Ride with us into history on the road less travelled on one of our epic or mini epic cycling adventure tours. For our guests, Ride and Seek’s multi-day bike tours offer the opportunity to conquer vast distances with epic itineraries and unrivalled support. Our epic and mini epic cycling holidays are immersive multi-region journeys, spanning distances and beautiful regions many haven’t dreamed of. Inspired by specific historical contexts, they are by design adventurous and challenging undertakings. We were the first company to offer epic, luxury, historical-based cycling adventure tours and we have been busy perfecting every detail since. Check out our epic experience video library and please get in touch if you have any questions.
How do our Adventure Cycling Holidays Differ From the Standard Cycle Tour Format?
Hotels: Mostly 1-night stays at best available hotels, castles, monasteries, guest houses.
Rest days: On the multi-stage bike tours we incorporate a rest day at the end of each week.
Distance per day: Depends on the tour but 100km(60 miles) per day is the standard benchmark.
Grading: The Epic Experiences are classed as being between 2 and 4 espresso cups, based on our espresso grading system.
Browse the range of adventure cycling holidays below or delve a little deeper by checking out our Cycling Tours in Europe or our Cycling Tours in Australia.
Browse Our Epic Multi Day Bike Tours Below
Description
Split into 3 stages, each a week long on the islands of Corsica, Sardina and Sicily, The Phoenicians Tour is a journey through the history, food, architecture and traditions of these Mediterranean jewels. We ride from North to South from Corsica, home of Napoleon, to Sardinia and Sicily. The Mediterranean charm is truly at the heart of this tour.
Duration
Epic: 25 days / 24 Nights made up of 3 stages
Description
Embark on our challenging Colombian cycling tour that features plenty of climbing and the iconic Alto de Letras climb. However, beyond the hills, experience cultural immersion in Bogota & Medellin, colonial charm in Villa de Leyva, coffee delights in the Coffee Triangle, and coastal beauty in Cartagena. This well-rounded adventure combines diverse landscapes, history, and thrilling cycling experiences.
Duration
17 days / 16 nights
Description
Split into 2 stages the Caesar tour traverses five countries on a historical, gastronomic and cultural journey from London to Rome. Crossing waterways, rolling over vine clad hills and taking on mountain passes in the Alps and the Dolomites we head towards the Rubicon and beyond. Our final destination is the Eternal city of Rome.
Duration
Epic: 38 days / 37 Nights made up of 2 stages
Description
A journey into pre-history as we join the dots between the cave sites of Chauvet, Lascaux and Tautavel on a cycling adventure for the ages. Our Cro Magnon tour provides a wonderful chance to delve into the fascinating subject of human evolution whilst offering a wonderful sensory bike ride across Southern France.
Duration
Epic: 20 days I 19 nights
Description
Join us on a ride of historical proportions as we ride in the footsteps of Hannibal from Biarritz to Alba. Cycling on some of Europe’s most iconic and picturesque bike touring routes through France and Italy this epic journey has it all.
Duration
Epic: 23 days / 22 nights made up of 2 stages
Description
Join us as we explore some of Europe's more recent history as we travel along the best cycling routes Europe has to offer. Start in Berlin where you can still feel the history, a city divided by the Iron Curtain. Then cycle south through Bavaria and onto Prague, follow the Danube River into Vienna, Brastiva and right to our finish; Budapest, the jewel of Hungry.
Duration
18 days / 17 nights. This a two stage tour.
Description
Māori New Zealand crosses the length of this spectacular southern land. The route takes in its highlights across both the North and the South Island. From the thermal wonderland of Rotorua rich with Māori heritage to the Volcano country surrounding Tongariro National Park. From the wild West coast with its pristine nature to the stunning Southern Alps our first Epic Adventure foray into the southern hemisphere ticks all the boxes.
Duration
24 days / 23 nights. This a two stage tour.
Description
Our ultimate adventure follows in the footsteps of Marco Polo from Venice to Beijing. The first leg of our tour takes us from Venice to Athens and is split into two distinct stages. The first stage takes us from Venice to Croatia and then down the Dalmation coast to its conclusion in the magical city of Dubrovnik. From here we leave the beaten path and head down through Montenegro and Albania before traversing southern Greece to Athens.
Duration
30 days / 29 nights. This a two stage tour.
Description
Join us on this ride of historical proportions as we ride in the footsteps of Napoleon from Paris to Tallinn. Divided into 3 stages the Napoleon tour is an exploratory epic ranging the length of Europe into the cultural heart of Russia following in the footsteps of Napoleon’s near 700,000 strong Grande Armée.
Duration
Epic: 36 days / 35 Nights made up of 3 stages
Description
A two-stage tour that starts above the Arctic Circle in the spectacular Lofoten Islands and then takes us from Trondheim to Bergen. The Norsemen provides the historical context for your Norwegian adventure.
Duration
24 days (23 nights)
Description
Embark on a transformative bike tour from Cordoba to Fez, threading through the tapestry of the Reconquista's history. Pedal across borders, reliving battles and culture, unveiling the enduring narrative of conquest and coexistence.
Duration
Epic: 27 days I 26 nights (2 stages)
Description
Join us in the Land of the Rising Sun to explore the least populated corners of Japan. Ancient Samurai roads, sacred Pilgrim routes and an immersion into a unique culture and gastronomy make Japan the perfect cycling destination.
Duration
22 days / 21 nights. This a two stage tour + 1 additional stage in the Fall edition
Description
A cycling adventure through the Australian Alps and the mountains of Tasmania following in the footsteps of Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki from Sydney to Hobart. Our route covers stunning coastal routes, native forests, vineyards and the highest peak in Australia that was named by Strzelecki, Mt Kosciuszko.
Duration
27 days / 26 nights. This a three stage tour.
Description
Embark on the epic journey from Vienna to Istanbul along the Sultan's Trail, spanning five countries. Traverse diverse landscapes, delve into rich history, and immerse yourself in vibrant cultures along the way. This remarkable adventure promises to be an unforgettable journey.
Duration
30 days / 29 nights made up of 2 stages
