5 New European Bike Tours For 2022

Seeing the world on two wheels is a pretty terrific way to get back into the swing of travel. The grand prize for so many riders is Europe and some of the best tour operators in the world have obliged with new biking itineraries for 2022. If you’re a bit out of training, don’t worry, because there are always support vehicles sweeping the route and E-bikes are an option on all of these trips.

Slovenia Bike Tour: From Lake Bled to the Goriska Brda Wine Region

Eastern Europe has a strong appeal for seasoned travelers and this Slovenia Bike Tour trip from Trek Travel is an exploration of Slovenia and the border area with Italy. It begins at the famous Lake Bled, and riders go through the Slovenian Alps and bike through scenic countryside and alpine villages. They also cross into Italy to ride among picturesque vineyards and orchards along the Slovenia-Italy border. This is a Signature trip, which the company defines as “the quintessential Trek Travel trip offering a mix of accommodation styles, amazing guides, and cultural experiences. “ It is rated Level 3 (our of 4) Active, with daily average of 45 to 70 miles. This six day trip has departures scheduled for May, June, September and October. The cost is $4,799 per person, based on double occupancy, land-only (as are all trips mentioned here).

Berlin to Prague Bike Tour

This trip from Backroads connects two of the greatest cities in Europe. It includes sites such as the remnants of the Berlin Wall, Cecilienhof Palace, and Sanssouci Park in Potsdam. Expect biking routes in the surprisingly tranquil countryside outside of Berlin and pedaling in the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve, with its marshes, old-world towns and waterways. Like many Backroads biking trips, this one offers a range of daily levels of difficulty, generally from level 1 (easiest) to Level 5 (most difficult), allowing riders of different abilities to enjoy the ride. The six-day trip has multiple departures every month between May and October and starts at $5,199 per person.

Sardinia Bike Tour: Italy’s Wild Island from Costa Smeralda to the Interior

Even for those who love Italy, Sardinia is often an outlier, a rugged island with its own language (Sardo), culture, and cuisine. DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co have put together this six-day Sardinia Bike Tour that goes from the jet set enclave known as the Costa Smeralda to the wild interior. The ride includes traveling through the Goroppu Gorge and a climb up the Genna Silana Pass, which was featured in the 2017 Giro d’Italia. Sardinian food and wine are highlights of this trip, not surprising for a company whose motto is “Bike Eat Drink Sleep.” Scheduled for May and September departures, the trip is rated level 3 (out of 4), with 15 to 40 miles of riding a day, and the price is $5,395 per person.

Cycling Croatia to Montenegro by E-Bike

This E- Bike tour from BikeHike Adventures goes through Dubrovnik, the surrounding archipelago, and through the Western Balkans. The itinerary includes the medieval town of Cavtat and a ride along the Peljesac peninsula. In fact, on this one, you actually ride through three countries all in one day: Croatia, Bosnia & Montenegro. Rated “moderate,” with departures in June, July, August and September, this eight-day trip is priced at $3,199 per person.

Poland, Czech Republic & Slovakia: Krakow to Vienna

You bike across the borders of three Central European countries on this VBT  Danube bike tour, which promises amazing landscapes, architecture and local food and wine. It’s a mélange of medieval villages, vineyards, chateaus and wetlands, with wine tasting and a night in Europe’s youngest capital city, Bratislava. The riding is along themed bike routes, including the Bata Canal, the Moravian wine road and the EuroVelo 6 along the Danube. Rated “easy to moderate,” with daily mileage ranging from 18 to 45 miles, this seven day trip is priced from $3,345 per person.