As with all our VBT experiences Portugal did not disappoint. The trips are planned well from the time you take off from home until you land back at home. The transfers, the accommodations, and the in between are well thought out and planned. Any necessary changes are planned for. Portugal is tourist friendly, they are ahead of the curve with the pandemic, follow the rules. It is tough to find a bad meal, the weather was great; there is a lot of history. The cycling was easily doable for all who cycle 25 miles with some wind or hills. If you take only a few trips, make this one.
Portugal
A trip for the bucket list
Marc from MA, Natick, MA
Portugal: Lisbon, Évora & the Algarve
Great week of biking, wine and dining - perfect!
The trip was a perfect way to visit southern Portugal. The guides were awesome, always there to lend a hand or offer guidance. The bikes were outstanding - brand new fleet. The routes were interesting and scenic with little traffic. The food and wine were great. And above all the opportunity to spend time with old friends and to meet new friends was rewarding. Thanks
bikemonger, Tampa
Portugal: Lisbon, Évora & the Algarve
Portugal and the people who live there.
It is such a beautiful country with some of the nicest people I have ever met.
Zafir Bludevich, Vermont
Portugal: Porto, the Silver Coast & Lisbon
Portugal Silver Coast
Loved this trip! The hotels were great, breakfast yummy and the bikes all performed well. Portugal is a beautiful country and the people there were very friendly and welcoming to us.
Portugal: Porto, the Silver Coast & Lisbon
What a Great Tour!
We thoroughly enjoyed our first VBT experience. The tour route was very well laid out and we cannot not say enough about how impressive our tour leaders, David and Frederico, both of whom are natives of Portugal. Kudos to VBT for the way they planned and conducted our tour!
Ping, Seattle
Spain & Portugal: Coastal Camino de Santiago
Lovely Spain & Portugal Trip
We loved this trip! Beautiful and varied biking routes; knowledgeable, competent and engaging guides, top-notch hotels, delicious food and interesting cultural activities. I wish I could do it all over again!
Anne T, Boulder, CO
Spain & Portugal: Coastal Camino de Santiago
Wonderful Tour
Wonderful trip! Biking along the Douro and surrounding areas was amazing. We were able to go to some remote places and really experience the area without a lot of tourists around. The meals we had in the small towns were top notch! We had wonderful tours as well. Matyas and David were excellent guides. Riding an ebike on this tour enabled me to enjoy the multiple steep hills.
Maureen B, Sarasota FL
Portugal & Spain Bike & River Cruise: Douro Valley
Great trip, great leaders.
We really enjoyed this trip and would recommend it. The routes were scenic; the bikes excellent; the food very good; the leaders outstanding; the other experiences (tours, wine tasting, etc.) were fun and informative; the hotels at the beginning and end were very nice. We would suggest using the e-bikes as the terrain is hilly.
California riders, Central Coast of California
Portugal & Spain Bike & River Cruise: Douro Valley
Excellent tour
The tour was outstanding in every way. The two guides were excellent. My only complaint is with the travel arrangements which were resolved, I believe, only because I complained vociferously. .
Jeffrey L, Maine
Spain: Landscapes from the Camino de Santiago
First Country Walkers Trip and not the last!
I loved this trip. The group was so compatible, no "problem people". The hotels were top rate! The meals were great, albeit too much food. The guides became friends! The bus driver rocked! And the path/trails well thought out. Totally enjoyed it!!! Hope to do another country walkers trip again in near future. Jean
JLT1, Wilmington, DE
Spain: Landscapes from the Camino de Santiago
Terrific guides and wonderful experiences
Portugal is a beautiful country and our guides helped us explore it with their amazing skills.
BarbaraMcK, Arcadia, California
Portugal: Minho & the Douro Valley
Portugal
I have been on 4 CW trips and the guides have been great. Helene and Luís were next level. They were definitely one of the highlights for me. The accommodations were historic and amazing. I did not enjoy the hikes as much as previous trips but didn’t feel disappointed.
Laurie C, Salt Lake city
Portugal: Minho & the Douro Valley
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