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The tactile tourism that a small group bike tour allows - we had experiences with locals/natives in small villages that were authentic and provided insight into the Greek and Saronic Island culture.

The Thalassa is a beautiful ship with a very hardworking crew. I found the cabin sufficient, although, not perfect. Fit and finish in both the water closet and the stateroom was not perfect. Toilet had a non-functioning bidet feature and insufficient hot water supply in the showers.

I had paid the dietary surcharge for my egg intolerance and shell fish allergy. The tour company and the ship's crew were not prepared for this. I am not sure what I paid extra for, as it doesn't seem that the supplemental charge actually gets to those doing the work. Once the crew was aware, I was informed what was within my dietary needs. I made the decision to not request all dishes replicated, but rather wanting a main course and a dessert available.

Although food was good and plentiful, it felt somewhat excessive. The cuts of meat were good, but not high grade. Quality was supplemented with quantity. Now, I appreciate that there were 2 very solid meals, but at times we were served a whole fish and felt wasteful. Again, this could be summed up as Greek hospitality.

I enjoyed the trip, and especially our guides. Their youthful and fun disposition was welcomed. Our rides were so fun and fabulously guided. Despoina was a energic understudy to Chryssa, an expert guide. A highlight was Despoina's ability to connect authentically and passionately with passengers and locals alike. Chryssa provided a personable experience for me, as a gay man, offering suggestions for bars.

Lastly, a point of challenge for our group was gratuities. This trip was much more expensive than the barge trips other group members have been on. I tipped the full 10% for the trip. Others were closer to 5%. I think what was unclear is if this higher expense trip and their crew expected and required the full 10% tip... and how to divide that between ships crew and the guides.

Excellent bike and boat tour… beautiful scenery, comfortable boat, excellent onboard service, with top-notch cuisine!!! I highly recommend this experience!!!

Booking agent (Kirsten) was fabulous, guides and staff, fantastic and knowledgeable of all areas. Food was great, cabins, clean and good size. Bikes were in excellent condition. Loved the scenery, stops along the way — castle, gardens…
Guided walks in several locations at night after dinner was also a nice feature.

The tulip fields , the Dur’tch villages were the highlight of this wonderful trip. However a few adhustlents could ve made. Upon arrivai some light meal would be welcome. The Cook Chris could be more flexible in his atitude but the meals were excellent . Upon departure which was fixed at ten, a team of cleaner rushed on the boat at nine showing clear’y that we disturbing them with an unpleasent atitude.Tanks to our guide Patrick who conducted us in a very nice, eficient way, the problem has been clarified but left some unpleasanr feeling.

Ed, our biking guide, took us on walking trips through the towns nightly. He was great.

The weather was a bit chilly, but the scenery more than made up for it.

The crew worked well together.

Keukenhof is always a favorite. This is my second visit there, but loved it just as much the second time.

Another highlight was getting to know the friendly staff on the boat. They were so nice to us.

We had a wonderful time for a first bike and barge. Would highly recommend this trip.
The staff were incredible and of course the biking. For couple of days there was strong head winds so had the work really hard as we had regular bikes..well worth the effort and sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.

My most memorable part of the trip was the honor of going with Hennie. We had a fabulous time together and I especially enjoyed visiting her family and learn about where she grew up in Barneveld. Thank you for inviting me on this amazing trip.

2 things that were the highlights for me was first, sailing on a 4 mask sail boat. What an experience. Second was our day spent at Keukenhof tulip gardens. Spectacular!

We hit the tulip season perfectly mid April and the weather cooperated with sunny, cool days. Phew. The tour guides were friendly and informative and the cycling routes were carefully chosen on smooth, easy bike paths outside city centers. The flowers were absolutely amazing and their beauty impossible to describe or capture in photographs. The Magnifique IV was quite elegant, very clean and comfortable. The service and hospitality were impressive and the food delicious. I highly recommend this trip to cyclists of all levels. Thank you, Tripsite!

This trip was spectacular, in all respects. The boat was beautiful and very well maintained. The crew friendly, efficient and helpful. The food was delicious and plentiful. The bikes were great, well maintained. Our guides, Eddie and Bubi, were wonderful. Funny, entertaining, knowledgeable and very much attuned to the group dynamic. Great group of guests. All in adequate shape. We all rode at our own pace. Some speedsters, but others enjoying the spectacular scenery of each island. Guides made us all comfortable with whatever speed we chose to ride. All in all, this trip is a great value for the money!

Carla did an amazing job organizing our trip. The transfers were smooth, we had a group of eight couples and she communicated beautifully with everyone. We loved the ship we loved our guides Esther and Jack. The itinerary was excellent.

Confortable Boat, bery clean, Excelente Crew, Good Bikes, Very good tour Guide
Recomend.

The trip allowed an unique experience and view of Netherlands, through beautiful small bike paths and the opportunity to visit historical villages, profit from the natural beauty of the countryside, with the magnificent tulips being the high point. The boat crew was excellent, with good service, excellent food and a very nice guide.

The great guides we had. both very knowledgeable of the area. The food was also very good. Chef excellent.

Great experience overall. Biking, guides, Captain and crew, shipmates!

Staff on our boat was outstanding. The destinations were beautiful and the sights we visited were interesting. We had a great trip!!

My stay in the Loire Valley was very satisfactory. The arrangement of staying in a single hotel while visiting the region's iconic castles provided a high level of comfort and convenience. To ensure constant connectivity and to manage my travel logistics between sites, I relied on WingReserve.com website. This approach is an excellent option for those looking to explore French heritage at a steady and well-organized pace.

Wonderful tour and great crew. The experience of riding to see the tulips and windmills was wonderful. The crew and ship exceeded our expectations. Maria Jose was a fabulous tour guide.

Wonderful tour and great crew. The experience of riding to see the tulips and windmills was wonderful. The crew and ship exceeded our expectations. Maria Jose was a fabulous tour guide.

The trip itinerary is fantastic. Every tip, every stop is worthwhile. We would like to give special recognition to the local team for their excellent service.

Enjoyed cycling through small towns, through countryside, lifting of the sails, the food and coffee, the entire crew and of course, the tulips.

Our tour guide made it amazing!
Lots of fun memories were made during this trip.

I loved the diversity of the bike rides: We rode through beautiful countryside passing sheep and cows, on top of dikes by the water, and through charming towns and cities. The beds on the boats were very comfy and the food was terrific. I returned home feeling refreshed.

Wonderful trip despite a couple alterations to the itinerary. This was our second trip booked with Tripsite and we would highly recommend to anyone.

The beautiful landscape and canyons. We preferred a lot the early season because of lack of cycling roads, so there was nearly no traffic on normal roads.

The e-bikes we had were sturdy,the batteries powerful and we never got close to fully depleting them on a day's cycle. In particular the route finding app with its spoken commands and detailed map was great. Much better than the written route description we have had on previous bike tours. Mostly on small secondary roads, gravel tracks (quite bumpy) and cycle paths, the times we were cycling on major roads was hazardous. No injuries, though I was nearly wiped out by a car on a round-about.

This is such a unique package -- traveling on a gorgeous three-masted wooden sailing ship
AND biking on amazingly beautiful Greek islands. Sometimes you see a majestic ship like the Thalassa, and think "that's so amazing," but on this trip you actually get to LIVE on it. Maria's meals were delicious and plentiful. Chrysa and Dispoina were fantastic guides -- seemingly thinking of everything, even before we thought of it. The crew and the guides worked together to make a seamless and special experience for each guest. I think the island of Hydra was my favorite -- with Spetses as a close second. Swimming in the cave in Spetses is something I will always remember. This was the trip of a lifetime. I loved every minute of it.

This ship is beautiful and the crew and guides were wonderful. The cabins and bathrooms are spacious. It was clear in advance that we wouldn't sail much, but it would really add to the experience if we could have sailed at least a little bit. The e-bike climbs at the islands gave us great views and interesting visits and stories along the way.

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! Accommodation fabulous, food absolutely delicious and gorgeous, crew on the boat wonderful, and tour guides were fantastic. I haven't stopped raving about the tour to all my friends who are now looking into booking.