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Simone & Elize made my trip extra special as both were so much fun to spend our day on rides and walks through towns! Couldn’t wait for dinner each night as our chef made the most delicious meals! Of course, the Atlantis was so beautiful and loved helping hoist the sails one day. Entire crew was so helpful and friendly.
Truly loved the wonderful bike lanes in both countries.
Thank you, Tripsite, for another amazing, exciting, and memorable experience!

Memorable trip and the bikes worked out great. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to see Portugal and experience it at a local level. Finding restaurants with exceptional food and seeing sights at a casual pace was the apart of the trip.

The Andela Lora was a fine, well-maintained ship as our home base for bike riding in Croatia. Our stateroom was small but clean, had ample storage space under the bed for luggage, and something I appreciated...a nice shower with lots of hot water. For one week we rode e-bikes on the Istrian Peninsula, discovering ancient towns while riding aggressive trails and paved roads. The bike rides along the coast were especially scenic and fun. Our bike guides went above and beyond to care for us as guests and to plan routes that showed the best of what the Istrian Peninsula had to offer. Actually, all of the crew, those with whom we had personal contact and those running the ship, did everything possible to make our trip comfortable and memorable. Our chef prepared delicious meals and is skilled at accommodating special dietary restrictions. Our bar tender/food server was professional, kind, and worked hard to ensure we were all indulged. We will remember the beautiful coastal bike rides, the iconic harbor towns, making new friends, and a fantastic crew.

Meeting new people from different places, and the Crew was amazing!

Truly enjoyed the countryside of the Provinces of Friesland and North Holland, The visit to the "Wouda Gemaal" the oldest steam pumping station was very interesting. It is still in use. It's amazing how the Dutch control the water levels of the entire country to prevent flooding. I found the cruising on the boat on the IJsselmeer very relaxing and a nice time to hang out! AND we had a great chef and guides.

A sensational trip with a perfect itinerary – highlighted by the Kinderdijk windmills – delicious food, a comfortable boat, and well-prepared guides and staff, especially our guide Anna and the barmaid Violet!!

We really enjoyed the scenery and the ease and comfort on the boat. It was gezellig!

The Netherlands was absolutely a beautiful place to bike through, we had a wonderful staff to take care of us and the other people on the trip quickly became friends.

Great trip. Not very many recommendations. Tour guide was great and staff on the boat very professional and great. Easy fix to one suggestion - bikes did not have water cages - they all should! The weather was moderate the week we went so it was comfortable on the boat, I was happy there was not a heatwave that week bc I would have been worried about the temperature on the boat. I really, really liked the trip!

The Dutch countryside and cities. The people who participated in the trip the staff which took which took very good care of us.

Magical, is the ideal word to describe this bike and boat tour. We arrived in Passau the day prior to departure, seeing where our shuttle would pick us up, strolling the little town and savoring the local dishes.
The Primadonna, is one of the larger boats cruising the Danube, having a comfortable sitting area where the daily orientations would occur. A dining room providing full views of the river while enjoying our elevated 4 course dinners that highlighted each region we visited accompanied with choice of beverages to purchase. Average wine or beer prices were around 5 euros.
The breakfasts had a very diverse menu with many options to consider, and each day we were provided a bottle of water for our daily ride, accompanied with containers for packing our lunch, (some brought their own reusable containers) from the breakfast menu, of meats, cheeses and breads. The cruise staff also would have a few options to consider daily for lunch as well, from Focaccia bread, quiche and cheese pinwheels to name a few.
The upstairs deck offered a place to unwind with a drink after our day of cycling or if a bit too hot or breezy outside, the bar / lounge inside where the afternoon coffee and deserts were served was another option to consider.
Our 2 twin bed main deck cabin was more spacious than we anticipated, providing us ample space to put our suitcases and backpacks. While our round window offered natural light and equally surreal to look out and be only inches above the water line as we cruised along.
Our first day of cycling had us get used to our bikes which were well maintained, she rode an E bike and I rode a standard touring bike along the flat terrain. keep in mind that with a turn here or there to see things you will average 38-40+ miles a day except for the day spent in Budapest.
The 1st ride from Schlogen – Linz had us pedaling with the river on our side, treelined paved roads, and mountains rising above, made this start of our trip to be one of the most enjoyable amongst nature.
The 2nd day cycling into Vienna, was effortless with directions to keep the canal along our left, and follow the signs towards the center. The ringstrassua was easy enough to follow, around the city and would provide us with a user-friendly route of all the sites. A bonus was Milos recommendation of the park to enjoy our packed lunch. A must was locking up the bike and walking to the center and seeing the spectacular St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
The ride to Sturovo would lead us on a few mistaken turns, yet easy enough to once again get back on track. During today’s ride we would go around a bend and be greeted by thousands of sunflowers. We must have taken collectively a hundred photos marveling in the burst of yellows and golds. Even with the rains later in the day that may have dampened our ride, it did not dampen the joyful smiles from earlier. It was quite humorous seeing our fellow riders clumped under a small group of trees as the heavy rains passed.
As we cycled from Slovakia into Hungry, our dinner would conclude timed with arriving into Budapest a glow in the night sky. Everyone went to the upper deck, and awws and ahhhs could be endlessly heard. This part of the trip was magical.
Our day in Budapest was cut short, an announcement was made that based on low water levels, that it was best for us to cruise back towards Vienna where the levels were better suited. We made amazing use of the time, and explored the city easily managed on bikes.
The lower water levels had a change in our itinerary for the following day, offering us a choice for a bike ride into Vienna, or take the provided bus into Bratslavia then onto Vienna. We chose to bike into the city having some familiarity from our earlier visit and went to see things missed. We chose the Belvedere museum, known for housing Gustav Klimts “Kiss”.
Our last day of cycling would be a highlight shared with so many friends and family as our ride weaved through vineyards of the Wachau region. The only suggestion to the cruise, would be during the briefing to provide some locations to stop for a tasting. We spent quite a bit of time searching, and was by sheer luck we would stumble across the amazing Wagner winery.
The last night was festive with the crew parading through the dining room, and all of us applauding for a wonderful time.
This was our 3rd Bike and Boat trip booked via Tripsite, they are great with correspondences. This experience was nothing short of a magical trip. There were only 4 people out of 160 that spoke English, 2 of which were us which was shocking. The majority spoke German and a lot of people were more than willing to try and talk with us and were quite friendly. The majority of the cruise staff spoke English which was quite comforting. They provided us with separate English orientations, updates with itinerary changes and made us more than feel welcome. Milos, who gave our briefings was great, and even though we took a few wrong turns here and there and let him know, he took notes for future cruises to ensure it was clarified for them. Drogen our server was brilliant; he went above and beyond to ensure our cruise was memorable and even had a cake made for my birthday as a surprise.
This was a wonderful cycling trip, very user friendly for all ages and levels of cycling experience.  SHOW MORE 

We just returned from the Amsterdam to Bruges bike-and-boat tour, and it exceeded every expectation.

The entire experience was exceptional from start to finish. The crew and guides were outstanding—friendly, professional, and genuinely focused on making sure every guest had an amazing time. The service aboard the boat was first-class, yet relaxed and welcoming.

The boat itself was fantastic: comfortable cabins, beautiful common areas, and the perfect place to unwind after each day’s ride. The food was another highlight. Every meal was delicious and thoughtfully prepared, and we looked forward to dinner every evening.

The cycling was exactly what we hoped for. The routes were scenic, well planned, and mostly on incredible bike paths through charming villages, canals, farmland, and historic towns. The bikes were high quality, comfortable, and well maintained, making the rides enjoyable for cyclists of all abilities. The itinerary struck a great balance between riding and exploring.

One of our favorite parts of each day was stopping in small Belgian and Dutch towns for a beer and a cone of fresh frites before continuing on. Those little moments made the trip feel authentic and unhurried.

If you’re considering a European bike-and-boat vacation, this is an easy recommendation. Beautiful scenery, outstanding staff, excellent food, great bikes, a wonderful boat, and an itinerary that lets you experience the Netherlands and Belgium at the perfect pace. We’d book another Tripsite tour without hesitation.

A glorious tour on an amazing ship with super awesome comfy bikes. Can't say enough about the food, staff, scenery, plus there was a festival in every town in Belgium the week we were there which only added to the fun. Thanks to all the staff for giving us a fantastic week!

I like that they offered a short ride and a longer ride each day. The food of the boat was incredible. The assistance offered by tripsite.com was very good

The terrific barge is owned by a Dutch family and the entire crew was Dutch. That was a plus, they were all excellent and perhaps this factor brought in several other English speaking mountain, e.g. UK, New Zealand and Australia.. This trip surpassed our expectations!

The terrific barge is owned by a Dutch family and the entire crew was Dutch. That was a plus, they were all excellent and perhaps this factor brought in several other English speaking mountain, e.g. UK, New Zealand and Australia.. This trip surpassed our expectations!

Our bike tour guides, Brian and Diede, were incredible - we learned so much about the local culture, saw beautiful scenery including lush farmland, quaint villages and bustling cities. Daily briefings prepared us for what was to come and gave us an opportunity to ask questions. I am not an experienced cyclist but with the guides assistance I was quickly comfortable riding with the group and so enjoyed every moment. The boat and our suite were clean and comfortable, the crew was very friendly and helpful, there were always healthy food options and delicious meals. Instead of riding a bike, if one wanted to stay on the boat and watch the beautiful scenery go by, read a book, write in a journal, etc., that was always an option. This trip is a memory I will treasure forever.

Excelent trip, well prepare and when we had a problem with the bikes we recieved inmediat assistance .We enjoy the trip very mucha and everithing went well. Only coment: we had a dinner included in Sarlat and the restaurant try to ignore that was prepaid. At the end we pay half to avoid a bad moment

From top to bottom, everything was absolutely seamless. Communication was prompt throughout, our luggage transfer was precise and without issue, and the routes were masterfully crafted. We are already planning oiur next trip with Tripsite.

Beautiful bike rides through fields of sunflowers and ripening wheat, coffee stops in lovely little villages, wonderful meals prepared by chef Frank, great support leadership and witty information by guides: Wim and Harold, great navigation by captain Erik and staff Milton and Moh.

We had a wonderful trip! The app worked very well while we were on the route. The one issue was it had a hard time mapping to the route. We looked at the possible locations to visit the night before to decide how we wanted to spend our time each day. We loved going to the art museum and eating at Bernhard's on the first day, but the Stift Engelszell monastery was a bit of a disappointment (but the cake was yummy). We never needed to ask for help. Linz was fun, loved having some time there. The Museum Lauriacum in Enns was fascinating and climbing the tower was worth it. Going to Wallsee was not worth it, a very steep hill to sit in a park. Greinburg castle did not take very long, but was fun and interesting. The Melk Abbey was beautiful, wished it wasn't raining so we could spend more time in the gardens. The wine tasting in Spitz was wonderful and I am so glad that the tour included it! We would not have planned it ourselves, and it was a great part of our trip through wine country. We did the hike in Durnstein and loved it! And Tulln was more interesting that we expected, with the tour of the theater. Overall, our bike trip was great and a highlight of our overall Central Europe adventure!

The entire the trip was great! the routes, the towns, hotels, everything excellent!

The Vivienne was very clean, and for a smaller river boat, it felt very spacious. Our cabin was very comfortable with plenty of storage. The crew, and food were also great! We opted to have a guide ( Hamish Lucas) and he was exceptional! We didn't have to worry about the route and Hamish gave us so much history. Highly recommend Hamish. Loved all the bike rides through historic cities, small town and countryside.

The service on board was superb, all staff was extremely helpful and kind. Information regarding the biking routes was very detailed and precise - we appreciated Leslie's markings along the way!

Stunning scenery, private beaches, award-winning locations, an excellent variety of lodging, really fun less traveled routing, fantastic fuel from Portuguese food! This trip is very well designed and the hybrid Bikes provided did an excellent job from cobblestones to trails to roads to sand. Spot on descriptions of trail conditions, and options for what you would want to tackle or experience. This area is so rich in opportunity. Do not hesitate to stay extra days at any interesting locations or go off route to a special beach or site of interest. We did use WhatsApp and had excellent support even when we were just a little bit confused. Ride with GPS makes navigating so efficient. This trip is a pleasure with so many wonderful places to stop and relax, take pictures experience this stunning coastal area. Frankly, the Bicycle touring was superior to driving for so many reasons and for so many flowers, gardens, cute cats and photos. This Portuguese tour company again did an excellent job in every aspect of this tour.

We loved the guided bike rides, fabulous scenery and an organized attentive guide, thanks Dick.
The food was amazing and plentiful. We were very well looked after by our chef, Lucie.
We were lucky to have a small group, which meant we were individually well looked after by the crew of 4. Thanks also to our experienced Captain, Chiel and Joanna who ensured all our needs were met.

A fantastic trip! Incredible views! Easy to navigate using the app. Beautiful hotels with excellent service! I loved it—a great first experience!

Wonderful experience! Everyone on board was courteous and helpful. Tour guides kept us well informed.

The mountain rides and time next to the Rur River were absolutely amazing! Even during an unexpected heatwave we found relief in the shady mountains and cool river.

This trip was fantastic, riding along beautiful coastlines, through forests and agricultural areas and small towns. Accommodations were excellent! We did the 13 day trip but stayed an extra night in two places to break up the ride and do a little more exploring, which I recommend. The local team were very supportive. We used e-bikes and they were in very good condition. Highly recommend this trip!