Diamond Skies Travel and Custom Getaways Grand Tour of Italy, 2026*
Approximate dates - : Monday May 25th - Monday June 1st
(TBC November 2025)
Given the overwhelming success of our trip to Italy last year, we’re doing it again. The official course is due to be announced in November and rumours are abound of both Vingegaard and Pogačar racing it out in the Italian Alps.
Last year’s race was incredible, with the result going right down to the wire and as the first of the three Grand Tours each year, there is always a special buzz about this one.
And what’s more, it’s Italy. Who doesn’t love Italy?
The fabulous food, some of the best mountain scenery in Europe, the culture and sites. Combine that with our expertise in seeking out boutique hotels and lesser known, fabulous local restaurants and throw in a couple of fun activities and you have what promises to be a wonderful trip for 2026.
We are aiming for private viewing at 3 or 4 stages, along with VIP Access viewing for the final stage - a truly wonderful experience. This is primarily a trip for spectators. We will offer race access through private viewings at comfortable locations with food, drink and TVs to view the action before the race passes right in front of us.
Please note; we already have a great deal of interest (and spaces are truly limited) - so to not miss out - please email us to register your interest.
*Please note as we are not yet an official partner, we cannot use the official race title
cycling trips
At Diamond Skies Travel we are delighted to have teamed up with Custom Getaways. Custom Getaways is the longest running Official Tour Operator for the Tour de France…2025 will be their 24th year! They are also one of only three premium partners of the Tour which allows them to choose VIP access for their guests on the most demanded stages. They are also the official tour operator for the Vuelta de España.
One of the Diamond Skies team, Thomas, a huge Tour de France aficionado, has tour guided for both our companies for years and it was he who brought our two companies together. Our companies have a shared philosophy of excellence in all that we offer, personalised customer service (Custom Getaway is a small, family run business), as well as customised trips which cater to the individual not to the masses.
Custom Getaway cycling trips are second to none and are flexible to accommodate anyone: from the performance cyclist to the more casual riders. They do allow non-cycling partners on our cycling trips. Their spectator trips cater to cycling fans who wish to enjoy VIP access to the race without riding.
Both their cycling and non-cycling trips offer the best VIP access to the race due to their status as a Premium Tour Operator for the Tour de France. Trips range in duration from just a few days to entire events. They offer the largest selection of trips for cyclists and for spectators. They also offer custom trips and the widest selection of One Day VIP experiences.
Diamond Skies will be offering pre and post trips to those going on Custom Getaway Tour de France, Vuelta and Italian cycle trips. Click here to see Custom Getaway's many wonderful offerings and get in touch with them if you are interested in one of their trips, as places sell out fast.
