bike vacations Europe - Ireland, Portugal and Spain - Easy Rider Tours

bike vacations europe - Ireland, Portugal and Spain

bicycling vacations europe

Bike vacations in Europe

Easy Rider Tours has specialized in bike vacations in Europe in countries such as Ireland, Portugal and Spain. Over the past fifteen years, our bike vacations in Europe have grown to be the most extensive of any American adventure tour outfitter!

We're proud to offer four unique biking itineraries in the west of Ireland, and seven different bicycling vacations in Portugal and Spain.

Each of our European bike vacations is carefully designed to emphasize the people, traditions, and landscapes which make a place unique. Each day's itinerary includes spectacular scenery, a history lesson or two, and plenty of opportunities to soak up the local color. A flamenco performance in Spanish Andalucía ir a spirited music seisiun in an Irish pub are all part of an Easy Rider bike vacations in Europe.

European bike vacations - Trip Routes

Our off-the-beaten-path routes will lead you along back roads and byways you might never have discovered on your own. Each road we pedal has been carefully chosen for its regional "flavor," scenic beauty, and low traffic. Cycling days average 35-40 miles, and most days offer a choice of longer options as well. With our detailed maps and written directions, cyclists are completely free to pedal at their own pace.

Short riding days or layover days are planned for those destinations where you'll want extra time off your bicycle to explore.

Tour Accommodations

Our inns are chosen not only for their number of stars or mentions in guidebooks, but also because they capture the authenticity, history, and character of the places we visit. Often we stay in one-of-a-kind manor houses, castles, and country inns that are just large enough to accommodate our group.

Whether you find yourself enjoying legendary Irish hospitality in a cozy B&B or surrounded by Spanish splendor at the magnificent Parador in Santiago, your day will always end with a gracious combination of Old World charm and modern comfort.

Our tour groups for bike vacations in Europe

A friendly ambiance and lots of laughter are the status quo on our European bike vacations. We limit our groups to a friendly size of sixteen. Our trips attract young-at-heart cyclists of all ages, with a congenial mix of singles, couples, and occasionally families.

Tour Guides

We consider our international team of European, Canadian, and American tour guides to be Easy Rider Tours' biggest asset! Their expertise, enthusiasm, flexibility, and humor ensure that each tour moves smoothly, both on and off the road. On European tours, we team an American with an Irish, Portuguese, or Spanish guide, whose insight into local culture and customs adds an invaluable dimension to your European bike vacation experience. Our guides are multilingual, trained in first aid for both people and bicycles, and average six years of experience as Easy Rider leaders.

Tour Support

A support van accompanies each of our bicycling vacations to carry luggage and offer mechanical assistance, water, and snacks. Van support means you're never pressured to ride or walk any more than you want-we're always available to give you a lift.

Terrain

Our bike vacations in Europe are designed for people who enjoy active vacations. We hesitate to assign ratings to our trips because we've watched "beginners" charge up hills, and triathletes enjoy slowing down to smell the roses! Our support van makes it possible for an energetic beginner to enjoy virtually any of our cycling or walking tours. As a very general guide, we've included a note about terrain at the beginning of each trip description. For more details about the terrain on any tour, please call us at (800) 488-8332.

Cuisine

Experienced travelers know that one of the most enjoyable ways to get to know a country is through its food! We celebrate each day's adventures with the very best of regional cuisine, from freshly-caught Irish salmon to Azorean cozido cooked in a volcanic steam vent. Our restaurant selection includes an eclectic mix of well-known establishments as well as a few of our own serendipitous discoveries. You'll also enjoy home-cooked feasts at several of our inns, gourmet picnic lunches, and substantial breakfasts each morning.

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We also offer bike vacations in the U.S. and Canada:

Easy Rider Tours P.O. Box 228, Newburyport, MA 01950
(800) 488-8332 (978) 463-6955
info@easyridertours.com