Switzerland

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

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!

Jean-Marc and Cedric were the BEST!!! They made the trip fantastic!

Excellent, moderate riding, with beautiful scenery. The ride around Lake Annecy, the stay in Talloire, and the visit to the old city of Annecy was excellent and highly recommended. Fun stops to see medieval cities, a bell foundry, and to hear the cow bells of grazing cattle.

Very unique trip. Four countries, great biking especially the route along the Mosel. The ship, the Emerald Sky was a treat. A first class operation. It was also nice to not have to pack and unpack every few days.

A wonderful trip with leaders, Marijn & Werner taking care of our every need and joined in dancing, eating and having fun with the group of 12 velo meisters. Beautiful and easy rides mostly on pathways with dramatic scenery and lovely destination cities to explore. The one stop accommodation on the river boat was a big plus compared to the usual movement from hotel to hotel on other bicycle trips. Good cuisine, comfortable quarters and a great upper deck to view the natural and historic man made surroundings, even a pool for a refreshing plunge. A great all round experience that opened our eyes to a beautiful part of Europe. Our mantra: "From Basel to Amsterdam we ride, With Dutchman and Deutschen as our guide. Keep us safe, let winds be kind, Joy and laughter as we climb. Amen to wheels, to roads, to friends, A blessed journey till the end."

This tour was everything I hoped our visit to Switzerland would include: challenging hikes with breathtaking views, interesting educational sessions featuring local culture, and top notch accommodations with stellar amenities. Every detail was taken care of so we could just relax and enjoy our trip. Our guides were from the area and provided a wealth of information we would not have discovered on our own.

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