Spain

Our 7th trip and this might be tops, but they are all so good. This trip is easy and we are so glad we did not order eBikes (we are 79 and 82). Our guides were terrific and the trip is planned so there is time for art (Dali two places),Greek and Roman ruins, swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, walking the coast, seeing the Costa Brava from the sea, and exploring the old city of Girona as well as an introduction to Barcelona, where we stayed on for a week in an apartment. Hotels were great too.

Enjoyed the bike ride, the small cities and towns, the archeological site at Empires and the trip leaders. A delightful corner of Spain.

We thoroughly enjoyed our first VBT experience. The tour route was very well laid out and we cannot not say enough about how impressive our tour leaders, David and Frederico, both of whom are natives of Portugal. Kudos to VBT for the way they planned and conducted our tour!

We loved this trip! Beautiful and varied biking routes; knowledgeable, competent and engaging guides, top-notch hotels, delicious food and interesting cultural activities. I wish I could do it all over again!

The accommodations were fabulous and access to Barcelona before or after the tour was a plus. The routes chosen were a little more trafficked than I thought they would be. Girona and Empuries provided historical depth.

This part of Spain seems to be designed for biking with many small country roads and bike paths. Even the long climb on the first day was gentle and easy (on an E-Bike!). An occasional stint on a busier road brought us to another idyllic country road. The hotel accommodations were great. Nice people, fascinating medieval villages, orchards, fields. I love than Spain has a law requiring motorists to leave 1.5 meters when passing a bike.

The VBT biking in Mallorca was outstanding. The views, scenery, and guides leadership some of the best we've had and seen on our dozen or so VBT bike trips! The traffic was manageable and the trails and paths OK. We had very comfortable overnights and opportunities to see the local culture, dining and people. I had expected more hills and more effort to negotiate them, but the electric bikes solved that issue while still offering to an opportunity to get in enough physical exercise. At 77, I appreciate that. Palma and Barcelona were outstanding pre- and post trip experiences, both a must. Special kudos to our VBT guides--friendly, helpful, professional, kind, and considerate. We were in good hands the whole time and each of us given individual attention. I believe Mallorca is a must do for European biking.

Our Best VBT Trip! Mallorca was our third VBT trip and the best. The roads we were on and fewer cars and the cars we encountered were respectful of bikers. The Mallorca covers three corners of the island and each corner is uniquely different from each other. As always VBT has top notch hotels and the included meals are beyond ordinary. We go on VBT trips because it is more than biking but culture and cuisine. Our guides Joan and Juantxo were terrific and worked well with each other and the group.

We really enjoyed our cruise along the Douro River. Everyone on the Emerald Radiance staff was helpful, courteous and genuinely friendly. The combination with our VBT bike trip made an exceptional vacation.

We enjoyed cycling through the Douro River region and seeing the charming villages. The arranged lunches at local restaurants were a highlight. The recent fires in the area did take away from some of the natural beauty, but despite that, we had fun cycling. There are plenty of lovely views to enjoy. Our trip leaders did a great job. The terrain is quite hilly, - be prepared! Cruising on the Douro added to the experience.

Great way to experience Andalusia from rural, small town, big city. Very much impressed with it all.

This was the best VBT trip I've had. Great biking,and mix of culture. Excellent unique hotels,and our guides were extremely fun and happy to share their culture.

Our trip was personal and wonderful from beginning to end!

Awesome Experience. Everything was amazing from the accommodations to the hikes to the guides. Highly recommend this tour to experience different parts of the Camino de Santiago.

Beautiful coastal hikes and vistas from nearby heights.

Great trip. Wonderful guides, excellent hikes, beautiful people and scenery, nice accommodations.