Greece

The experience with VBT went beyond expectations as did the part of Greece where we cycled. The Peloponnesian Peninsula is a relatively undiscovered biking jewel, I enjoyed it far more than biking various Greek Islands. Accommodations were excellent and Greek food speaks for itself. VBT and the guides went out of their way in providing a 5 star experience. The bikes were new and top quality, the routes were varied and interesting. The guides bent over backwards to please us and provide a great biking as well as cultural experience.

This VBT trip does not disappoint! The attention to detail for every visit and experience was remarkable. I live in the mid-west and don't have many hills to train on so these rides were challenging for me, but doable and once I was done I felt very satisfied. The accommodations were all different and great in their own way. The guides were energetic and informative. I highly recommend this tour - it's a great way to see Greece!

Our 3 previous VBT biking trips were fantastic, so we decided to try Country Walkers. Our trip to Greece exceeded all of our expectations. Our pre-trip to Athens started with the stunning view of the Acropolis from the elegant Electra Palace Hotel's 8th floor restaurant. The hotel is perfectly located for exploring the most important sites of Athens on foot. Multiple superb restaurants are also close by. After 3 days, we joined the tour guided by Katerina and Thalia. A highlight of our previous tours has been the local guides. Katerina and Thalia, however, were easily our favorite guides ever. They were not only experienced and knowledgeable, but also humorous and patient. They continually entertained us with skits explaining Greek myths and history, and taught us about Greek food, flora, fauna and in the end Greek dancing. We hiked through beautiful terrain mostly without other tourists around. The tour bus was comfortable, hotels very nice and the included meals were often unique and always excellent. We couldn't recommend this trip more highly.

Our guides, Katerina and Thalia-Mari were wonderful. They were fun and engaging sharing their Greek culture with us. They made the trip.