Bike Tour <span>Countries</span>

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  Austria The Danube River alone makes Austria a super popular bike tour and Bike & Boat tour haven, as well as its easy access to the 8 other European countries it borders. Austria still captures the spirit of a bygone era. Ornate palaces, imperial grandeur and echoes of Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss' music abound. Vienna, Salzburg, Linz, Melk, and the Tirol and the Hohe Tauern National Park are just some great highlights as you tour this great country be it on a Bike Tour, Bike & Boat Tour or a longer Road Bike Tour.

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  Belgium There are 15 great Belgian cycling vacations to choose from.... with most of them also venturing into the Netherlands and/or France, and one bike tour goes through all 3 countries. Eleven of the tours are Bike & Boat tours mostly along the Maas (Meuse) River. Belgium's rich merchant history can be see in its churches, town halls, castles and works of art, dating back to the early Middle Ages. Belgium has a wonderful cycling network system that is like bike by numbers!

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  Cambodia Bordered by Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, Cambodia's biggest claim to fame is likely the massive Angkor Wat temple complex, which millions flock to see every year. Why not do a Bike & Boat tour to this major attraction and experience Cambodia's lush countryside and oh-so-not-Western culture. Perhaps you'll get a glimpse of a Malaysian Sun Bear or a kouprey, said to be one of the rarest animals in the world!

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  Croatia Discover the joy of a Bike & Boat tour on the gorgeous azure-blue waters of the Adriatic in beautiful Croatia! Croatia has well-kept coasts with 1,185 islands, and endless reefs and bays. The many Roman ruins and old stone buildings give the country a certain medieval flair. I have read that the White House was built out of stone from Croatia's Brac island. Croatia is also known for its great seafood and for being much cheaper than its European neighbors. And with the availability of e-bikes, the country's many hills with their breathtaking vistas are now accessible to everyone!

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  Czech Republic The Czech Republic is known for its beer, natural springs and of course the gorgeous capital of Prague. Prague was left relatively untouched during WWII, thus its city plan has many crooked little cobbled streets with hidden eateries and shops as well as an abundance of historic architecture, making it a popular location for Hollywood movie makers. Prague alone is worth a bike tour, but also intriguing is the lush countryside, and where else can one experience true "Beer Spas"!

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  Denmark In Copenhagen there are more bikes than people! There are almost 400 kilometers of biking lanes among which you find the world's busiest biking lane with up to 40,000 cyclists passing daily! Cyclists in Copenhagen travel a total of 1.2 million kilometres by bike every day. This is the equivalent of cycling to the moon and back – twice!

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  France France is the most visited country in the world, which is why we offer over 30 bike and Bike & Boat tours there as well as a few Road Bike Tours. It has everything that you'd want to experience on a cycling vacation: world renowned cuisine, spectacular scenery, towering cathedrals, quiet bike paths and innumerable chateaux - not to forget the tasty coffee, morning croissants, curbside baguettes, mouthwatering truffles, and oh the wine!

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  Germany Did you know... Germany boasts more than 70,000 miles of cycling routes! What better way to sight see this gorgeous country than on the back of a saddle? Ride around the stunning Bavarian Lakes, bike through the charming villages surrounding Lake Constance, take in the sights of Heidelberg along the Rhine, or leisurely sip your way along the German Wine Tour. Better yet include a bit of France on the Breisgau & Alsace Wine Road! Or perhaps a Bike and Boat tour or Road Bike tour is in order....

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  Greece A Bike and Boat tour in Greece, sign me up! Consisting of about 2,000 islands, Greece is known for its ruins, Mt. Olympus and the Olympic Games, their olives, their relaxed way of life, their long history and great philosophers, and for being ferocious warriors. Winston Churchill said that the "Greeks do not fight like heroes. Heroes fight like the Greeks."

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  Hungary In Eastern Europe, Hungary is known for its spicy food - making frequent use of paprika and peppers. Budapest is renowned for its many thermal springs. The country has lots of synagogues, including Europe's largest, and the oldest underground train system in Europe. It has a completely different look and feel from the rest of Europe, which is great to experience on a Bike Tour.

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  Iceland Iceland, the 'Land of the Midnight Sun', is well known for its volcanoes (some still quite active as we saw recently with Mt. Eyjafjallajokul and Mt. Grimsvotn), its high-spewing geysers, its Northern Lights shows, its amazing salmon and cheese, its glaciers, hot springs, the well-protected Icelandic horse, and of course the famous therapeutic Blue Lagoon! The Blue Lagoon was listed by National Geographic as One of the Wonders of the World in early 2012. Come see why! This small volcanic island of a country is also known as being one of the 'happiest' in the world. One thing's for sure, its natural beauty and utter uniqueness from the rest of the world will blow you away!

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  Ireland Known as the Emerald Island, Ireland is filled with lush greenery and oh so much history! A small island worth taking your time on via a bicycle and a map. The locals are super friendly, and the Irish stew, Guinnesses and fish and chips go down super easy.

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  Italy A bike tour in Italy - surely on everyone's Bucket List! The canals of Venice, the ruins of Rome, the architecture of Florence, the hills of Tuscany, the vineyards of Umbria, the olives of Puglia, the lakes of the north, the Dolomites in the East, the islands in the West and the oh so many wines.... We have cycled through Italy a lot, and the picturesque countryside, the friendly locals, and the cuisine, be it simple or fancy, are just divine!

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  Liechtenstein The only country situated entirely within the Alps, Liechtenstein is a German-speaking country that is the only one not bordered by Germany. It is bordered only by Austria and Switzerland. Similar to Monaco, Liechtenstein is a Principality and uber small in size, which might make it easy to miss, but not on a bicycle! It's hard to miss anything on a bicycle tour!

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  Luxembourg Luxembourg is part of the Benelux countries with Belgium and the Netherlands. Its flag is almost identical to the Netherlands except their blue stripe is of a lighter shade. They speak 3 languages in Luxembourg: French, German and Luxembourgish. The country is smaller than Rhode Island, but they suffered much during World War II with the Battle of the Bulge having been fought in the Ardennes, which make up a large part of the country. It is fascinating to experience this history while on a bicycle tour.

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  Montenegro Meaning 'black mountain', Montenegro makes for an ideal cycling vacation due to its very late start in its independence and tourism, its natural beauty, its 117 beaches along the pristine Adriatic Sea, its gorgeous black mountains, and its great medieval city of Kotor. Bike overtop limestone cliffs, dine on exquisite local seafood, wine and fruit, and cycle to cultural sites few Americans have seen.

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  Morocco Finally a bicycle tour in Africa! Morocco won its independence in 1956 having been previously dominated by both France and Spain. The country speaks Arabic and is mostly Muslim. They are known for their spices, their olives, the Atlas Mountains, the great Sahara to the East and of course Casablanca, which is not their capital but is their largest city. Surprisingly, Morocco is just 9 miles south of Spain. A great opportunity to cycle southern Spain, then vacation in Africa!

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  Netherlands What does one associate with the Netherlands if not Tulips and Bicycles!! Our Bike & Boat Tours especially pay homage to the gorgeous tulips. Cycle and sail on a variety of boats all over Holland, or go self-guided off the beaten bicycle path through Holland's quaint farm country. Ride to the famous Zaanse Schans, experience the Alkmaar Cheese Market, taste that local favorite "haring", and of course squeeze in some culture at the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

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  Norway Norway stretches into the Arctic North Cape and shares most of its Eastern border with Sweden, but also reaches overtop and touches Finland and Russia. Its western Fjords and mountains offer some of the most stunning scenery in Northern Europe and some of the most rewarding cycling. Norway is known more for its winter sports than bicycle tours, but we consider it only a matter of time.

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  Poland Poland is famous for the great musician Chopin and its abundance of lakes - some 9300! Poland has a diverse landscape filled with mountains, moraines, plains, rivers, lakes of course, sand dunes and yes even a desert, one of only a handful found naturally in Europe. Its architecture too is quite fascinating. Not your typical destination for a bicycle tour, which I think makes it more of an adventure.

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  Portugal A bike tour in Portugal is like a massage on the beach - a rare luxury not to be missed. Algarve alone attracts so many people, it contains some 20% of all the country's hotels and restaurants. Part of the Iberian Peninsula with Spain, Portugal pretty much takes up the whole of Spain's west side. Its capital is Lisbon, made up of 7 hills and famous for its mosaic sidewalks.

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  Slovakia Slovakia easily gets forgotten amongst its larger neighbors: Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland and Ukraine. However, it is a gorgeous country to see on a bicycle. Nestled against the Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia is full castles, restored palaces, ruins, and vineyards.

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  Slovenia Slovenians are known for their prowess in sports! The country's diverse landscape (being on the Mediterranean and by the Alps) lends itself nicely to many activities, which has earned the country a sporty reputation. Be a part of the action and witness some of its charm on a bicycle tour!

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  Spain From Coastal Andalucia to the Costa Brava and over to Basque Country, there are wonderful cycling opportunities in Spain. The Vías Verdes (literally "green-ways") are old retired railroad tracks that have been restored and converted for use by walkers and bikers. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine on a tour of Catalonia, or cycle around the island of Mallorca, or bike Jacob's Pilgrimage Tour!

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  Sweden Everyone knows Sweden is tucked between Norway and Finland, but it also shares maritime borders with Denmark, Germany, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The country is not the usual bike tour hot spot, but it boasts amazing scenery with its fjords, national parks, forests, mountains and that fresh, invigorating country beauty you only find in the very north.

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  Switzerland Discover Switzerland in all its beauty on a leisure, vista-filled bicycle tour! Switzerland has one of the most developed and user friendly cycling route systems in the world. Bike with the Alps or Jura Mountains in the background, ride alongside Lake Geneva or Lake Constance, follow the flow of the Aare, Rhine or Rhone Rivers, or just enjoy the fresh mountain air, endless chalets and delectable Swiss chocolate!

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  Turkey The old Turkey, named Anatolia, has a history that goes back thousand of years. Turkey is often called the ‘cradle of civilization’ and when you tour through this country, preferably on bicycle, you will understand why. Hittites, Lycian, Ioniërs, Persian, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuk and Osman all left their mark in the history of this country. You will be amazed by the number of ancient sites and ruins!

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  United Kingdom Who doesn't want to go to England after watching *that* Royal Wedding?! The British sure know a thing or two about tradition and history, and how great it would be to visit London, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court and Stonehenge on a bicycle tour. Cycle through the countryside filled with pastures and pubs, and enjoy afternoon tea with finger sandwiches and scones as the British have done for centuries.

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  United States The great United States is much too huge to see on a bicycle tour! Or is it....? Well, one must start somewhere. Why not see the breathtaking fall foliage in Pennsylvania, or ride the famous Five Boro Bike Tour in New York City, or visit the great capital of Washington D.C!!

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  Vietnam Vietnam will take you back in time with its unspoiled culture and rustic cuisine! Part of the Indochina Peninsula, the country is long and narrow (at one point only 30 miles wide) and boasts a 1,000-mile coastline. Thirty some parks and reserves have been set up in the country, which houses many rare animals, including the Indochinese Tigers and Sumatran Rhinos. Its shoreline is dotted with massive rock outcroppings, and the locals pride themselves on their with fresh seafood, homegrown coffee and seasonal fruits. What better way to see and taste it all than via a bike or Bike & Boat tour! Bicycle to the famous cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh (formerly Saigon) as well as many smaller villages off the beaten path. Bike through the packed marketplaces to quiet side roads and cruise along the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay.