The slow travel specialist expands across Europe with gently paced routes and it’s first bike-and-boat journeys.
The tours will take place in Portugal, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria.
Best for year-round sun – Volcanoes & Vineyards 7-night classic tour
Cycling for Softies’ debut Canary Islands tour explores Lanzarote’s volcanic landscapes at a relaxed pace. Riders move from the lava fields of Timanfaya National Park to the vineyards of La Geria, passing cactus gardens, fishing villages and black-sand beaches along the way. Quiet roads and consistently mild temperatures make this an appealing option outside the traditional European destinations.
Best for luxury – Douro in Luxury 7-night e-bike tour
Set in Portugal’s Douro Valley, this e-bike itinerary pairs short, manageable rides with elegant accommodation in riverside quintas and boutique hotels. Days are spent cycling through terraced vineyards and hilltop villages, with time built in for wine tastings and long lunches overlooking the river. The journey concludes in Porto, where the region’s exceptional food and wine culture provides a fitting culmination.
Best for multi-modal travel – Grand Tour of the Danube 7-night bike and boat tour
Combining cycling with river travel, this seven-night guided journey follows the Danube from Passau to Budapest. Riders pedal scenic riverside paths through vineyard-lined valleys, Baroque towns and castle-crowned hills, including the Wachau Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evenings are spent aboard a comfortable boutique barge, where river views add a delightful backdrop to the evening’s meal.
Best for culture lovers – Pisa to Florence 7-night classic tour
A culture-led route through Tuscany, this itinerary connects two of Italy’s most celebrated cities, Pisa and Florence, while visiting smaller historic towns en route. Highlights include Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci’s birthplace, the walled city of Lucca and the spa town of Montecatini. Gentle cycling allows time for galleries, churches and piazzas, ensuring cultural exploration remains central.
Best for effortless e-biking – Authentic Andalucia 7-night e-bike tour
Using e-bikes to cycle Andalucía’s rolling terrain, this seven-night route explores the region without demanding climbs. The gentle electric assist allows visitors to travel comfortably through olive groves and Moorish landscapes while staying fully immersed in their surroundings. Beginning in the whitewashed village of Espejo, the journey passes Córdoba’s iconic Mezquita before tracing the Guadalquivir River to Seville, the birthplace of Flamenco. With effort taken care of, days offer time for unhurried tapas stops, architectural exploration, and long evenings embracing Andalucía’s warm, Hispanic charm.
Best for coastal escapes – Costa de la Luz 7-night classic tour
Tracing Andalucia’s southwestern Atlantic coastline, Costa de la Luz balances coastal cycling with time off the bike. Beginning in Tarifa and ending in Jerez de la Frontera, the route passes long sandy beaches, working fishing ports, and Cádiz, one of Europe’s oldest cities.
Best for multi-destination – Amsterdam to Bruges7-night bike and boat tour
Linking the Netherlands and Belgium by bike and boat, this new route combines flat, scenic cycling with overnight stays aboard a boutique barge. Days are spent riding along canals, through windmill-dotted countryside and Dutch villages, while evenings offer a waterside perspective on life in the Low Countries. The format allows travellers to experience two countries at a measured pace without the disruption of frequent hotel changes.
