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We just finished the Baltics bike tour and it was fantastic! We signed up at kinda the last minute but the Tripsite staff was responsive and fast. The local company was awesome. Every detail was planned and executed flawlessly. We had a big group (13 guided and about the same unguided, who shared the bus and stayed at same hotel) and there were no hotel issues, check-in always went fast, rooms were always as booked, start times and meeting times were always well communicated The guide Lina was absolutely the best we’ve had on a bike tour. She was able to control a large diverse crowd with ease, always a positive attitude, and full of local history and personal stories she shared with us. She made what was an excellent tour into and absolutely outstanding tour. The driver/bike mechanic Rolandus was also full of positive energy and hard-working. There was nothing negative from start to finish, even the weather cooperated.

My husband and I had an absolutely fabulous time! The sightseeing was wonderful, the bike riding was lovely, the culture and history lessons were informative, and the fellow passengers and staff were all fabulous. The Magnifique III boat is incredible… and the food!!! Exceeded all expectations.

My only comment for consideration is regarding the choice of an e-bike or regular bike. My husband and I rode regular bikes. About 3/4 of the group did e-bikes. You travel as a group so I was a little nervous about keeping up with everyone, but I did OK. That said, riding for 25+ miles per day for a week is a lot, even if you’re in decent shape. If you enjoy the challenge of exercise, by all means go regular bike. If you want to be more relaxed so you can enjoy the scenery, I recommend e-bike.

Guides, and all the fun activities we had each day. Guide's changed plans seamlessly when a few isssues arose. The cooks were so fun and the food was delicious. And we can’t minimize what a fun group of new friends we made from
New Zealand, USA, Canada, and S Africa. Best trip ever!! Thanks Eddie and Sven

The bike riding, the staff, the food and the new friends we met during the week were all amazing. The last ride from Krems to Melk was absolutely breathtaking! I literally cannot stop smiling!
Tip: expect to take some wrong turns, just enjoy the ride.

The mix of beautiful countryside and vibrant cities and towns.

This tour exceeded my expectations. I loved the variety of biking along the Danube River and through vineyards and beautiful small towns, and free days to explore some larger cities by foot, bike or bus. Having one home base was perfect & our cabin was very comfortable.

I recommend that you view the trip as a sampling of the beautiful areas and not expect that you will be able to thoroughly tour many of the landmarks.

We opted for a guide, Tomas, who was wonderful, leading the way and giving us a great experience. Leslie, the cruise director, was good as well. He had lots of tips and his almost daily talks were full of humor and good advice. The ship staff was also terrific, making us feel at home and providing great service. The e-bikes were not the best, very heavy and a bit unwieldy ( I ride an ebike at home so I am quite familiar with them). Otherwise a fabulous trip and I would highly recommend!

Excellent organization and service.
Enjoyable cycling routes and good information.
The facilities on board the ship and the staff’s attitude are exemplary.
Very good guides on the city tours.

The vineyards along the Moselle River were loaded with grapes ready to be harvested. A couple of evenings we played card games. The captain joined in!

The cycling paths along the Danube are superb . The crew of the Merlyn were excellent and hospitable.

The trip followed a beautiful terrain along the Moselle surrounded by beautiful vineyards! The tour guides were very knowledgeable about the region and its rich history. We sampled a lot of local wines and dishes! So delightful.
This was out third bike and barge trip! Each one just incredible!!!

We went on The Merlijn which was amazing. We can't say enough about the wonderful service, accommodations, and staff on the ship. The staff felt like family and got to know the passengers within the first hour of the tour. The tour guide on the bike was excellent, very knowledgeable, and personal. He really made the trip for us. And it was wonderful to come back from a long day of riding and have drinks and snacks ready when you came on the ship. Every detail was attended to and everything was perfect. I highly recommend a tour on The Merlijn with Coen and Christina!

I loved everything about the trip. The boat exceeded my expectations and was amazing. The guides and crew were very professional (and fun) and made our trip so much fun.

I dealt with Ava at tripsite, who I found fantastic. She was so quick responding to my questions. She is definitely an asset to your company. Thanks Ava

This is the second time we’ve done this trip, so it was all very familiar. Our guide this time, Giorgio, was amazing! He made our various stops so interesting with his stories and all the history he has at his fingertips. The food was excellent on board the Ave Maria. Venice is the highlight, as you might expect. Suggestions for improvement - get a better guide for the walking tour in Mantova. The one we had seemed to think we were art history students. We didn’t get a very good overview of that wonderful city. Also, the Ave Maria should have a simple sheet to hand out when we arrive in Venice giving people explicit instructions about the various ways to get from the boat’s docking location to the airport. I’ve been to Venice 4 times, so I know how to navigate the transportation system, but many on the boat were confused and a bit anxious. All in all, though, this is a great trip and one I would recommend in a heartbeat.

The ability of the captain and crew to change itinerary based on weather and sea conditions. The experience was not detracted from by moving to plan B or C.

Arriving in Paris early evening along the Seine. Food was great-Frank did a fantastic job.

The whole thing.
The islands, the boat, the food, the staff.
The scenery and rides. Stops along the way.
The history and historical sites.

Wonderful trip on a beautiful barge. Marion and Irna were fantastic guides. The e-bikes are so easy to ride. The chef served delicious meals. The scenery was beautiful with the grapes ready to be harvested. Nice flat bike trails. The whole crew was just the best. Highly recommend.

All of it. The Merlijn is small, cozy and a lot of character. All staff including the owners made me and my husband feel so welcomed, like family. This is something you will not find on big boats/ships. The meals that were prepared by Christina were fabulous, and they were very accommodating to my husband who has a picky palate.
The bike trails were easy and beautiful! The little towns in Austria that we rode through were breath taking.

This was my third trip with Tripsite, and third aboard the Merlijn. This section of the Danube seemed quieter than other trips I’ve taken giving us a different experience. We saw the palaces and monasteries along the way, rode through sleepy villages, passed the occasional fishermen along the river front. The biking was easy and along the river for the most part. We took a wonderful hike one day, saw some giant mushrooms along the trail. The last day of riding we had the option of riding extra or swimming off the barge, I took the swim, definitely a highlight for me.

I loved everything about this tour. The pre planned routes were great and very doable in daylight hours. The hotels were from good to awesome! The breakfast was a big plus every morning. I had downloaded the “ride with gps” app but found it wasn’t easy to use and switched to the “Komoot” app as per the advice of other travellers. The ride was “mostly” flat as advertised EXCEPT for the ride from Bregenz to St. Gallen - which was a trek up a mountain, a train ride up higher, then the ride down into St Gallen. The vistas were incredible & I totally enjoyed every minute of it BUT, some of the people on this tour who weren’t aware of this elevation were not happy about that specific ride. The luggage was always at the next destination when we arrived and when I forgot something in my hotel, I chatted with the trip site agent & they retrieved it and it was at reception when I arrived - excellent customer service!

Everything was top notch; the dinners were all superb; the service and guides were great; the accommodations were good. Travelling on a smaller barge is a more intimate experience. I used an eBike, which isn’t always necessary but when the wind dials up it certainly makes life easier.

Wonderful crew and guides. The group was great fun. The guides made efforts to accommodate any concerns about the rides that were planned.

The guides and crew were outstanding. The accommodations exceeded our expectations.

This trip was amazing from start to finish. The itinerary was spectacular. Biking was easy and comfortable. We did e-bikes which helps with long rides. Food, accommodation and staff were fabulous. Would highly recommend a bike and boat tour.

The boat, food, and staff were all fantastic. The bikes were great- easy to use and very sturdy.

This was an awesome bike/barge trip! The bike routes were interesting and beautiful. Our guide Helmut was excellent - keeping us safe while biking and giving us information on the places we visited. He was very patient and helpful. The bikes were well maintained and my E-bike was charged and ready to go all week.
The Caprice barge was clean and efficient. The rooms were small but have shelves and under the bed drawers that were great for organizing clothing etc.
The crew was wonderful and the food was delicious.
I really enjoyed this experience. Definitely will do a barge and bike tour again!

This was my first trip on the Merlijn Bike & Barge. I was with a group of 3 couples that had done this trip before on the Merlijn. I found it outstanding, the equipment was excellent,( my wife and I rented electric bikes ) the cabins were very nice and roomy. Our meals were breakfast and dinner, the breakfast was good but I believe it could have been better, The dinners were first class....The barge also had a nice coffee bar and Bar that were excellent too. The trip was memoriable and I highly recommend the Merjin...

Great trip, well planned and well organized. Make sure you have a good cell plan and battery power. I was thinking the bikes had maps on bike computers, but we needed the app on our cell phone to navigate. So you also want a good case to hold your phone on the bike so you can see the screen. The bike route is easy to follow and beautiful. Some of the hotels are a little far from the city centre, but very convenient for the bike paths and for the beach sections of the trip. Luggage transfer hotel to hotel was flawless. Having off street parking for the bikes also added to the quality of the trip.

We loved this bike and boat tour in the Ionian islands! It was so fun being on the boat and meeting people from other countries and traveling to all the beautiful islands. The biking was challenging because of the hills, but an E bike made it enjoyable. The tour guides were wonderful and the boat crew were also - we had excellent meals every day on the boat. We also loved the swim stops-the entire week felt magical.