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Great trip
It was absolutely wonderful and so well organized! The routes were be...
Fantastic Experience!
Great rides; wonderful guides; too notch accommodations. It was a fantastic experience. The guides went out of their ways to meet our needs. They were attentive, fri...
Spectacular sights, great rides, superb Guides!!
Cycling the Dolomite Valleys last week was our 6th VBT trip, and while it's hard to rate and compare (since all of them have been wonderful experiences) we would hav...
Stunning Beauty!
The Dolomites were stunning with beautiful mountains and green valleys everywhere. The region was immaculate and most houses had window boxes with flowers cascading ...
Don’t miss this one!!!
This trip has it all!!! Gorgeous scenery, Mostly dedicated bike trails vs. riding on streets and good variety with 3 different overnight stops. E bikes make all the ...
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Amazing views at every turn
The dolomites were spectacular. Beautiful mountain villages along with farms and animals were at every bend. My wife and I also got a flavor of what life is like in ...
Gorgeous views and a fairly easy bike ride.
Very enjoyable and well organized bike trip. Excellent guides and nice hotels.
Fabulous tour of the Valleys of the Dolomites.
A well- thought out and beautifully organized tour was pure pleasure, thanks in part to the spectacular scenery and great bike paths of northern Italy, but much of t...
Spectacularly scenic ride!
This was my wife's and my 9th VBT biking vacation and it was fantastic! As we biked in the valleys along rivers and forest trails, the towering mountain vistas of th...
Great cycling vacation!
Great cycling vacation! The guides were fantastic! ...
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Fantastic Unforgettable Trip
I looked forward to every day of riding where there was always something different and educational such as the WW1 memorial, the Olympic village of Cortina and the f...
Outstanding countryside. Well organized routes. Excellent insights about the history of the area from our guides Luca and Micol.
Outstanding countryside.
First bike trip ever.
Overall, this was an excellent purchase. There were a few things that i would have liked to know earlier, like several gravel areas, riding occasionally with traffic...
Great guides
The tour was very well organized. Andrea and Stefano did a great job informing us about the area, its history and culture. The scenery was breathtaking! I had been t...
Great views and cycling
Beautiful part of Italy. The mountains were gorgeous and the towns were excep...
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Trip as high as the Alps!
The trip defined perfection -- leaders were amazing, scenery world class, weather perfect, hotels so nice, food beyond description -- what more can I say. It was my ...
Valleys of the Dolomites
Probably one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever see. Just picture the opening scene of ‘The Sound of Music’. With the e-bike option, even a novice rider can do...
Valley of the Dolomites
My wife and I took part in the Valley of the Dolomites bike trip in early June - it was an amazing trip! The guides (Elena and Max) were friendly, knowledgeable, the...
A trip of a lifetime
Based on a recommendation from a well-traveled friend, my son and I decided to cycle in the Italian Dolomites. With expectations set high already this trip exceeded ...
Like a dream
Everything about this trip is well thought out and runs smoothly. The guides, the bikes the accommodations and the schedule come together for a week of incredibly be...
Editor’s Take
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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