Cultural cycling holidays

All our cultural cycling holidays offer unique appeal and masses of interest that let you really 'get under the skin' of your chosen destination to find out what makes it tick. We provide meticulously researched regional and route notes to help you 'live like locals' during your trip.

Click on the appropriate holiday title for full holiday details, take a look at our activities section for further information about how our cycling holidays work, or see our interest-packed itineraries page for further information about what you can expect on your cultural cycling holiday.

Cycling holiday, France
Emerald Coast Cycling
Location:Brittany, France.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:A mix of mid range/good value, friendly/quirky
Meals:Continental breakfast end evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 13 May 2010 to 20 Sep 2010
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Good for:Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Emerald Coast Cycling


Cycling holiday, Italy
Gastronomic Barolo Cycling
Location:Piedmont, Italy.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Luxury/stylish
Meals:Continental breakfast and all evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 11 May 2010 to 14 Oct 2010
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Good for:Gastronomic meals Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Gastronomic Barolo Cycling

Discover Italy's best kept secret on this gastronomic cycling tour of Piedmont: softly rolling hills, picture perfect villages, fabulous hotels and gourmet menus which compliment the world class wines this stunning region is famous for! There are departures every 2 days until 14 October with prices from £1738 per person including flights from Heathrow and £1528 per person for tour only.


Cycling holiday, Italy
Treasures of Tuscany Cycling
Location:Tuscany, Italy.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and 6 evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 01 May 2010 to 16 Oct 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Treasures of Tuscany Cycling


Cycling holiday, Italy
Aspects of Assisi Cycling
Location:Umbria, Italy.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 03 May 2010 to 14 Oct 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Aspects of Assisi Cycling


Cycling holiday, Italy
Heart of Venetia Cycling
Location:Venetia, Italy.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, single centre.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 1 bike
Duration:8 days (7 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value, friendly/quirky
Meals:Continental breakfast and evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Saturdays from 08 May 2010 to 16 Oct 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Heart of Venetia Cycling


Cycling holiday, Spain
Contrasts of Catalunya Cycling
Location:Catalunya, Spain.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 1 bike
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:A mix of mid range/good value, friendly/quirky
Meals:Continental breakfast and 4 evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 03 Apr 2010 to 24 Oct 2010
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Good for:Swimming opportunities Art and history Fauna and flora Bird watching Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Contrasts of Catalunya Cycling

For a cycling tour with contrasts with stays by the sea, in a C14 castle and a farmhouse in the countryside there is something for everyone! Highlights include mediaeval villages, Roman and Greek ruins, Nature Reserves and the possibility of visiting Girona and Figueres as well as extra nights in Barcelona. Departures every 2 days until October 24th. Call our sales team now to book some last minute summer sun!


Cycling holiday, France
Secret Provence Cycling
Location:Provence, France.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and all evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 03 Apr 2010 to 14 Oct 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Secret Provence Cycling


Cycling holiday, France
Dordogne Gastronomic Cycling
Location:The Dordogne, France.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and all evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 11 May 2010 to 24 Sep 2010
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Good for:Gastronomic meals Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Dordogne Gastronomic Cycling


Cycling holiday, France
Hidden Valleys Cycling
Location:The Lot & Aveyron, France.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:7 days (6 nights)
 5 days (4 nights) option available.
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and all evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 11 May 2010 to 20 Sep 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Hidden Valleys Cycling


Cycling holiday, Gozo
Highlights of Gozo Cycling
Location:Gozo.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level:Lower 1 bike
Duration:7 days (6 nights)
 5 days (4 nights) option available.
Hotels:A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value
Meals:Buffet breakfast and evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Selected dates from 12 Sep 2010 to 29 May 2011
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Good for:Swimming opportunities Art and history Fauna and flora Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Highlights of Gozo Cycling


Cycling holiday, Italy
Secrets of San Gimignano Cycling
Location:Chianti, Italy.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level:Upper 2 bikes
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Luxury/stylish
Meals:Continental breakfast and all evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 07 May 2010 to 14 Oct 2010
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Good for:Gastronomic meals Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Fauna and flora Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Secrets of San Gimignano Cycling


Cycling holiday, Italy
Contrasts of Puglia Cycling
Location:Puglia, Italy.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:8 days (7 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Selected Saturdays from 29 May 2010 to 16 Oct 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Contrasts of Puglia Cycling


Cycling holiday, Austria
Lake Constance Cycling
Location:Lake Constance, Austria.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level:Choose 1 or 2 bikes
Duration:11 days (10 nights)
Hotels:A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and 8 evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Selected dates from 25 Jul 2010 to 10 Oct 2010
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Good for:Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Lake Constance Cycling


Cycling holiday, Austria
Austrian Lakes Cycling
Location:Salzburg, Austria.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level:Choose 1 or 2 bikes
Duration:11 days (10 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and 8 evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 13 May 2010 to 22 Sep 2010
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Good for:Swimming opportunities Art and history Fauna and flora Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Austrian Lakes Cycling


Cycling holiday, Austria
Passau to Vienna Cycling
Location:The Danube, Austria.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level: 1 bike
Duration:11 days (10 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and 6 evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 11 May 2010 to 26 Sep 2010
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Good for:Art and history Fauna and flora Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Passau to Vienna Cycling


Cycling holiday, Britain
Shropshire Castles Cycling Tour
Location:Shropshire & Wye Valley, Britain.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level:Upper 1 bike
Duration:6 days (5 nights)
Hotels:Luxury/stylish
Meals:Breakfasts.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Selected dates
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Good for:Fauna and flora Bird watching Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Shropshire Castles Cycling Tour


Cycling holiday, Britain
Wye Valley Cycling Tour
Location:Shropshire & Wye Valley, Britain.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level: 1 bike
Duration:6 days (5 nights)
Hotels:Luxury/stylish
Meals:Breakfasts.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Selected dates
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Good for:Fauna and flora Bird watching Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Wye Valley Cycling Tour


Cycling holiday, Cyprus
Secrets of Cyprus Cycling
Location:Cyprus.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level:Upper 2 bikes
Duration:8 days (7 nights)
Hotels:A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Selected Wednesdays from 08 Sep 2010 to 25 May 2011
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Good for:Swimming opportunities Art and history Fauna and flora Bird watching Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Secrets of Cyprus Cycling


Cycling holiday, Czech Republic
Best of Bohemia Cycling
Location:Czech Republic.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Luxury/stylish
Meals:Continental breakfast and evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 12 May 2010 to 27 Sep 2010
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Good for:Art and history Fauna and flora Bird watching Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Best of Bohemia Cycling


Cycling holiday, Czech Republic
Magic of Moravia Cycling
Location:Czech Republic.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level: 1 bike
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 12 May 2010 to 27 Sep 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Art and history Fauna and flora Bird watching Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Magic of Moravia Cycling


Cycling holiday, France
Rivers and Vineyards Cycling
Location:Alsace, France.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 13 May 2010 to 24 Sep 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Rivers and Vineyards Cycling


Cycling holiday, France
Abbeys and Vineyards Cycling
Location:Burgundy, France.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 1 bike
Duration:7 days (6 nights)
 5 days (4 nights) option available.
Hotels:A mix of mid range/good value, friendly/quirky
Meals:Continental breakfast and 4 evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 13 May 2010 to 20 Sep 2010
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Good for:Gastronomic meals Wine tasing Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Abbeys and Vineyards Cycling


Cycling holiday, France
Classic Burgundy Cycling
Location:Burgundy, France.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 1 bike
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and 6 evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 13 May 2010 to 20 Sep 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Classic Burgundy Cycling


Cycling holiday, France
Heart of Provence Cycling
Location:Provence, France.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:7 days (6 nights)
 5 days (4 nights) option available.
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and all evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 03 Apr 2010 to 16 Oct 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Fauna and flora Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Heart of Provence Cycling


Cycling holiday, France
Provence Gastronomic Cycling
Location:Provence, France.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level:Upper 1 bike
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and all evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 01 May 2010 to 08 Oct 2010
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Good for:Gastronomic meals Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Provence Gastronomic Cycling


Cycling holiday, France
Chateaux of the Loire Cycling
Location:The Loire, France.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level:Lower 2 bikes
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 11 May 2010 to 20 Sep 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Chateaux of the Loire Cycling


Cycling holiday, France
Loire Gastronomic Cycling
Location:The Loire, France.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level:Lower 1 bike
Duration:7 days (6 nights)
 5 days (4 nights) option available.
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and gastronomic evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 11 May 2010 to 20 Sep 2010
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Good for:Gastronomic meals Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Loire Gastronomic Cycling


Cycling holiday, France
Classic Lot Cycling
Location:The Lot & Aveyron, France.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:11 days (10 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and all evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 11 May 2010 to 20 Sep 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Classic Lot Cycling


Cycling holiday, Germany
Mosel Valley Cycling
Location:Germany.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level: 1 bike
Duration:11 days (10 nights)
Hotels:Luxury/stylish
Meals:Continental breakfast and 4 evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs: from 15 May 2010 to 11 Sep 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Art and history Fauna and flora Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Mosel Valley Cycling


Cycling holiday, Italy
Secrets of Sicily Cycling
Location:Sicily, Italy.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level: 2 bikes
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and all evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Selected Saturdays from 03 Apr 2010 to 16 Oct 2010
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Good for:Swimming opportunities Art and history Fauna and flora Bird watching Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Secrets of Sicily Cycling


Cycling holiday, Italy
Villas and Vineyards Cycling
Location:Venetia, Italy.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 1 bike
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:A mix of mid range/good value, friendly/quirky
Meals:Continental breakfast and evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 05 May 2010 to 16 Oct 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Art and history Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Villas and Vineyards Cycling


Cycling holiday, Portugal
Contrasts of Portugal Cycling
Location:Beira & Alentejo, Portugal.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level:Upper 1 bike
Duration:8 days (7 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast, 3 picnic lunches and 5 evening meals..
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Selected dates from 14 Mar 2010 to 29 May 2011
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Good for:Swimming opportunities Fauna and flora Bird watching Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Contrasts of Portugal Cycling


Cycling holiday, Spain
Backroads of Mallorca Cycling
Location:Mallorca, Spain.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, single centre.
Managed locally by Headwater employed rep.
Activity level: 1 bike
Duration:8 days (7 nights)
Hotels:Mid range/good value
Meals:Continental breakfast and evening meals..
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Selected Fridays from 05 Mar 2010 to 13 May 2011
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Good for:Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Art and history Fauna and flora Local culture
Cultural cycling holidays: Backroads of Mallorca Cycling


Cycling holiday, Switzerland
Swiss Lakes Cycling
Location:The Swiss Jura, Switzerland.
Holiday type:Independent cycling, hotel-to-hotel.
Managed by Headwater appointed agent.
Activity level: 1 bike
Duration:9 days (8 nights)
Hotels:Luxury/stylish
Meals:Buffet breakfast and 4 evening meals.
Prices from:Please call.
Departs:Every two days from 01 May 2010 to 24 Sep 2010
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Good for:Wine tasing Swimming opportunities Bird watching Local culture Choices for children
Cultural cycling holidays: Swiss Lakes Cycling





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Cycling holiday destinations...

Cycling holidays in Austria
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Cycling in Cyprus
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