Our collection of cycling holidays can be found in the premier wine regions of Europe, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, and the UK. Whether it’s the Loire Valley or Umbria, a Softies cycling holiday is the best way to fully experience these regions.

We’ve hand-picked the most charming places for you to stay in – from rustic country inns to elegant townhouses and sumptuous chateau hotels. You’ll enjoy a warm welcome at every door and excellent dining options.

As all our tours vary in difficulty, our cycling experts will be more than happy to help steer you towards the best tour for you and your children. One stand-out suggestion for groups with children are our single centre cycling holidays in Europe. These holidays remove the need to cycle between different accommodations and allow the group to do as much or as little activity as they wish.

Our cycle experts are on hand to help you get to the start of your tour. Our dedicated client services team can arrange transfers, flights and trains. Or if you’d like to get there on your own steam, we’ll make sure you know exactly how to do it. We offer scheduled flights with all major airlines from multiple UK airports. We’d also be glad to help you with self-drive options too.

Please note, travel to your destination is not included in our booking package, but we are more than happy to assist in planning and booking this for you

Our cycle experts handcraft every Softies tour with leisure in mind. Our routes are specially designed to show you the very best of a region: cycle past imposing castles and elegant châteaux on the way to your next boutique hotel. Manageable daily distances and mostly traffic-free routes means the experience is leisurely. We also make sure you pass by a winery or two for a tasty tipple.

Our fleet of high-quality bikes ensures both comfort and enjoyment throughout your tour:

• Hybrid Bikes: These are lightweight bikes that are perfect for leisurely rides. Comfortable saddles, upright handlebars, and smooth gearing means they’re well suited for all of our holidays.
• E-Bikes: For a leisurely experience, electric bikes are fantastic. Pedal-assisted motors means hills and inclines are a breeze. Slightly heavier than a hybrid bike, these are a brilliant option for beginner cyclists or those who need a boost. Just don’t forget to charge the batteries.

All of our bikes come with helmets as well as panniers, so you can bring that amazing bottle of wine you found mid-ride back to your hotel!

Our leisurely tours are designed with all cycling abilities in mind. Each of our holidays have been graded on their ease, so you can find the right one for you. Our cycle experts are on hand to help find the right difficulty level for you, but opting for an e-bike is a fantastic way to make the journey a little more leisurely.

Ranging from three to seven days, our tours strike the perfect balance between leisure and activity. Whether it’s a long weekend or a a week long escape, there’s a tour that’s right for you. Our cycle experts can also arrange city add-ons for those wishing to extend their trips.