Classic Adventures Bicycle Tours - The Historic Erie Canal Bike Tours

Erie Canal Bicycle Tour Details

Tour Price
$1,729.00 5 nights (includes breakfasts and 4 dinners; airport transfers, Finger Lakes wine social)
Tour Dates 2008
June 22 - 27
July 6 - 11
August 10 - 15
Bicycle Rental
included
Single Supplement
$500 (optional)
Arrive
Rochester, NY Airport Depart
Rochester, NY Airport Cycling Level
Easy
Terrain
Flat & Easy, with one day of cycling off of the canal that offers some gently rolling terrain.

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The Erie Canal ceremoniously opened in 1825, and at that time was considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the era. The canal was important in that it connected the Atlantic Ocean with the Great Lakes. Even though we have developed better methods for transporting goods and people, the canal (albeit with many modifications) is still used for some commercial and leisure transport. While the glory years of the canal have passed, it is easy to relive its history.

One nineteenth century old-timer reminiscing about his early days traveling the Erie Canal noted, “They ain’t no races like they was in the old passenger packet days ‘ boats would skim from Albany to Buffalo in less than six days. That was goin’ it some, eh?” While that was “goin’ it some” back in the 19th century, our trip will cover a good portion of the canal at a very leisurely pace, and for good reasons.

This is one of our easiest & flattest rides.  Highlights include historic canal villages, wonderful educational attractions, a flat terrain, moderate daily distances, with much of the riding on canal paths separate from road traffic. We hope you will join us!

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  • Bicycling on the tow path
  • Genesee Country Museum
  • Cobblestone Houses
  • Delmonte Renaissance Spa
  • Historic Brockport
  • Pittsford, NY
  • Asa Ransom House 
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Classic Adventures is a bicycle tour travel operator providing cycling tours in France, Greece, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Canada, New York, & Mississippi. Our bike tours includes gourmet food, deluxe lodging and professional biking guides. France biking tour options include, Burgundy, Bordeaux & Dordogne Valley. Greece Biking tour options include Classical Greece, Island of Crete, & Crete - Extreme. Our New York State bicycle tours include the Finger lakes wine country, The Erie Canal, and a multi sport bike tour of Lake placid and the Adirondacks. We also offer deluxe bicycle tours in Europe: Germany - Cycling the Romantic Road, Austria - The Salaach Valley & Pinzgau Region and cycling Ireland - the Emerald Isle. Classic Adventures is a family owned and operated bicycle tour company that has been leading active vacations since 1979.