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Bordeaux - Châteaux, Rivers & Wine
by Nelson G. 8 hours ago • Permalink/ReplyWe had a great time riding through Bordeaux’s beautiful wine country. Our trip was enjoyable for our entire group of varying cycling abilities. The E-bikes made it easy for those that needed them. The staff was excellent and very personable. We were treated as art of the family. We are looking forward to our next cycling adventure.
Boat: Bordeaux
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National Parks of Dalmatia
by Audrey F. 8 hours ago • Permalink/ReplyThe quality of hybrid bike was a piece of junk compared with the bike I used in Amsterdam with a group was much better quality two years ago. I would have enjoyed cycling if the bike was in a better quality. The food was too heavy. Other than that, the scenery was beautiful.
Boat: Romantica
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Susan W. 8 hours ago • Permalink/ReplyI would highly recommend this trip. The food was fantastic. The rooms were of a good size and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The cycle route were scenic and enjoyable. I would definitely do another.
Boat: MS Normandie
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Carol D. 8 hours ago • Permalink/ReplyAbsolutely stress free opportunity to experience real heart of Netherlands and Belgium. Really enjoyed meeting new like-minded tripping companions.
Boat: Zwaantje
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Three Country Tour
by Yael U. 8 hours ago • Permalink/ReplyMy third trip booked through Tripsite.com and my third wonderful summer of biking! Three years ago, We traveled through Provence Villages. Last year through Slovenia and Croatia, and this year through Three Counties - Netherland, Belgium and Germany. We have LOVED each of these explorations: countrysides, villages, forests, inns, seasides, agriculture, architecture and delicacies. The days were never dull, they were not too difficult, they filled us with a sense of peace and joy. We completed our trip in Europe excited to dream of where our next Tripsite adventure might take us!
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Along the Danube - Passau, Bratislava, and Vienna
by Debra B. 9 hours ago • Permalink/ReplyOur tour began in Passau, went to Bratislava, Vienna and returned to Passau. Breathtaking bike trails of beautiful Countries. My husband and I loved every moment OFF of the ship. My husband and I traveled with a group of 8 from our home in Florida. As a group, we were so very fortunate in having a Fabulous tour-guide named Jurgen! He made this trip! Besides being an amazing athlete, Jurgen was fun, knowledgeable, charming, kind, attentive and helpful to everyone! The alternate tour guide, Hugo, seemed less concerned with the care of his bike group.
Staff on-board, in-general displayed flat affects. I'm uncertain if this because they are generally exhausted, stressed or if this is a cultural disposition for lack of a better descriptor. We would like to recognize a few staff members which offered smiles and provided great customer service- Lea (WAITRESS) & Nadja (Bartender), Adrianna (housekeeper). To be fair, all of the staff work very hard! And even with the below detailed incident, I would highly recommend this Bike and Pedal trip.We traveled as a group of 8 from Florida. One the first day, our group was split for two different tour options, one to a castle and one to a swimming experience. During this first bike day, a fellow traveler had a significant fall. Apparently, there was a sharp/treacherous turn on a path that his tour guide (Hugo) neglected to prepare the biking group for. He ended up careening face-first into a fence, cutting his face (upper lip, eye lid) and multiple abrasions on his knees, arms. While returning from an alternate route, my husband & I met up with him and his wife. Their tour guide was no where to be found and as far as I know, made no follow-up attempts to check on the status following the event. So, bloody, actively bleeding and bruised he made it back to the Theodor Korner. We asked the Hotel Manager for a first aid kit/supplies. He brought out a scarcely supplied box. The injured man was being tended by his wife, who currently works as a Nurse Practitioner. My husband (recently retired Navy nurse) was also assisting and evaluating our friends injuries. Both highly qualified medical providers. Together, they questioned stitches maybe required. Titus Zan, again, the Hotel Manager, then made a sarcastic comment, stating that he was a Doctor prior to working on the ship and he should evaluate my friends injuries!?!. Titus also stated that all medical facilities would be closed, as it is Sunday. The only option would be to go to the Emergency Room, and that the ship would leave them behind if they didn't make it back in time.
I was terribly disappointed in the very limited medical supplies (gauze, a few bandaids and medical tape), the inappropriate response during a potentially serious medical event, and the lack of follow-up by the Cruise Director or Tour Guide.
I came away with the sense the ship is woefully prepared for medical events that occur. I did relate this in my on-board review and encourage a better supplied first-aid kit, possibly written information regarding medical providers at each location the ship docks, and would encourage documentation of accidents so the Ship's Cruise Director or someone would follow-up with the customers injuries.Boat: Theodor Körner
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Ron H. 10 hours ago • Permalink/ReplyThe staff on our Amsterdam to Bruges trip were all fantastic. Our cabin was a wonderful retreat at the end of the day. The cycling was easy even for someone who does not cycle. The one area where I could see some improvement was in the breakfast and lunch offerings. There was very little variety from day to day. Would have been nice to have some other options.
Boat: Magnifique II
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Best of Northern Zealand
by Ruth P. 10 hours ago • Permalink/ReplyGreat trip with wonderful memories and weather. This trip could easily be extended by 1-2 days of more cycling! I was disappointed that we only had 5 days of cycling, though it was advertised as a one week trip!
Also, the information packet sent was not consistent with the descriptions of where we actually cycled to and where we stayed. The route directions provided were very difficult to follow. I suggest that each cyclist is provided with a detailed cycling map of the whole Island of Zealand, not just the north. We found better cycling maps in Sweden! -
South Holland Tour
by Katie H. 10 hours ago • Permalink/ReplyThis was a very positive experience. Bikers of all abilities can participate in this tour. The navigation can be a bit tricky. I would definitely recommend using the navigation app in addition to the maps & briefings. However, there was usually a friendly local or another member of the group not too far away to help get you back on the route. The barge was very nice. We had an upgraded room. Plenty of storage space. The guides were excellent. The staff on the barge couldn’t have been nicer. The food was very good. The tour itself exceeded my expectations. Holland is beautiful. The route took us through a variety of geography. Lots of quintessential Dutch experiences, windmills, cheese, delft, etc.. The de Amsterdam is a larger boat than most so you have a large group. Neither here nor there, just a note if you prefer a more intimate group.
Boat: De Holland
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Mainz to Cologne
by Louise M. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyWe loved our bike and barge tour from Mainz to Cologne. The food was great, the scenery amazing! Biking is the perfect way to appreciate the environment in a relaxed way and truly immerse yourself in the experience. Two suggestions - have the tour briefings in the evening between Entree and Main course (it was a pain having to wait til 9am in the morning when we are early risers) and have branded reusable water bottles that can be filled up at water stations each day (instead of contributing to plastic bottle waste). Thank you.
Boat: MS Arlene II
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Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna aboard the Primadonna
by Janet C. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyRiding along the Danube river was fantastic! We loved all the port cities and the scenery was picturesque. Our favorite memory of the trip was being able to explore on our own each day. Guiding ourselves on the daily rides was challenging but very rewarding. Usually we saw our fellow shipmates along the way and had lunch companions for our daily Danube picnics!
Boat: Primadonna
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Best of Holland
by Elizabeth S. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyOur group of four thoroughly enjoyed the 'Best of Holland' bike tour. The Magnifique III Team were all wonderful, the food was truly excellent and our rooms were spacious and comfortable. We particularly loved Edam and the Waterlands area, also Gouda and Leiden. The daily tours were very well planned and we really did see the best of Holland.
Boat: Magnifique III
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Alsace Road Bike Tour
by Rose B. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyThe trip in Alsace, France was an amazing way to see the French countryside, wine region and the local community. The route choices were amazing, almost no cars the entire time and the hotels and restaurants were very aware of how the system worked and how to support us on our trip. I would highly recommend this trip to any expert cyclist.
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Bordeaux - Châteaux, Rivers & Wine
by Paul K. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyHaving a guide for this trip was very beneficial. For the first 3 days our guided group consisted of 30+ people. This was too large of a group and was pretty much a pain. We eventually broke into a group of 8 riders with Dorian as our guide, that was perfect. We were able to travel at a much more leisurely pace, visit many wineries, tasting rooms, small villages and churches.
Boat: Bordeaux
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Bordeaux - Châteaux, Rivers & Wine
by Jehiel from Tripsite 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyHi Paul,
Thanks for this feedback. I agree two guides are better than one with big groups. That way you can have two different riding paces and everyone is content. I will share this feedback with our local partner! Thanks again.
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Paul H. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyWhat an unforgettable trip! We were able to take our 75 year old dad and he cycled the whole thing easily. The touring days in the cities were full, overwhelming, and inspiring for someone who's never seen the rich history of Europe. Cruising down the river while eating a 4 course dinner was a perfect finish to cycling though forests and orchards all day. It was a perfect combination of cycling, cruising, relaxing and sight seeing. I would recommend it to anyone!
Boat: MS Normandie
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Suzanne D. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyAmsterdam to Bruges July 2018. We loved the whole aspect of cycling to meet our barge (our floating hotel) at the end of each day. The accommodations on the Sailing Home were great and the barge is a handsome one. Staff were friendly and relaxed but attentive and personable. Our cycling guide Karline was very competent and kindly took us into almost every town each night for a walking tour. Her historical knowledge of the areas in the Netherlends and Belgium we visited were an unexpected bonus. The food was great on board and most enjoyable. I will definitely recommend this trip to others.
Boat: Sailing Home
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Best of Holland
by Carol M. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyBiking thru picturesque Holland was was delightful. The next thing to view was more beautiful than the last.
Next time I’d get an ebike.Boat: Magnifique III
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Paula H. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyThis trip provides a chance to explore the rural areas along the Danube by bike and to visit the great cities of Budapest and Vienna. There is a lot packed into this trip.
Boat: MS Normandie
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Best of Holland
by Nicholas M. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyWe completed the Best of Holland Cycling tour.
Not only was the the scenery beautiful, but the attentiveness of the crew on the boat and during our bike ride was exceptional.Boat: Magnifique III
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Around Stockholm: Land of Lakes and Castles
by Elyse B. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyMost memorable-spending time in Trosa.
Carmen was very friendly and great to have the owner of the company do the introduction and drive to starting point. Materials were very well organized and detailed. Be sure bikes and equipment are properly serviced before trip and equipment in good working order. -
Bruges to Amsterdam
by Jackie S. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyOur guide, Geert, would take us on an after dinner historical walking tour of each town where we were staying the night. Geert was extremely knowledgeable about every place we went. Between all we saw during the day while we were biking, and the after dinner walking tour, we learned so much! If Geert is your guide, don't miss a minute of his walks!
Boat: Zwaantje
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Everything You Need to Know About Bike Touring With a GPS
by Sue 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyI was able to download the gps file to my bikehub app. I could see each of the sections. I chose the first and then was unable to go back to the others. None were saved. What am I doing wrong?
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Everything You Need to Know About Bike Touring With a GPS
by Jehiel from Tripsite 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyHi Sue!
It's hard to say because every app is different. It could be an issue or even a limitation with the bikehub app. I recommend spending some time on their FAQ sections and watching instructional videos...I do this almost every time I am trying to familiarize myself with a new program.
I hope this helps!
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Sherry D. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyThis was a perfect way to spend a holiday. The food was AMAZING! The staff was personable, kind, and so very efficient with all they do. I was pleasantly surprised with all the paved bike paths and the number of cyclists out traveling on vacation. It was inspirational to interact with them along the way. Thank you, Normandie and staff. We had a fantastic time!
Boat: MS Normandie
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Donna E. 3 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyReally enjoyed the dedicated bike paths, the small villages/towns we stopped in for breaks. My only concern was the sometimes intermittent contact with the ship (cell service) and contingency plan should a participant become ill or injured or if the bike broke down.
Boat: Magnifique
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Jehiel from Tripsite 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyHi Donna!
Just wanted to address the concerns you mentioned...
We provide an emergency number and the number for the boat before the start of your trip.
In addition, there is a tour leader (for bigger groups 2) that can also assist you.
Rest assured you would be cared for of in the event of an emergency! :)
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Kim C. 3 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyThe trip, from start to finish, far exceeded our expectations. We were welcomed aboard by a very lovely crew and shown to our cabin. Accommodations, while "cozy" were clean, attractive and storage spaces were very thoughtfully planned; it never felt claustrophobic. Meals were as good as any four star restaurant and my gluten free needs were met without any problems. I cannot say enough about the crew and our guides; they were outgoing, caring, accommodating and fun to be around. I can say as much for the guests. I felt as if I was with old friends (not just the "old friends" with which we were travelling.) The bikes were in good condition and guides made sure everyone had a bike to fit their size. The tour, scenery, quick visits to churches and castles, even the little unexpected things, like vending machines filled with chilled strawberries, remain fixed in my memory as the most special experiences. We were very lucky that the weather was perfect each day. The ride and short stops in beautiful little towns added to this wonderful trip, and our guides, Tom and Hilko made each stop interesting and fun. I could go on, but suffice it to say, this will not be our last trip with Tripsite!
Boat: Magnifique II
