Bike tours with a history theme
Many tours visit historical sites and may even give some insights, however the following tours specialise in and take pride in their history. They are definitely bike tours but the focus is usually more on history than cycling. Often accompanied by a historian, archaeologist or other expert, you'll learn heaps and enjoy it all from a bike!
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National Forest Heritage Trail
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7 Day(s)
Easy
120 Miles
avg 20 Miles
Self-guided
Cycling through gorgeous countryside, your cycling holiday will take you to some of the historical highlights of the area. A visit to the National Trust properties of Stoneywell and Calke Abbey, together with a trip to the 1620's house, will p ...
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Tasmania - Hobart to Launceston
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11 Day(s)
Moderate
658 Km
Guided
Australia’s island state of Tasmania is full of contrasts; from white deserted beaches to rugged mountains and rainforests, wild rivers, and historic villages. More than 42% of the state is National Park and much of that is World Heritage li ...
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Allies stage 2 Ypres - Bastogne - Moselle - Rhine
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12 Day(s)
Easy/Moderate
653 Km
Guided
A Merckxian post Ypres roll through Flanders covering many roads of the famed Tour de Flanders - again the scenery is spectacular!
WWI history in depth. The Fields of Flanders and Ypres. Listen to the eerie Last Post which has been played a ...
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Allies stage 1 Mont St Michel - Amiens - Ypres
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15 Day(s)
Easy/Moderate
775 Km
Guided
Astonishing Mont Saint-Michel which rises out of the ocean like a fairytale castle. We take a behind the scenes tour here before our departure on this historic Odyssey.
Normandy, Picardy, all of Northern France! Beautiful countryside, tiny ...
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Allies - Normandy to the Rhine
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26 Day(s)
Easy/Moderate
1428 Km
Guided
We start our Allies Odyssey with the tide out! Rolling across the bridge from Mont St Michel to mainland Normandy, our trail is historic and relaxed as this Odyssey takes in more forgiving terrain and less kms per day (average 55km) giving us time ...
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Hannibal stage 3 - Gavi to Rome
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13 Day(s)
Mod/Advanced
958 Km
Guided
Italy's most renown regions - Piedmont, Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio.
Sleep through history with castles, monasteries and borgo’s among our accommodation choices.
Fiesole and the capital of Renaissance Ita ...
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Hannibal stage 1 - Pyrenees to Avignon
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10 Day(s)
Adv/Challenging
813 Km
Guided
A true climber's start to Hannibal as we take on the best the Pyrenees has to offer - Col de Pourtalet, Col d'Aubisque, Col du Soulor, Col du Tourmalet, Col d’Aspin & Col de Peyresourde.
Spectacular scenery throughout ...
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The Odyssey stage 3 - Athens to Ithaca
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15 Day(s)
Moderate
Guided
In Stage 3 we will be exploring mainland Greece for the first 10 days, but don't worry, we will board a boat again as we finish with the irresistible Ionian Islands - famous for their cycling pedigree, history and beauty! Although one of our f ...
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The Odyssey stage 2 - Rhodes to Athens
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11 Day(s)
Moderate
Guided
Stage 2 is an island hopping adventure taking in the very best of Greek Island living. From the Dodecanese, Cyclades, Crete and into Athens this is a magical time on bike and boat! We start on Rhodes, which abounds in beaches, wooded valleys and a ...
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The Odyssey stage 1 - Istanbul to Rhodes
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11 Day(s)
Moderate
Guided
From the soaring Byzantine dome of the Aya Sofya in Istanbul, and across the glittering island studded Mediterranean. 'The Odyssey' is true to its origins (besides its 10 year duration!) and the modern day definition of the word. Stage 1 s ...
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The Odyssey - Istanbul to Ithaca
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35 Day(s)
Moderate
Guided
From the soaring Byzantine dome of the Aya Sofya in Istanbul, across the glittering island studded Mediterranean, to Odysseus´ home Ithaca in the Ionian Islands. 'The Odyssey' is true to its origins (besides its 10 year duration!) an ...
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Venetians - Venice to Dubrovnik
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16 Day(s)
Easy/Moderate
668 Km
Guided
Venice, one of the most romantic cities in the world with its unique architecture, bustling canals, and magical feel. The Venetian Empire lasted just over 1100 years: 697 - 1797. The location of Venice spurred creativity, imagination and explorati ...
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Tasmania - Launceston to Hobart
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12 Day(s)
Moderate
838 Km
Guided
Australia’s island state of Tasmania is full of contrasts; from white deserted beaches to rugged mountains and rainforests, wild rivers, and historic villages. More than 42% of the state is National Park and much of that is World Heritage li ...
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Hannibal stage 1 - Barcelona to Avignon
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10 Day(s)
Mod/Advanced
770 Km
Guided
Explore Barcelona, the city which never sleeps.
Start the tour by descending from the Montseny National Park at 1000m elevation all the way down to the Mediterranean!
Exceptional Catalonian hilltowns as we ride north ...
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Lionheart stage 2 - Salzburg to Paris
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17 Day(s)
Mod/Advanced
1525 Km
Guided
Explore Europe's number 1 best castle - Neuschwanstein.
Climb to the Eagle's Nest - Hitler's retreat in the mountains, take on the Kitzhbuhler Horn and roll through Tyrol one of the most beautiful regions in Europe.
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