Self-Guided Cycling Holidays All holidays include luggage transfers, hotel accommodation and bike hire options

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Cycling holidays along Europe's best cycle routes

Markartsteg with a view of Hohensalzburg Fortress

We offer a fantastic selection of cycling holidays throughout Europe along iconic cycle routes with tours suitable for all cycling abilities. Here are some reasons why you should book with us...

Our cycling holiday destinations

Discover Europe by bike

We have carefully selected self-guided cycling holidays in Europe's best cycling countries with a choice of well-planned cycle routes along clearly marked trails and cycle paths. Our included maps and GPX files will help to help you along your way for the best overall cycling experience no matter where you choose to ride. All cycle tours include luggage transfers and several bike hire options.

Flights are not included, but we can help you find the best way to arrive at your starting point. All of our cycle tours start close to airports and are often easy to reach by train.

Popular cycling holiday routes

Cycle along Europe's most famous cycle routes and cross-border trails

We have self-guided cycle tours along Europe's most famous cycling holiday routes including the Danube Cycle Path, cross-border routes such as the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path, the EuroVelo 15 Rhine Cycle Route, and exciting new routes such as the Kattegat Cycle Path in Sweden.   

Our active holiday services

Cycling holiday difficulty levels

Biker in Tuscany

We have a wide choice of cycling holidays available on our website and we believe that it is important to choose a cycling holiday that is suitable for your cycling ability and skill level. For this reason, each cycle tour has been graded by our expert team.

Regardless of whether you would like to cycle on an easy or a more challenging route, every tour has been profiled by our logistics team and is clearly labelled on our site. You can book your next cycling holiday with confidence knowing that you have all of the tour information before making a booking.

Find out more about our EasyMediumChallenging and Athletic categories here.

Why book with Active on Holiday?

Personal welcome

Personal welcome briefings are provided at the start of your holiday. We will hand over your rental bike and any necessary equipment. We'll also explain more about your itinerary and luggage transport.

Luggage transport

You will not need to carry your suitcase whilst on tour and you can use a small day backpack or pannier. We will transport your bags from hotel to hotel using our included daily transport service.

Travel documents and GPS

You will receive an extensive route description pack upon arrival. This includes route maps, descriptions, and information about cultural and culinary highlights. You can also request GPX files too.

Our routes

We invest a lot of time and money in selecting and developing all routes. This allows us to guarantee that you’ll follow the most beautiful trails. We also provide our signage along the route.

Hotels

All hotels are checked by us several times per year. We carefully select hotels that focus on the needs of our active customers with excellent facilities close to the routes or trails.

Service Hotline

During your holiday, you can reach our Service Hotline 24 hours a day to help you in case of problems. You’ll be able to travel knowing that there is always someone to contact.

About us

Active on Holiday is part of the Eurofun Group. For more than three decades, they have experience as a tour operator and have set the standard in active holidays. With a focus on cycling holidays, walking holidays, active family holidays and cruising & cycling, we can offer a wide range of active holidays throughout Europe to suit all abilities. All holidays include luggage transfers and local support.

You can contact us by telephone by calling our UK-based booking line on 0044(0)1706 618155. You can reach us from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Our website is continually updated and we will be able to answer any questions that you may have about specific tours.

Active on Holiday BV is a member of the Eurofun Group based in Austria and is a reseller of the trips they offer. The trips are therefore covered by the insurance taken out by Eurofun, which is valid in the various European member states. For more information, view our consumer protection details here.