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Exploring a new destination at your own pace, either on a bike or in your walking shoes, is the best way to slow down and really soak it all in. With 33 active vacations in 15 different European countries, there is no doubt that we have the perfect itinerary to suit both cyclists and walkers... Read more »

Looking for VBT Walking Vacations? All VBT Walking Vacations have moved to our sister company, Country Walkers. The same tours you know and love, plus exciting new itineraries, are available to book through their website. In 2015 VBT is launching our first ever active vacation in China, called Footpaths to Shangri-la. On this exciting 12-day... Read more »

Looking for VBT Walking Vacations? All VBT Walking Vacations have moved to our sister company, Country Walkers. The same tours you know and love, plus exciting new itineraries, are available to book through their website. Scenic walking paths, lavish lakeside villas, and charming medieval villages make any active vacation to the Italian Lake District memorable.... Read more »

Italy is one of the most desired countries to visit in the world, and with good reason. The stunning beauty, the delectable cuisine, the rich history, the art and architecture, and the friendly people all make it a traveler’s dream destination. In 2015, VBT is offering 12 biking and walking vacations throughout the country from... Read more »

There are a variety of ways that travelers can approach the awe-inspiring ruins of the Incan city of Machu Picchu. The most popular—and most rewarding—is ascending to the famed site via walking the Inca trail, which culminates at Inti Punku or “Sun gate,” which was the original entrance to the “Lost City.” Once you’ve arrived,... Read more »

Italy is a country full of ancient history, unique cultures, world-class cuisine and diverse landscapes ranging from rolling hills dotted with sprawling vineyards to the serene shores of the Mediterranean to the jagged peaks of the Dolomites—and VBT covers it all. With 8 biking tours and 3 walking tours in locales ranging the Alps to... Read more »

Looking for VBT Walking Vacations? All VBT Walking Vacations have moved to our sister company, Country Walkers. The same tours you know and love, plus exciting new itineraries, are available to book through their website. The Amalfi Coast, located on the southern edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula in Italy is an astonishing landscape where dramatic... Read more »

Some of the most picturesque walking routes in Tuscany are located in the rolling hills of the Chianti wine region and nearby medieval cities like Siena and Pienza. As you walk, you’ll pass sprawling vineyards and medieval cityscapes as you make your way through the beautiful countryside. During our Italy: The Quiet Pathways of Tuscany​... Read more »

  A few weeks ago our President, Gregg Marston, received a lovely email from one of our travelers thanking him and saying how much she enjoyed our trips. We thought it would be nice to hear more from her about which vacations she has been on over the years and where she is off to... Read more »

Looking for VBT Walking Vacations? All VBT Walking Vacations have moved to our sister company, Country Walkers. The same tours you know and love, plus exciting new itineraries, are available to book through their website. Tuscany is deeply rooted in the Italian Renaissance and consequently, is home to vast troves of amazing Renaissance art whether... Read more »