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• 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.
• Spend the night exploring the medieval walled city of Óbidos after the day trippers have left.
• Visit Alcobaça’s Gothic monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, founded by Portugal’s first king in the 12th century.

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• 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
• Enjoy ample opportunities to swim at sandy beaches and Mediterranean coves tucked under limestone cliffs
• Ride into Lecce, known as the “Florence of the South” for its exuberant Baroque architecture

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• 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.
• Revel in some of Europe’s best-maintained bike paths, stellar routes that comprise 90% of this itinerary.
• Sample the culinary delights of South Tyrol, from alpine cheeses and speck (cured ham) to pinot noirs along the Wine Route.

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• 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.

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• 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.
• Discover the birthplace of legendary traveler Marco Polo among the charming, medieval streets of Korčula’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Explore Dubrovnik, an astonishingly preserved, red-roofed medieval treasure and UNESCO World Heritage site encircled by dramatic ramparts.

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• 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.
• Sample fine Chardonnays when you pause in the village that gave the white wine its name.
• Savor the luxurious amenities and stunning settings of two four-star Beaujolais châteaux, where gourmet meals and home-produced wines elevate your vacation.

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• Discover the historic old town of Passau at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers.
• Stay at comfortable lodges with spectacular river views and hotels brimming with history.
• Ride along one of Austria’s most famous bike paths, the Ybbs Valley Cycle Trail (Ybbstalradweg), formerly a railroad connecting the Alps with the Danube.
• Bike on one of Europe’s most well-known bike paths, the EuroVelo 6, along the banks of the Danube combining easy terrain with fabulous views from both sides of the river.
• Taste the famous white wines of the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Valley whose vineyards date back to the medieval Roman settlements.

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• Explore Girona’s cultural treasures, including the old Jewish quarter, medieval walls, Gothic churches, and Romanesque architecture.
• Savor superb Catalan seafood and farm-fresh cuisine, complemented by excellent local wines including sparkling cava.
• Cycle through history, stopping to view Greco-Roman ruins at Empúries, Gothic gems in Girona, and charming medieval villages.
• Discover the most important Greco-Roman ruins on the Iberian Peninsula at the coastal archeological site at Empúries.
• Immerse yourself in authentic Catalonian village life in historic Pals.