Europe Bike & Hotel Tour Reviews — 151 to 180 of 1878

This was our 2nd self-guided bike tour in Europe. It was a little different than our first where everyone leaving from our hotel was on the same schedule. With this company, you are basically customizing your tour by chosing to stay extra nights in some cities. The route chosen by the local company was qood. We had a variety of small villages and towns, crop fields and forrests. Lodging in the Category B hotels was good to excellent. The cycle paths were very good most of the time with little mixing with cars. We did this in Sept and it seemed alot of restaurants/cafes along the route were closed, so you might bring a lunch with you. The bikes were good, but do not have mirrors, which I had inquired ahead about. We did bring our own.

Biking from Bolzano to Trento surrounded by mountains and scenery was memorable.
The extra days in Bolzano were well worth it. Lots to do with gondola rides and hikes to wineries.
The bike app worked pretty well, although some instruction was either confusing or a bit late.
Unfortunately we were kicked off the ferry ride on Lake Garda with bikes due to transportation strikes so had to take a van. We missed some scenery, but also had a faster trip to Pescheira.
We got caught in quite a downpour one day and the next day was looking stormy also, so we took a train.
Easy getting train tickets, harder getting spots on the train for bikes. We got the last.
Venice was nice, but naturally crowded. Hotels were mostly nice accommodations. Hotel staffs were pleasant and helpful. Hotel Majestic seems to go by different names and was initially difficult to find.
We enjoyed the self-guided bike tour, even though we didn't use E-bikes.

The most memorable part of this trip for me were the views of the beautiful Basque Country coastline and the charming places where we spent the nights. The weather cooperated for the most part also which made it that much better. I also would be remiss if I didn't mention Hennie who goes ABOVE & BEYOND to make sure each of us has a wonderful experience & addresses any of our concerns. She's the BEST!!! Our tour guide Pepe(as we called him) was great and swung in with us almost every night & we/I really enjoyed his company. I also met several new people which I will continue to keep in touch with. I really LOVE that aspect as well. So Thankyou Tripsite, Hennie, Pepe & our gang for another fun trip.

Most memorable were the numerous little towns, beautiful farmland, and forests. The arrival in Czesky Krumlov was spectacular. Stop to take a picture before descending into the town because you will never get this opportunity on the way out.
Hotels were nearly perfect for our needs. I would suggest an upgrade for Czesky Krumlov. The hotel was quite outdated, food marginal. All other accommodations were great.

What I am left with is the memory of the wonderful people I met on the trip. People from all over coexisted, braved some very wet weather, adapted to continuous itinerary changes due to weather conditions and still had a lovely experience. Food and accommodations were excellent. Kudos to the guide Peter who spent hours on his computer sleuthing out alternate routes for cycling as our itinerary continually changed. We missed some cities and had little time in others but you can't control Mother Nature or "traffic control" on the canals. All in all we had a great time and I will definitely book another B & B trip.

The navigation app was great, cycling tour was a nice variety through country side and villages. Breakfasts were great, one of the rooms in accommodation was too small for two people and bags.

The biggest disappointment was our ferry trip across lake Garda was cancelled as our bikes could not be taken, we all had to go in the van, we couldn’t go on ferry and bikes be transported, this was to be the highlight of the trip for us so we were very disappointed. We had booked this trip months in advance so could not understand how our bikes could not be taken. No compensation offered.

The fact that we made it without accidents or incidents! It was more than an easy to moderate bike trip even on d/bikes! The company that supplied the bikes rated it a 5 out of 5 in difficulty and it was every bit of that!

Great hotel options and very nice cycling routes. The ride was very scenic and enjoyable towns to visit. I would recommend staying at least one extra day in Pollenca as well. It was a great city to explore.

The tour Vienna Budapest was fantastic. The whole family was looking forward to starting the trip, as we had already taken the "Passau - Vienna" tour with Tripsite in 2014.
Every day on the bike was a family adventure, as the landscapes along the Danube are beautiful and there are many places to rest and contemplate God's creation. There are also castles, churches and historical sites that are important for learning about the local culture.
The hotels are excellent, with delicious breakfasts and are located in cozy cities. Their staff is always helpful.
In order to make the tour even better, on the last day (Estergom-Szentendre) between the first and second ferry boat, we suggest a replace route because the proposal one is very difficult to cycle. We turned back and took an alternative route, across a bridge.
The most memorable part of the tour is arriving in Budapest via the Danube, at the end of the day, by boat.

Biking along the Danube bend. Beautiful shaded path, interesting scenery. Catching last minute standing tickets to the Staatsopera in Vienna was amazing! Coming into Bratislava while a Trans-Danube Swim was occurring was a unique experience. Great meal at a hotel recommended restaurant (etterum) in Mosonmagyaróvár. The bikes were adequate for our 200 mile journey. I only wish I had a water bottle holder on mine.

Un general the castles we visited and the ride the last day was the best one in terms is the mix of castles and view a round the road.
On data 2-3 it was a little bit too “underpopulated”, not mucho too see for a big part of the day.. and we experienced lot of wind!

We completed the Dingle Peninsula tour in early September with another couple. Please keep in mind that we are in our mid 60's and early 70's. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. First, the e-bikes were top notch and the owner provided very good instructions. He also checked on us a few times during the week. I highly recommend not missing the first ride along the Greenway to get acquainted with the bike. You'll also experience a pretty ride along Tralee Bay to Fenit and to the mighty St. Brendan statue at the end of the pier. Dinner at The Tankard on the way back was wonderful with a beautiful view of the bay.

The next day riding was the longest at 33 miles and brought us into the peninsula. To be honest, this was not pleasant and I questioned selecting the trip. Riding through town was tricky but didn't last long. It was the two lane, no shoulder, rather busy,100km speed limit that was the problem. On top of that, we had wind and rain. It got quieter, more of the type of roads we had anticipated, as we got closer to the Pub Guesthouse in Cloghane. We were windblown and a bit wet but happy to arrive in the classic old pub. After seeing our condition, one of the patrons said to me, 'You didn't come here for the weather did ya? You came here for the experience!' That set the tone for a wonderful night of Guinness, warm food and the best music we heard that week. The next ride was over the highest pass in Ireland, but the windy, rainy weather continued. The bike rental owner gave us the option to be driven over and we happily accepted. From there the rides were what we expected - quiet roads with incredible views! The Wild Atlantic Way is an amazing stretch where the sheep have the prime locations. The beach at Inch was an incredible sight at 3 miles long. If not going in for a swim, the walk around sunset was unforgettable. Staying in Dingle for 3 nights was just the right amount of time. A wonderful town with great restaurants, fresh seafood, and shopping. Luckily, heading back to Tralee was on a different road, much better than the ride out. It had another good size hill to conquer so we were happy to have the e-bikes. And it still felt like a workout.

We had great food and music along the way and the people we came in contact with couldn't have been friendlier. Be sure to bring the appropriate rain gear and all will be 'brilliant', as they say in Ireland!

We had an amazing time. Just biking through those beautiful landscape, the delicious food and amazing wine made that trip unbelievable.

We are quite experienced cyclists & have completed several European self-guided bike tours in the past.
We found this tour confusing with poorly marked and ambiguous bike trails. Suggest that using a GPS be mandatory. We got lost at least once every day!
Many bike lanes are on busy highways directly adjacent to cars going 80 km/hour, especially around cities. A bit unnerving to say the least.
Would remind travellers that in Germany most shops are closed on Sundays & many on Mondays too.
Not my favourite trip.

The riding was both beautiful and challenging in places and the food was excellent, including the breakfasts. The premium hotels were not up to four star standards and could have been planned better. The bikes did not appear to be well maintained and required maintenance along the way.

Great hotels. The paths were excellent. The distance travelled each day was quite manageable.

The bike paths, scenery and charming villages were amazing and as advertised. The Obernai to Riquewihr ride was not as advertised. Due to the steep climb at the end, we all ended up walking our bikes up the last portion as e-bikes passed us. I don’t think this should be advertised as “moderate”.

The hotels were generally very good, a few comments:
• On arrival at Hotel Diana Dauphine in Strasbourg, we were advised that our bikes would be made available the next morning. When I confirmed this shortly after, we were given access to our bikes that evening, however the receptionist did not have the required luggage tags. I contacted the hotline and the representative from Espace Randonee, was rude and insisted that the receptionist had the tags. After I assured him we had checked with 2 different receptionists, he said he would contact them. The luggage tags were made available shortly thereafter. Communication with Espace Randonee was an issue.
• In Colmar we were advised that, due to the large group from Vermont Bike Tours, there were only 2 superior rooms available (not 3).
• We were disappointed that the trip ended in Saint-Louis, France. The hotel was underwhelming and there wasn’t much to do. As of today, your website still reflects Basel, Switzerland as the final destination. This is misleading and should be changed.

All in all it is a beautiful tour. However, be sure your biking skills are top notch and don't expect an easy ride. Lots of long uphills and downhills with sharp hairpin turns. The vineyards are beautiful and so are the views. I would not call it a wine tour, rather a castle tour, as the long daily distances leave very little time - if any - for wine tasting. Also, only a few vineyards are open for tasting after pre-arranged visit. But, enjoy the excellent, inexpensive local wines with your lunch and dinners.

We really loved the Alsace region. The first few days we followed the Alsace Wine Route and you really do ride through the middle of vineyards. The scenery is beautiful and the villages are very picturesque. We opted to spend the day in Colmar and I was so glad we did. It was a highlight of the trip.

We found the description of the ride as Moderate to be misleading. We expected rolling hills and some climbs, but the steepness of the hills going into Riquewihr and Kayserberg was extreme. All the other riders we saw on the route that day were on e-bikes. So unless you are a very strong rider, I would recommend getting an e-bike.

The only disappointment with the itinerary was that the trip was changed to end in Saint-Louis, France rather than Basel, Switzerland. There really isn’t much to see or do in Saint-Louis. If this is going to continue, the trip description on the website really needs to be changed.

We had a wonderful time. Thank you for taking care of us. All the accommodations where great. The luggage transfers were flawless, and the bike were fun to ride.

It was wonderful travelling through the vineyards and chatting with the local farmers as they harvested the grapes. We also enjoyed travelling along scenic rivers and canals. Almost everything was paved, and only a small percentage of the trip was on roads with traffic. But the description of the ride is misleading. it should be described as moderate to difficult. In the material, it gave estimates of the grades of the various climbs. I rode with a Garmin GPS and it showed much different grades. For example, the last (#5) climb on Cycling Day 2 from Obernai into Riquewihr is described as a 3.3 percent grade over 5.06 km. What it doesn't say is that 3.3 percent is the average. In fact, much of the climb was between 3 and 6 percent, and a portion was over 9%. I registered 13% on my Garmin. This is not a moderate activity. We experienced similar discrepancies on some of the other days.

My daughter and I went on this trip together and had a wonderful time. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous from the views of the cliffs overlooking the ocean to the green pastures with horses grazing and quaint villages.

Hennie was the most gracious and helpful person I’ve ever met. The tour guide , we called him Pepe, was a blessing in disguise. If we hadn’t had him we might have struggled not knowing Spanish, he was very accommodating and willing to go the extra mile to meet our needs. After taking the tour Cindy, my wife, and I were glad it started in Bilbao vs starting in ribadesella, as each day got better and better!! The group was a lot of fun and we loved hearing their experiences with tripsite and the trips they had been on. Tripsite was awesome to work with, it made the setup on our end almost effortless. One thing I wish had been conveyed to us was to purchase euros through our US bank, if it hadn’t been for Hennie we would have been paying higher fees to convert $ to euros! Again , Hennie was awesome and we look forward to booking more tours with Tripsite.

First thing this is not an easy bike ride. There are climbs every day and sometimes in the forest on dirt roads. I would recommend a pedal assist if you want to enjoy this trip. Denmark is wonderful and the people are great however a little pricey to eat and drink! The tour company was not the greatest. They did not have a print out for us which we were supposed to get a 20 Euro refund which we have not received and their GPS was not working the last day so we had to rely on Apple. Our luggage did not arrive one night until 7:30 so that was very inconvenient and some of the hotels were not in the city.

Unfortunately, our flight was cancelled at the last minute, and we missed the first day riding on our tour. However
Sophie came to the rescue and was able to get our bikes delivered to the second hotel, and we were able to ride and view the fabulous Chateau Chambord. We took advantage of booking the meals at each destination. Sophie's choices of restaurants in each town were top notch and within walking distance of the hotel. We met a different group of riders each day on the trail from England, Germany, Canda and Denmark each group bonded together and road in a pack. this is our 4th tour with Tripsite, but our first with baggage pick up which we were a little hesitant about, however the execution was excellent which now gives up a lager selection of trips for our next adventure!

We just finished the Baltics bike tour and it was fantastic! We signed up at kinda the last minute but the Tripsite staff was responsive and fast. The local company was awesome. Every detail was planned and executed flawlessly. We had a big group (13 guided and about the same unguided, who shared the bus and stayed at same hotel) and there were no hotel issues, check-in always went fast, rooms were always as booked, start times and meeting times were always well communicated The guide Lina was absolutely the best we’ve had on a bike tour. She was able to control a large diverse crowd with ease, always a positive attitude, and full of local history and personal stories she shared with us. She made what was an excellent tour into and absolutely outstanding tour. The driver/bike mechanic Rolandus was also full of positive energy and hard-working. There was nothing negative from start to finish, even the weather cooperated.

I loved everything about this tour. The pre planned routes were great and very doable in daylight hours. The hotels were from good to awesome! The breakfast was a big plus every morning. I had downloaded the “ride with gps” app but found it wasn’t easy to use and switched to the “Komoot” app as per the advice of other travellers. The ride was “mostly” flat as advertised EXCEPT for the ride from Bregenz to St. Gallen - which was a trek up a mountain, a train ride up higher, then the ride down into St Gallen. The vistas were incredible & I totally enjoyed every minute of it BUT, some of the people on this tour who weren’t aware of this elevation were not happy about that specific ride. The luggage was always at the next destination when we arrived and when I forgot something in my hotel, I chatted with the trip site agent & they retrieved it and it was at reception when I arrived - excellent customer service!

Great trip, well planned and well organized. Make sure you have a good cell plan and battery power. I was thinking the bikes had maps on bike computers, but we needed the app on our cell phone to navigate. So you also want a good case to hold your phone on the bike so you can see the screen. The bike route is easy to follow and beautiful. Some of the hotels are a little far from the city centre, but very convenient for the bike paths and for the beach sections of the trip. Luggage transfer hotel to hotel was flawless. Having off street parking for the bikes also added to the quality of the trip.