10 Ways to Extend Your Adventure with Back-to-Back Tours

Pedalling two cycling tours back-to-back gives you the chance to add more variety to your trip and see so much more - explore the spires of Prague before cycling through beautiful north German countryside, enjoy island-hopping in Sweden and rural cycling in Denmark, or simply spend a luxurious two weeks cruising around the Dalmatian coast.

All the combinations below are our recommendations to spark your imagination, but if you'd like more ideas on how to extend your tour then just contact our team - enquire online or call us on +44 (0) 1273 224066 (Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm UK time).

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Famously low and flat and peppered with picturesque windmills, traditional pumping stations and impressive dykes, the Dutch landscape was almost tailor-made for leisurely and scenic cycling. We recommend combing our Cities & Countryside of Southern Holland and Northern Holland Boat & Bike tours if you want to mix the best of rural and urban Holland. Both tours are circular routes that start and end in Amsterdam, so you'll have plenty of time to explore the Dutch capital off the saddle.

The Cities & Countryside tour takes you on a route through the Green Heart of the Netherlands, along canals and waterways aboard the luxurious river cruiser, De Amsterdam. Along the way, you'll visit the tilting buildings of Amsterdam, medieval Utrecht, and the cobbled streets and grand churches in Haarlem.

Once back in Amsterdam, you’ll step on board your floating hotel, De Willemstad, and start cycling north on the Northern Holland Boat & Bike Tour. You'll feel like you've wandered into an old Dutch landscape painting as you cycle through flat polderlands past scattered windmills, stopping off at romantic fishing villages and authentic waterside towns. You'll spend your evenings exploring historic harbour towns, tasting smoked eel and salted herring before arriving back in Amsterdam for an exciting end to the tour.

Spend two idyllic weeks aboard the charming San Snova motor yacht exploring the islands of the Dalmatian Coast when you combine our South Dalmatia Boat & Bike and National Parks of Dalmatia Boat & Bike tours. Doing these tours back-to-back means that you won't even have to leave the boat - you'll pull in to dock in the morning at the end of your first week's sailing and begin your second that afternoon!

You'll find incredible variety as you sail between Croatia's islands on the South Dalmatia tour. You'll explore the lavender island of Hvar with its cosmopolitan bars and restaurants, Brač with its white marble quarries, and the honey island of Mljet. The cycling terrain is undulating, with a few climbs to reach the best viewpoints, but you can opt for an e-bike to give you a boost on the uphill sections.

After you’ve explored the best of southern Dalmatia, you’ll then visit Croatia's jaw-droppingly beautiful national parks on the National Parks of Dalmatia tour. The San Snova will carry you inland to Krka National Park with its impressive waterfalls and crystal-clear natural pools - make sure you remember your swimwear! - and on day four you'll explore the unforgettable islands of Kornati and visit the stunning cliffs and saltwater lake of Telašcica.

Take the Granada to Ronda followed by the Andalucia Bike Tour from Ronda to Cadiz for an epic two-week journey across southern Spain. See spectacular Moorish architecture, enjoy classic Spanish dishes and cycle past emerald-green nature reserves on this tour of rich cultural and scenic variety. The start and end dates of both tours are very flexible, so you can rest your legs for as many nights as you wish in Ronda before beginning your second stretch. 

Your trip gets off to a racing start as you enjoy wine, tapas and maybe some flamenco dancing in the town of Granada before cycling off the next day through rolling olive groves and small villages. You'll cycle along country lanes and unpaved roads with limestone mountains, green hills and lunar landscapes forming a stunning backdrop. You'll finish this leg of the tour in the stunning town of Ronda, set above a deep and dramatic gorge.

On week two you'll take a gentle route through Andalucia between the famous Pueblos Blancos (white villages) on our Andalucia Bike Tour. You'll explore the intimate corners and tapas bars of the villages and cycle along quiet country roads past fields of sunflowers, cotton and grapes.

Cycle into the heart of Europe past towering alps, green Germanic forests and glistening rivers on our St Moritz to Innsbruck and Innsbruck to Salzburg bike tours. With the first tour ending and the second tour starting in Innsbruck, they're easy to combine and you'll even have an extra day to explore the Tyrolean capital.

The St Moritz to Innsbruck stretch takes you along the Inn Cycle Path through the Upper Engadin Valley, an area of lush green forests in the Swiss National Park. St Moritz in the summer is a joy to witness, with its stylish chalets and spa hotels sitting by tranquil blue lakes. On the route you'll visit one idyllic mountain village after another, stopping off for a well-deserved ice cream or a slice of Swiss nutcake.

The halfway point of your trip is the historic city of Innsbruck where you'll explore the narrow, cobbled streets and admire the famous Golden Roof. As you cycle on, you'll enjoy gentle, flat cycling on dedicated cycle routes along the base of the Inn River Valley, with impressive, towering peaks flanking you on either side. Your final stop on the trip is Salzburg, where Sound of Music fans will recognise the fortress and the Mirabell Gardens where part of the filming took place - try to resist doing the Do-Re-Mi steps in the gardens!

Combine coastal cycling on the Lübeck to Stralsund Bike Tour with inland sailing on the Berlin to the Baltic Sea Boat & Bike Tour. You'll have a two-night stay in Stralsund in between the tours, one in a hotel and one aboard the MS Princess river cruiser. On the first half of this trip, you'll traverse the Baltic Coast, one of the most popular holiday regions in Germany, before boarding your boat to head inland towards Berlin on week two.

Starting off with the Lübeck to Stralsund Bike Tour, you'll cycle on undemanding routes past forested hills, chalky cliffs and white sandy beaches. This tour is great for nature lovers, with the route taking you through protected national parks where you'll see cranes and grey geese flocking on coastal marshlands.

Week two will be a week of gentle cruising aboard the MS Princess accompanied by easy cycling along the Baltic Coast and down the Oder River in Germany - you'll even stop overnight in the Polish city of Szczecin. This is the reverse route of Berlin to the Baltic Sea, so you'll begin in the town of Stralsund and make your way south along pretty rivers and canals to the German capital. Once there, you can extend your tour even further with a night or two in the buzzing, modern yet historic city.

Europe's amazing, well-connected rail and bus networks open up plenty of opportunities for connecting cycle tours in different parts of the continent - the Seat 61 website is a great way of finding the best connections! All the tours we've highlighted from this point are further apart from each other and offer you the chance to sit back, relax and take in the views as you're carried between your destinations. Combining the Prague to Dresden and Berlin to Copenhagen Bike Tours provides one such opportunity. Linking these tours is easy - you'll have a day to make the two hour train journey from Dresden to Oranienburg which lies on the outskirts of Berlin.

Prague is nicknamed "the City of a Hundred Spires" and makes for a spectacular start to the tour. We recommend arriving a day early to make the most of the many attractions in the Czech capital such as Prague Castle, the Old Town Square or one of the many iconic bridges. The cycle route to Dresden is easy-going and takes you through beautiful mountainous regions along the Elbe River.

After a short train ride, you'll arrive in Oranienburg, an historic town on the outskirts of Germany's vibrant capital. You'll want to travel early from Dresden to Oranienburg so you can soak in as much of Berlin as possible, with wonderful attractions like the beautiful Bundestag, the Brandenburg Gate and many museums and art galleries. As you cycle towards Copenhagen through rolling countryside, you'll pass everything from Baroque castles, Germany's oldest working boatlift and beautiful national parks, home to a fascinating array of wildlife.

Sleeper trains are a different and exciting way to explore Europe. Between our Hanseatic Route and Passau to Budapest Boat & Bike tours you can take an exciting overnight journey from Amsterdam to Munich aboard the Nightjet Sleeper before a short train ride takes you into Passau. Over the two weeks, you'll cruise along beautiful and historic waterways of the Netherlands and the Danube River.

On the Hanseatic Route Boat & Bike Tour, you'll explore the history of the Netherlands on one of Europe's key medieval trade routes while staying on one of two charming river barges, De Holland or the Lena Maria. Starting and finishing in Amsterdam, you'll pedal past castles, heathlands and pretty towns on winding, flat trails.

After waking up in Munich, you’ll take a short train to Passau to board the deluxe riverboat the MV Vivienne. The Passau to Budapest Boat and Bike Tour takes you along the stunning Danube River - through four countries! - disembarking to breeze down cycle paths along pleasant green riverbanks. The flat terrain is easy-going, taking you past fairytale turrets and traditional riverside towns on this tour of incredible cultural and scenic richness.

Trains are not the only way to get from tour to tour, buses are also an option. Explore stunning mountain scenery, magnificent architecture and charming coastal towns when you combine our Ljubljana to Piran and Venice to Florence bike tours. The start dates of these tours are very flexible, so you can stay in Piran for as many nights as you wish before taking a three-hour bus journey to Venice.

Cycle from the Slovenian capital to the coast beneath forested slopes and along green valley floors on the Ljubljana to Piran Bike Tour. Scenes of the rocky limestone peaks, waterfalls and river rapids at Iski Vintgar gorge are particularly astounding. You'll also sample delicious local delicacies along the way such as the local wine, speciality 'prsut' and cured ham.

The impressive architecture, art and culture of Venice and Florence make wonderful bookends to your second week. As you ride between two of Italy's most stunning cities, you'll cycle along easy to moderate terrain, passing through areas of astounding natural beauty, charming coastal towns and diverse wildlife.

Discover the beauty of Scandinavia with a thrilling island-hopping adventure on our Stockholm Archipelago and Denmark's Largest Island bike tours. You'll stay for two nights in the Swedish capital in between your tours before taking a direct train to Copenhagen for the second leg of your trip.

On the Stockholm Archipeligo tour, you'll travel by ferry between the magical islands on Sweden's east coast, disembarking to cycle along quiet country roads and enjoying peaceful ancient forests and remote, colourful villages. Your extra night in Stockholm will give you a chance to properly explore the city's cobbled streets, medieval façades and squares and buzzing atmosphere.

Starting and finishing in the medieval town of Køge, a 45 minute train/bus ride from Copenhagen, you'll take a circular route around Zealand Island on the second week of your trip. You'll pedal along well-marked cycle paths and through lush meadows in the pleasant Danish countryside. It's well worth setting off early on day five and giving yourself extra time to explore the Tivoli Gardens, excellent cafes and world-class restaurants in the enchanting Danish capital of Copenhagen.

Why not connect tours in countries separated by sea? After pedalling a route around the south of Albania on our Highlights of Albania tour, you can stop over for an extra night in Vlore and take an overnight ferry from Durres to Bari in Italy to cycle our Puglia Bike Tour.

Albania boasts fantastic variety in its scenery, architecture, cuisine and wildlife and, because it's a lesser-known cycling destination, you can look forward to enjoying it without the crowds. You'll need to be a confident cyclist with a good degree of fitness to tackle the ascents of the Albanian mountains, but once you've conquered the climbs, the views you'll get at the top will feel richly deserved. And if you're really tired out, there's a support van at the ready to help you up hill.

The gentle cycling of the Puglia bike tour will feel well-earned after the peaks of Albania. You'll pedal through ancient silver olive groves and hilltop towns before reaching coastal villages. Rounding off the tour, you'll visit the ancient city of Lecce, a town with beautiful Baroque buildings and churches.