If you don’t want to miss a Suffolk trick, this tour brings you an unbeatable combination of castles, cliffs, coastline both wild and cultured, Constable Country and the mellow moods of medieval treasure villages. The landscapes may be enormously varied, yet the cycling remains reassuringly leisurely. If you feel that your perfect tour might also need a spot of Southwold , that oh-so-English, smart and stylish seaside gem, then never fear – we’ve got that covered too in our slightly longer tour, Castles, Cliffs & Constable (Tour 9A).

Accommodation is in Needham Market, Framlingham, Aldeburgh (2 nights), Woodbridge, Hadleigh and Lavenham.

Make a meal of your gentle Suffolk adventure. There’s a great castle for starters in Framlingham, many delicious places to enjoy on the Heritage Coast’s varied menu, plus a rich helping of medieval wool town masterpieces for dessert. From the crumbling Covehithe cliffs all the way to haunting Shingle Street, the sea air and cycling will work wonders for your appetite. Dunwich fish and chips, Orford oysters, Aldeburgh ‘s freshest fishy catch... Suffolk is renowned for its wonderful fare. To supplement the fruits of the sea, there are local meats, cheeses and fresh fruit and veg for you to savour!

Accommodation in Needham Market, Framlingham, Southwold (2 nights), Aldeburgh, Woodbridge and Hadleigh.

There’s real variety in this Suffolk selection box with a great range of delightful and different market towns and villages for your single night stays. Visit the mighty meres at the heart of Diss and Framlingham. Enjoy some of the best herbaceous borders at Bressingham on the edge of Norfolk or in the picturesque cottage gardens of the half-timbered wool towns. Snape, Aldeburgh and Orford combine creeks, castles and concerts and the beauty of the River Stour make Constable Country a great place to push the (rowing)boat out.

Accommodation in Needham Market, the Diss area, Framlingham, Orford, Woodbridge, Hadleigh and Lavenham.

A real touring opportunity to discover Suffolk’s green and pleasant lands even along the haunting heritage coast. In Debenham, village verges vie with overhanging houses and antique shops; a white post mill sits proudly on Saxtead Green; Framlingham Castle looks out across smart college lawns; at Southwold, once ravaged by fire, green swathes now space out the houses by Gun Hill; Orford castle perches on the greenest mound and at Sutton Hoo mysterious bumps mark bygone burials close to acres of turf fields. Lavenham and the great greens of Long Melford are certainly jewels in Suffolk’s crown, but the greatest emerald perhaps has to be Constable Country with its immortalised water meadows and Stour Valley slopes.

Accommodation is in Needham Market, Framlingham, Southwold, Aldeburgh, Woodbridge, Hadleigh and Lavenham.

Explore all the highlights of oh-so-English Suffolk and take a trip through history . The treasures of the Sutton Hoo ship burial unearth the Dark Ages; medieval merchants left leaning half-timbered legacies like Lavenham; in the 18th century the special Suffolk light and the quintessentially Englishness of the Stour Valley gave the painter, John Constable his inspiration. Suffolk is home to mighty castles and maritime tales, haunting coastlines which inspired PD James and rivers immortalised by Sir Arthur Ransome – history is all around and so much more immediate when enjoyed gently and respectfully from the saddle of your bike .

Accommodation is in Needham Market, Framlingham, Woodbridge (2 nights), Bildeston (2 nights) and Needham Market.

The beautiful gardens at Bressingham, home of the famous Bloom family up on the Suffolk / Norfolk borders makes for a great introduction to the many colours of Suffolk. Saxtead Green’s white windmill announces that you are near your first castle, Framlingham, then it’s off through the seasonal browns, greens and golds of rural landscapes to the sea blues of the coast, with splashes of purple heather or bright yellow gorse . The golden treasures of an Anglo-Saxon ship burial await at Sutton Hoo near Woodbridgeand Constable’s Stour Valley is as green and pleasant as England comes. Finally the pretty pink thatched cottages of the wool towns make for an idyllic background to some real English country gardens.

Accommodation is in Needham Market, the Diss area, Framlingham, Woodbridge (2 nights), Bildeston (2 nights)

Watch rugged heaths, far-reaching farmlands, creeks and coastline unfold under your two wheels and one enormous Norfolk sky. Admire the boats on rivers, sea and Broads , but cruise by bike through charming hamlets, past red brick Jacobean mansions, silvery flint cottages , vibrant village greens or market squares lined with smart Georgian facades. The low-lying landscapes make for relaxed cycling on small roads and quiet country lanes, or the traffic-free paths of the Marriot’s Way- one of the Dr Beeching’s Norfolk legacies.

Accommodation is in Watton, Swaffham, Fakenham (2 nights), Itteringham (2 nights) and Dereham.

From the prehistoric caves at Vézère Valley and Lascaux to the turreted châteaux and fortified ‘Bastide’ towns, there is history around every corner. Dramatic crags and breath-taking panoramas, rolling hills and thick forests make for the widest scope of landscapes all within a short pedal of the famous river valley. Cycling gently along flat riverside lanes, or climbing higher to picnic above the rooftops, this is a circular tour where every effort is very richly rewarded.

Accommodation is in Souillac (2 nights), Rocamadour, Gourdon, La Roque Gageac, Les Eyzies and Sarlat

Orange, Châteauneuf du Pape, Avignon and Carpentras - with Roman legacies and Italian influences, rich colours and Mediterranean sunshine, there is something miraculous and rather romantic about this part of Provence. We invite you to turn your attentions to water, then to wine in this great tour of rivers and fountains, famous vineyards and celebrated cellars. The quiet country lanes and river paths make for measured cycling, so you can really enjoy getting a taste for what Provence has to offer.

Accommodation is in comfortable, well located, two star hotels in Orange (two nights), Vaison-la-Romaine, Carpentras, L'Isle sur la Sorgue, Avignon and Orange.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £90 per person)

Feel the thrill of seeing wild white horses and flocks of flamingos out on the brackish lagoons of the haunting Camargue. Drink in timeless views at Arles, Avignon and as you cross the River Gardon by the famous Pont du Gard aqueduct, and savour a glass or two of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in its home town. This part of Provence has a way of filling the soul. It’s river paths and quiet roads past awesome Roman architecture and sun-baked farmsteads make for simply great cycling.

Accommodation s in comfortable, well located, two star hotels in Orange, Avignon, Arles (two nights), Tarascon, Uzes and Orange.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £90 per person)

A circular tour to allowing time to view some of the most majestic and magical of the châteaux in the Loire. Spending two nights at Blois, Amboise and Chitenay plus one night at Chenonceaux, this tour gives you ample time to explore the magnificent Loire region.

Accommodation is in two or three star hotels.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £80 per person)

Watch the haunting heathlands of the Brecks, far-reaching farmlands, creeks and coastline unfold under your two wheels and one enormous Norfolk sky as they eventually deliver you to the county's vibrant and historic city of Norwich. Admire the boats on rivers, sea and the Broads along the way, but cruise by bike through charming hamlets, past red brick Jacobean mansions, silvery flint cottages, bright village greens or market squares lined with smart Georgian facades. The low-lying landscapes make for relaxed cycling on small roads and quiet country lanes, or the traffic-free paths of the Marriot's Way- one of the Mr Beeching's Norfolk legacies.

Accommodation is in Thetford, Swaffham, near the market town of Fakenham, Aylsham and in Norfolk's county town, Norwich.

Venice is a true carnival of bustle and colour at any time of year. Gondalas and vaporetti, towering buildings and tiny alleyways, one amazing architectural eyeful. Take your fill on this tour and pedal on to add to it the magic of historic Padua and Palladio’s Vicenza, plus surrounding soft Euganese hills and green riverside routes, Adriatic beaches, charming clustered villages and heart-warming thermal spas. The cycling in this part of Italy is easy, mainly flat or gently undulating with a few steep, but short, climbs.

Accommodation is in three & four star hotels

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (supplement £95 per person)

Why not indulge in a comfortable cruise down the Danube on a bike? We’re convinced that this classic cycle route has to be one of the best in Europe. The magical meanders, the valley itself and the vineyards make for the most impressive and inspiringscenery. Start in Germany and head into Austria : Passau, Linz and Vienna are packed full of rich cultural offerings and with Richard the Lionhart’s Schloss Durnstein and the amazing monastery at Melk along the route, variety is firmly on the agenda. The cycling is mainly traffic-free and bike ferries allow you to skip between the paths on both sides of the famous river. And if you fancy a day out of the saddle, that’s no problem thanks to the numerous boats and river-hugging, cycle-friendly railway.

The hotels are very comfortable (all 4 star). Most hotels have saunas and many have swimming pools. Some hotels also offer the option of a relaxing massage - something else to look forward at the end of the day as well as a cold beer, glass of local wine and a guilt free pastry.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (supplement £65 per person)

If stunning scenery and time for reflection are for you, Austria’s amazing lake district- the Salzkammergut – is right up the cycle path. Start in the wonderful city of Salzburg on a circular route which blends everything from culture to caves, roofscapes and landscapes, sheer confection and awe-inspiring natural beauty. Hallstatt, St Wolfgang, the haunting beauty of Traunkirchen...prepare yourself for the most breath-taking vistas in Europe. Flat lakeside tracks and quiet country lanes across rolling hills make for great cycling and we even ensure that the boat and train take the strain in places.
Extra nights can be added anywhere on this tour, if you wish.

The hotels are very comfortable (5 nights 4 star, 2 nights 3 star). Most hotels have saunas and some have swimming pools.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (supplement £99 per person)

Conquer a couple of estuaries with some handy ferry-hopping using long established foot ferries across the Rivers Deben and Orwell to cover even more Suffolk sights to your tour. This route takes in all the destinations and attractions of our 8A tour - castles, cliffs, coastline both wild and cultured, Constable Country, the medieval treasure villages plus time in stylish Southwold - and gives you even more time to explore the area around Orford, to discover Felixstowe and the Shotley Pensinsular on your way to the inspiring Dedham Vale and Stour Valley.

Accommodation is in Needham Market, Framlingham, Aldeburgh (2 Nights), Woodbridge, the Dedham area and Lavenham.

From Munich, the city of colourful clocks, music boxes and Oktoberfest, this heart-warming tour takes in the timeless beauty of the Bavarian lakes with its smart spa towns, inspiring alpine backdrops and wonderful hospitality en route to Austria’s musical masterpiece: Salzburg. Packed full of Bavaria’s best bits, highlights include proud Bad Tölz, Chiemsee and Berchtesgaden with its famous Sankt Bartholomä church on the Königssee lake.

Accommodation is in comfortable, well-located four or superior three star hotels with plenty of local character in Munich, Bad Tölz, Bad Feilnbach, Chiemsee, Inzell, Berchtesgaden and Salzburg

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl.£99 per person)

Welcome to Austria's best-kept cycling secret. Starting in 'Little Canada’, surrounded by the highest mountain peaks, pedal away from St Michael im Lungau through a National Park rich with birdlife to the buzz of Graz, the lively capital of Styria. Forests, farms, fertile plains and trailing vineyards mark this amazing tour through hidden Austria down to the borders of Slovenia. Enjoy cycling mainly on a dedicated cycle path in countryside which is practically downhill all the way. Accommodation is in 4 star hotels (5 nights) and 3 star hotels (2 nights).

Accommodation is in comfortable, well-located three and four star hotels with plenty of local character in Salzburg, St Michael im Lungau, Murau, Judenburg, Bruck, Graz and Mureck.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £99 per person)

Pisa, Lucca, Firenze – the famous places on this tour just seem to flow like Chianti being freed from the bottle! Visit the lands of Leonardo; the inspiration of passionate Puccini and cheeky little Pinocchio too. Riverside routes and country lanes introduce undulating vineyards and stunning vistas, grandmasters and gallerias, transforming every unsuspecting piazza, ponte or palazzo into Tuscan treasures all of their own.

Accommodation is mainly in four star hotels with one very good two star property.

Fancy an unbeatable combination of castles, cliffs, coastline both wild and cultured, Constable Country and the mellow moods of medieval treasure villages, but want to be sure of some time for sand between the toes in one of Suffolk’s most stylish resorts? This tour includes it all with a generous helping of Southwold right in the middle, so you can enjoy the bright beach huts, long prom and tasteful pier, smart shops and galleries, relaxed cafés and great real ale pubs.

Accommodation is in Needham Market, Framlingham, Southwold (2 nights), Aldeburgh, Woodbridge, Hadleigh and Lavenham.

Conquer a couple of estuaries with some handy ferry-hopping to cover even more Suffolk sights to your tour. This route takes in all the destinations and attractions of our 9A tour - castles, cliffs, coastline both wild and cultured, Constable Country, the medieval treasure villages plus time in stylish Southwold - and gives you even more time to explore the area around Orford, to discover Felixstowe and the Shotley Pensinsular on your way to the inspiring Dedham Vale and Stour Valley.

Accommodation is in Needham Market, Framlingham, Southwold (2 Nights), Aldeburgh, Woodbridge, the Dedham area and Lavenham.

Welcome to Austria's best-kept cycling secret. Starting in 'Little Canada’, surrounded by the highest mountain peaks, pedal away from St Michael im Lungau through a National Park rich with birdlife to the buzz of Graz, the lively capital of Styria. Forests, farms, fertile plains and trailing vineyards mark this amazing tour through hidden Austria down to the borders of Slovenia. Enjoy cycling mainly on a dedicated cycle path in countryside which is practically downhill all the way. Accommodation is in 4 star hotels (6 nights) and 3 star hotels (2 nights).

Accommodation is in comfortable, well-located three star and four star hotels with plenty of local character in Salzburg, St Michael im Lungau, Murau, Judenburg, Bruck, Graz, Mureck and Bad Radkersburg

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £99 per person)

From Munich, the city of colourful clocks, music boxes and Oktoberfest, this heart-warming tour takes in the timeless beauty of the Bavarian lakes with its smart spa towns, inspiring alpine backdrops and wonderful hospitality en route to Austria’s musical masterpiece: Salzburg. Packed full of Bavaria’s best bits, highlights include proud Bad Tölz, Chiemsee and Berchtesgaden with its famous Sankt Bartholomä church on the Königssee lake.

Accommodation is in comfortable, well-located four or superior three star hotels with plenty of local character in Munich, Bad Tölz, Bad Feilnbach, Chiemsee, Inzell, Berchtesgaden and Salzburg.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £99 per person)

This Orléans to Angers tour joins our two linear Loire itineraries together to make one superb Loire Valley experience. Taking in three vibrant historic cities and countless châteaux both great and small, it's a great way to explore the very finest treasures of the Loire.

Accommodation is in Orléans, Beaugency, Blois, Amboise, Tours, Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Saumur and Angers, with a mix of 2 star hotels and 3 star hotels. The full tour can be upgraded to 3 star properties supplement payable).

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £95 per person)

It’s the big one! Welcome to the definitive bike tour of Suffolk. Head up past impressive castles and ancient villages to the Waveney Valley before reaching Covehithe’s crumbling cliffs and cycling the entire length of the beautiful Heritage Coast. We’ve included extra time to relax and explore in and around the elegant Southwold and history-rich Woodbridge on the Deben. Rural routes lead westwards to get a quick taster of the medieval wool towns, before swooping down on Constable Country . Then it’s time to wind through half-timbered Lavenham to more Georgian Long Melford, Gainsborough’s Sudbury, medieval Castle Hedingham and captivating Clare. Bury St Edmunds boasts a ‘new’ cathedral plus the famed Abbey Gardens, preparing you for more floral treats at Bressingham and at Helmingham Hall on your route homeward.

Accommodation is in Needham Market, Framlingham, Halesworth, Southwold (2 nights), Aldeburgh, Woodbridge (2 nights), Hadleigh, Lavenham, Clare, Bury St Edmunds and the Diss area.