Europe

The “Old World” is ever-new when you explore Europe on a VBT bike tour, walking vacation, or bike and barge trip. VBT’s enriching itineraries lead you into the enchanting and inspiring corners of Europe best explored by walking or biking. Cycle easy bike routes through magnificent alpine vistas or chateau-dotted valleys. Follow the paths of pilgrims and vintners. Drift by barge along tranquil, windmill-dotted waterways, disembarking to coast into charming villages. All while taking it slow … and immersing yourself in daily life at every turn. In VBT’s Europe, biking and walking never gets old.

VBT’s bike tours are as varied as the continent itself. Pedal amidst scenic splendor, from Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian Islands to Poland’s pastoral Tuscan-like vistas to the rolling terrain and hilltop treasures of Tuscany itself. Follow wine roads in Germany and France … breathtaking lakeside roads in Slovenia and Austria … sweeping coastal roads in Spain and Ireland. Rest assured, we’ve selected Europe’s most invigorating and rewarding bike routes.

The slow roads and quiet walkways of VBT’s walking trips help you connect to Europe’s grand landscapes on an intimate scale, delivering you to the very heart of your destination. Walk among the scenic hillside vineyards of Portugal and Italy. Amble along the green vales of Killarney. Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Monet among the sun-kissed flower fields of Provence. There is no walk so intimate and meditative as the one mapped by VBT on your next European walking tour.

Let the rivers lead you deeper into Europe’s quiet corners, where life moves at the easy rhythm of meandering waterways. On a VBT bike and barge trip, disembark your deluxe floating hotel for leisurely reels past Europe’s most beloved canvases, from Germany’s half-timbered houses and lush vineyards to Holland’s storybook windmills and vibrant tulip fields. On our Sailing vacations, you’ll discover the wonders of North Holland’s Wadden Sea and largest lakes—the Ijsselmeer and Markermeer—aboard a refurbished 3-masted schooner.

At every turn, you’ll be immersed in local culture and make personal connections with long-time VBT friends. Learn to prepare some of Europe’s most prized cuisine with expert cooks. Sample celebrated vintages and spirits, nurtured from the continent’s treasured soils. Take your place at the table at a local home for unrivalled insight into local life. Explore by ferry or horse cart. In VBT’s Europe, the bikeways and footpaths to discovery are endless, join us.