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.
France
Provence is a Pleasure!
Idaho21, Idaho
France: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux & Avignon
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
Couldn't be better.
I LOVED this vacation. I am an avid biker; my husband is not; and we both enjoyed the levels of activity and flexibility. The vineyards and villages were amazing to see, especially by bicycle. Jean and Jean Francois took care of our every need, and the accommodations were wonderful. What's not to like?
Jenny H, Plymouth, MN, United States
Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Forest & the Alsace Wine Route
Wonderful trip to Alsace!
We had an amazing time - And I can't speak highly enough of every aspect of this trip! Our VBT leaders, Sophie and Bruno, were exceptional, planning everything down to the smallest detail. They were a pleasure to be with in every way. We loved every hotel, each unique, and in the heart of a city, with lots to do in the area. Our e-bikes were brand new, and easy to navigate. We were blessed with beautiful weather and enjoyed our rides each and every day. I would highly recommend this trip - it will definitely not be our last. We are already booked for one next year!
Cheryl M,
Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Forest & the Alsace Wine Route
Bicycling France Normandy/Brittany
Planning and ride with VBT was priceless!. Our bicycle hosts did a fabulous job taking care of our every need. We also did the 3 day in Paris pre-trip, which if you do the 3 day Paris pre-trip, make sure you book all excursions in advance. We pre-booked Eiffel Tower, Palace Versailles, Tuk Tuk Paris, Louvre Museum. My one negative comment was in the city of Dinan. We had a tour guide that was obviously very familiar with the City, Architecture and history. Unfortunately, we could not hear a thing she said. She talked softly, kept walking away, talking to 1 or 2 people....you get the idea. It would have been much better if she had us wear earpieces while she talked. Other than that, fantastic time and would recommend this trip.
Beech9A, DC
France: Normandy & Brittany
Amazing trip!
We had a wonderful experience. The itinerary, guides and bike routes couldn’t have been any better. Everything was planned the minute we landed in Paris. Would definitely recommend to anyone with an interest in the Normandy history.
Tami O,
France: Normandy & Brittany
Fantastic trip!
The Burgundy Wine Route trip was an exceptional vacation...it was a great mix of activity, leisure, learning and sightseeing. The trip leaders were personable, knowledgeable, and fun-loving, our fellow travelers were all interesting and friendly people, and the food, accommodations, and scenery were all first class. The daily route length choices ensured that everyone would be happy with their activity level, too. I’d highly recommend this trip to anyone who loves good food, wine, and outdoor activity. The pre and post trip extensions are also well worth it...especially the pre-trip in Lyon...there was so much to explore there!
karen27, Denver, CO, USA
France: Burgundy, Beaujolais & Dijon
Best vacation ever.
This was our first Vermont Bike vacation but it certainly will not be our last! What a great time .For us it was a perfect mix of activity,culture ,wine and food. The countryside is just delightful and beautiful. The guides were excellent and our fellow travelers were wonderful .
Goldenboy1, Vancouver, WA, USA
France: Burgundy, Beaujolais & Dijon
Bike and Boat tour - Basel to Amsterdam
This was our first river boat and bike tour and it was a very enjoyable tour. It was nice to only unpack once at the start and not pack up until the end. The guides were great and knowledgeable of the areas. Everyone in the group rode the first day in the rain, we didn't want to miss a thing! Accommodations on the boat were great and the ship's crew were attentive and polite. Only suggestion for making it better would be to cut down on the time allotment for lunch and spend more time exploring the areas instead of eating. Enjoyed the pre and post extensions also, especially Den Haag.
Barbara Sarasota FL,
Rhine Bike & River Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam
Rendezvous on The Rhine
This was my 6th VBT trip but my 1st bike/boat trip. I have to say I loved the fact that I unpacked once! It was a pleasure to sit back and view the country side while off the bike. It was a pleasant mix of activities plus varied times out on the bike and on the boat. All the bike routes were beautiful, with a mix of charming towns ,vineyards or farm lands! Our group was small ( which made it enjoyable) and the weather was perfect considering it was the last week of the season! Our guides, Felix and Mirjam, were delightful! They were fun, interesting and knowledgeable!
Giselle H, Wayne,NJ
Rhine Bike & River Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam
Unforgettable Scenic Biking
Bicycle riders, cyclists, and food and wine fanciers alike should not miss this Mosel River Valley immersion. The history, the sights, the food and drink and total experience are unforgettable. The trip was enhanced by the VBT guides with their extensive regional knowledge and expertise. The Magnifique I barge was the perfect platform for the river.
Colorado Dave, Grand Junction, Colorado
Germany, Luxembourg & France Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley
Experience the world while on a bike? Yes!
I was amazed, my active vacation was the perfect combination of biking, historic sightseeing, experiencing local culture, and enjoying quality meals.
Germany, Luxembourg & France Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley
Bike and barge trip on the Mosel river valley in G
VBT offers wonderful guided tours with very knowledgeable guides and support people to guide you during the pre and post trips.
France, Luxembourg & Germany Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley
Better than advertised
The bike&barge on the Moselle is better than advertised. We were very lucky with the weather and our group of six enjoyed every moment.
Craig Honey, Caledon, Ontario
France, Luxembourg & Germany Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley
Beautiful Beaujolais
This was our first self-guided tour and we had a lovely trip. The scenery was beautiful: small villages and hillside vines. The food and wine was amazing. The ride was primarily on bike paths, and as usual the hotels were terrific. VBT never lets us down.
VASSD, San Diego
France: Vineyards of Beaujolais
Cycling thru the Mâconnais region of Burgundy
Exceeded my expectations mightily. Gently rolling hills and vineyards and little traffic for the most part
France: Vineyards of Beaujolais
Gratitude
Fabulous jaw-droppingly beautiful views, with unique and comfortable accommodations organized by knowledgeable, professional guides. Be sure to include the Mont Blanc pre-trip and the post-trip in Lyon.
Kris Lucas, Bow, NH
Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps
Lake Geneva
Biking was easy. Guides were great. Really enjoyed pre trip and post trip
MacDee, Akron Ohio
Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps
Nice bike tour for less experienced riders
Good flat rides in interesting rural areas of the Rhône Valley. Staying on a river boat and not living out of a suitcase was a plus. Accommodations were quite comfortable. The food on the ship was excellent and it was nice to not have to hunt for restaurants.
Wisconsin newbies, Door County Wisconsin
France Bike & River Cruise: Lyon to Nice
Not Typical of VBT
Nice cycling routes, river boat was very nice and food very good. But, it was more riverboat than cycling. There were only two lunches off the boat, we cycled through wine country with no winery stopes, the shore tours with the riverboat were terrible. The warm up cycling route was through heavy pedestrian traffic and was not safe. Communication of times and places to be was poor and as a result we often waited for uninformed or important fellow cyclists. VBT was not important to the riverboat operator and the VBT group was diluted withing the other riverboat passengers. The riverboat approach seemed to attract people who were simply disinterested in cycling. It just wasn't what I had previously experienced from VBT.
Galen, Iowa
France Bike & River Cruise: Lyon to Nice
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