Guided or Self-guided cycling tours

We offer a wide range of cycling holidays, both guided and self-guided, taking you through some of the most beautiful countryside in Europe. Our itineraries are designed for anyone who loves cycling, whatever their age or ability, and we have a number of programmes especially suitable for children and teenagers.

• Short breaks and longer tours
• Good quality accommodation
• Local emergency support available
• Good quality bicycles included

Below have a variety of holidays particularly appropriate for families. Alternatively click here to see our full range of cycling holidays. We are always happy to answer any queries about our holidays, so if you need any assistance deciding whether a holiday is right for you and your family, please contact our friendly Reservations Team on 0845 458 0120 or e-mail cycling@hfholidays.co.uk.

Guided cycling and cruising tours

HOLLAND
The Ijssel Lake Family Tour
7 nights, from £339. For children aged 7-11 only.
This tour has been specially designed for families with children aged 7-11 with shorter days of cycling and days off to allow you to enjoy other fun family activities.

ITALY
Veneto Highlights, Venice, Vineyards and Waterways
7 nights, from £599. Suitable for older children and teenagers.
A varied and interesting tour cycling along quiet country roads, past vineyards and next to canals in the Veneto region.

Self-guided cycling tours

HOLLAND
The Hoge Veluwe National Park
4 nights, from £299.
For a truly relaxing break in the heart of Holland, this holiday allows you to experience luxurious four-star hotel accommodation in a countryside setting criss-crossed with cycle paths and close to interesting places to visit. It is ideal for those perhaps new to cycling or anyone looking for a good mix of cycling and sightseeing.

The Loosdrecht Lakes
4 nights, from £299.
This short break offers an excellent variety of things to do from your base in the four-star Golden Tulip Loosdrecht Hotel. The setting is perfect for leisurely cycling in the countryside, allowing you to ride at your own pace through the beautiful region of the ‘Loosdrechtse Plassen’, perhaps stopping for a picnic or to visit a nearby town or village.

Holland in a Nutshell
5 nights, from £475.
This gentle five-night tour begins in the historic town of Delft, continues to Naaldwijk, renowned for its flower auction, and finally takes you to the small seaside town of Kijkduin.

ITALY
Veneto Highlights, Venice, Vineyards and Waterways
7 nights, from £599. Suitable for older children and teenagers.
A varied and interesting tour cycling along quiet country roads, past vineyards and next to canals in the Veneto region.

DENMARK
Southern Funen Islands
7 nights, from £535.
This eight-day tour starts in Odense and takes you to islands with charming fishing villages, inns and well-preserved castles.

GERMANY
Along the Rhine Heidelberg to Koblenz
6 nights, from £475.
This cycle tour runs along one of the most beautiful parts of the Rhine, past legendary castles, steep vineyards, medieval towns, historic churches and monasteries.

GERMANY / SWITZERLAND / AUSTRIA
Lake Constance Leisurely Cycle Tour
7 nights, from £499.
This popular tour takes in the main part of Lake Constance, but with a slightly different route and shorter distances to our main tour. Enjoy the atmosphere and scenery of this beautiful area, whilst taking time to relax, explore and swim in the lake.

AUSTRIA
Passau to Grein Leisurely Danube Tour
7 nights, from £339.
A relaxed eight-day tour along the beautiful Danube, suitable for families or the more leisurely holiday-maker. This is a really flexible holiday - as well as cycling you can choose to go swimming, walking and sightseeing.

The River Inn Trail, Innsbruck to Passau
8 nights, from £499.
Follow the River Inn on its journey from the Austrian Tirol into Bavaria discovering its hidden treasures en route.

Ten Lakes Discovery, Austrian Lakes & Mountains
7 nights, from £419. Suitable for older children and teenagers.
This seven-night cycle tour takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery in Austria. Cycling alongside rivers and lakes with the majestic backdrop of the mountains all around you is an experience to remember.

HUNGARY
Beautiful Lake Balaton
7 nights, from £435. Suitable for older children and teenagers.             
Visit Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake on this relaxing tour, where as well as cycling you can bathe in the thermal spa waters, explore ancient castles and sample local wines.

FRANCE
Cycling in the Gironde From the Vineyards to the Ocean
7 nights, from £655. Suitable for older children and teenagers             
This lovely tour takes you from the vineyards of the famous Côtes de Bordeaux region, through the shady pine forests and lakes in the Landes de Gascogne Regional Park, and on to the magnificent Bay of Arcachon on the Atlantic coast.