tour: Mallorca Bike Tour

Arianna says: "What better way to spend a week in Italy than cycling through the gentle hills of the Tuscan countryside. When you're not cycling, you're soaking up the culture, history and art in Florence and Pisa."

Cycle from the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Florence's Ponte Vecchio, passing through the Tuscan landscapes that inspired Leonardo da Vinci. Riding along riverside paths and quiet roads, the terrain is easy-going and you’ll have the option of additional detours plus the chance to explore astounding cities, including Florence, on foot. 

View tour: Tuscany - Pisa to Florence Bike Tour

If you would like to learn more about any of these fantastic tours, you can enquire online, or call our team for some first-hand advice on 01273 224066 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm UK time). Ready to book now? You can view dates and prices and book all of our tours through our website!

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