Europe

This was a perfect trip...Seamless. My 8th VBT bicycling trip and all were good but this one was exceptional because our leaders were exceptional. Great biking, great cultural events and guided tours, wonderful food, very cohesive group of 22 guests who really liked each other every single day. Bravo Javi and Andrea..I hope we meet again!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the VBT Costa Brava trip. The biking itinerary was clearly written and well planned. We are confident traveling in Europe after living there many years, however, we believe it is safer and certainly more convenient to bike with a reputable group tour. VBT offers a high quality experience which we can recommend without hesitation.

This was our first VBT vacation and we have already registered for a second trip. Provence and the Alpilles is a beautiful region of France with abundant fruits, vegetables and other agriculture. The bicycle travel through the French countryside gives an up-close and personal travel experience.

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.

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.

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

The best Swedish tour guides, Pernilla & Philip. Nice bikes, nice hotels, good food, great trip!

We've taken 16 VBT trips and the Scandinavia trip is definitely in the top two or three trips we've taken with them. Whoever laid this trip out really knew what they were doing. Great biking, three beautiful and most interesting cities: Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Helsinki, ferry ride experiences, the Stockholm Archipelago, great hotels, good food, incredible museums and wonderful guides who really knew the area and culture. This trip is one of VBT's very best and it won't surprise me to see it become their signature trip!

We really lucked out with the weather, signed up for the trip in Sept. the year before. Lovely scenery for bike riding, we choose E-Bikes after reading other reviews, a first, usually ride road bikes or Hybrids, glad we did, it has some punchy hills, made for an enjoyable ride I think 17 out of 20 guests also rode e-bikes. Also with an e-bike you have some suspension, which came in handy as some of the road surfaces are chunky or bumpy. The Hotels and Inns were charming with smallish rooms and good dinners and breakfasts offered. Dining out in the smaller towns was limited, lots of choices suggested by VBT were very good. Oxford and Bath were fun towns with lots of history and good pubs.

This was my 6th trip with VBT and once again they have the BEST tour guides. Conor and Mick were incredible. Knowledgeable, friendly and always there to assist with any issue. They each took the time to get to meet and know everyone on a personal level. We had great weather too. Only one day with a few sprinkles, otherwise in the high 50's and 60's. Scenic views every day of the rolling countryside. Lush fields, quiet villages and farm life blended with stops at Blenheim Palace, a farmers market and our final destination in Bath did not disappoint. Out of the group of 20, only three of us were on road bikes (which were great bikes by the way!). Unless you ride on a regular basis, some of the hills were a bit challenging. The accommodations were quaint, though sometimes a bit tight for two people. I was glad we were there in the Spring as most of rooms had no air conditioning. The meal choices were somewhat limited/standard at some of the Inns we stayed at, but we were able to make some requests to change things up. Don't be afraid to ask! All the staff at all the Inns were very friendly and helpful. Definitely go out and explore the local bakeries, pubs and markets. The food is incredible. So fresh. Yes, we tried all the local favorites (Steak & Ale Pie, Toad in the Hole, Gregg's sausage rolls, cream tea, blood pudding, etc.) and were not disappointed. Roads are a bit narrow at times but drivers are always courteous. We've already planned our next VBT trip!

We had a great time! Everything was so well run and free of worry. The people were friendly the guides were so nice and they were from the area so very knowledgeable about the area. The hotels were top notch. There was plenty of food provided and snacks were so good while riding. It was a very interesting and beautiful area that wasn’t full of tourists and we could see how the people lived. This was my first trip and will not be my last. Had an awesome time!

This was a wonderful trip with some of the best biking paths I've been on. And the guides were wonderful.

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!

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 was my 12th tour with VBT and these trips NEVER disappoint! It's hard to say which is my "favorite" because each location and group is unique and different and special. For the Lake Como and Lake Districts tour, our rides were stunningly beautiful! The pace was perfect, as we had time to stop at roadside cafes for a beer, a dip in the water or to take photos and shop. I loved that we had pool time/lake time (to paddle board) several days. The dinners and lunches that were planned were over the top delicious and our hosts were so friendly and welcoming. Our leaders were amazing! Our group adored them and appreciated their care, their knowledge and their sincere friendship, interest and kindness to each and everyone on the tour. I would recommend this tour for sure!

We thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and biking of the Lake area. Our guides Roberto and Angelo were the best! The hotels and towns where we stayed were great! We hope to do another!!

Great trip would recommend to others. Sights were awesome!

great 6 Day self guided tour beside the Danube River. Very well organized..never missed a beat.