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Bike tours in the fall

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IN BRIEF

Fall in Europe is breathtaking

With cooler days, fewer crowds, and vibrant colors, it’s the perfect time for an unforgettable bike adventure. It is also the grape harvest season, and you can’t miss the chance to take part in traditional festivals in small villages and enjoy delicious seasonal food paired with a good glass of wine.
Do you have room in your schedule for a weekly trip in September or at the beginning of October? Check out all our favorite destinations for cycling during the most colorful season!

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To know

Self-guided bike tours

Set off with your chosen adventure companions on an organized stage-by-stage itinerary: follow the route with the maps and informational materials we provide, and travel at your own pace counting on our assistance. All you have to do is choose your favorite itinerary in Italy and France and get ready to cycle!

Learn more about self-guided tours.

 

Bike and barge group tours

If you prefer traveling with a group, join a bike and barge tour and meet new people who share your passion for cycling and for discovering lesser-known places. A tour leader will lead the way and coordinate the group.

Croatia, Greece, or Holland – which destination do you prefer?

Tours

Italy (23 tours)

If you dream of visiting Italy on a bike, then fall might be the perfect season to make it a reality. Picture yourself cycling along the stunning and less crowded coastline of Salento or through the picturesque hills of Tuscany, while enjoying the mild and pleasant temperatures. You can even admire the Dolomites and the vineyards in the countryside during the grape and apple harvest.

Learn more about bike tours in Italy.

People crossing a wooden bridge with vineyards in the background, Euganean Hills, family cycling holidays
Cycling / Self-guided

Euganean Hills for families

centre-based tour intorno_a Galzignano Terme

from 830 €
6 days / 1 person
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Cyclists on a bike path lined with trees, departing from Verona, Italy.
Cycling / Self-guided

Lake Garda to the Venice lands

from Peschiera del Garda to Venice

from 800 €
6 days / 1 person
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Villa La rotonda, Andrea Palladio, Vicenza, Italy
Cycling / Self-guided

Venice lands

from Venice to Vicenza

from 530 €
5 days / 1 person
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Piazza del Campo crowded with people, Siena, Italy, Via Francigena, walking tours
Cycling / Self-guided

Grand Tour of Tuscany

from Pisa to Siena

from 630 €
5 days / 1 person
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Girolibero cycling group in the Euganean Hills, bike holiday in Veneto, Italy.
Cycling / Self-guided
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Pre-trip extension Euganean Thermal district

round tour intorno_a Galzignano Terme

from 590 €
3 days / 1 person
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Group of cyclists travelling with
Cycling / Self-guided

Dolomites to the Venice lands

Bolzano - Verona - Venice

from 880 €
8 days / 1 person
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Bolzano Cathedral with the Dolomites in the background, Italy.
Cycling / Self-guided

Dolomites to the Venice lands

from Bolzano to Verona

from 670 €
5 days / 1 person
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Cycling with
Cycling / Self-guided

From Austria to the lands of Venice

Innsbruck - Bolzano - Verona

from 940 €
7 days / 1 person
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Bike tours in the fall

Italy

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France (1 tour)

A bike tour in France is always a great idea, but the country in the fall offers a magical atmosphere. As the holidays of many visitors end at the beginning of the school year, you have the whole month of September to explore the charming Loire Valley and its castles without the peak season crowds.

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Aerial view of a symmetrical garden with intricate hedges at a Loire Valley castle.
Cycling / Self-guided

Castles in the Loire Valley

from Orléans to Tours

from 750 €
7 days / 1 person
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Greece and Croatia (6 tours)

Who said Greece and Croatia are only summer destinations? Visiting these countries in September and October has many advantages, including fewer tourists on the beaches and cooler temperatures that allow you to enjoy interesting cities, like Athens, Trogir, or Dubrovnik, but also a few more dips in the crystal clear waters.

Also, did you know you can start in Venice and cycle to Croatia?

Victory Lighthouse in Trieste with a view of the city
Cycling / Self-guided

From the lands of Venice to Croatia

from Venice to Porec

from 840 €
8 days / 1 person
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Top view of a port with boats and deep blue sea, Corfu
Bike and Barge / Self-guided or guided

Ionian Islands

round tour Corfu - Cephalonia - Corfu

from 2029 €
8 days / 1 person
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Wooden sailing boat anchored near a coastal town with traditional houses, Greece
Bike and Barge / Guided

Athens and the Gulf of Aegina

round tour intorno_a Athens

from 3259 €
8 days / 1 person
Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct
Smiling woman on the deck of a boat, bike and boat holidays with
Bike and Barge / Guided

Dalmatia and the Kornati Islands

round tour Trogir - Zadar - Trogir

from 1889 €
8 days / 1 person
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Two people diving into the sea from a pier with a docked boat, Croatia.
Bike and Barge / Self-guided or guided

Kvarner Bay

round tour Omišalj - Zadar - Omišalj

from 1129 €
8 days / 1 person
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Group of cyclists resting on a beach on the Dalmatian coast, bike and boat trips
Bike and Barge / Guided

Southern Dalmatia

round tour Trogir - Split - Trogir

from 1889 €
8 days / 1 person
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Holland and Belgium (5 tours)

These two top cycling destinations are worth visiting all year round. However, when the summer heat and crowds are diminishing and the days are transitioning into soft light, you might just find the ideal time of year to embark on a bike and barge tour.

Start off in Amsterdam and explore the traditional architecture of Hanseatic towns, or pedal your way to historic Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp in Flanders.

Learn more about bike tours in the Netherlands.

Two people sitting on large wooden clogs in front of a traditional Dutch shop.
Bike and Barge / Self-guided

Amsterdam and the Southern Tour

round tour intorno_a Amsterdam

from 799 €
8 days / 1 person
Oct, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Couple of tourists admiring the canals and traditional houses in Volendam, Netherlands
Bike and Barge / Self-guided

Amsterdam and the Northern Tour

round tour intorno_a Amsterdam

from 799 €
8 days / 1 person
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Couple cycling in Bruges with traditional houses in the background
Bike and Barge / Self-guided

Amsterdam and Flanders

from Amsterdam to Bruges

from 949 €
8 days / 1 person
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Group of cyclists along a canal surrounded by traditional Dutch houses
Bike and Barge / Guided

Amsterdam and Flanders

from Amsterdam to Bruges

from 1589 €
8 days / 1 person
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Red boat near colorful houses in Amersfoort, Netherlands.
Bike and Barge / Self-guided

Heart of Holland

round tour intorno_a Amsterdam

from 799 €
8 days / 1 person
Apr, Oct, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Assistance

Luggage transportation
Traveling light makes all the difference! All travel itineraries come with our signature luggage transport service: simply leave your bags at the front desk each morning and we’ll drop them off at your next lodging.

 

Tour information
We’ll send you all the tour information before you set off on your adventure. It contains practical information, instructions on how to reach the starting point, a list of hotels, and answers to frequently asked questions. For our self-guided tours, we’ll also hand over detailed maps and roadbooks, in either physical or digital format, so you can follow the route on your own.
No need to worry about figuring out which turn to take if you opted for one of our group trips; in this case, your chaperone will gladly tell you where to go next!

 

Need help?
We plan your trip carefully to prevent any mishaps, but in case you need assistance, we’re available for support 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

637 reviews

Kenneth
Published: 22 Sep 2025
This bike and barge trip was a perfect way to see Provence. The route took us through areas that were filled with ancient sites, vineyards, farmland, and small villages that you would… This bike and barge trip was a perfect way to see Provence. The route took us through areas that were filled with ancient sites, vineyards, farmland, and small villages that you would… more
This bike and barge trip was a perfect way to see Provence. The route took us through areas that were filled with ancient sites, vineyards, farmland, and small villages that you would not see going any other way. The crew was amazing, the food fantastic with great presentation. The bikes are well maintained and makes riding easy. We rode the electric bikes. The barge L’Estella is well maintained with a nice gathering area. However the cabins are small, but did have good storage. I highly recommend Girolibero for this bike trip! This bike and barge trip was a perfect way to see Provence. The route took us through areas that were filled with ancient sites, vineyards, farmland, and small villages that you would not see going any other way. The crew was amazing, the food fantastic with great presentation. The bikes are well maintained and makes riding easy. We rode the electric bikes. The barge L’Estella is well maintained with a nice gathering area. However the cabins are small, but did have good storage. I highly recommend Girolibero for this bike trip!
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Jeanne
Published: 22 Sep 2025
Our Bike and Barge trip from Avignon to Aigue Mort was terrific. Our guide, Georgia was a wealth of historical information and unfailing good humor.The crew, Omar as head guy, Lucy as… Our Bike and Barge trip from Avignon to Aigue Mort was terrific. Our guide, Georgia was a wealth of historical information and unfailing good humor.The crew, Omar as head guy, Lucy as… more
Our Bike and Barge trip from Avignon to Aigue Mort was terrific. Our guide, Georgia was a wealth of historical information and unfailing good humor.The crew, Omar as head guy, Lucy as captain and Alessandro as chef were incomparable. Alessandro went out of his way to provide innovate and delicious meals every evening. We would highly recommend this captain, guide and crew. Our Bike and Barge trip from Avignon to Aigue Mort was terrific. Our guide, Georgia was a wealth of historical information and unfailing good humor.The crew, Omar as head guy, Lucy as captain and Alessandro as chef were incomparable. Alessandro went out of his way to provide innovate and delicious meals every evening. We would highly recommend this captain, guide and crew.
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Published: 19 Sep 2025
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