Tailor-Made and Private Bike Tours in Italy
Italy Bike Tours
Create a custom cycling tour through Italy, from Puglia’s coast to Venice’s canals or Sardinia’s shores.
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length5 days
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Prices from€2995 Rates
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Overview
Italy is a cyclist’s paradise where every pedal stroke uncovers centuries of history, world-class cuisine, and stunning landscapes. With a custom-tailored bike tour, your adventure is just beginning!
Italy offers so much for cycling enthusiasts with its unique charm and terrain. Picturesque Tuscany is a favorite, known for its rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, and scenic vineyards. Cyclists can explore historic cities like Florence and Siena while enjoying the region's culture and world-renowned cuisine. For those seeking more challenging rides, the Dolomites provide a spectacular backdrop with their mountain peaks and winding passes. This area is perfect for experienced cyclists looking for intense climbs and exhilarating descents.
In the north, the Lake District, particularly around Lake Garda, combines easier routes with lake views and charming villages. And then there’s Puglia in the south with a unique landscape of olive groves, coastal paths, and whitewashed towns.
Each of these regions provides a distinct flavor of Italy, ensuring that every cyclist can find a bespoke route that matches their preferences and interests. Let us be your guide as you uncover the wonders of Italy on a tailored bike tour!
Highlights
- Sicily: Ancient ruins and stunning coastline epitomized by Taormina.
- Venice: Legendary canals and delicious Mediterranean cuisine
- Tuscany: Vineyards and medieval villages like San Gimignano..
- Lake Garda: Villas, serene lakeside settings, and mountain views in towns like Sirmione.
- The Dolomites: Alpine landscapes surrounding villages such as Cortina d'Ampezzo.
- Umbria: Verdant landscapes exemplified by Assisi, earning the title of the "Green Heart of Italy".
- Puglia: Whitewashed villages and Trulli architecture in Alberobello complement coastal views.
- Sardinia: Beach and mountain views come together in Cagliari.
For those once-in-a-lifetime excursions that maximize each adventure, take a look at our one-day experiences to add to your itinerary.
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Itinerary
Tell us what interests you, and let us guide you in choosing the tour that's just right for you!
- History Seekers: Wander the ancient streets of Rome, explore Florence's Renaissance treasures, and discover the archaeological wonders of Pompeii.
- Beach Lovers: Cycle through Puglia's whitewashed villages and olive groves before reaching its breathtaking coastline. Meander along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, where limestone cliffs and sandy beaches create a postcard-perfect backdrop for your cycling adventure.
- Culture Connoisseurs: Embark on the Via Francigena, tracing historic routes from Canterbury to Rome, passing through medieval towns such as Siena and Lucca.
- Epicureans: Indulge in a culinary journey as you cycle through the countryside of Emilia-Romagna, renowned for its Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, balsamic vinegar, and Prosciutto di Parma. Stop by local markets and trattorias to savor authentic Italian flavors along the way.
- Intrepid Explorers: Challenge yourself with mountain biking trails in the rugged terrain of the Dolomites. Navigate through forested paths, rocky descents, and exhilarating singletracks, surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes.
- Photographers: Capture the beauty of Italy's diverse landscapes and architectural wonders as you cycle through iconic cities, charming villages, and scenic countryside. From the timeless beauty of Venice's canals to the enchanting landscapes of the Tuscan countryside, every pedal stroke offers a new opportunity for stunning photography.
*While every effort will be made to design a cycling tour that meets your preferences, it's important to acknowledge that the availability of specific cycle routes, accommodations, and other infrastructure may vary. Rest assured, we are committed to creating the best possible experience for you and will work closely with you to explore alternative options to ensure your enjoyment.
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Map
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Accommodation
You tell us the category and type of hotels you prefer! Options vary from simple, family-run accommodations to luxury and boutique hotels. We always focus on excellent service and a friendly welcome. Convenient locations mean you’re within walking distance of the local sights and will easily find a choice of restaurants for dinner.
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- Tailor-made tour preparations
- Accommodations for the duration of your tour
- Welcome meeting and bicycle fitting
- Pre-tour details (route overview, accommodation list, tourist info)
- Top-quality touring bicycle or e-bike (road, gravel, or mountain bike may also be available)
- Luggage transfers
- GPS tracks
- Tourist information
- 24-hour support throughout your tour
What’s Not Included
- Lunches, dinners, and refreshments (on request, a dinner package may be available)
- Airport transfers - arrival and departure transfers may be available on request
- City taxes
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily departures, March - November
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Price will vary depending on length, location, level of accommodations, and bike rental.
To assist us in creating a customized experience tailored to your preferences, please take a moment to review the questions below. Kindly provide your responses via email using the link at the bottom of this page. One of our tour specialists will review the information and contact you to discuss your options!
- Where would you like to go? Towns/destinations
- What dates do you want to travel? Date range?
- How many people will you be? Children? Ages?
- Number of days of cycling?
- Self-guided or guided tour?
- Hotel type/level? 3-star, 4-star, etc.
- How many single, twin or double rooms?
- Daily cycling distance and difficulty (elevation gain)?
- Bike type? Touring, road, mountain, gravel, or e-bike
- Arrival and departure points (if already arranged)
- Any specific interests? History, beaches, wine, nature, cultural
- Any other details? (Skill level, rest days, other preferences)
We look forward to hearing from you and working together to plan an unforgettable cycling adventure!
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
You decide! We can design a very easy tour with minimal distances or a tour that includes longer daily distances!
Airport Info
Italy can be conveniently accessed by flying into one of its numerous international airports, such as Rome (FCO), Milan (MXP), Venice (VCE), Naples (NAP), or Palermo (PMO). Upon arrival, you can explore the country using Italy’s well-developed train, bus, and metro networks for inter-city travel. Additionally, ferries provide connections between mainland Italy and coastal destinations, as well as islands.
Climate
Italy’s climate varies considerably from region to region due to its diverse geography. Generally, Italy experiences a Mediterranean climate in most areas, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Important to know
It is each traveler's responsibility to research travel requirements and to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, blank visa pages required for your destination (s), and any other requirements.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU citizens: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and the destination country.
EU citizens: (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID card, not expiring within six (6) months from the end of your tour.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Tripsite.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
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