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The Netherlands Bike & Boat: Springtime in Holland
Guided Bike & Boat
Starting from 8 days at
$3,795
In spring, when the flowers bloom, the Dutch countryside comes alive in a riot of colors. Riding a bike is the best way to absorb the experience up close.
France Bike & River Cruise: Lyon to Nice
Guided Bike & Boat
Unpack once, then explore France starting in Burgundy and finishing in Provence on an all-inclusive European river cruise, enhanced by scenic and easy cycling, guided tours, and more.
France, Luxembourg & Germany Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley, Aboard the Princesse Royal
Guided Bike & Boat
Starting from 8 days at
$4,245
Explore a fascinating crossroads of history—Luxembourg, France, and Germany—on a Bike & Boat vacation along the Mosel River. It’s your most rewarding way to bike Europe!
Germany, Luxembourg & France Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley, Aboard the Princesse Royal
Guided Bike & Boat
Starting from 8 days at
$4,245
Explore a fascinating crossroads of history on this memorable Mosel bike tour. Accommodations aboard a luxury barge complement your experience.
Portugal: Porto, the Silver Coast & Lisbon
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$2,895
Portugal’s scenic Silver Coast points you from Porto to Lisbon during this Self-Guided Bicycle Vacation brimming with white-sand beaches, fragrant pine forests, and historic villages.
England: Oxford & the Cotswolds
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$2,695
Savor the unspoiled Cotswolds at your own pace during this inn-to-inn Self-Guided Bicycle Vacation through one of Britain’s most celebrated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
British Columbia: Vancouver Island, Victoria & the Saanich Peninsula
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 5 days at
$1,695
Cycle into the soul of Pacific Canada during this serene Vancouver Island sojourn. Uncover the beauty of Vancouver Island during this Self-Guided Bicycle Vacation, riding coastal routes and rail trails from Victoria to the lake-dotted Saanich Peninsula forests.
Italy: Puglia, Alberobello & Lecce
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$2,395
Savor Puglia on this self-guided biking trip, riding from one stunning historic locale to the next and stopping to explore, swim, and savor gelato along the way.
Danube Bike & River Cruise: Budapest to Nuremberg
Guided Bike & Boat
Starting from 8 days at
$4,295
This Danube bike and boat tour has it all: scenic cycling routes, city tours, and the convenience of a deluxe river cruise.
Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$1,995
Savor a free-spirited reel on Spain’s Costa Brava. You’ll set your own agenda on this inn-to-inn Self-Guided Bicycle Vacation among Catalonia’s coastal ranges and medieval enclaves.
Italy: Piedmont, Langhe & the Italian Riviera
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,045
Ride into the country’s Slow Food movement during this invigorating—and endlessly delicious!—culinary bike tour of Italy, traversing the sloping vineyards of Piedmont and the breathtaking coast of Liguria.
Former tour name: Cycling Piedmont: Into Italy’s Slow Food Farmland
Rhine Bike & River Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam
Guided Bike & Boat
Starting from 8 days at
$4,695
Explore four countries by foot and by bike without having to unpack your bags more than once on this all-inclusive Rhine cycle river cruise.
Lithuania & Latvia: the Baltics
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,095
Two Baltic capitals frame a discovery-packed ride through a scenic countryside dotted with historic UNESCO sites, laced with easy cycling routes, and bathed in a welcoming culture.
France: Bordeaux to La Rochelle
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,395
Cycle the country’s southwestern seacoast, a montage of sun, surf, ancient ramparts, limestone caves, fields of flowers, and some of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France.”
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$4,495
Cycle hedge-lined country lanes and an ancient Roman route into handsome sandstone villages, exploring Blenheim Palace, Hidcote Gardens, and Bath along the way.
British Columbia: Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$3,095
Discover Canada’s west coast by bicycle, ferry, and sea kayak on a scenic new tour featuring three enchanting destinations: Salt Spring, Pender, and Vancouver Islands.
The Netherlands Bike & Boat: Springtime in Holland, Aboard the Magnifique III
Guided Bike & Boat
Starting from 8 days at
$4,045
In spring, when the flowers bloom, the Dutch countryside comes alive in a riot of colors. Riding a bike is the best way to absorb the experience up close.
Danube Bike & River Cruise: Nuremberg to Budapest
Guided Bike & Boat
Starting from 8 days at
$4,295
This Danube cycling and river cruise has it all: breathtakingly scenic bike routes, tours of history-steeped cities, and the all-inclusive convenience of a deluxe Emerald Waterways river ship.
Spain: Basque, Navarre & Rioja Wine Regions
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,645
Cycle along river valleys, mountain hamlets, and ancient pilgrimage passages—all while sampling wine from centuries-old winemakers during this scenic Spanish wine tour.
Italy Bike & Boat: Venice to Mantua
Guided Bike & Boat
Starting from 8 days at
$4,495
Explore two fabulous UNESCO World Heritage cities by bike and boat, traveling from Venice to the nature reserves outside Mantua.
Arizona: Saguaro National Park & the Sonoran Desert
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$2,745
Cycle sprawling cacti-dotted landscapes, explore magnificent mining towns, and soak in mountain backdrops with VBT’s quintessential Arizona bike tour.
Québec: Montréal & the Eastern Townships
Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$2,995
Indulge your senses during riveting Quebec bike tour across lakeside landscapes and patchworks of vineyards, pausing to sample savory delicacies with friendly locals.
Former tour name: Bicycling Quebec: Best of the Eastern Townships
Alberta: Jasper & Banff National Parks
Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$3,295
Witness the staggering beauty of the Canadian Rockies up close on this dazzling reel past snow-capped peaks, pristine lakes, spectacular icefields, roaring waterfalls, and steep ravines.
Former tour name: Cycling the Canadian Rockies: Jasper, Lake Louise & Banff
Portugal: Lisbon, Évora & the Algarve
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,345
Cycle the fertile landscapes and stunning coasts of southern Portugal, exploring medieval towns and savoring farm-fresh cuisine and famed local wines.
Former tour name: Biking Southern Portugal: Alentejo to the Algarve
Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano to Lake Garda
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,295
See the full force of majestic nature with ice-covered mountains, warm, tranquil lakes, and cascading waterfalls while cycling the Dolomites.
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,495
A smörgåsbord of Scandinavian delights awaits as you cycle one of the most highly acclaimed bike routes in Europe and experience authentic Swedish traditions.
Former tour name: Cycling Scandinavia: Copenhagen to Stockholm
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,445
Coastal villages, storybook castles, historic port towns, and scenic peninsulas surround you as you’re cycling Ireland and mingling with its spirited locals and gracious hosts.
Former tour name: Cycling Ireland’s South: Counties Waterford and Tipperary
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$2,995
Shimmering coasts, mountain vistas, and medieval villages frame each and every day of your Costa Brava bike tour.
Former tour name: Spain’s Costa Brava: Cycling Dali’s Landscapes
Florida: Amelia Island & the Historic Coast
Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$2,295
Discover the most rewarding way to bike Florida. History and culture unfold at every turn during this coastal reel from Amelia Island to St. Augustine.
Former tour name: Florida's Historic Coast
Chile: Coastal Vistas & Vineyards
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,695
On a culture-rich Chile bike tour, cycle along spectacular coastlines and into the vineyard-cloaked Casablanca Valley past Andean foothills.
Former tour name: Chile's Coastal Vistas & Vineyards
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