THE TRAVEL BLOG OF BALTIC TOURS

It's very enjoyable to travel and discover new and stunning places with your friends or family, but sometimes it's also fun to add some adventure to your trip to a specific location, experiencing Europe in a slightly different way. One excellent option for a unique travel experience and adventure is a guided bike tour. Traveling by bike offers a completely different experience compared to planes or cars. It allows you to explore places that you might not even consider visiting if you were traveling by plane, and, of course, it's a very active and eco-friendly way to travel. Baltic Tours invites you to explore the most popular and welcoming places during a bike tour.

Sunny Spain

Spain is always an ideal summer holiday destination, with its perpetual sunshine and beautiful beaches. However, it's not just for a relaxing holiday; it can also be a fantastic place for a more active one. Spain is renowned for its beautiful architecture in various cities and towns. If you're interested in exploring something different from the usual destinations like Madrid or Barcelona, consider Andalusia. This large autonomous region, with its hill rivers and farmland on the southern coast of Spain, offers breathtaking views, stunning architecture, churches, and gorgeous castles. Andalusia is home to some world-famous landmarks like the Alcázar castle in Seville, the capital city, as well as Córdoba’s Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral and Granada’s Alhambra palace. This region is a perfect destination for a bike tour, providing a unique way to discover Spain.

Italy - A Country Filled with Culture

Another fantastic destination in Europe is Italy, a country known for its warm hospitality, delectable food, pleasant weather, breathtaking art, architecture, and cheerful people. If you're a fan of good wine, Italy is a must-visit during your bike tour. How can you say “no” to exploring Italy, especially with marvelous cities like Florence? Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region, is filled with Renaissance art and architecture. The iconic Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi, and a bell tower by Giotto, is a must-see. Florence also boasts the Galleria dell'Accademia, showcasing Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture, and the Uffizi Gallery, exhibiting Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.” Florence is a perfect destination for a bike tour, especially for art and culture enthusiasts.

Historical France

When talking about culture and art, France cannot be missed. Just like Italy, France is known for its architecture, beautiful cities, and towns. Alsace is one of the most history-filled regions, located in eastern France, on the west bank of the upper Rhine next to Germany and Switzerland. It includes well-known cities like Strasbourg and Colmar. From 1982 to 2016, it was the smallest administrative region in metropolitan France, later merging with Champagne-Ardenne and Lorraine to form Grand Est. Alsace is rich in history, particularly during World War II, facing a complex political situation with both French and German influences due to its diverse population. The region is also the main beer-producing area, offering a great opportunity for beer enthusiasts. Known for picturesque villages, churches, and castles, Alsace is a charming region best explored by bike.

Welcoming Lithuania

Although not as large as other mentioned countries, Lithuania offers equally magnificent and interesting places to visit. Full of unique and worthwhile destinations, one such mesmerizing place is Trakai, located just 28 kilometers from the capital, Vilnius. Trakai stands out for its history and architecture, representing a town with a diverse population throughout history, including Jews, Karaims, Tatars, Russians, Lithuanians, and Poles. The town's architecture differs from other Lithuanian towns and cities, featuring houses traditional for Karaims or Tatars. A major attraction is the castle in the middle of the lake, drawing thousands of tourists each year. Lithuanians also frequent this place during the summer for family walks or to attend concerts organized in the castle. If you prefer a coastal setting, Palanga and Nida are Lithuanian resorts with beautiful sea views and stunning natural landscapes, ideal for relaxation. All these places are easily accessible by bike, with bike-friendly paths, making them perfect destinations for a bike tour. As you can see, Europe offers many interesting places, and not all of them are accessible by car. Sometimes the best way to explore a country or region is by taking your bike and visiting unique places filled with history.