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life at its fullest
Unlike tours where you gaze at world class natural and historic wonders in another culture, this tour put us in intimate touch with them through cycling, eating, dri...
I've done 10 bike tours and this was my favorite trip!
Great scenery, hotels, routes ( much of the biking was on bike paths along rivers, surrounded by mountains) and knowledgable, enthusiastic leaders, to say nothing ab...
Can't wait till our next one!
We had thought about doing a bike trip for quite awhile. Our friends enthusiastically recommended VBT and specifically the Dolomites trip. I was a novice cyclist and...
Specular scenery with fantastic guides
This is my third VBT trip (also did Tuscany by the Sea and Prague to Vienna) and once again they raised the bar. From wonderful hotels to excellent -- and varied --...
Absolutely stunning scenery with relatively easy cycling.
This tour was one of our favorites. The tour leaders (Claudio and Tiziana) were great. The Dolomites and Italian Alps were breathtaking and the bike paths and towns ...
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Amazing Vistas and Fantastic Scenery
This tour is definitely a must see! The views are breathtaking. I had to stop allowing myself to stop every 10 minutes to take pictures so I could actually get some ...
The picturesque Italian Alps provide the perfect setting for a biking vacation.
Cycling through the Dolomites was an experience beyond description both in words and in photos. Our tour guides, Luca and Elena were so delightful and accommodating....
One of the finest vacations I've ever taken!
This was truly a memorable experience. Everything was perfectly as advertised beginning with pre trip Venice and ending in Verona. My wife and I were fortunate enoug...
While on this tour, you are reminded daily what a beautiful world this can be....
You can't go wrong with this wonderful combination of breathtaking scenery, Italian/Austrian people and architecture, great food, and enjoyable biking. The biking is...
Might even repeat this one!
We'd especially recommend Tuscan Hill cycling & Amalfi Coast walking, in addition.
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The trip was wonderful
THis was our 10th bike trip and it was one of our best. The scenery was magnificent. We also rode on many bike paths so that cars were not a problem. You never knew ...
Loved this tour
This trip was absolutely wonderful. One of the reasons for choosing this tour was that it was listed as Easy which for my arthritic knees was important to me, and it...
Venice Extension for Dolomites trip
We really enjoyed the VBT restaurant & activity suggestions our VBT host gave us for our Venice extension. Dinner at the Baereto (sp?) was excellent and the Alla...
Sick for the trip
I don't feel that I can give an accurate review because I became ill on the second day of the trip and was not able to ride for 2 full days and the other days I didn...
The cycling was great! Do able for a beginner!
The cycling was great! The scenery spectacular! The accommodations very speci...
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Terrific cultural and scenic trip
I went with a private group of 16 people, and it was my first real bicycling experience. The Dolomite and southern Tyrol regions can't be matched as far as raw beaut...
Magical Villages - Amazing Scenery
VBT has a winner in Northern Italy. The Dolomite Valley tour is perfectly planned and executed by knowledgeable, friendly and helpful leaders. All hotels were locate...
A VBT Tour Not To Be Missed
Great tour from beginning to end. Scenery was spectacular around ever...
Excellent 1st VBT Trip!
Super time biking on easy bike paths through stunning mountain scenery
Extraordinary trip leaders!
This trip had two major features: trip leaders who were the best I have experienced after many bike trips and spectacular scenery!! The entire trip was a delight fro...
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What to Look For in Italy Travel Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Reviews for Italy tours are overwhelmingly positive, with a very small smattering of 1, 2, and 3 star ratings. It is important to note that Italy is often included on wider Europe tours, so some reviews will also be taking into account their experience in other countries as well.
Related to this, some reviews complain that multi-country tours felt extremely rushed - if this is the kind of experience you choose, be sure you are prepared for a very busy and active tour.
Service level will always vary tour company to tour company. Many negative reviews for Italy bring up the high number of “optional experiences” - that is additional tours, activities, and excursions not included in the base price of the trip. This is common practice, yet can be frustrating if you are unprepared for the tour to be set up in this way. Always check thoroughly while reading the itinerary to make sure you have a clear understanding of what is included.
There can also be some confusion on tours of Italy about the amount of walking and the grade of walking. The Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre are beautiful and the views are spectacular, but the walking will be quite steep in some areas - for some it will feel more like hiking. Reading the reviews will be invaluable to help you narrow down the walking tour in Italy that is right for you.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Italy, see the Travelstride Italy Guide »
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