Belgium Tour Reviews — 61 to 90 of 895
Nancy R.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique III Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The Barge, Crew and Captain were all so welcoming and accommodating. The Guides were knowledgeable and the biking was easy for all levels. The combination of guests was the magical part, we all blended extremely well which made the experience all the more Memorable.
Bryce C.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Loved all the beautiful scenery and being able to see it by bike. We particularly liked being in a small group (9 couples) who we got to know quite well and had fun socializing with. The crew and guide were very attentive and made the trip extra fun.
Deirdre D.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
I appreciated all of our stops in small towns or villages and getting to patronize some local businesses. Each day was a different type of experience in terms of scenery as well as the type of paths we rode on and the distances traveled which I thought made it wonderful. I loved getting to ride near different people each day and getting to know all the members of my trip. Our guide Anita was great at modifying our route as needed based on issues with the barge and weather.
Carol F.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Riding through the countryside and small villages was beautiful.
Anne K.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Feniks Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
The crew was the best! A definite ten + in every way. Dinners were excellent and crew always available to us. Nelleka lent us her fan at night! Harm great guide. Fiona excellent skipper and Reinier always helpful. Great atmosphere. It would have been nice to have some special stops, maybe a cooking class, winery and more info about special sites would be good. Tour description clearly stated that barge has Wi-Fi and air conditioning. It was very hot and ac very spotty and not available at night. No wifi.
Gail F.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique III Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
This trip was truly enjoyable. The accomadations on the barge were comfortable and very clean. The staff was knowledgeable and pleasant. The food was great and because I was there for the bike ride, the organization of the leaders and the routes planned each day were exactly as presented, plus there was always time for exploring the destination cities/towns.
I will definitely be planning another bike and boat/barge trip soon.
Kevin A.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Time spent in Bruges. Bruges is a beautiful small city.
Suggestions: More information for unguided bikers, e.g. places to stop, places of interest
Susan J.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The excellent mix of people on the boat from at least 8 different countries. Everyone was very friendly and interesting. We ate dinner with different people every night. A very fun group! My advice to other is to step outside of your own group and talk with your fellow travelers, the crew and the guides. Struggle through using your high school French or German. It's well worth it.
Eric N.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The food, crew, and guides were top-notch. It was our first barge trip. It was a very relaxing yet active way to explore historic cities and the roads and waterways connecting them.
Linda V.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The staff was absolutely tremendous. I have nothing but praise for them. The boat was very well appointed and meticulously maintained. Thank you all so much for fabulous trip and memories that will last a lifetime!
Amy B.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Riding through the countryside. Historic buildings.
Janette K.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The daily bike rides! With our group of 26 it would have been nice to have had 2 guides for 2 groups.
Gay K.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Amsterdam to Bruges - 11 days
Netherlands, Belgium
Loved the biking along the coast of the Netherlands, beside the sea! Very scenic, but also very windy, more wind than I expected. Using an e-bike was most beneficial for the entire route. I highly recommend the e-bike on this tour, especially due to the strong North winds!
Hannah M.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The boat and staff were amazing, really informative and couldn't have been more helpful. Boat and rooms were beautiful, food was amazing, cycling was easy if you are used to do any level of cycling but still varied and interesting with different options.
Howard J.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Feniks Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
We had a wonderful experience on this trip. The owner of the barge and his crew were just like family. lovely meals from our wonderful cook and the first mate was always there to help and a plush was him doing washing every day for all of us. Our guide was very experienced and was always available. Our captain was unbelievable. This was our second bike, barge trip, and crew could not be faulted. my only suggestion would be if you are not a real good cyclist consider using an electric assist bike France has a lot of hills. On the hole a wonderful two weeks. Thank you. FENIKS
Stephen L.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Our boat, crew, tour guides, food, accomodations and overall experience was exceptional. The Magnifique II is a great boat. The small size of the group and the alternative mileages each day with two guides allowed everyone to find a pace and distance that suited them. A gluten free meal plan was available for a small additional cost and for the most part was as good as gluten free food can be. Everything was run on time but without hurry.
Josiah H.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique III Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The trip guides were great and the ship was very comfortable, with friendly and welcoming staff. We also loved the areas we visited. Beautiful countryside that we probably wouldn’t have seen any other way. Amsterdam was interesting, but be careful of all the bikes, which rule the streets. Bruges was smaller and older. We had a fun time.
Sandy S.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
We loved all of our trip! The barge was lovely, the food first class and the 2 guides were excellent. We enjoyed meeting new people, the relaxed atmosphere and our daily rides.
Kathy G.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Anna Antal Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Biking through the countryside and villages of Belgium and the Netherlands is just a wonderful way to really "see" these countries and their people. This trip was well organized, provided an excellent dining experience, and camaraderie of fellow passengers. Bikes were comfortable and in great condition, and our guide was informative and fun. Tip for others: clothing layers!! Also, utilize the e-bikes if you are not routinely biking 20-30 miles beforehand.
Norah and Dave
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Around Romantic Bruges
Belgium
Did this tour in August 2019. Had an incredible time. Benny is an amazing host. The B&B is so comfortable and the food is incredible. Our breakfast lasted us most of the day. Benny oriented us to the routes and gave us great advice on what to expect. Almost the entire route is on cycling/pedestrian paths so no worries about fighting traffic. The scenery is amazing. Lots of places to stop for refreshments on the way. The only advice I would give anyone is make sure you stay a few extra days in Bruges. It is so beautiful we would have loved to spend some more time just enjoying the town..
Robert S.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Daily countryside rides were wonderful. Our guide Marianne was great.
Suggestions- staff should wait until all courses are served and tables cleaned before eating. Waiting half an hour between servings not good and takes too long. Should make enough for seconds! Missed out on visit sites due to timing. Everything was closed by the time we were done with dinner. Notwithstanding the above, was a wonderful trip.
Susan G.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The interaction with your wonderful crew and guides. They made everyone and every day special.
Bruce T.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Clair de Lune Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
The best part of our trip was the crew! Our captain, guide, cook and cabin staff made this trip special. From the first day we were welcomed, encouraged, and accommodated. After 600km of memorable cycling it was indicative that the entire group chose to “sail” the last 20km. into Paris with our new family. A fabulous ending to a great two weeks.
Pamela G.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
This was such a special experience to visit small towns and areas we would never see otherwise. Using e bikes was a breeze and allowed us to focus on the scenery.
Malina C.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Amsterdam to Bruges Bike Tour
Netherlands, Belgium
The accomodation was excellent. The Netherlands are a wonderful place to explore on a bike, it looks like a natural park in whixh a few people live. I have rarely seen such respect and care for nature and animals, it was breathtaking.
Bike lanes are also in a very good shape.
Bruce T.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Clair de Lune Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
We particularly enjoyed the four crew members who took care of us. The guide, captain, cook and cabin leader couldn’t have better. They cared for each cyclist in every way. We all chose to ride the barge into Paris on our last day and it was a very special day.
Paul K.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique III Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
This was our 3rd. Bike and Boat trip and by far the best. The smaller boat experience on the Magnifique III was wonderful, it gave everyone on board an opportunity to meet each other and become friends. Our tour guides, Arnold and Marie-Jose, were excellent. Both gave informative narratives on various cities and local stops, Arnold's witty sense of humor added an extra touch of enjoyment. The entire crew; Captain Hank, Emily and others, whose names I cannot recall, were all above and beyond. Now for the meals, absolutely delicious! Every dinner was wonderful with a different flavor each day, his "presentation" of the meals was outstanding. We had a suite, which was comfortable and slightly larger than the standard rooms. I'm not sure if the extra $$$ was worth the cost of the suite, but having a sliding glass door that opened was a nice feature. We are planning next years vacation on the Metz to Cochem trip, which the Magnifique III will be featured. I would highly recommend spending an extra 2-3 days in Bruge at the end of your journey..................amazing city!
JUAN CARLOS M.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Amsterdam to Bruges Bike Tour
Netherlands, Belgium
Excelent experience. All was Anna tell us.
The hotel & bikes woooow!!!
The only why, the Tulipanies was cut 1 week before. We don’t see this espectacular view.
All right. Great travel.
Vikki Z.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 11 day
Netherlands, Belgium
Walking through the Keukenhof Gardens and seeing the blooming fields of tulips, and smelling the fragrant fields of hyacinths as we were riding was amazing, especially as the pouring rain held off until almost the end of the day! But walking around Ghent, and Bruges were equally delightful, if for a different reason. Of course the fabulous meals Christina prepared for us on the Merlijn were memorable. For future riders on this trip, know that the tulip experience is only one day of the entire trip so that you aren’t terribly disappointed, and be sure to have rain gear at that time of year!!
Ivy J.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 11 day
Netherlands, Belgium
The barge we were on, the Merjlin, was amazing- first rate service and food. The rooms were very comfortable and quiet. The common area was a great place to relax before meals and converse with our fellow travelers. The food was amazing and the service was great.
One thing we were not prepared for is the issue of tipping- the suggested tip was for $10/pp/day for the ship staff and $10/pp/day for the guide- which would add $440 to the cost of the trip. Of Read More course as we are from the US, we are very familiar with the tipping culture but we were not expecting it on a European adventure. Yes, it's mentioned on the information section but I guess we skimmed over that. I would prefer they pay their staff a living wage and skip the tip. It costs the customers the same.
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