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Italian Riviera

Sample the glorious Italian Riviera with expert CyclinginItaly guides, who will open up a unique cycling experience for you in the heart of the Cinque Terre.

Combine the classic harbour at picturesque Portofino with the Cinque Terre and its five charming fishing villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, before enjoying the delights of the Gulf of Poets in Liguria.

Perched high above an impossibly blue sea, lose yourself in a dreamy cycling holiday experience as jaw-dropping peaks give way to smooth, rolling dips in this ever-changing journey. Our Italian guides will take you to iconic tourist landmarks as well as traditional villages tucked off the beaten track, with picture-book houses and winding cobbled streets.

Renowned for its sunshine, beautiful beaches and brightly coloured towns, cycling the Italian Riviera never fails to delight.

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cinque terre
pesto pasta
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NOT JUST FOR THE RICH AND FAMOUS

It’s true that the Italian Riviera has become a playground for the world’s celebrities. Yet you don’t have to be a celebrity to experience it.

DISCOVER

Try cycling the Italian Riviera for yourself, and see why this breathtaking region has inspired generations of writers and poets including Shelley, Byron, Ezra Pound and Ernest Hemingway.

FOOD & WINE

You can also indulge in the ultimate gourmet experience. Savour fabulous local dishes such as fritto misto, delicately cooked seafood, pesto pasta and focaccia, while enjoying a glass of white Vernaccia or red Sangiovese.

ITALIAN RIVIERA TOUR

Lucca to Cinque Terre

With so much to see in Italy, it can be hard knowing where to begin. This tour is a real eye-opener, allowing you see and experience Tuscany, the Cinque Terre and the Italian Riviera up close and personal – in intimate settings and unforgettable locations.

Italian Riviera's tour locations

Gulf of Poets (La Spezia)
Cinque Terre (Corniglia)
Portofino

OTHER DESTINATION

Campania

Immerse yourself in beauty, as the rural charm of Italy’s south-west Italian coastline unfolds around you. It’s all here – lemon and olive groves, rugged bays, the timeless allure of Sorrento.

Dolomites

Answer the call of the mountains - ride the Dolomites with us! Tackle some of the most challenging climbs around the world, surrounded by incredible natural beauty and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Lombardy

Embrace your inner artist. Group cycling in Italy can reveal the extraordinary stillness and beauty of the Italian lakes in the north, as you tackle epic climbs and sample delectable food and wine

Piedmont

Bring the Italy of your dreams to vivid life with a Piedmont cycling adventure. Give in to the call of imposing mountain bluffs, vine-clad hillsides and spectacular dining in historic towns.

Tuscany

Where better than Tuscany for an unrivalled Italian journey? Discover the best art, culture, history, architecture and landscapes on offer, along with regional dishes and world famous local wines.

Umbria

Journey to the beating heart of Italy and explore this much-loved central region. Meander through the picturesque hilltop villages, farmlands, wineries and olive groves scattered across this iconic, historic landscape.