Italy has some of the world’s best cycling, with every region offering something unique.
In this guide, we’ll take you through our 2027 cycling tours in Italy, including key dates, regions, highlights and who each tour is best suited for.
Whether your preference is riding along the coast, mountain climbs, or historic towns, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your next cycling adventure. One thing that all our tours have in common is that we show you the authentic side of each region – including local food, culture and experiences that give you a taste of a real Italian lifestyle.
Sardinia - An Island Paradise
Sardinia is one of those places that surprises you every day. One moment you’re riding beside the sea in every shade of turquoise and sapphire, and the next you’re surrounded by rugged limestone mountains.
The tour travels from the island’s spectacular western coastline into the remote Barbagia and Supramonte regions. Here you’ll hear the bells of cows, goats and sheep, even before you see them, and experience Sardinia’s traditional villages covered in murals and art. We then continue on to the east coast, where the stunning mountains arrive to the sea.
Of course, no Italian cycling tour with us is complete without mentioning the food and wine. Along the way, you’ll experience Sardinia’s distinctive food culture, including slow-cooked meats on charcoal, handmade pastas such as fregula and culurgiones, local pecorino cheeses, pane carasau and regional wines.
It’s a beautiful mix of riding, culture and authentic island life.
Details
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Italian Islands (Sardinia)
- Terrain: Coastal roads, rolling hills and mountain climbs
- Start: Alghero
- Finish: Olbia
- Date:
- 14th to 21st June 2027 (SOLD OUT)
- 23rd to 30th June 2027
Trip Highlights
- Ride beside Sardinia’s turquoise blue coastline and pristine beaches.
- Climb through the rugged Barbagia and Supramonte mountains.
- Explore villages famous for their murals and local art.
- Visit a 4th-generation Sardinian artisan knife maker.
- Try the island’s famous pastas, seafood dishes, Shepherd’s dinner, and local wines.
- Stay in seaside villas and historic palazzi.
You’ll love this tour if you love
- Quiet roads
- A mix of coastal riding and climbing
- Seeing unspoilt, diverse landscapes and traditional villages
- Mediterranean climate
- Swimming post-ride in crystal clear turquoise seas
Sicily - A Coast-to-Coast Adventure
Like Sardinia, Sicily rewards cyclists with an island adventure of beautiful coastal roads, rock strewn hilly landscapes, fascinating local culture and incredible food and wine. What makes Sicily unique is the diversity of riding and experiences packed into a single tour. Every day is distinctly different from the last, so if you like variety, this is the cycling tour for you.
There are countless beautiful villages and towns dotted across Sicily. You’ll see stunning baroque architecture, ancient Greek ruins and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There’s also incredible nature, endless olive groves and citrus orchards you pass along the way. The cycling tour culminates with the challenge of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano.
And then there’s the food. Local favourites include seafood dishes with sword fish, sardines and local gamberi, pasta alla Norma, arancine, cannoli, pistachio desserts, regional wines, olive oil and plenty of produce grown in the island’s fertile volcanic soils. It’s a fascinating mix of history, culture, landscapes and riding that changes dramatically from one day to the next.
Details
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Southern Italy
- Terrain: Coastal roads, limestone hills, rolling farmland and a volcanic mountain climb
- Start: Palermo
- Finish: Catania
- Date: 13th to 22nd May 2027
Trip Highlights
- Cycle coast-to-coast across Sicily
- Ride and visit the UNESCO-listed baroque towns of Ragusa, Modica, Caltagirone and Palazzolo Acreide
- See the ancient Greek temples of the Valley of the Temples
- Ride along past olive groves, citrus orchards, vineyards and pistachio farms
- Explore the historic streets and piazzas of Ortigia
- Climb Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano
You’ll love this tour if you love
- Coastal, hilltop and mountainous riding
- Ancient history and culture
- Volcanic landscapes
- Amazing food and wine
- A true blend of everything unique to Sicily!
Puglia - A Land of Discovery, Adventure and Wild Beauty
Located in the Southern heel of the boot, Puglia remains one of the country’s lesser-known cycling destinations, with quiet roads, dramatic coastlines, ancient olive groves and a slower pace of life.
The tour travels between the Adriatic and Ionian seas, taking in whitewashed towns, historic masserie, and the distinctive landscapes of the Valle d’Itria and Salento regions. One day you’ll be riding through endless olive groves and past trulli, the fairytale-like stone dwellings, and the next you’ll be following coastal roads beside turquoise water and sandy beaches.
Puglia’s food culture is, of course, another highlight. Expect fresh seafood, local artisanal olive oils, famous orecchiette pasta, charcoal-cooked meats and simple regional dishes.
Details
- 8 days / 7 nights (7 days of riding!)
- Region: Southern Italy
- Terrain: Coastal roads, rolling hills and flat open plains
- Start: Bari
- Finish: Lecce
- Date: 1st to 8th September 2027
Trip highlights
- Ride between the Adriatic and Ionian seas
- Explore Alberobello and its iconic trulli houses
- Cycle through ancient olive groves and vineyards
- Ride spectacular coastal roads beside turquoise waters
- Stay in authentic masserie, trulli and historic residences
You’ll love this tour if you love
- Quiet roads and open landscape
- Coastal riding
- Ancient olive groves and rural scenery
- Southern Italian culture
- A relaxed pace of life
Tuscany - Rolling Countryside and Renaissance History
Tuscany is about settling into the rhythm of the countryside in Italy. Days are spent riding quiet country roads through vineyards, olive groves and medieval hilltop villages. Every turn reveals the sort of incredible scenery that has made Tuscany famous around the world.
Tuscany also holds a special place in our hearts because it is actually where our cycling tour journey began! When Damian first rode L’Eroica in Tuscany in 2014, he described it as “the best day you’ll experience on a bike”. Afterwards, we began receiving enquiries from people wanting to join us on tours, which ultimately led to the creation of A’qto cycling tours of Italy.
You can read more in our blog post Why We Cycle Italy & Where It All Began.
So what makes Tuscany so great is that its sheer beauty, culture and history led us to create a whole cycling tour company.
For us, it’s the combination of scenery, world-class riding, local food and wine, and a way of life that encourages you to slow down and savour every moment – in true Tuscan style.
Details
- 8 days / 7 nights (7 days of riding!)
- Region: Central Italy
- Terrain: Rolling hills, Strade Bianche gravel roads and sustained climbs
- Start: Florence
- Finish: Florence
- Date: 15th to 22nd September 2027
Trip Highlights
- Ride through the famous Chianti and Val d’Orcia regions
- Cycle sections of Tuscany’s iconic Strade Bianche roads
- Visit medieval hilltop towns
- Ride amongst vineyards and olive groves
- Enjoy incredible food and wine like a Tuscan
You’ll love this tour if you love
- Classic Tuscan scenery with vineyards, rolling hills, medieval villages and historic hilltop towns
- Famous Renaissance history
- Quiet country roads and spectacular climbing with freeflowing descents
- Authentic flavours of the Tuscan cuisine
- Experiencing a slower pace of Italian life
Piemonte - An Epicurean Paradise
We like to describe Piemonte as a cyclist’s playground in an epicurean paradise. If you’re a cyclist and a foodie, this is the place for you.
On this tour, you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed Langhe wine region, riding through Barolo, Barbaresco, La Morra and Neive. You’ll pass ancient castles, hazelnut groves, vineyards and hilltop villages connected by quiet roads that seem made for cycling. The finale is the ascent of Colle Fauniera, home of the legendary La Fausto Coppi Gran Fondo, and one of Italy’s greatest cycling climbs.
Of course, the food is incredible across all of our tour destinations, but Piemonte in particular is famous for its world-class wine and cuisine. The focus is on high-quality produce and very traditional methods of preparation, in the home of slow food. Some of the most famous include local dishes such as vitello tonnato and ravioli del plin, its prestigious red wines (Barolo and Barbaresco), rare white truffles from Alba, and rich chocolate and hazelnut confections.
Details
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Region: Northern Italy
- Terrain: Rolling vineyard roads, sustained climbs and alpine ascents
- Start: Turin
- Finish: Turin
- Date: 24th September to 1st October 2027
Trip Highlights
- Ride through the UNESCO-listed Langhe wine region.
- Visit the famous wine towns of Barolo, Barbaresco and La Morra.
- Take on the legendary Colle Fauniera in our own edition of the Fausto Coppi Gran Fondo.
- Cycle amongst vineyards, castles and medieval hilltop villages.
- Enjoy spectacular views of the snow-capped Alps.
- Experience Piemonte’s renowned food and wine culture.
You’ll love this tour if you love
- Quiet roads
- Vineyard-laden landscapes with winding roads
- World-class food and wine
- Historic villages and castles
- Rolling terrain mixed with rewarding climbs
Stelvio and Dolomites - Alpine Climbs to Challenge and Inspire
The Stelvio & Dolomites cycling tour is all about the challenge and conquering of bucket-list Italian climbs. This is the tour for riders who have spent years watching the Giro d’Italia and/or dreaming about tackling some of cycling’s most famous mountain passes.
Starting in the heart of the Italian Alps and finishing amongst the spectacular peaks of the Dolomites, this tour includes some of Italy’s most iconic climbs, such as Passo dello Stelvio, Mortirolo, Passo Gavia, Passo Giau, and the famous Sella Ronda. These are the climbs that sit on most cyclists’ bucket lists for a must-do in their lifetime.
So if you’re looking for a challenge for the body and inspiration for the mind, this one is for you.
Details
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Region: Northern Italy
- Terrain: Long alpine climbs, mountain passes and descents
- Start: Tirano
- Finish: Venice
- Date: 11th to 18th July 2027
Trip Highlights
- Climb the legendary Passo dello Stelvio and Gavia.
- Ride the famous Sella Ronda.
- Experience the dramatic alpine peaks of the Dolomites, including Passo Giau.
- Follow roads made famous by the Giro d’Italia.
You’ll love this tour if you love
- Alpine scenery
- Challenging yourself on the bike
- World-famous bucket-list climbs
- Giro d’Italia history
- A diverse food and wine experience across Italy’s northern regions
We trust this summary helps you find the tour that matches your riding and cultural interests. Or it may have just left you wanting to try them all!
For more information about our upcoming tours, see our 2027 Cycling Tour Calendar.
If you need any help finding the tour for you, feel free to send us a WhatsApp message.
