3 incredible cycling holidays
Cycling holidays never seem to be out of the travel press at the moment. They give you all the benefits of a conventional fitness holiday, but without it seeming like hard work. You get to see more beautiful sights, than you would simply walking around using your hotel as a base, but at the same time get a greater feel for an area’s culture and local atmosphere than you would on an escorted tour that takes in 5 cities in the same amount of days.
Are your ready to picture yourself pedalling around sparkling lakes at your own pace, planning your next picnic stop, while your luggage is transferred between hotels for you? You can be as strenuous or as relaxed as you want, choosing flat, purpose-designed cycle paths, spice it up going off-roading, or enjoy a combination of the two. Here are our favourite cycling holidays.
Cycling tour of Curonian Lagoon, Lithuania
If you’ve never experienced Lithuania’s stunning coastline, you’re in for a real treat. This self-guided tour from Regent Holidays will take you through the seaside resort of Palanga and into the Giruliai forest, before making your way through the magical sounding Land of Storks. Onwards then, you’ll cycle along the banks of the Nemunas River, onto the Vente Cape, until finally you catch your first glimpse of the sand dunes of the Curonian Spit.
Over this 7 day trip, you’ll have the chance to visit the vibrant highlights of the city of Klaipeda, botanical gardens, museums and famous lighthouses on foot, as well as take a boat cruise across a lagoon. Keen birdwatchers will delight in the huge number of varieties that can be spotted along the way and rest assured each of your luxurious hotels, will provide extremely comfortable overnight stays and exquisite food.
Cycling in Estonia
Another classic cycling holiday from Regent Holidays, which will take you through meadows, forest trails and national parks, as well as beside cliffs, where the sparkling ocean dances below. Windmills and craters, fossils and medieval fortresses are just some of the highlights you’ll experience.
Your exclusive accommodation will consist of hotels and farms, where you’ll be able to soak your aching muscles in a soothing hot tub at the end of a long day cycling around the Baltics, gaining an insight into the history of Tallinn, Kuressaare, Kehala and Meiuste.
Cycling tour of the Baltics
This slightly longer trip takes in the sights of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, in an effort to combine all the highlights of the holidays detailed above. You’ll visit the sand dunes of the Curonian Spit, pine forests, beach resorts, castles and cathedrals, as well as the urban sights of capital cities; Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius.
The trail between Riga, Cesis and Tartu is really one of the best ways to experience incredible Baltic towns old and new, as well as the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
To find out more about any of these Regent Holidays self-guide cycling tours, please give our friendly and knowledgable team at the Low Cost Deals office a call. Cycling holidays are exceptionally fun and memorable regardless of your fitness level or experience. If you’ve never indulged before, our staff will be able to advise you about what’s involved, what’s included and what you’ll need to pack.
