BEST TIME TO GO CYCLING IN ITALY
Get up early so you can avoid cycling in the midday heat and prepare for every eventuality weatherwise, especially when ascending in the Alps or Apennines.![]()
The best time to go on a cycling vacation in Italy is in spring and autumn, when more popular areas aren’t too crowded and it’s warm and dry without the risk of sudden storms. Cycling in May also gives you a chance to catch a stage of the Giro d'Italia so factor this in if you’re a fan of following the pink jersey. The further south you cycle – the Amalfi Coast, Puglia or Sicily, for example – the longer the season extends with Oct offering an abundance of colour as well as comfortable temps before the rain kicks in during Nov. For more tips, see our Italy travel guide.
Our Italy cycling Vacations
Matera to Puglia cycle in Italy
Nestled between the Adriatic and Ionian seas
From
US $2179 to US $2349
8 days
ex flights
Cycling tours in Italy, Dolomites, Lake Garda & Venice
One of Europe's unique mountain landscapes
From
US $2179 to US $2349
8 days
ex flights
Cycling vacation in the Prosecco Hills, Italy
A great variety of scenic roads and picturesque rolling hills
From
US $2049
8 days
ex flights
Dolomites cycling vacation in Italy
The Dolomites, while avoiding the need to ride up any long climbs
From
US $2099 to US $2179
8 days
ex flights
Puglia cycling tour
Reasonable easy cycling. Excellent bikes. Good weather.
From
£1749 to £1859
8 days
inc UK flights
Trieste to Pula cycling tour, self guided
From Trieste to Pula wonderful bike expercience
From
€590 to €760
8 days
ex flights
Dolomites winter activity vacation in Italy
Ride across the boot of Italy
From
US $2799
8 days
ex flights
Sicily cycling vacation in Italy
Ride through Sicily's UNESCO sites of Siracusa, Noto, Modica and Ragusa
From
US $1949 to US $2249
8 days
ex flights
Tuscany biking vacation through Siena & Chianti, Italy
Cycle the most evocative and romantic landscapes
From
US $2149
8 days
ex flights
Umbria to Tuscany cycling & cooking vacation
Cycling and cooking vacation between Umbria and Tuscany
From
€1120 to €1160
6 days
ex flights
Cilento and Amalfi Coast cycling vacation, Italy
Rocky ridges set between small picturesque inlets
From
US $2299 to US $2479
8 days
ex flights
Self guided Puglia biking vacation
Cycle the heel of Italy in the sun drenched region of Puglia
From
US $1450 to US $1850
1 days
ex flights
Alpine Cols of the Tour de France
Spectacular cycling route through the Italian and French Alps
From
US $1949 to US $1999
8 days
ex flights
Umbria self guided biking vacation, Italy
Easy cycling across ancient towns and vineyards
From
€690 to €1900
7 days
ex flights
Sardinia cycling vacation in Italy
Cycle past abandoned mines and gleaming white beaches
From
US $2179 to US $2249
8 days
ex flights
Single track mountain biking vacation in Europe
Biking "off the radar" trails in Slovenia
From
€1760
8 days
ex flights
Umbria cycling vacation
Scenic pedalling through olive groves and historic towns
From
£1695 to £1809
11 days
inc UK flights
Biking vacation in Italy and Switzerland
Cycling with the spectacular scenery of the Italian Lakes
From
US $2779 to US $2799
8 days
ex flights
Cilento to the Amalfi Coast cycling vacation
Cycle the dramatic coastline of Cilento National Park
From
US $1730 to US $1790
8 days
ex flights
Tuscany self guided cycling vacation in Italy
Experience local Tuscan life on two wheels
From
£1679
8 days
inc UK flights
Highlights of Puglia cycling vacation
Explore Italy's beautiful, sun-drenched Puglia region
From
£1879 to £1999
11 days
inc UK flights
Piedmont self guided cycling vacation in Italy
Rolling hills, sun-drenched hamlets and exquisite wines
From
£1465 to £1809
9 days
inc UK flights
Puglia cycling vacation in Italy
Discover the 'heel' of Italy on easy cycle rides
From
US $1730 to US $1790
8 days
ex flights
E-Bike vacation in Umbria and Tuscany
Pedal your way through the rolling Tuscan hills by e-Bike
From
£1095 to £1895
8 days
ex flights
Florence to Pisa cycling vacation,
Fall in love with provincial Italy on this cycling adventure
From
US $1975
8 days
ex flights
Pisa to Florence biking vacation, Italy
The highlights of beautiful Tuscany by bike
From
US $1160 to US $1350
8 days
ex flights
Pisa to Florence cycling vacation in Tuscany
Cycle between two iconic cities and pedal through delightful Tuscan landscapes
From
US $2149 to US $2179
8 days
ex flights
Sicily self guided cycling vacation in Italy
A wonderful introduction to Sicily's south-east
From
£2109
9 days
inc UK flights
Cycling vacation in Umbria, Italy
The peace of Tuscany & Umbria by bicycle
From
US $1549
8 days
ex flights
E-bike tour from Italy to Austria
Bike through Italy, Croatia, Austria and Slovenia
From
€2090
8 days
ex flights
CYCLING IN ITALY, MONTH BY MONTH
Our top Italy cycling Vacation
Matera to Puglia cycle in Italy
Nestled between the Adriatic and Ionian seas
From
US $2179 to US $2349
8 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 12 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 8 Sep, 12 Sep, 15 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2022: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep
2021: 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 12 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 8 Sep, 12 Sep, 15 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2022: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about Italy cycling or need help finding a vacation to suit you we're very happy to help.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RECOMMENDS
Andrew Ross, from our supplier Exodus, shares his tips for the best to go on a cycling vacation in Italy:
"The cycling season in Italy lasts longer the further south you venture; our trips in Amalfi and Puglia run from March to October. Two of the best times are in May and September when the weather is generally perfect for cycling but it isn’t too crowded in the more popular destinations. The other bonus of May is that you are likely to run into a stage of the Giro at some point!"
More about Italy cycling
Cycling and Italy have been linked long before Signore Wiggo took to his trike and if you’re looking to find out more then read our Italy cycling vacations travel guide and really put your pedals through their paces.
If you’ve always fancied a cycling vacation in Italy but didn’t know where to start then don’t panic! Our Italy cycling vacations map and highlights page has destination and bike route information from the lagoons of Venice to the glittering Amalfi Coast.
Cycling vacations in Italy come in all shapes and sizes, from relaxing foodie tours to challenging mountain rides.
Although Italy’s Amalfi Coast has long been a haven for glitz and glamour, it’s also provided cyclists with some of the world’s most scenic coastal rides.
Cycling in Puglia has a lot to recommend it: the heel of Italy’s boot is flat, as well as dry and sunny.
Cycling in Sardinia lets you explore the island’s magnificent natural beauty while avoiding overcrowded beaches and resorts.
Read our top 10 cycling vacations in Italy and find out where you could be pedalling off to in the not too distant future.
Find out what our Italian cycling experts have to say about where to ride, what to pack and why preparation is the key to successful cycling vacations, in our Italy cycling advice.
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