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Beautiful scenery and well organized. Going thru the small towns was lovely. Learning the history of the area was nice. Sometimes it was hard to know where to park bikes in small villages .

The trip was excellent. The cycling was just the right amount each day with beautiful scenery along the way. The food was delicious and plentiful. The staff was superb - very professional and helpful. We had an awesome time!

Please suggest to the boat operator to supply free unlimited drinking water.

Every stop was memorable. All went so smooth even with a few inexperienced bikers. Austria was the most beautiful

We weren’t able to cruise to Bratislava or Budapest because of low waster. However, the crew worked extra hard to make sure we had a great experience. The cycling was great. The food and accommodations exceeded my expectations.

Fantastic trip. Good routes with easy to follow gps cues. Our luggage arrived each day before we reached the hotel. Lovely little towns along the way. The e-bikes performed flawlessly.

Great mix of people from so many different countries. The food was delicious, but there was way too much of it. I felt very wasteful. Especially the first night, a 9 course meal starting at 8:00pm was way too much.

Great new friends. Good food. Monika and Uwe were great hosts.

The entire cruise was outstanding. From the whole crew to the food we ate, everything was great. The bike trips were awesome too. Special shoutout to all involved with doing our laundry since we unfortunately did most of the cruise with limited clothing due to lost luggage. We had a group of ten on the ship and everyone had a great time. Thank you.

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

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.

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

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

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 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!

Magical, is the ideal word to describe this bike and boat tour. We arrived in Passau the day prior to departure, seeing where our shuttle would pick us up, strolling the little town and savoring the local dishes.
The Primadonna, is one of the larger boats cruising the Danube, having a comfortable sitting area where the daily orientations would occur. A dining room providing full views of the river while enjoying our elevated 4 course dinners that highlighted each region we visited accompanied with choice of beverages to purchase. Average wine or beer prices were around 5 euros.
The breakfasts had a very diverse menu with many options to consider, and each day we were provided a bottle of water for our daily ride, accompanied with containers for packing our lunch, (some brought their own reusable containers) from the breakfast menu, of meats, cheeses and breads. The cruise staff also would have a few options to consider daily for lunch as well, from Focaccia bread, quiche and cheese pinwheels to name a few.
The upstairs deck offered a place to unwind with a drink after our day of cycling or if a bit too hot or breezy outside, the bar / lounge inside where the afternoon coffee and deserts were served was another option to consider.
Our 2 twin bed main deck cabin was more spacious than we anticipated, providing us ample space to put our suitcases and backpacks. While our round window offered natural light and equally surreal to look out and be only inches above the water line as we cruised along.
Our first day of cycling had us get used to our bikes which were well maintained, she rode an E bike and I rode a standard touring bike along the flat terrain. keep in mind that with a turn here or there to see things you will average 38-40+ miles a day except for the day spent in Budapest.
The 1st ride from Schlogen – Linz had us pedaling with the river on our side, treelined paved roads, and mountains rising above, made this start of our trip to be one of the most enjoyable amongst nature.
The 2nd day cycling into Vienna, was effortless with directions to keep the canal along our left, and follow the signs towards the center. The ringstrassua was easy enough to follow, around the city and would provide us with a user-friendly route of all the sites. A bonus was Milos recommendation of the park to enjoy our packed lunch. A must was locking up the bike and walking to the center and seeing the spectacular St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
The ride to Sturovo would lead us on a few mistaken turns, yet easy enough to once again get back on track. During today’s ride we would go around a bend and be greeted by thousands of sunflowers. We must have taken collectively a hundred photos marveling in the burst of yellows and golds. Even with the rains later in the day that may have dampened our ride, it did not dampen the joyful smiles from earlier. It was quite humorous seeing our fellow riders clumped under a small group of trees as the heavy rains passed.
As we cycled from Slovakia into Hungry, our dinner would conclude timed with arriving into Budapest a glow in the night sky. Everyone went to the upper deck, and awws and ahhhs could be endlessly heard. This part of the trip was magical.
Our day in Budapest was cut short, an announcement was made that based on low water levels, that it was best for us to cruise back towards Vienna where the levels were better suited. We made amazing use of the time, and explored the city easily managed on bikes.
The lower water levels had a change in our itinerary for the following day, offering us a choice for a bike ride into Vienna, or take the provided bus into Bratslavia then onto Vienna. We chose to bike into the city having some familiarity from our earlier visit and went to see things missed. We chose the Belvedere museum, known for housing Gustav Klimts “Kiss”.
Our last day of cycling would be a highlight shared with so many friends and family as our ride weaved through vineyards of the Wachau region. The only suggestion to the cruise, would be during the briefing to provide some locations to stop for a tasting. We spent quite a bit of time searching, and was by sheer luck we would stumble across the amazing Wagner winery.
The last night was festive with the crew parading through the dining room, and all of us applauding for a wonderful time.
This was our 3rd Bike and Boat trip booked via Tripsite, they are great with correspondences. This experience was nothing short of a magical trip. There were only 4 people out of 160 that spoke English, 2 of which were us which was shocking. The majority spoke German and a lot of people were more than willing to try and talk with us and were quite friendly. The majority of the cruise staff spoke English which was quite comforting. They provided us with separate English orientations, updates with itinerary changes and made us more than feel welcome. Milos, who gave our briefings was great, and even though we took a few wrong turns here and there and let him know, he took notes for future cruises to ensure it was clarified for them. Drogen our server was brilliant; he went above and beyond to ensure our cruise was memorable and even had a cake made for my birthday as a surprise.
This was a wonderful cycling trip, very user friendly for all ages and levels of cycling experience.  SHOW MORE 

We had a wonderful trip! The app worked very well while we were on the route. The one issue was it had a hard time mapping to the route. We looked at the possible locations to visit the night before to decide how we wanted to spend our time each day. We loved going to the art museum and eating at Bernhard's on the first day, but the Stift Engelszell monastery was a bit of a disappointment (but the cake was yummy). We never needed to ask for help. Linz was fun, loved having some time there. The Museum Lauriacum in Enns was fascinating and climbing the tower was worth it. Going to Wallsee was not worth it, a very steep hill to sit in a park. Greinburg castle did not take very long, but was fun and interesting. The Melk Abbey was beautiful, wished it wasn't raining so we could spend more time in the gardens. The wine tasting in Spitz was wonderful and I am so glad that the tour included it! We would not have planned it ourselves, and it was a great part of our trip through wine country. We did the hike in Durnstein and loved it! And Tulln was more interesting that we expected, with the tour of the theater. Overall, our bike trip was great and a highlight of our overall Central Europe adventure!

The Vivienne was very clean, and for a smaller river boat, it felt very spacious. Our cabin was very comfortable with plenty of storage. The crew, and food were also great! We opted to have a guide ( Hamish Lucas) and he was exceptional! We didn't have to worry about the route and Hamish gave us so much history. Highly recommend Hamish. Loved all the bike rides through historic cities, small town and countryside.

The service on board was superb, all staff was extremely helpful and kind. Information regarding the biking routes was very detailed and precise - we appreciated Leslie's markings along the way!

Cycling along the Danube in the forests was amazing. Staff engaged the guests and inspired us to visit historic sites. Food was splendid.

The tour director and the entire staff onboard the Vivienne were outstanding, so welcoming, warm and helpful, as well as very professional. The boat facilities are great, very clean and well maintained. The Danube River is beautiful, and the bike route is top notch. Very well marked, lovely countryside and small towns. Exceychoise of stopping points.

Without a doubt, biking around the lake’s scenic beauty was an everyday treat. We met many wonderful and kind people at the hotels, along the way, strangers who treated us as family explaining customs, giving directions, and friendly hospitality.
Helpful hints: learn how to use Komoto gps app, bring a bicycle mirror (almost no one had but it really would have helped in traffic).
The staff of Tripsite were incredible. Before and during the ride, they were supportive, found answers to our questions, and were always eager to find help and get back to us. They were a blessing throughout. Thank you!!!!

Without a doubt, biking around the lake’s scenic beauty was an everyday treat. We met many wonderful and kind people at the hotels, along the way, strangers who treated us as family explaining customs, giving directions, and friendly hospitality.
Helpful hints: learn how to use Komoto gps app, bring a bicycle mirror (almost no one had but it really would have helped in traffic).
The staff of Tripsite were incredible. Before and during the ride, they were supportive, found answers to our questions, and were always eager to find help and get back to us. They were a blessing throughout. Thank you!!!!

This bike and boat tour was excellent. We chose a guide and ebikes for the biking portion which made us really enjoy the day as we did not have to worry about getting lost and/or making it back to the boat on time.
The ship itself was smaller, so you got to know people and felt like a big family.
The service from meals, to housrkeeping to daily tour briefings was top notch.
This was our first bike and boat tour and we would definately do it again.

Good cycling, food, staff and experience. What fun to meet and make friends with our neighbors from Canada and Europe.

An incredible cycling journey along the Danube, with breathtaking landscapes and charming towns at every stage. The route was spectacular from start to finish, combining nature, culture, and unforgettable views. Everything was perfectly organized, making the entire experience seamless and enjoyable.

We had a great time. The alternate activity days provided a nice break from biking. All the towns we stayed in were interesting and this was a perfect activity for our family. Our youngest was 12, and that was the perfect age - wouldnt want to do much younger than that. Highly recommend!

I just loved the bike trip on the Danube. It's a gorgeous river and huge in places. Loved the wide bike path along both sides of the river. So many cute towns, vineyards, churches, and cafes long the way. Vienna was a fun town to bike in and we loved the rose gardens. The path was flat so we were comfortable with the regular 8 speed bike. The food was good on the tour and liked we could pack a lunch in the morning. Lots of fun people and the staff was terrific! Good value for the cost of the trip!

The trip was excellent. Exactly as advertised. I want to give a special shoutout to the Tripsite customer support team. We had a couple of unexpected family/personal issues that came up just before and during the tour, and that required some accommodations. The Tripsite support team was responsive, supportive, and flexible. That made a big difference for us.

Everything was top notch! The people. the crew, the food...everything!
One suggestion...when serving dinner entrees from whatever country the boat is currently in, please include the type of meat in English (ie: chicken or pork, etc.)