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I really enjoyed the Prague-Krakow tour: I had the blessing of meeting an outstanding group of Aussies who bécame family during the trip . We cycled many smooth lanes and visited countless rural Villages. The hotels were very good and the off the beaten track suggestions were worth the visit . Poland was my first time visit and it was lovely to do it by bike . I felt in love with the country , its respectful people willing to help you Albeit the language barrier, their valúes , their history. Poland is an absolute fem. Thank you Tripsite for making it happen

This was a memorable tour specially the first part of the tour Prague Vienna
The roads and scenery was incredible, the logistics, hotels and cycle paths were unvelievable
Most of the time between cedar forests and beautiful castels
Perhaps one of he best trips in my life and I've done a lot
Congratulations to the operators, since everything was perfect and I would like to hear more about Cheq republic Eslovaquia and Austria
Special thanks for this superb trip

The crew, Ivan and Nikola, and guides, Mateo and Martina, were absolutely wonderful. They made ever effort to ensure we had a great time and all of our needs were met. The daily itinerary was perfect for most - most days was a hearty breakfast, then 2+ hours of challenging but not impossible biking throughout gorgeous scenery, then back to the boat for swim in the amazing Adriatic. The towns were welcoming and not crowded. The Capitan had to adjust the course due to weather, and it all worked out fine. The chefs made delicious home cooked meals. We had a below deck cabin, and it was just fine. Nothing fancy, but we didn't need that because we spent our waking moments on the boat on the sundeck, salon or bar. It was perfect for us - people who love to bike, swim, eat, and drink with good companionship.

Beautiful islands, boat, people, food…. Couldn’t ask for any more!

Great routes, excellent Guides, delicious food. would recommend this trip.

Loved the charming and ornate small towns especially Telc and biking in Moravia during fall wine harvest to palaces in Valtice and Lednice. Would highly recommend an e-bike because the hills were long and many steep. Premium accommodations were always good and available when we rolled into town even when earlier than check in time. Support personnel (Lucas,Klara, and others) were fabulous and always answered our questions quickly and offered suggestions such as swapping last 2 days so we didn’t miss the UNESCO sites in Valtice and Lednice when we decided to go directly to Vienna on last day. We often took suggested shorter routes but found them still to be challenging (hilly!!) but e-bikes helped a lot. Loved the countryside fields and cool forests. One in our self- guided group did not have an e-bike but managed the hills with a lot of effort and some stopping to take a break. Would highly recommend but caution there are lots of hills and often share road with cars, albeit less traveled roads.

We were supposed to do the Mosel but lack of water changed us to the Netherlands. Boat was very comfortable, chef was great and staff very warm and helpful. Owner graciously transported us to the starting point from our original location as well as back to the endpoint so that we could make our connections.

The scenery was special..Route gave a taste of the lakes , towns & cities and uplands without being a very difficult cycling experience

Our guide, Ana, brought the local history and culture to life through her vast knowledge and love of Croatia. Everyone on the crew was friendly and effective at their jobs. Beautiful country, coastal towns, etc.

My two favorite components of this tour were the stunning views & the cozy intimate meals spent with old & new friends. This tour was like no other, it was the perfect way to experience Chile for the first time. I am convinced that exploring Chile through a culinary journey is the best choice for any traveler. This tour in particular allows you to experience the culture first hand, never did I feel like a tourist on this trip. I promise you will not come home the same as you left.

My wife and I set out on this trip not sure what to expect - WOW, we were blown away by the experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone. From the boat to the crew to the other guests, everything was great! I also felt the amount of bike riding was well balanced with downtime, exploring the cities we visited, and other activities. It was a good value for money, considering food, lodging, and activities for 8 days.

The scenery was so beautiful and the trip was well planned, Our back up van driver Igor was so helpful and kind, He worked so hard to make the trip perfect. Haviing never vacation in the Baltics, we were swept away by it's beauty, and peacefulness. Not huge crowds, beautiful bike paths, delicious foods, and very helpful residents. We would definitely recommend this tour. We are in our 80's and have taken over 20 tours with Tripsite, and have never been dissatisfied.

Seeing all of the sights as we biked on the trails and in the towns and cities

Knowledgeable and hardworking staff with beautiful scenery throughout the entire trip.

Best tour ever highly recommended them. The tour guide was very professional, friendly & knowledgeable, about local area. Thanks

Loved the tulips, the barge, the staff, the food, etc. Everything was wonderful!

This is our fifth trip on the Merlijn in 10 years. The ship and crew have improved the service and accommodations steadily over those years. I would heartily recommend their trips for those looking for a small ship experience.

The views of France, and the wonderful staff Lucy,Annita,Peter and Josh.
The food was excellent.

The bike riding was amazing! Mariana and Cristina did an amazing job guiding us and keeping us safe. We bonded with all the other bikers so well. I would highly recommend this trip to my friends.

Great scenery. Fun riding. Great staff on the boat and the bikes. Great food and service. Very friendly ! Inexpensive. Highly recommended !

The waters of the Danube were quite low so we arrived in Munich to find that the original bike and barge would not be possible. The local team quickly replanned this bike and barge trip in to a wonderful bike and van tour. Julius and Emre provided transportation to the wonderful cities to visit the beautiful cathedrals and churches and added plenty of history to expand on our visits. The hotels and restaurants were outstanding. Our guides shopped each evening to provide fresh lunches for each day. We probably saw more as we spent more time in each community instead of returning to the ship. We cannot thank Julius, Emre and the team enough for their turning an extremely troubled start of a cruise in to an unbelievable wonderful experience!

The guides and staff were excellent. Food was wonderful and the scenery picturesque. After viewing the trip I am glad we choose starting in Metz because Cochem was an ideal place to end. The AC was a little challenging. This year the temperature were extremely high and the upper deck common area didn’t have AC. The stateroom’s AC also couldn’t quite keep up. Overall a really wonderful experience

How could I ride a bicycle across this wonderful region and gain two pounds over the course of the week?

The food is a star attraction, of course -- from the lasagna Bolognese, to the fried gnocchi (with the region's famous prosciutto), to the parmigiano reggiano and true balsamic vinegars (both tasted on brilliant tours included!), and to the culatello and other delicacies of Parma. (I even took a pasta-making class in Parma with an excellent teacher in her centuries-old home.)

But the cities and the people are stars too. I'm not a super-big fan of churches, but the cathedrals in Bologna, Modena, and Parma are stunning, as are the surrounding neighborhoods -- clean, safe, good shopping. Italians are known for friendliness, but I've visited large parts of the country and I think it's fair to say the people of the Emilia region are the friendliest. Go into any place, offer a warm greeting ("Bongiorno" or "Salve"), show a little curiosity, and people will shower you with affection. I visited a pub in Modena famous for its beer selection, and other customers wouldn't let me pay.

I did the "self-guided" version of the trip, which worked out well because the GPS tracks were excellent, but my selection of dates (over which I didn't have much control) could have been better. The first week of August is always hot, and temps during my ride reached 100-104 F (39-40 C) each day. I still had a blast because I paced myself, hugged shady trees, and drank lots of water. More importantly, the design of this tour is excellent -- with two nights at each stop. That allowed "optional rides" on off-days, but for me, it offered days of rest and rehydration (and chances to try more foods).

This is a very good trip, arranged by an excellent company with good staff, good bicycles and good communications (in case of emergency). A group ride in cooler temperatures would have been good, but I still had a great time.

Beautiful trip with wonderful sites and memories! The crew and guides were exceptional!

We especially enjoyed the routes and the small villages where we stayed.

Loved this trip....great cycling, food and scenery!! It was great to meet so many lovely people. I would do it again in a hearbeat!!!

The Grand Tour was the perfect tour for our family. From booking with the fantastic agents at Tripsite to our final day in Amsterdam, everything was streamline. I wanted an easy introduction to biking for our two 20 something yr old sons and their partners. They are not avid bikers like myself so it was important to do a tour that was fun, easy and would promote the sport of cycling. I got them e-bikes. This tour did it all! The Magnifique X was beautiful. We had rooms on upper deck. The sliding window let in an incredible amount of light and made the room appear a bit larger. The beds and pillows were cozy with a nice size bathroom considering being on a barge. There was a lot of room on boat to lounge around and enjoy the scenic views. The Magnifique X staff were the best. They went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and safety. Our chef was Sidi. Some of the best food we’ve ever tasted came from this amazing Chef! It was the best food on entire trip including Paris and Amsterdam. The BBQ evening and chocolate Mousse were our fave’s. Our bike guides Eva and Caroline were knowledgeable. Safety was always a priority. We had daily updates on the following day’s itinerary. I highly recommend this Family Friendly tour.

The bike ride from Saint Emilion to Bergerac was magical. The bike path was car-free and protected and the scenery was stunning.

Suggestions:
- Leave early in the morning so you have time to eat a leisurely lunch along the way and then explore the next town
- Bring an extra water bottle so you always have a backup
- Bring biking sunglasses (that block the wind) and gloves

I really enjoyed the trip. The accomodation was good, the bike was good and the navigation app worked well although a bit quirky a couple of times.
My trip was during the heat wave so made the days challenging. The trip was more hilly than I expected. Combined with the heat I found that leaving at sunrise was the best way to survive. I missed hotel breakfast with this plan and didn’t feel like stopping along the route. I did enjoy the destination towns though. Not much exploring on route due to the heat.
A great trip and met my expectations.

We just finished an incredible hiking tour with Tripsite and couldn't recommend it more highly! We upgraded all of our hotels - Hotel Walaker was our absolute favorite - and the food everywhere was amazing. The hikes were fantastic; the first one was the hardest, but completely manageable and my personal favorite. The local operator was also wonderfully flexible, helping us adjust our itinerary to do the short ice hike directly on the glacier (a must-do!). Our guide was super helpful with local bike rental spots and afternoon riding routes, and all the bus logistics between stops were punctual, easy, and stress-free. We loved every second of our time on this trip!