Olympia

Name: Olympia
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts115o4176
Rating: 4.4 (10 reviews)

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Netherlands

On this premium vessel, you will enjoy wonderful amenities and a memorable cycling itinerary.

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Overview
The Olympia is a premium vessel that was built in 1984 and refurbished in 2015/2016. The panoramic salon with bar is designed in gentlemen club style and the bright and friendly restaurant is welcoming and relaxing. A spacious, partly shaded sun deck invites you to sit and enjoy your cycling vacation.
Minimum number of participants required to confirm a departure.
Overview

Boat size: Length: 88.5 m, Width: 10 m
Capacity: 94 guests
On board language: German and English
Electricity: 220 Volt sockets in each cabin

Decks & Cabin Layout

2 Decks | 49 Cabins Total
Upper Deck:

22 Mid-Ship Cabins | 2 Twin Beds | approx. 11 sq. meters
4 Astern Cabins* | 2 Twin Beds | approx. 12 sq. meters
*located at the back of the boat - engine noise possible
2 Single Cabins | 9 sq. meters
Windows can be opened
Twin beds can not be pushed together

Main Deck:

21 Twin Bed Cabins | approx. 11 sq. meters
Twin beds can not be pushed together

Cabin Amenities

In all cabins: en-suite facilities with shower and hairdryer (soap and shampoo not provided)
In all cabins: TV, telephone, safe, and individually controlled air-conditioning/heating, fridge, and large panoramic window

Boat Features & Amenities

Saloon, bar & restaurant
Sun deck
Wifi is limited, and subject to a charge
Laundry services are not available on board
Currency on board: Euro
Payments accepted on board: Cash, credit card (VISA or Mastercard) or EC-Card

Food & Beverages

Special Diet Requests: (as lactose-free and gluten-free dietary) possible upon request and for an extra charge and must be ordered at least 14 days prior to departure
Water: Tap water on board is not drinkable but drinking water is provided.
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Koblenz to Saarburg

8 days from €1213
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Koblenz to Saarburg

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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Germany
The Mosel River Valley is an idyllic setting and a perfect place for a bike and boat tour. Two rivers wind through this enchanting countryside, castles guard the hilltops amid the climbing vineyards…

Mainz to Cologne

8 days from €1423
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Mainz to Cologne

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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Germany
This bike and boat tour in Germany from Mainz to Cologne and reverse leads along the most beautiful stretch of the great Rhine River. A rich and varied history unfolded along these banks and has left…

Mainz to Strasbourg

8 days from €1423
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Mainz to Strasbourg

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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Germany, France
To bike along a river is sheer bliss, but to actually be on the river is more! This bike and boat tour in Germany and France combines cycling perfection on riverside cycle paths and unique…
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Touring Bicycle

Velo de Ville bikes (unisex frames) or similar

Aluminum frame
Upright handlebar
Selle Royal saddle
Shimano gearing
7 speeds
Flat pedal
Shimano coaster brakes (backpedal & hand) or freewheel hub brakes (handbrakes only) (please specify at booking)
Rear rack
Mudguards
Schwalbe anti-puncture tires
Accessories

Repair kits with tools, tire pumps, and spare inner tubes
Saddle pannier and/or handlebar bag (one per room)
Electric Bicycle

Velo de Ville bikes (unisex frames) or similar

Upright handlebar
Selle Royal saddle
Flat pedal
8 speeds
Bosch mid-drive motors
500 Wh Bosch detachable rechargeable batteries
The battery can last on average 70-100 km (depending on speed, elevation, etc)
Shimano coaster (back pedal) or freewheel hub brakes (please specify)
Rear rack
Mudguards
Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires
Accessories

Repair kits with tools, tire pumps, and spare inner tubes
Saddle pannier and/or handlebar bag (one per room)
*NOTE: E-bikes feature a small electrical engine and battery that assist and ease your pedaling. Assitance is provided only when pedaling. While riding an e-bike can greatly contribute to the enjoyment of your trip, it is not intended for untrained cyclists as it is not easy to handle such a bike. The engine and battery make the bike much heavier than a regular bike and it also accelerates faster. Handling it well requires good basic cycling skills and confidence.
Reviews

Denis E.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer

Olympia Mainz to Strasbourg
Germany, France
Due to flooding, it was cancelled. We were put on similar boat and trip. Is there a price difference between the two trips ? Mainz to Heidelberg on Olympia was the substitute trip

Denis E.
1 year ago
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Olympia Mainz to Strasbourg
Germany, France
Ability to make last minute decisions based on flooding conditions and unpredictable weather
Saw the usual number of castles and coffee shops

Brett P.
2 years ago
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Olympia Koblenz to Saarburg
Germany
The guided tour of Trier was great, as the guide explained things which you may not read about.

Virginia C.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

Olympia Mainz to Cologne
Germany
The boat was extremely comfortable....the bed in my cabin made it difficult to get up in the morning. The crew went out of their way to be helpful.
Food was fine.....breakfast provided plenty of choices, we packed out lunches for our rides from the buffet. Breads were delicious. We had cool and or rainy nights so we didn't take advantage of the deck on top. The entertainment, consisting of a DJ was a bit boring after a day or two but we still enjoyed ourselves, dancing, playing cards, etc. This trip was very reasonable monetarily.

Edgar L.
2 years ago
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Olympia Koblenz to Saarburg
Germany
The Moselle River valley is one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe. Early September is ideal. Each day had so many unique and historic sites. The towns are quaint, and many of them are very picturesque. Our weather was spectacular, which enhanced the daily cycling adventure.

Israel A.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

Olympia Mainz to Strasbourg
Germany, France
Me and my wife enjoyed the trip very much. The boat was OK, the service, the crew and the atmospher were excellent. The cabins were compact but wisely built and planned. Next time, try to arrange climate with lower temperatures...........

Les B.
2 years ago
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Olympia Mainz to Strasbourg
Germany, France
Olympia is an excellent choice for a bike and boat trip. The comfort and food were excellent and the serving staff exceptional. The Trails were super being mostly off road and either along the river or in the trees with birds singing. Some of the berths of the boat in the bigger cities were difficult to find so make sure you have accurate directions

Beverly V.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

Olympia Koblenz to Saarburg
Germany
The scenery while biking. The small towns we explored along the way. The staff on the boat.
The upscale dining experience each night.
The comfort, storage options, and arrangement of our cabins. The wonderful duvets on the beds. The large windows in our cabin.

Barbara C.
2 years ago
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Olympia Koblenz to Saarburg
Germany
Definitely the biking part was the most memorable. The scenery was incredible and I loved riding through the vineyards and small towns along the Mosel.

Gail L.
2 years ago
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Olympia Koblenz to Saarburg
Germany
Vineyards and villages

jane w.
2 years ago
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Olympia Koblenz to Saarburg
Germany
Review of local cycling etiquette would have been helpful

Robert B.
3 years ago
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Olympia Mainz to Strasbourg
Germany, France
The boat was wonderful as was the staff. Food too was excellent. There were two central problems with the trip. The first is the route. We had anticipated that the trip down the Rhine would be in beautiful sections building t instead we spent a week in heavily industrial areas where there was little along the river that was beautiful at all.
The second problem was that it appeared that no one from the company had checked out the route of the biking since it was first established since roads had closed and there were continuous diversions. As a consequence we (and when I say we i mean many of the bikers) were lost within 15 minutes of departing every day. While the trip was billed as "self guiding" clear and accurate maps are needed

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Thomas S.
3 years ago
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Olympia Rotterdam to Cologne
Germany, Netherlands
We highly recommend the Rotterdam to Cologne trip. We went early September and the weather was beautiful. Water level worries caused some anxiety but in the end, there was no issue and the boat travelled along just fine. The E-biking was effortless as it is relatively flat. The scenery, especially in Netherlands, wonderful. The staff on our boat were friendly and helpful. The food was very good and our selections for our packed lunches was wonderful. We returned each day to a nice tidy cabin with our bunks pulled up to allow seating. Housekeeping did a great job. One suggestion: the maps need a review and update. In some instances, our group and other members from the boat were all at a particular location, quite confused as to the next step. Eventually we all ended up in the correct place but a few times, it was a large group consultation to solve it! Be sure to have a live smart phone at hand. We resorted to it a couple of times to navigate.

Paul C.
3 years ago
Verified Reviewer

Olympia Rotterdam to Cologne
Germany, Netherlands
Most memorable was riding atop the dikes in the Netherlands. The meals and lunch prep was a highlight of the trip. While my bike was adequate, I feel the preparation wasn’t adequate. I had to have the rear brake adjusted prior to use and the rear derailleur would jump gears. They should have been inspected prior to use. The maps and directions were not as clear as they should have and instructions in English were limited

Ronald B.
3 years ago
Verified Reviewer

Olympia Mainz to Cologne
Germany
The Mainz to Cologne Bike to Barge trip was an amazing experience. Certainly, the history and beauty of the region was exceptional, but the most memorable part of the trip was meeting and getting to know our fellow travelers. There is nothing I would change about the trip - the staff of the Olympia was attentive and professional; the bikes we rode were well maintained and comfortable to ride; and the food on the Olympia was quite good. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone considering a unique travel experience! Ron and Luann Buchholz

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