VBT Bicycling Vacations

Highlights

• Unpack once, then bike and boat along the Danube in four countries and three cultural capitals—all on one trip.
• Follow the car-free and scenic Danube and EuroVelo 6 bike paths in this bicycle-friendly region.
• Sail through the scenic Danube Gorge to the Weltenburg Abbey.
• Choose to be as active or relaxed as you wish from our menu of cycling routes and walking tours.
• Enjoy an exclusive Viennese concert with the music of Strauss and Mozart.

Highlights

• Discover the historic old town of Passau at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers.
• Stay at comfortable lodges with spectacular river views and hotels brimming with history.
• Ride along one of Austria’s most famous bike paths, the Ybbs Valley Cycle Trail (Ybbstalradweg), formerly a railroad connecting the Alps with the Danube.
• Bike on one of Europe’s most well-known bike paths, the EuroVelo 6, along the banks of the Danube combining easy terrain with fabulous views from both sides of the river.
• Taste the famous white wines of the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Valley whose vineyards date back to the medieval Roman settlements.

Highlights

• Explore Girona’s cultural treasures, including the old Jewish quarter, medieval walls, Gothic churches, and Romanesque architecture.
• Savor superb Catalan seafood and farm-fresh cuisine, complemented by excellent local wines including sparkling cava.
• Cycle through history, stopping to view Greco-Roman ruins at Empúries, Gothic gems in Girona, and charming medieval villages.
• Discover the most important Greco-Roman ruins on the Iberian Peninsula at the coastal archeological site at Empúries.
• Immerse yourself in authentic Catalonian village life in historic Pals.

Highlights

• Enjoy deluxe accommodations: a boutique hotel, a cozy Vermont inn, and a luxurious mountain resort
• Enjoy a scenic ride on South Hero Island with views of the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks
• Visit a local vineyard for a picnic lunch and wine-tasting
• Tour the Shelburne Museum, an extraordinary collection of 150,000 works
• Ride through the heart of Stowe on a dedicated path

Highlights

• Indulge in luxurious accommodations where you can relax on a private sandy beach, soak in natural Etruscan hot springs, dine on elegant meals, and more
• Visit the home of a longtime VBT friend and founder of Cooking in Tuscany, then cook a traditional Tuscan meal with her
• Learn about different olive oils by taste with the family that owns the Fonte di Foiano olive oil mill as your guide
• Cycle past Bolgheri’s Super Tuscan vineyards and along its famous cypress-lined avenue, a prelude to the stunning medieval towns of Castagneto Carducci, Sassetta, and Suvereto
• Explore the fascinating Etruscan city of Populonia, a bustling port in ancient times, and take in breathtaking views of the turquoise waters of Baratti Bay.

Highlights

• Explore three countries on a single journey—on one memorable day you eat breakfast in Switzerland, lunch in France, and dinner in Germany.
• Cycle through idyllic countryside, framed by the Vosges Mountains, providing a stunning backdrop for your adventure.
• Immerse yourself in the dual French and German culture of Alsace, and learn about the region’s history as a hotly contested territory.
• Behold Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages in France. It’s even won awards for its overflowing flower boxes decorating the half-timbered buildings and cobblestone streets!
• Stroll through the cobbled streets of Colmar’s old town and embark on a “floating tour” of La Petite Venise (Little Venice) aboard a small boat.

Highlights

• Enjoy a wine tasting at a mountain hamlet famous for its Gewürztraminer.
• Savor house-made specialties from the gourmet restaurant of your 5-star hotel in a ski-resort town beloved by celebrities.
• See spectacular mountains rising around you as you ride through dramatic canyons and ravines.
• Cycle a Mediterranean-like paradise on the shores of Lake Garda.
• Explore the old town of Bolzano, where you can marvel at the museum’s renowned glacier mummy, Oetzi the Iceman.

Highlights

• Cycle past the sprawling beaches, grand “cottages,” and historic ruins of Jekyll Island.
• Navigate your kayak through a salt marsh preserve in search of eagles, otters, and dolphins.
• Visit the scene-stealing St. Augustine Lighthouse and the nearby pristine four-mile beach of Anastasia State Park.
• Embark on a sunset cruise on the Schooner Freedom, a fine testament to Civil War blockade runners.
• Cycle the farmlands of St. John’s County, pedaling past potato and cabbage fields, small farming communities, and the tranquil St. John’s River.