Enjoyed this trip to Portugal. Good mix of easy and moderate riding to work off the fantastic food/beverages.
Portugal
Great trip to Portugal
LeslieS, San Diego, CA, USA
Portugal: Lisbon, Évora & the Algarve
5 Star Trip
Portugal was our 11th VBT trip and 12th biking trip. It was the best or at least equal to our other great trips. The guides were the best ever and the hotels , especially the Farm House, were excellent. The biking was challenging at times but very good overall. We highly recommend the trip and very much want to return to Portugal. Great food, great wine and a beautiful country. We felt very safe on the roads and highways as Portugal drivers are very courteous to bikers. Absolutely nothing to complain about and as with all VBT trips, a great value.
Ernie,
Portugal: Lisbon, Évora & the Algarve
Portugal: Porto, Silver Cost & Lisbon
Overall, the bikes were great and routes were good…..the hotel accommodations were hit or miss, some good, some bad. Breakfast as well was hit or miss. VBT staff was attentive and friendly.
Portugal: Porto, the Silver Coast & Lisbon
We love unguided trips.
We’ve done 7 previous trips with VBT and have been happy with all of them. We would rate this trip the best!
Linda and Al Masterson, Redding, CA
Portugal: Porto, the Silver Coast & Lisbon
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
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
A great way to see and learn about Portugal
This trip is a great way to see Portugal. Pre-extension in Lisbon, Emerald cruise in the Douro River valley, and post-extension in Porto. Great food, service and extremely well thought out bike routes. 14 of 16 of us used e-bikes, and unless you are a serious rider, I recommend the e-bikes. It is a river valley, so you are either climbing out of it, or coasting back in. The surrounding area is hilly. The small towns that you visit along the way are beautiful and historical. The folks are very gracious. The ship is delightful - 104 passengers, and a crew of 37. Two outstanding leaders wrangle all the bikes, and act as hosts on all the side tours at lunch, and pedaling days end. Can't say enough about how well we were taken of. All in all, a wonderful week!
Portugal & Spain Bike & River Cruise: Douro Valley
Great Trip
I enjoyed the trip. The rides were well conceived and challenging - except for those several towns with the coblestone streets.
Chuck45,
Portugal & Spain Bike & River Cruise: Douro Valley
Walk on
As always, fabulous guides but, for the first time in 10 tours, so-so walking that was nowhere near what was originally outlined when I first signed up. Disappointing at best.
CushCur, CT
Spain: Landscapes from the Camino de Santiago
Great Trip!
Wonderful trip, great guides, good food, well-organized. Guides Alberto and Pol were a great team and anticipated our every need. Moreover, they were fun to be with and full of helpful information. The route was well planned to experience both the Camino Norte and the Camino Franca. The paradors were generally good though not spectacular, with the exception of that in Santiago de Compostela. Visits to the winery and cheese factory were also pleasant and provided variety to the walking treks. The length and elevation gain of the walks were fine for the elderly group, though the initial information should be checked for accuracy. Some walks were more and others were less than advertised.
Frequent traveler,
Spain: Landscapes from the Camino de Santiago
Amazing trip to Portugal
This trip was above and beyond our expectations. Our guides were amazing. Accomodations were great.
Linda D, NH
Portugal: Minho & the Douro Valley
Great Walking Tour !!
Excellent trip.Excellent guides.Very well organized.
Carlos, Kentucky
Portugal: Minho & the Douro Valley
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