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Highlights

• Stay in diverse locales, from the spa town of Monte Real to the old fishing village of São Pedro Moel.
• Cycle along the Silver Coast’s sandy beaches framed by Atlantic waves, pine and cork forests, and stunning rural landscapes.
• Indulge in Portugal’s delicious fresh seafood, enticing pastries, espresso, and affordable, excellent wines.

Highlights

• Stay overnight in the white-washed city of Ostuni, in a 13th-century palace turned into a small intimate hotel
• Cycle the Ionian and Adriatic coastlines at your own pace, stopping to explore whatever and whenever you wish
• Stay in the seaside towns of Santa Maria di Leuca and Otranto, rich in ancient history and legend

Highlights

• Cycle from one small alpine city to another, taking in rich cultures steeped in remarkable histories.
• Ride the diverse landscapes of the Dolomites, from vineyard-blanketed hills, emerald-green valleys, and sylvan forests to dramatic foothills and a 7,000-foot mountain pass.
• Coast down a mountainside from Pordoi Pass, navigating 33 switchbacks as you descend for six miles along roads made famous by Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi.

Highlights

• Cycle the rural country lanes of the Cotswolds into cottage-lined villages that have not changed for centuries.
• Indulge in traditional and modern English fare—full English breakfasts, afternoon teas, pub lunches, and farm-to-fork dining.
• Pedal past filming locations of numerous television series such as Downton Abbey, Endeavour, and Inspector Morse.

Highlights

• Ride inn to inn, assisted by island ferries, soaking up the magnificence of the stunning Pelješac Peninsula and Marco Polo’s Dalmatian Island of Korčula.
• Cycle along numerous beautiful beaches and coves kissed by the crystalline waters of the Adriatic, stopping as you wish for a refreshing dip.
• Pedal the scenic byways of Dalmatia’s famed ancient vineyards and olive groves and sample their wines and oils during delectable meals at VBT-recommended restaurants.

Highlights

• Cycle among the iconic vineyards of Beaujolais, coasting through charming wine villages producing some of France’s great wines.
• Explore the renowned wine appellations and stunning stone villages of Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Amour, and Romaneche-Thorins.
• Ride into Cluny, once the world’s epicenter of Christianity, and view its 10th-century abbey.