Switzerland

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?

This trip was better than anticipated. We expected a great time, but this was outstanding in service, leadership and bike friendliness.

Great guides, very well-organized, lots of fun, great structure of time with group & independent time. Nice rides with additional options to add mileage.

I had an excellent time. The hotels were wonderful. The food was great. The trails picked for excursions. Were EYE popping?

This VBT itinerary is a fantastic way to experience both European cities and countryside. Our guides were master logisticians, kept us all safe from beginning to end, and were simply enjoyable to spend time with. The Emerald Sky ship was very nice, and the staff on board exceptional. Supplemental walking tours organized by the cruise line fit nicely into our schedule most days and were very informative. Beware that some of the riding options are truly options - i.e. they can't always happen. We were behind schedule one day and another day had to return earlier than planned to the ship due to low water levels on the Rhine. I highly recommend adding the Air Package which gave me more time in both Zurich and Den Haag. The hotel accommodations in both cities were excellent. The only glitch I experienced was not being able to find my driver at the airport upon landing. I eventually got help from the airport information service. Not the best start, but the rest of the tour more than made up for it.

The activities selected for cyclists were wonderful. The guides were amazing, despite a few slip-ups, as this was the first tour of this region.

It’s too bad there are only 5 stars - I would give this trip a 10 if I could.

"It was an exceptionally rare week, with superb guides, breathtaking scenery, excellent walks, seamless logistics, wonderful companions, and nearly perfect weather."