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Beverly H.
3 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The last day of biking was the most beautiful! I would recommend to bring along a mirror for your bike.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Elisa M.
4 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Overall great trip. Shout out to Cruise Director Leslie who was wonderful.
Recommendation:
1. Food: Fish entrees & apps weren't very good. Try better please & consider serving more chicken (breast) or turkey (white meat).
2. Coffee served w meals was not good. Thank God for the free coffee from coffee machine!!! Also PLEASE offer CREAM w coffee, not milk.
3. At the very end of the cruise when you introduce the members of the crew. Please tell us a little bit about each one… Where they're from how long they've been with the company, anything else personally interesting. It would be very interesting to us customers & it will really validate the crew. They did a wonderful job and deserve better recognition!
4. Out on the wheels fell off yesterday the very first day, please offer a short tutorial on how to use an E bike. Some of us were new to E bikes and it was hard to learn it when we were trying to jump on our bikes and keep up with everyone. It was a bit of a madhouse!
5. Really loved the daily briefings of the routes we would be taking the next day. Maybe provide a daily handout to summarize the talking points. Some of the routes were a bit confusing, and a handout would really REALLY help.
6. Would have really loved a little more time and some of the smaller (& bigger) towns such as Krems & Bratislava. And was not impressed with Vienna, it was big kind of dirty, a bit overwhelming. Would've liked to overnight in one of the other cities instead. I did speak to other passengers and three other women said they didn't think much of Vienna.

I THINK THOSE ARE THE BIGGIES FOR ME. I LOVED THE DAILY COFFEE HOUR WITH THE DELICIOUS CAKES. I LOVED THE COFFEE MACHINE IN THE COMMON ROOM! I LOVE THE PARTIES.
ALSO, AT FIRST I WAS A LITTLE PUT OFF BY ASSIGNED TABLES AND SEATS… BUT AFTER WHILE I GOT USED TO IT. IF OTHER PASSENGERS DID NOT LIKE THAT, I WOULD TAKE A LOOK AT IT AND SEE IF YOU CAN GET WORTHWHILE INPUT FROM PASSENGERS ON WAYS TO IMPROVE ON THAT.

THAT'S IT GUYS, GREAT JOB OVERALL! BRAVO TO THE CREW!
Elisa Morrell

  •  (photo by Elisa M.)
  •  (photo by Elisa M.)
Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Perry C.
4 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Cycling through small villages was great as was the scenery along the Danube. The free walking tour through Bratislava was very informative. We really enjoyed our 2 day stay in Passau.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Rosamund O.
4 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Cycling through the countryside, villages, and taking the bike ferries.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Cheryl M.
1 month ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The tour was exceptional and gave us an opportunity to experience a taste of each country. We cycled through the countryside and stopped at all of the major points of interests in the cities. The guides shared both historical and current perspectives. Overall the trip was well organized and the food and service were amazing.

  •  (photo by Cheryl M.)
  •  (photo by Cheryl M.)
  •  (photo by Cheryl M.)
  •  (photo by Cheryl M.)
Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Karen B.
1 month ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Absolutely loved this trip. Excellent crew, food, cabin quarters. Scenery was among the prettiest I’ve ever seen and optional excursions helped immerse me into new cultures. Thank you!!

  • A ride along the Danube. (photo by Karen B.)
Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Eileen C.
1 month ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The scenery along the Danube was gorgeous, as well as all of the cities and towns.

When did you take this tour?
May 2024
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
I was prepared for the trip since I had been on a similar trip in 2024 in Amsterdam.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Bill E.
1 month ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The trip was exactly as promised and more. The chosen bike routes were very scenic, appropriate distances and gave us a great flavour of Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. The bikes were good quality and in excellent shape - top marks. The food was outstanding! Lots of food choices, special menus to highlight local foods and top quality ingredients. The Primadonna is a gorgeous boat, and our room was just as lovely as the advertising showed. One special highlight was using the boat to do a night tour of Budapest - the most beautiful city I have ever seen.

Most people on the trip were German, with a mixture of Dutch, French. There were only a few Americans and Canadians. The boat staff were mostly Serbian. That meant that there were inevitable language issues. For example, we paid 100 Euros to do a night bus tour of Vienna in English. But some German, Duthc and French travellers ended up on the bus too, so our tour guide ended up having to repeat all tour instructions in 4 languages, which was frustrating and inefficient. In the same vein, every evening we had briefings on the following days cycling trip. Our Serbian hotel manager did his best, but the information was often confusing, and the maps provided by Danau Tours were pretty average. This led to a number of wrong turns and navigation mix ups over the week.

In North America, we are used to having water provided free of charge when dining. So it felt cheap that we were asked to pay 7 Euros for a bottle of water at meals. Considering the cost of the trip, that didn't sit right. To be fair, we traveled around Europe after the trip, and we never encountered free water in restaurants, so it appears that is a European norm.

Lastly, although it is called a 4-country tour, you only cycle in 3 countries: Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. The only time you set foot in Germany is in Passau at the start and end of the week. So if you want to tour Germany, plan in time before or after the trip.

  • The Budapest Parliament building from our night tour on the Danube.  Wow! (photo by Bill E.)
  •  (photo by Bill E.)
When did you take this tour?
May 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
The level of difficulty was in keeping with our expectations. However, we used regular bikes and most of the other tour participants chose to use e-bikes. That meant that we were often behind the pack. So we did not have much time to visit at the many suggested stops on our cycing days.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 4
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 5

Ray Y.
1 month ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Budapest was the best city we visited during this tour. The room and food were great. The staff on the boat were very helpful and nice. The only thing I would recommend would be better bike route maps. The ones they give during the nightly presentation are not very accurate or detailed.

  • Budapest (photo by Ray Y.)
  • Budapest (photo by Ray Y.)
  • main area on boat (photo by Ray Y.)
  • picking up bikes (photo by Ray Y.)
When did you take this tour?
May 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
It meet our expectations. All the bike routes were flat and easy.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 4
  • Pre-travel information 4
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 5

Bev M.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

We had such a great time on our trip & thank Leslie for his leadership & organization to make it fantastic! We had a junior suite as we booked early & it was perfect! The food was very good, the ship very clean and all the staff were friendly & helpful.

The only 2 suggestions would be:
1 - the bike app needs to be upgraded or tweeked as people were having trouble downloading & our phones were dying to quick using the app. Also, everyone should get one for free.

2- please put water bottle holders on the bikes! I drink a lot of water & find it hard to put in blue holder & the water kept leaking (on my phone!)
Also, a nice touch would be souvenir water bottles from the boat owners :)

All in all, a super trip! Thank you

  • The Best Coasters from Canada! (photo by Bev M.)
  •  (photo by Bev M.)
When did you take this tour?
May 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Yes
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 4
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 3
  • Pre-travel information 4
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 4

Denise E.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The biking! Be prepared for a quick visit to Budapest and Vienna. More time is needed at these stunning world class cities!

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Michael S.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Replace tour director “Leslie” he talked to everyone as if they’re children

When did you take this tour?
May 2025
Do you recommend this tour?
No
Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
  • Accommodations 3
  • Included meals 2
  • Bikes + equipment 4
  • Scenery 3
  • Ease of navigation 3
  • Pre-travel information 3
  • Routes 3
  • Difficulty 3

Diane R.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The actual trip was quite enjoyable. The boat was nice and the accommodations were good weight staff and food were excellent. I would not travel with this company again just because they are totally unequipped to handle a bike accident. I only received help by luck.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Donna H.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Experiencing the sights while riding a bike is magical. Forest, farms, charming small towns, stunning cities, and castles galore. Loved meeting new people. Loved being on the water and enjoying the scenery gliding by. And the food, wow!

  • Budapest Parliament Building, the view from our ship. (photo by Donna H.)
  • Sunny afternoon in Slovakia (photo by Donna H.)
  • Farmers market in Austria (photo by Donna H.)
Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Kathy S.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The night cruise around the city of Budapest with everything lit up was glorious.

Our tours in Budapest on the bus was with an exceptional tour leader. She brought the city alive with all the history and beautiful locations we visited. Very passionate about her city. The walking tour in Bratislava was Wonderful. Daca gave a well thought out tour of the city center-absolutely the best.
Our biggest issue was the language, even when bike tours were explained in English we did not always understand certain words.

Our waiter Uros, gave us exemplary service. Very professional, friendly, helpful. Always looking out for us
All crew members were top notch

  • Uros-last night (photo by Kathy S.)
  • Milo’s-wine tasting (photo by Kathy S.)
  • Don last Nike trip from Krems to Marbach (photo by Kathy S.)
  • Budapest River cruise to view the lights (photo by Kathy S.)
  • Budapest - Musik (photo by Kathy S.)
  •  (photo by Kathy S.)
When did you take this tour?
May 2–May 9
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
The length of a few of the rides was a bit too long but worth it. The biking in the city of Budapest was somewhat challenging but Margaret Island was breathtaking
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 4
  • Pre-travel information 4
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 5

Emma S.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

I especially liked the ability to bike through farmlands, quaint country villages, vineyards, apple orchards and see old castles, church spires, rolling hills in the background and of course, the beautiful Danube river was always on our side. Most of all though, was the chance to visit Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna and Munich on foot and enjoy the different food offerings and beers!
We did do the excursion into Budapest at night and that was fabulous. Seeing the three bridges all lit up and riding around Pest after having goulash and watching the dinner show of dancers and musicians was lovely, I'd do it all over again!

  • Evening show Budapest with traditional dancers (photo by Emma S.)
  • Village along Danube, Austrian countryside (photo by Emma S.)
  • Home in the hills, Slovakia (photo by Emma S.)
  • Onboard riverboat admiring countryside town (photo by Emma S.)
Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Johann P.
6 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Being able to see the country side at a leisurely pace with our friends. Stopped to visit the goats and trail side coffee shops. One of the most memorable of any of our trips was the boat leaving Budapest at night. A sight we will never forget. Food on board was very good and service was great. The only issue we had was we were a large group of 18 that sat at 3 tables and we were asked to not change places but we missed out visiting with our other friends. We liked it so much we came home and booked another trip with Tripsite

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Elizabeth A.
8 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The crew was extremely helpful and always available to help.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Janie C.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube-Iron Gates

wonderful staff on the boat, great itinerary, fabulous food.

Countries included in this tour?
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia

Kathleen P.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube-Iron Gates

The staff was above exceptional. The weather caused problems for the crew, but I thought it was handled extremely well. We missed the Iron Gates because of weather conditions, but the staff made up for that as well. The final dinner was fantastic, but the change in plans on our arrival, not being able to land in Passau was very discombobulating, and highly stressful. Plus, we didn’t have time to collect my thoughts properly. It was horrible.
I would have like a better room than in the hole of the ship where I couldn[t see anything
I would have liked a better electric bike from the start than the one I was originally given because I had to miss some biking.

Countries included in this tour?
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia

Annette v.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Fantastic active vacation with beautiful rides. Incredible delicious and healthy food. Fun activities on board and options for additional tours were good. Highly recommended.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Wilhelm M.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The ride along the Danube was spectacular! Especially the last day from Krems to Pöchlarn. Some of us opted to go for city bike tours in Budapest and Vienna. I found Vienna to be especially crowded and wouldn't do that ride again. Nevertheless, our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Arthur T.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The beautiful scenes while biking along the Danube. We would of liked to have a longer trip in order to spend more time in the cities.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Tom S.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The beauty of the old towns, villages and cities we rode and cruised through was breathtaking. The fact that two weeks prior to our arrival the Danube flooded most of our routes and was already cleared was inspiring. The accommodations on the Vivienne were excellent and we were very well fed! The crew were excellent and very accommodating to our needs. The bikes met our needs and beyond (they survived riding through mud and flood waters).

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Ivan B.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Great food, good cycling and enjoyable trips to Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Sally M.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The best part of the week was being able to spend time in three European capital cities, namely Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava. The biking too was fabulous and we enjoyed meandering along the Danube. The food on board was amazing. The crew was exceptional.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Sheila S.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The biking was scenic and beautiful. The best biking was in Budapest and then in Austria on the last day. It was an experience I will never forget.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Sally D.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

While some of the routes were challenging at times because they weren’t marked well, the biking part of the trip was phenomenal.
The ship food was excellent!

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Martin S.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The entry into Budapest with the sun setting on the Parliament building was a once in a lifetime experience.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Mary K.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

We did a bike/barge tour several years ago in the Netherlands on a small 20 guest boat so we weren’t sure what to expect on a larger ship. We loved the ship and the larger group wasn’t a problem. We had some special dietary needs which the crew handled seamlessly. Our room was pleasant and comfortable. The crew had our bikes ready to go in the morning and reloaded on the ship after we completed out ride. The rides were beautiful. We enjoying cycling through villages, natural areas and the wine region. A lovely special trip!

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary