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10 of Europe's Best Family Walking & Cycling Tours
Consider these Excellent Holidays for your next European Family Adventure
Our range of dedicated family
walking, cycling and
boat holidays in Europe will be sure to keep parents and children happy and active.
The below multi-activity itineraries have been specially crafted with younger families in mind and will provide rewarding walking and cycling challenges while travelling through the spectacular landscapes of Europe.
There’s nothing better than exploring Europe with the kids and these tours will get them started with a lifelong passion for travel and the great outdoors. Plus, as a parent, you’ll be entertained as well as you discover the best trails and regions of Europe.
Choose your family activity:
Family Cycling Holidays in Europe
Children’s bikes are available (for a minimum height of 120cm) as well as trailer bicycles and children’s bike seats. For the parents, there are also
electric bike options as well.
Catalonia by Bike for Families
Travellers to Europe have their reasons – food, art, culture, scenery, history. This trip in
Spain has it all. Enjoy relaxed cycling by inviting beaches and postcard perfect countryside, become immersed in the unique
Catalan culture and learn about the regions engrossing past (including pirate sieges!), take in the Salvador Dali museum and enjoy superb cuisine made from fresh local ingredients.
Sardinia Family Cycle Adventure
The Mediterranean island of
Sardinia is well known for its white sandy beaches, mystical ancient history and wild mountainous interior. It's an island full of adventure for both young and old with the intrigue of its own language and cultural traditions, mouth-watering local flavours and idyllic beaches providing something for everyone in the family.
Cycle through small fishing villages, past Romanesque ruins and lagoons packed with pink flamingos; wander through vineyards and old olive groves, take in the spectacular views of dramatic cliffs and of course relax on the famous white sandy beaches. With a range of cycle options for kids and adults including bike seats, trailers and
electric bikes there are no excuses not to be active on this inspiring relaxed pace cycling trip.
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Danube Cycle Adventure for Families
This flat stretch of the
Danube, which is free of traffic and packed full of attractions, is an ideal introduction to cycle touring for all of the family. There is plenty of variety including a donkey adventure, boat rides on the Danube, historic sites such as the Melk Monastery and beautiful landscapes that will inspire children and adults alike.
This is a brilliant trip. Plenty of time to cycle from place to place each day. Wonderful scenery. Instructions (pre-trip and during the trip) were very worthwhile. Do this trip again? Yes, definitely and further along the Danube.
Tuscany Cycle for Families
Not a fan of hills? How good does this sound: there are no steep Tuscan hills on this beautifully designed self guided cycle taking in some of
Tuscany's most famous towns. Pedal effortlessly along the meandering Arno river cycle paths that take you from one classic Tuscan city to the next. From the leaning tower of Pisa to the elegant Piazza Anfiteatro in Lucca and the famous Duomo of Florence, there are no shortage of sites to engage the whole family.
Cycle through a quintessential Tuscan landscape, taste the many local specialties and stay in three comfortable family run hotels generally with swimming pools and gardens, perfect for relaxing after the cycling day is over.
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Family Walking Holidays in Europe
Mont Blanc Family Adventure
This is a small group guided trek around the highest peak in Western Europe that the family will adore! Experience alpine food such as raclette, soak up magnificent mountain views and, best of all, the children can take turns leading their favourite donkey along the trail.
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Mont Blanc Family Adventure - France to Italy
There’s also a Mont Blanc Family Adventure – France to Italy tour as well, which completes the other half of the
Mont Blanc circuit. This starts in Les Houches and ends in Courmayeur.
The Mont Blanc region is one of the most incredible places I have been too. Amazing views and scenery. I particularly enjoyed the walks on day 3, 4 and 5. The family walk was not as challenging as I would have liked it to be. It was really great to be able to do this without worrying about booking accommodation or sorting out my own food. The accommodation was great and the food local and delicious. I really appreciated my vegetarian diet being catered for, however some nights better then others. - H. Troupe, Australia
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Family Multi-Activity Holidays in Europe
Sweden Winter Family Adventure
Explore the winter wonderland that is
Sweden and create some truly magical memories. The whole family will love the winter activities on this itinerary: enjoy the fun of an overnight train to Swedish Lapland, experience the original Ice Hotel, learn about the lifestyles of the nomadic reindeer herders, search for the Northern Lights by snowmobile and, best of all, travel by dogsled through the natural surrounds and befriend the affectionate huskies. None of the family will want this amazing 6 day multi-activity holiday to end.
Sweden Summer Family Adventure
In
Sweden's summer months, the outdoors are bursting with life and the long sunshine extends into the evenings offering plenty of time to take part in the kind of activities the Swedes love like camping, hiking and island hopping through the archipelago. On this specially designed family itinerary, the activities begin in Stockholm with a ride through this super cycle friendly city, to the Ecopark, the worlds first national park to be located within a city. Leaving the city by steamboat is one of the many highlights as you journey across calm Lake Mälaren to Mariefred with its impressive Gripsholm's Castle.
Swapping your bikes for canoes you travel through dramatic and varied scenery of the Marviken lake system and camp in a delightful lakeside setting. Lacing up your hiking boots the journey continues on foot through the forests and wilderness enroute to Gnesta where you stay in a beautifully located farmhouse with wonderful views across the lake. A final stretch by bike takes you past the royal Tullgarn Palace to the seaside town of Trosa on the Baltic Sea with its pretty wooden houses.
Family Boat Holidays in Europe
Croatia Family Adventure
Soak up the scenery, sunshine and refreshing blue waters of the Adriatic Sea in
Croatia on this incredible sailing, cycling and walking holiday. The friendly boat crew will ensure your Croatian experience is unforgettable – the whole family will have the opportunity to go cycling, walking and swimming in blissful bays and historic harbour towns. This 8 day guided tour has the added benefit where you only need to unpack once – a blessing if you have messy kids!
Greek Islands Family Adventure
Onboard a two-masted wooden motor yacht, cruise the Ionian Islands along the west coast of
Greece. During the trip, there is ample opportunity to explore the unique islands and coastal world by boat, kayak, bike and on foot. This family-friendly cruise offers flexibility with ample time for swimming, relaxing on the beach or onboard, exploring sites and relaxing in tavernas. The level of activity each day is up to you. Our guide on board will offer advice and make suggestions and has plenty of knowledge about the fascinating history of Greece which they are always keen to share.
Amsterdam to Bruges Bike & Barge
Fun abounds on this classic tour that takes in the great cities of
the Netherlands and western
Belgium. During the day there are plenty of opportunities to visit interesting towns such as the famous Dutch cheese town of Gouda and view the 19 windmills of Kinderdijk, as well as sample local specialties including Belgian waffles and chocolate (and beer, but for the grown ups only!).
Aboard your hotel barge and in the company of other families, you will travel from Amsterdam to Bruges (or vice versa). The trip is graded 'introductory level' and the pace is relaxed, ensuring that all members of the family are able to fully participate in the day's cycle.
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Have you taken the kids on a family vacation yet? How did it go? Or do you have fond memories of a walking or cycling trip when you were a child? Let us know in the comments!