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Experience of a Lifetime
The Dolomite Valleys are the most beautiful and underrated places on the planet. The sights and culture in this area are unparalleled. The experiences I had on this ...
Beautiful scenery, friendly guides!
This trip was our first VBT experience and it was fantastic. From the bucolic scenery to the very nice hotels and extremely helpful guides, our group was treated to ...
Dolomites Delight!
As veteran VBT bike travelers, this trip was certainly one of the best we've taken. The scenery was breathtaking at many turns and the riding was varied enough to ma...
Great Guides, Great Trip, Great Group
Only a longer trip would have made this better. The pre- and post- trips to Venice and Verona were wonderful additions. Accommodations, food, guides, and traveling c...
Interesting part of the world
The Dolomite Mountains are just south of the Alps. The area is an unspoiled jewel with some of the most spectacular mountain peaks and verdant valleys in the world. ...
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Cycling the Dolomite Valleys
My husband, daughter and I have enjoyed several VBT bike trips. The Dolomite Vall...
Dolomites
There are no words or photos that can describe the beauty of the Dolomites. The trip was amazing, as well as our guides. Riding on bicycles really gives you the oppo...
Beautiful!
I never dreamed that our third VBT trip could be just as wonderful as the first two, but it was. The biking had great variety and incredible scenery, the trip leader...
A VBT Tour Not To Be Missed
Great tour from beginning to end. Scenery was spectacular around ever...
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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Dolomites are unlike any mountains I've ever seen
If you've even partly considered biking northern Italy don't delay any longer and just do it ! The countryside is so beautiful I half expected to see Julie Andrews s...
Beautiful scenery, fascinating cultures!
The scenery on this trip was beautiful-- mountains, lakes, castles, apple orchards, canals, and a Roman arena. A large portion of this trip was on designated bike pa...
Marvelous Experience in Beautiful Country
Bicycling through the mountain valleys of northeastern Italy is an ideal way to see this beautiful country. The local guides were attentive to our every need and pro...
We loved our first VBT experience!
I've always wanted to do a cycling tour and we finally booked one this year to celebrate our 25th anniversary. I really wasn't sure what to expect but we were deligh...
Beautiful Scenery
Amazing trip in Sept. 2014. Wonderful area. Easy biking. Excellent leaders. Great hotels of different varieties. Some were smaller and quaint; some were larger and m...
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The Adventure of a Lifetime
Combine natural beauty with well tended bike paths, centuries of history, seasoned and well-humored guides, adventurous co-travelers, perfectly suited and tended bik...
Valleys and trails among mountains like fangs
We found the Dolomites tour (with extensions in Venice and Verona) both all we've come to expect after 5 trips with VBT, but completely unique in the sights (crystal...
Dolomites
The bicycling and guides were terrific. The hotel accommodations and food were excellent. Travel accommodations in Italy were great. Air travel sucked as usual. Our ...
Absolutely Beautiful...
Even though I spent 4 days in the hospital in Cortina due to a biking accident, I still had a great time and totally enjoyed the trip. Special thanks to Andrea and S...
Fantastico
We biked the Dolomites after hearing strong recommendations from friends who did it. This was our fourth VBT bike trip and it was second best only to the Puglia trip...
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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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