Explore has the perfect e-bike cycling trips for those worried about punishing uphill climbs and sore legs. Boost your peddle power while still enjoying the incredible scenery on our most exciting cycling trips, from circumnavigating Mount Etna to cycling through vineyards in the Douro Valley.

Cycling the Baltic States

Discover the Baltics on two wheels, journeying through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Explore Vilnius, Riga and Talinn and enjoy the scenery as you cycle alongside Curonian Lagoon. Cycle past giant sand dunes, hundred year-old pine forests and white sand beaches and explore Estonia’s largest national park. Prices for this 9 day trip start from £1,266 including accommodation, some meals, a bike and an Explore leader. E-bikes are available from £135pp.

Cycle Sicily – Syracuse to Mount Etna

Explore’s Cycle Sicily trip visits Syracuse, the largest Ancient Greek settlement outside of mainland Greece, with its mix of Greek ruins and Baroque architecture. Circumnavigate Mount Etna by bike for a 360-degree view of the iconic volcano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the option to ascend it too. Enjoy Sicily’s distinctive food and wine, from arancini to cannoli. Prices for this 8 day moderate grade trip start from £1,304 per person, including flights, accommodation with breakfast, a bike and an Explore leader. E-bikes are available from £155pp.

Cycling Portugal – Porto to Lisbon

Discover the cultural highlights and scenic beauty of central Portugal on this 8 day trip. Cycle past vineyards in the Douro Valley, discover the town of Aveiro, known as the ‘Portuguese Venice’, and cruise along the coast to the seaside town of Foz de Arelho. Visit the picturesque medieval town of Obidos and discover Lisbon on foot. Prices for this 8 day, moderate grade cycling trip start from £1,386pp, including flights, accommodation, some meals and an Explore leader. E-bikes are available from £155pp.

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Explore is a global adventure travel company with nearly 40 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 500 trips in 120 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to responsible travel ensure unforgettable travel experiences in extraordinary destinations. From January 2020 the company is carbon offsetting all trips booked, including flights, accommodation and transport, with the aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2021. Whether it’s wildlife, culture, walking and trekking, a polar voyage, cycling or a family adventure, our trips will give you once-in-a-lifetime experiences, every day.