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4.7 out of 5
Betty N.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Venice to Poreč
Italy, Slovenia, Croatia
This tour was a big disappointment for me. Before you book read this review!
First of all, the itinerary: Days 1-4 are a waste of time. Don’t expect to see anything scenic or interesting for 4 days. First night/day 2 are in maestre, you may as well be in Akron Ohio. Boring, industrial, hotel is next to some car dealerships. Cycling begins with a trek through Maestre into Venice where you catch 2 ferries. BEWARE, ferry #2 takes max 4 bikes, as 28 lined up behind us to load only 4 every half hour. Some waited 3-4 hours to get on a ferry. Day 2 ends in Carole. What a dump. Cheap cheesy family destination for young families on limited budget, hotel smells of wet towels. The cycling is a grueling mix of relentless sunshine with nary a patch of shade, endless cornfields and gravel and dirt “roads”.
Did you want to see the Adriatic? You will have to wait, cornfields, and bumpy gravel roads await you. Occasionally we passed through some of the most unremarkable Read More towns that I never needed to know and will now forget.
Day three description reads: “ride towards the Julien alps”. Why even write this? You could write “ride towards Ireland” and it would be equally as relevant. There is not a hill or mountain in sight. Day three you wind up in Portogruaro. Another subpar hotel. Tiny tiny room, uncomfortable beds, more weird musty smells and poorly functioning AC. ( we paid for the hotel “upgrade”, I shudder to think what the base price rooms were.)
Finally at the end of day 4, suffering from Stockholm syndrome we encountered a few columns from an ancient Roman structure and took some pictures so our friends and family wouldn’t know what fools we were to be spending time in Italy this way. Aquileia is comparatively cute, but perhaps we were starved for scenery by then. There are probably 5 or 6 restaurants and there’s a pretty church.
Days 5-7 offer a bit more to see and we finally spend some time cycling by the Adriatic. The route provided to exit Trieste on day 5 was a one hour tour of shipyards and industrial parks, thanks for that. Slovenia and Porec were both charming. Most of our group were exhausted upon arrival every day, one gentleman was injured. Everyone seemed generally disappointed in the bike routes and the lack of scenery.
Hotels ranged from nothing special to downright bad throughout. I DO NOT recommend this tour. For reference, last year we did Norway cycle/hike and were blown away with the hotels, scenery, inclusions, route etc. Book that!
First of all, the itinerary: Days 1-4 are a waste of time. Don’t expect to see anything scenic or interesting for 4 days. First night/day 2 are in maestre, you may as well be in Akron Ohio. Boring, industrial, hotel is next to some car dealerships. Cycling begins with a trek through Maestre into Venice where you catch 2 ferries. BEWARE, ferry #2 takes max 4 bikes, as 28 lined up behind us to load only 4 every half hour. Some waited 3-4 hours to get on a ferry. Day 2 ends in Carole. What a dump. Cheap cheesy family destination for young families on limited budget, hotel smells of wet towels. The cycling is a grueling mix of relentless sunshine with nary a patch of shade, endless cornfields and gravel and dirt “roads”.
Did you want to see the Adriatic? You will have to wait, cornfields, and bumpy gravel roads await you. Occasionally we passed through some of the most unremarkable Read More towns that I never needed to know and will now forget.
Day three description reads: “ride towards the Julien alps”. Why even write this? You could write “ride towards Ireland” and it would be equally as relevant. There is not a hill or mountain in sight. Day three you wind up in Portogruaro. Another subpar hotel. Tiny tiny room, uncomfortable beds, more weird musty smells and poorly functioning AC. ( we paid for the hotel “upgrade”, I shudder to think what the base price rooms were.)
Finally at the end of day 4, suffering from Stockholm syndrome we encountered a few columns from an ancient Roman structure and took some pictures so our friends and family wouldn’t know what fools we were to be spending time in Italy this way. Aquileia is comparatively cute, but perhaps we were starved for scenery by then. There are probably 5 or 6 restaurants and there’s a pretty church.
Days 5-7 offer a bit more to see and we finally spend some time cycling by the Adriatic. The route provided to exit Trieste on day 5 was a one hour tour of shipyards and industrial parks, thanks for that. Slovenia and Porec were both charming. Most of our group were exhausted upon arrival every day, one gentleman was injured. Everyone seemed generally disappointed in the bike routes and the lack of scenery.
Hotels ranged from nothing special to downright bad throughout. I DO NOT recommend this tour. For reference, last year we did Norway cycle/hike and were blown away with the hotels, scenery, inclusions, route etc. Book that!
Tripsite Tour Advisor • 9 months ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Betty - Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent bike tour experience with us. To be honest I was pretty shocked and disheartened to read your comments. We're genuinely sorry to hear that the tour did not live up to your expectations. We understand that the itinerary, especially the first few days, didn't offer the scenic and interesting experiences you had hoped for. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the limited sights and the ferry situation during your cycling journey.
I also regret to hear that the accommodations and the overall experience fell short of what you were looking for. We take our customers' feedback seriously and continuously strive to improve our services. However, we want to clarify that the route has not been changed in recent years, and the majority of our reviews have been very positive, indicating that many travelers have enjoyed their time and experience on the tour.
While we can't undo Read More the past, we sincerely hope that this experience won't discourage you from considering another trip in the future. It's important to us that you find a tour that meets your expectations and allows you to have a memorable and enjoyable experience. If you decide to give us another chance, we would be more than happy to connect you with a customer who has completed the same tour so that you can hear firsthand about their experiences and get a better sense of what to expect.
Once again, we apologize for any disappointment and any inconvenience you faced during your tour. In any case, we appreciate your honest feedback. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you for your patronage, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another adventure in the future.
Kind regards,
Carla
I also regret to hear that the accommodations and the overall experience fell short of what you were looking for. We take our customers' feedback seriously and continuously strive to improve our services. However, we want to clarify that the route has not been changed in recent years, and the majority of our reviews have been very positive, indicating that many travelers have enjoyed their time and experience on the tour.
While we can't undo Read More the past, we sincerely hope that this experience won't discourage you from considering another trip in the future. It's important to us that you find a tour that meets your expectations and allows you to have a memorable and enjoyable experience. If you decide to give us another chance, we would be more than happy to connect you with a customer who has completed the same tour so that you can hear firsthand about their experiences and get a better sense of what to expect.
Once again, we apologize for any disappointment and any inconvenience you faced during your tour. In any case, we appreciate your honest feedback. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you for your patronage, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another adventure in the future.
Kind regards,
Carla
Barry D.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Along the Dalmatian Coast
Croatia
Catching bronchitis in our rain sodden cabin as it leaked all night.
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