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Europe

Great trip

VBT never disappoints. This was my 4th trip with VBT and it was fantastic. Our guides Oriol and Martin were outstanding. Loved the visit to the Dali Museum and came away with a new appreciation for his work. The landscapes were beautiful and the visit to the cider company was fun. The post trip in Mallorca was a pleasure.

Jerry 641, Denver, CO, United States

Spain: Girona & Costa Brava

Scenery, riding history, art, food - it has it all

This was one of the best VBT tours we have taken. Food, riding, scenery, exploration of the art of Dali, wonderful guides and fantastic accommodations. Pre-trip in Barcelona is a must do to see the Gaudi architecture and Picasso museum as well as experience Catalonia at its best.

mecrr, Red Bluff, CA, United States

Spain: Girona & Costa Brava

loved our rides thru Provence!

Great trip! Our guides were great hosts and made sure everyone was safe, comfortable, and getting the most out of each day. Gorgeous part of the world.

TrishB, Northern California

France: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux & Avignon

Provence is a Pleasure!

Bike routes were beautiful and enjoyable! Loved the town of St. Remy and the location of our hotel. Really enjoyed Avignon and again, the location of the hotel made exploring the city very easy.

Idaho21, Idaho

France: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux & Avignon

Beautiful locales and local dining

This was our first VBT vacation. We were very impressed with the planning, accommodations, and route. It was a wonderful experience to bike along country roads with guides who knew the area. The hotels were lovely and the meals were delicious. Everything was top-notch.

Ebike Ellen, Minneapolis MN

Portugal: Lisbon, Évora & the Algarve

Great trip to Portugal

Enjoyed this trip to Portugal. Good mix of easy and moderate riding to work off the fantastic food/beverages.

LeslieS, San Diego, CA, USA

Portugal: Lisbon, Évora & the Algarve

Awesome

I have done 9 trips with VBT so far, all have been great, but I must say this went to #1. The 2 best guides, the entire 20 guests like instant friends, with our leaders Prunella and Philip. I wish we had more time everywhere. The post trip to Helsinki was truly amazing, so glad we did it, only 4 of us went, sorry to say the others missed out. Jean Vermeeren

Danish jean, Anaheim, Ca

Scandinavia: Denmark & Sweden

Expert guides friendly, flexible and knowledgeable

Enjoyed the variety of sights and rides. The guides were awesome and knew alot about the culture and history of Scandinavia. I apprecaietd the variety of skills the guides demonstrated in biking, tending to guests, history, and every aspect of ensuring the trip was enjoyable for al. l

RitaC, New York , NY

Scandinavia: Denmark & Sweden

Picturesque, serene views with time to breathe

Nice trip on quiet rural roads with incredible views. Rolling countryside, lots of greenery, sheep with lambs, horse and beautiful fields. We had lovely weather, friendly guides and a great mix of people. This was my first trip with an e-biike, and i glad I had it for going up the hills.

Tamara from Maine, Southern Maine

England: Bath & the Cotswolds

Our wonderful time in England: Bath & the Cotswold

Monica and I had one of our best, if not the best vacation we ever had. Our greatest delight was how our tour group bonded. We started to believe we were riding with friends. Our Tour guides, Tony and Mick, helped to bring this about with their thoughtfulness, courtesy and hard work. They both went out of their way to keep us safe and to get to know each and every one of us. Bath & the Cotswolds were extraordinarily beautiful, and that beauty was enhanced by being on a bicycle and riding in weather conducive to cycling. (Cool, cloudy and dry for the most part). Many of the English people along the way exuded friendly cheerfulness. I saw many people working very hard to make sure we were fed well and properly taken care of in the hotels. Each hotel had many charms, with my favorites being The Francis, (elegant) and Oxford Spires (beautiful property layout). The bicycle provided seemed sturdy and fairly new. It just happened to have the exact same derailleur as the one I have at home! Many of our companions had taken several trips with VBT, and I hope I can do so in the future!

Alexander, Portland, CT

England: Bath & the Cotswolds

Valley of the Alps review.

This trip is great. The locations, the riding, and the trip leaders were all excellent.

Mike Bean,

Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps

Beautiful Ride Great Scenery

Beautiful Ride, Great Scenery, Tour was Fantastic despite several rainy days. Loved riding on so many bike paths, the scenery was spectacular! The pre-extension in Chamonix is a must for anyone doing this tour. Take the cable car to Mount Blanc and have breathtaking views of the valley. Luigi and Eve were great tour guides. Very knowledgeable of the area and routes and very engaging with everyone. Everyone looked forward to stopping at Luigi's Snack Table. The accommodations overall were excellent and the food very good. The only challenging times were riding through the busier towns themselves either at the beginning or end of some routes. The GPS guidance was very good, but traffic made it a bit hectic when navigating in the cities themselves. Highly recommend this tour.

Patsy Reichert, Fish Creek, WI

Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps

Wonderful trip

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.

Marcia B, Boise, Idaho

Greece: Sparta, Monemvasia & the Peloponnesian Peninsula

Gorgeous views, rewarding rides and delicious food

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!

Jaymers,

Greece: Sparta, Monemvasia & the Peloponnesian Peninsula

Incredible Trip

This is my 4th VBT trip and this one might be the best yet. Every detail of VBT itinerary is well planned. We rode along Lake Garda, Lake Esio and in the Swiss Alps (arrive by train). Guides Roberto and Angelo were great, taking care of us every day along the way. The hotels were really nice, the food fabulous and the scenery everywhere is awesome.

TommyBudd, Arlington, TX

Italy: Lake Como & the Italian Lake District

Italian lakes

Very nice tour with the usual fantastic guides and bike equipment. The areas where we biked were lovely and the route guidance was excellent. There was a bit too much riding on high traffic and narrow roads in some of the towns, and it seemed as though this might have been avoided. The hotels in Sirmione, Sulzano and Tirano were varied and interesting; the location in Colico seemed a bit out of the way from what would be interesting on Lake Como.

KMcM, Michigan

Italy: Lake Como & the Italian Lake District

fun trip

Great trip well organized. Great accommodations.

olive 1, Virginia

Germany & Austria: The Danube River

a wonderful adventure

wonderful route - great support - gorgeous territory!

Andi Forever Young, Colorado

Germany & Austria: The Danube River

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