Prinzessin Katharina boat/barge tour reviews — 1 to 24 of 24
Ivan B.
4 months ago
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· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Great food, good cycling and enjoyable trips to Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava
Sally M.
4 months ago
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· 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.
Dianne W.
5 months ago
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· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
positive note- Professional friendly crew always helpful. The organisation was magnificent and the food was good and plentiful. The bikes were well kept and great to use. The original plans had to be changed due to the bad weather but other options were available. Riding without a guide meant that extra time could be spent taking photos and exploring what we wanted to do. The extra options turned out to be real gems- the castle at Greinberg was fascinating with all the historic ties, the bike tour of Vienna was outstanding (our guide's voice was loud & clear so that the 2 deaf people could hear the local snippets and frank, humorous commentary), Mauthausen memorial was extra kms & uphill but possible to quick visit time wise. The bus to opera & back worked smoothly. The only tour negative was the constant cold rain but proper preparation, clothing & attitude meant riding without crowds was much easier. On the last day one rider with hypothermia was picked up by van. The organisation was excellent and the evening briefings of what to expect the next day were very helpful.
michael r.
6 months ago
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· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
The self-guided bike tours and the guided bike tour of Budapest. More time in Bratislava and more time for the last ride would be my only criticism.
Steven T.
9 months ago
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· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
The Hungarian dinner, music and bridge tour was one of the highlights.
The guides gave personal help with excursion directions. They were out on the trails that were our shepherds leading us.
Barbara H.
9 months ago
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· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
10 outtta 10 for everything! Friendly, efficient staff. Incredible biking paths, spectacular scenery. Would have been nicer to spend more time in the little villages.
George Y.
9 months ago
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· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
The scenery, the historic buildings, and food.
Budapest biking was difficult, as maps weren't detailed enough.
Cindi S.
9 months ago
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· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
My most memorable part of the trip was the biking route each day; riding along the Danube, passing through old towns filled with rich history. The scenery was incredible. Austria was so peaceful, lush green surrounding our ride. I appreciated how the guides made sure we were ready and they were always available to assist if needed. It was fun to take the ferries across the river. The guides were very patient and knowledgeable.
Anne B.
9 months ago
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· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
Biking in the Wachau Valley was the most memorable part of the trip.
Suggestions - instructions on bike etiquette and traffic rules in Germany and Austria would have been useful.
There were numerous intersections on the five biking days when it was unclear the direction to take. During the briefing for the next day's ride it would have been helpful to have a powerpoint presentation or some other method of detailing the next day's route.
It would also have been helpful to know that ferries were not included in the cost of the trip. It was also a surprise that renting a bike helmet was 45 euros. It was a surprise that helmets were included in the cost of the trip. Finally, I also was a surprise that WIFI cost $15. All of these things should have been communicated to the riders before the trip.
Ana Maria de Oliveira P.
10 months ago
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· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Visita da cidade de Budapeste. Cidade maravilhosa e o passeio a noite foi incrível
John S.
October 4, 2023
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· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
We enjoyed the bike and barge. This was our first time. Staff on board were magnificent. Very well run. Ship was older and showing its age. Could use some refurbishment. Biking was good for easy riders. Bikes were excellent although shock absorbers would have been a bonus. All in all a great time.
John S.
October 4, 2023
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· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Great effort by ship crew, and we felt like superb value for the whole trip! Thanks TripSite!
theodore s.
September 22, 2023
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· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
The crew was absolutly great the bikes were of good quality the food was also. We had a great time. The reason I gave a 4 was the fact that you couldn't drink the tap water and they charged you for bottled water. Water is a basic necessity and should be free.
Shirley Donna S.
September 21, 2023
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· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
The route and itinerary were perfect. It was a great balance of visiting small villages and seeing highlights of Vienna and Linz. The crew on PK were very friendly and helpful. The buffet Bfast had plentiful selection and dinner options were delicious. The Chef met my gluten free and lactose free requirements
the Route Maps were Very good but confusing for day 7. daily programs very informative and kept everyone on schedule
PK had a lot of charm and although dated it was clean, functional and great floor plan.
PK did not provide free water and Coffee n Tea. It was very hot during our week so buying water on board got expensive. Or buying on shore very cumbersome and not easy to carry after long day cycling.
Overall excellent trip. Highly recommend it.
Shirley Donna S.
September 21, 2023
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
The route and itinerary were perfect. It was a great balance of visiting small villages and seeing highlights of Vienna and Linz. The crew on PK were very friendly and helpful. The buffet Bfast had plentiful selection and dinner options were delicious. The Chef met my gluten free and lactose free requirements
the Route Maps were Very good but confusing for day 7. daily programs very informative and kept everyone on schedule
PK had a lot of charm and although dated it was clean, functional and great floor plan.
PK did not provide free water and Coffee n Tea. It was very hot during our week so buying water on board got expensive. Or buying on shore very cumbersome and not easy to carry after long day cycling.
Overall excellent trip. Highly recommend it.
Shirley Elizabeth C.
June 3, 2023
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
I have done multiple boat/bike tours now and this trip was definitely everything I had hoped for. The experience onboard was outstanding, the bicycle routes were excellent and the optional excursions I chose were fun. The bicycles were perfect. This was my first ebike experience.
Timothy R.
April 25, 2023
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
More of a boat trip than a ride. Lots of time stuck on the boat, minimal time at each location. Many rides cancelled or shorter than the advertised tour.
Fred and Kathleen I.
October 1, 2022
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· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
Using Tripsite to book our bike/barge trip took a lot of stress off of our trip planning especially during the pandemic. Whenever I emailed, I got a quick response and I was able to rebook easily more than once. The boat, Princess Katherina, was well run. We met many new people and even though we were the only USA participants, we were seated with other English speakers who became quick friends and travel mates. I was always pleased with the vegetarian options for dining and all food choices overall were exceptional. The 34 staff onboard contributed to efficiency and support whenever we had questions or needs. The bike routes were well marked and the panniers and front pack for holding the map worked perfectly. I would definitely get an e-bike next time as I struggled a bit with rainy weather but as seventy and seventy-two year olds exploring a new country, the trip was flawless. If you like castles, abbeys, river trails, this trip is perfect! Don't miss the pear cider at the small farmhouse on day two or the Mauthausen Memorial if you go. The Memorial and the Abbey in Melk were highlights of the trip even though they were a bit off the beaten path. Also, having an upper deck cabin was essential for me as I had never slept in a boat before and I preferred to have access to fresh air. Book this trip and have fun!
Josephine S.
October 1, 2022
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
The route, the people we met
Scott H.
September 25, 2022
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Highlights: Beautiful scenery along the Danube whether you are on the boat or riding your bike. The staff was extremely friendly & helpful. The food offered was excellent along with the service.
Biking: I’m a regular cyclist (Road & Mountain) so I chose to ride a standard (non ebike) bike. The bikes are heavy and geared way too high. Fortunately, the terrain is relatively flat so the number of times needing lower gears were few.
Dennis E.
October 28, 2021
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· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
I really enjoyed the cycling outsy of the cities. Cycling in the cities was not so great.
The food on board was excellent. Everything about the ship was great.
Dennis ft Collins Colorado
Dennis E.
October 24, 2021
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Not the cities but the cycling outside of the cities. Perhaps cycling the Wachau Valley was our favorite but we enjoyed all of the pre-planned cycle routes.
There were no complications due to COVID-related issues on the tour. The only frustrating steps were the Denver to Frankfurt flight and the return. We never seemed to have the right forms and in the end, no one ever checked the forms except at the airplane check-in.
Gay K.
September 18, 2021
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Cycling in Austria was my favourite part of the trip. I rented an e-bike for the entire eight days and was very glad that I did—for the hills and for the long distances. I would certainly rent an e-bike again on future bike and barge tours. The food on the barge was outstanding and the buffets plentiful. Lots of different lunch foods for the sac lunch, to choose from. Looking forward to booking another bike and barge tour in Europe!
Gonny M.
September 18, 2021
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
My most memorable moment of the trip was when we ended up in a small Hungarian village. We looked around for somewhere to have our morning coffee. We found a small local establishment with their regular customers.
We went inside to see if they had coffee. The young woman inside could only speak Hungarian (which we could not).
At the end of the encounter we had our coffee the way we wanted and smiling faces all around.
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