DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cindy H.

Our experience with DuVine was beyond our expectations. Our guides, Giorgia and Erica were extremely kind, knowledgeable of the region, and fun to be around. They were both very outgoing, and made our trip memorable. They were the best guides we could have asked for!!!

Our accommodations were beautiful and very comfortable. The entire trip was fantastic - from the rides each day to the various wine tastings, pasta making, and delicious meals.
We were in Europe for 3 weeks, including a 10 day cruise in Italy and Greece. Our bike tour was the highlight of our trip. I'm still on a "high" from it. I highly recommend taking a trip with DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Susan W.

First and foremost, the Duvine bike tour allowed us to LIVE Sicily, not visit it. Every detail was managed to perfection. The attention paid to the guests by Ricardo and Simone were top flight, almost to the point of "pampering embarrassment!" Their knowledge of the roads, the landscape, the food, the culture and the wines gave us an in depth experience and vision into one of the most beautiful places in all of Europe. I have no complaints. Ricardo and Simone were not only knowledgeable, but warm, interesting and above all kind and respectful.
The group had a wonderful synergy and made the trip that much more special. There was no delineation between staff and guest: we rode, ate and enjoyed as one. Ricardo's suggestions were spot on, from time needed in town, to energy needed for the ride. It took very little time to understand his expertise and totally respect it. That being said, he was still flexible to any and all suggestions or deviations.

Mike &. A. S.

When we decided to book a last-minute vacation, Hannah at Duvine promptly and efficiently figured out which trips had space for our available dates (three weeks in the future) and quickly contacted the hotels to make sure there was room for us. We were signed on for the Burgundy 6-day tour within 24 hours of our first call. We also called Backroads and were completely unimpressed with their level of interest in trying to book a last minute trip. Hannah at Duvine was fantastic!

Our trip guides were phenomenal. Lewis has an impressive amount of historical knowledge, a friendly demeanor, a keen sense of humor and adept biking skills. Aude is also a wonderful human being - a crazy strong cyclist, incredibly friendly and chatty, and always watching and working to ensure all participants were happy along the way. She and Lewis make a wonderful team. This was our first trip but the even the more experienced Duvine participants commented about how well Lewis and Aude worked together as leaders. The entire group bonded very quickly into a cohesive unit and a great deal of that was due to Lewis and Aude and their leadership. They kept the group entertained throughout the week and were helpful at every turn, continually making sure we were all satisfied with the journey, the food and wine, and the conversation.

Hands down our favorite dining experience of the week was the private evening at Adeline's private kitchen in Beaune. The other dining experiences (including one- and two-starred Michelin restaurants and charming local places) were equally wonderful but Adeline's was absolutely divine.

The electric-assist bikes were so much fun to ride that we are now looking to purchase Bosch e-assist bikes for use at home.

Other highlights of the trip included cycling on a converted train track trail, on the long winding descents through charming villages after hill climbs, and getting to know the other wonderful couples on our trip.

All in all, this was one of the best vacations we have ever taken and we will plan another trip soon, hopefully with some of the new friends we made on this Burgundy trip!

jerome P.

The tour, and the experience in its entirety, was absolutely perfect. It was the trip of a lifetime for my wife and I.
Our tour guides, Dalia & Allesandro, were simply amazing and truly wonderful to spend time with. They were super fun, professional, and extremely competent.
All of the hotels were outstanding!
The best part of our trip was the beginning, the middle, but not the end ( It was very sad saying goodbye to the friends we made at the end, however we created a group chat and have been staying in touch with each other, which is just wonderful).
This was our first bike tour ever and I think Duvine is hitting on all cylinders. I thought it was perfect from start to finish.

Cindy C.

We cycled the Azores for our first cycling holiday and it was incredible! The routes, the accommodations, and our travel guide made this an incredible experience! Looking forward to our next Duvine Adventure!

Brian P.

Great vibe! Challenging bike rides. So many hills. Amazing vistas. Great food w local flare. Super fun and helpful guides

Very helpful and professional and courteous. I lock in this trip because of her. She was able to secure a room for me at the last minute. (Sarah)

Super fun, friendly, knowledgeable. Made trip both an interesting social get together and an exhilarating fall biking adventure (Michelle + Brian)

Biking Skyline drive as the leaves were turning colors

Martine D.

It’s been our third trip with Duvine (first two ones were Tuscany and Provence) and this trip in Majorca was again surpassing all expectations. The accommodations, the scenary, the cycling (we are good cyclists and like challenging days), the guides (those three were the best ever- Martin, Harvey and Platon were incredible from the minute we were welcomed intil we left. For example, my bike was a little big for me, they kept asking if I wanted to change (they had to go renting an another one if the case), and I kept saying, it was ok. Little I know, they went to rent the best bike for me and my week was really enhanced by that. Martin is a good cyclist, prudent, highly knowledgeable, speaks many languages and fun to be around. If he hears you wanting something, he will go right away to cater the need. Harvey is quite an entertainer, very responsible, thinking allways ahead and Platon was a wonderful cyclist guide and very cool. Those trips with Duvine are more than vacation: they create life memories.

kmonosan R.

The best tour organizers! staff was very friendly and helpful, exceeded our expectations!
The level of organization and top notch service was impressive! The hotels were beyond beautiful as was the food. The tour guides took care of everything from making sure we had bottles water bottles filled at every stop along with food and basket of goof=dies besides out snack stops and lunches. The whole service and unique experience at each hotel and dinner ( from eco farm house lunch to learning to make pasta before our dinner to top level gourmet dinners) exceeded our expectation- truly a memorable lifetime experience.

Davide and Lorenzo and MAthias were impressive with how well they managed a group of 14! They did and excellent job making sure everyone was safe and were very friendly and helpful, going beyond to makes us all happy with our various individual needs during the ride.
I loved my whole experience !!!! 10 stars!!!