Maria Elena Price, co-owner of ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours, has revealed that many of their travellers’ enriching experiences are off the beaten path.
Ms Price, daughter of original owners Rick and Paola Malpezzi-Price who founded ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours in 1972, cites destinations such as ‘Corsica, Sardinia, and the Portuguese Camino’ for ‘an incredible mix of history, nature, and local culture’.
To spotlight these overlooked destinations, ExperiencePlus has released a list of cycling trips across select areas of Europe, including Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy. These diverse itineraries offer an opportunity for an ultimate immersive experience which delves beyond the typical tourist itinerary and crowded attractions visitors often opt for by default.
The Portuguese Camino
ExperiencePlus! hosts two guided cycling trips traversing the Portuguese Camino: Cycling the Portuguese Camino: Porto to Santiago, an eight-day itinerary with pricing starting from US$4,850.00 per traveller, and Cycling the Portuguese Camino: Coimbra to Santiago de Compostela, a 12-day route from US$5,995.00 per person.
The Azores
Travellers have the opportunity to experience the Azores on ExperiencePlus!’s Gravel Explorer: Cycling the Azores seven-day journey, from US$3.495.00 per person.
Corsica
ExperiencePlus! offers two routes to explore the Mediterranean island Corsica: Cycling Corsica, with eight days from US$4,995.00 per person, andCycling Corsica Plus! Beaches and Bonifacio, with 11 days from US$6,495.00 per person, and private departures available for both itineraries.
Basque Country
Two brand-new itineraries are on offer to explore France and Spain in a single route: Bicycle the Basque Country: France and Spain, a seven-day journey with costs starting at US$4,150.00 per person, and Bicycle the Basque Country: France and Spain Plus! Bilbao, an 11-day option from US$5,550.00 per person.
Sardinia
Also a novel destination for ExperiencePlus!, 2025’s new Sardinia offerings are Cycling Sardinia’s West Coast, with eight days starting at US$4,550.00 per person, and Cycling Sardinia’s West Coast Plus! the South, a 12-day route from US$6,400.00 per person.
