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Jill N.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Around Lake Constance
This trip allows you to immerse into the sites and scenery. Our after look strolling Stein am Rhein was like sneaking into a fairytale storybook. These are places you only imagine exist in history, and they are so beautifully preserved for us to enjoy.
We loved sitting at Hotel Reutemann and having an afternoon glass of wine at the Insel Lindau port (casually noticing Rapunzel’s golden hair hang down the tower window in the main square).
In Bregenz we watched the sunset from the Seepromenade before going for our dinner further down the seawall. In the morning we took the Pfanderbahn/Cable Car up Phander Mountain where the view was magnificent, and rode our bikes down (if you arrive before 10 am your bike travels up free).
Our favourite meal was at a German Restaurant called the Constanzer Wirtshaus in Konstance.
Hotel Waldhaus Jacob in Konstance and Hotel Messmer in Berganz were luxurious places to land after a day of riding.
I also want to note that Rosalie, who picked up our bikes, was delightful. Ensuring we knew everything about the E-Bikes before we left. Giving us a nice sense of security as we left on our self guided tour of Lake Constance, or as we know now.. Bodensee.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Austria, Germany, Switzerland
Janet B.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Porto to Lisbon
Pro:The selected routes and the varied countryside. VERY GOOD that a guide led us out of Porto
Con: often difficult for the lead to navigate out of the larger centers.
Communication at start and end could be improved. I called for times, locations and details that the whole group wondered what the plan was.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Portugal
Ann W.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
The crew were amazing how they worked together and made everything flawless.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Susan D.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Metz to Cochem
Although the weather wasn't always the most cooperative, the biking along the Moselle offered beautiful scenery of steep hillside vineyards with stops in small towns along the way. Our tour guides were fantastic and easily (or so it seemed) adapted to the route changes that needed to be made due to the flooding of the Moselle and the fact that the bike paths weren't always accessible. Our guides were knowledgable about the areas we visited and offered interesting information about castles, churches and other areas of interest in the cities.
As far as tips for others, if you are planning a bike/barge trip, be prepared for varied weather and biking conditions. Being flexible will allow you to enjoy things that aren't necessarily what you had expected.
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Luxembourg, Germany
Alejandra I.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Venice to Florence
The road iis beautiful, with great views The lthe stops in the villages are very nice,
The route is easy and flat, we spend some wonderful days
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Gilberto M.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Umbria - Gastronomy Bike Tour
Umbria is really a nice region to visit! With delicious food, wine and olive oil! The bike route is not difficult! Highlights for the cities of Spello and Assissi!
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Kristi B.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Portugal’s Wild Coast
Beautiful route along the coast with reasonable distances each day. Hotels were all wonderful and GPS guide worked great.
Things to improve…. Include chain lube with the bike bag of equipment. Ride the route in advance. Some of the trails were very had to identify and parts were un rideable and required hiking your bike up steep hills or thru rivers. Some detours took us off a very nice gravel road onto a very small single track with thorn bushes blocking the trail, only to meet back up with the very nice gravel road in a few meters.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Portugal
Deborah D.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Merzig to Nancy
The Merlijn is the best sailing ship in all of Europe if you want to bike. The captains Coen and Cristina (also the ship owners) are just wonderful people. I feel like family every time I travel with them and this was my 8th trip with them (7 trips in the last year alone). So if you want 5 star accommodations, service and meals, this is the ship to sail on. Their bikes are the best out there and I feel confident in saying that as I have done 15 bike and barge trips! Give the Merlijn a try and you will be hooked like I am. The Merlijn also gets the best bike guides out there along with extremely friendly and caring crew. Love the Merlijn and Coen and Cristina.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Germany, Luxembourg, France
Monica L.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· North Holland Tour
The North Holland bike and barge trip in Oct was very memorable! Beautiful scenic rides thru villages, seaports, sand dunes and more.
Although Holland is flat as a pancake, the ebike was very helpful on windy days and those 25+ mile routes. The Holland bike trail system is amazing and drivers are so safety oriented compared to Americans. Such a joy!
The barge and room was very comfortable. My favorite part was relaxing on the upper deck and watching the pilot navigate the De Willemstad carefully thru the locks and under bridges.
Our routine of evening trail orientation, breakfast (and pack lunch), ride and sightseeing, back for drink and dinner, was very enjoyable! Everything except the food was 5 star.
Packing a small thermos might be helpful for some riders who would like some tea or a warm drink if they tend to get cold. Padded bike shorts important.
Our guides were helpful and fun! They even offered walking tours thru some of the towns.
The Dutch are very warm and kind people!! Can’t wait to go back!
More Information on last day details would have been helpful with planning flight times. (Could leave late that day if needed)
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands
Brenda L.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Amsterdam to Bruges
The entire crew of Magnifique II went above and beyond the call of duty. They were super accommodating and definitely were very client centered in everything they did. The chef was awesome, and all the dinners were five star. The guides were super knowledgeable about the areas we toured, and their narratives were always value added. I will definitely be returning on future tours and will certainly be recommending this tour to friends.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands, Belgium
Katriona H.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Sardinia: Culinary Delights E-Bike Tour
Most memorable was the stunning scenery We expected a group of English speakers and were shocked when we arrived to find it was an Austrian company with German speaking patrons and guide. So initially it was difficult but everyone was nice and we all got along even if our language skills didn’t match.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Kathleen W.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Highlights of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat
The boat was clean and beautiful and the crew was friendly and fun. Also, the food was spectacular and plentiful.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Croatia
Kim E.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Loved the whole trip. It is not just a bike & barge tour. Time to tour the cities you stop at is provided.
We did end up with a rainy afternoon, but the tour was flexible enough to work around this.
The crew were wonderful.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Margy E.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Highlights of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat
This was the most well organized and most thought out tour I have every taken. Every detail was concidered yet seemed effortless. Our guides Dora and Alen were laid back, yet professional. Loved that they had confidence that everyone in the group could complete every ride and enjoy it. There is some boat movement on windy days so plan to have something to help with that. Take your bathing suit and water shoes on every ride! So many opportunities to get in the water. Pace yourself as the day doesn't end after the bikes are stored. So much to do at every port. We loved every minute. It was the trip of a lifetime.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Croatia
Nancy T.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Metz to Cochem
So much fun! Loved all the vineyards and charming towns we rode through. Our captain, mates, chef and guides were top notch! Highly recommend this bike tour, we loved it!
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Luxembourg, Germany
Paul P.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
We really liked the old walled cities at the start, middle, and end of this trip! These cities were beautiful! Didn’t like the bike trails as well as the ones on our Germany bike/barge trip last year, as there were lots of dirt/gravel and a fair amount of riding along the edge of roads. Was not a fan of L’Estello barge bathrooms as they had the shower right in the bathroom, so everything gets wet and you had to run the A/C on a low temp to get everything to dry out. Food was great and the barge staff was very friendly and did a great job!! We did enjoy this trip a lot. Next year we booked an Italy bike/barge from Venice to Mantova.
- Countries included in this tour?
- France
Karen L.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Loire Valley Bike & Boat
Touring the Abby that is being restored. It was amazing! The fishing lodge/castle was very cool, too. The guide and barge staff were great and went out of their way to make us comfortable. The reason I gave it only 4 stars is we rode on busy roads more than I was expecting and more than I like to. But, we saw a lot more by leaving the canel trail. So, everything is a tradeoff. The canel path was dull after a day or so. I didn't see any areas that were being restored, like I see along bike trails here. That was disappointing, but probably something most people wouldn't notice. The fod was very good, at times, excellent. The guests were all very nice and extremely good natured about the rain we had almost every day. Overall, it was quite enjoyable.
- Countries included in this tour?
- France
Cheri A. E.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Douro River E-Bike & Boat
I highly recommend this tour. Portugal is a phenomenal country and riding an electric bike through such a gorgeous landscape is a terrific experience. Do book a hotel for two or three nights so you can explore Porto before boarding the ship. Marvel at the city's beautiful tiles and the historic sights while enjoying tasty meals served at attractive restaurants.
Our guides were fun and quite wonderful and the ship lovely and comfortable with delectable meals served by kind staff. Don't hesitate to book this tour. Riding through Portugal and feeling the breezes blow by as you coast down steep hillsides past canyons, rivers and terraced vineyards is an an experience you will never forget.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Portugal
Sue s.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Koblenz to Merzig
I am not much of a biker but so enjoyed the biking. The best part was the people, our guide was delightful. The Flora was exceptional, we were treated to gourmet fresh home cooked meals. Felt at home but also catered too! Plenty drinks to choose from reasonably priced. Excellent coffee on demand! I hope to do it again!
- Countries included in this tour?
- Germany
Robin F.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Douro River E-Bike & Boat
Portugal is beautiful and seeing it from a ship on the Douro River was perfect for me. I enjoyed the excursion to Castelo Rodrigo and comments from our ship guide. Food was delicious and ample. Ship staff were particularly helpful hunting down my lost luggage and offering first aid when I tripped on the sill to the bathroom.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Portugal
Patti T.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
It was a wonderful trip! It was the perfect mix of biking, sightseeing, walking tours and fabulous food. The staff was helpful and personable. The cabins were small so we were glad we packed light. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a relaxing and fun vacation.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
GORDON G.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Amsterdam to Bruges
Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Well paced tour with great food.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands, Belgium
Sara C.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
We had the most phenomenal week on the Erato! Biking through gorgeous villages and pine forests and olive groves, and being repeatedly blown away by views of the sea as you rounded another bend! It was extraordinary! On board the ship we had amazing and delicious healthy meals. Our guide Dionysius was outstanding. It was an unforgettable week!
- Countries included in this tour?
- Greece
Janet B.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Prague to Vienna
The route took us past many memorable sites. The historic sites were selected to provide a portrayal of most aspects of history and culture. The towns and villages were charming and the country roads connecting them provided a good sense of the Czech and Austrian way of life.
There were multiple issues with one of the bicycles including brakes that needed adjusting and a seat post bolt that needed replacing. We rode in mostly rainy conditions and had to stop and buy chain oil to clean the chain. Both issues could have been alleviated by a thorough check of the bike and providing chain oil and rags to keep the bikes clean. And, these deficiencies made for a painful ride and significantly detracted from the joy of the trip.
It would have been helpful to receive the Ride With GPS routes via email earlier. We spent an hour or more a day trying to match the written description of highlights of the route with their location on the GPS route. We linked the highlighted site with the mileage and wrote out our own itinerary. Additionally, the written information should be rewritten by a person who is a native speaker, who can write direct sentences and use essential English grammar.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Austria, Czech Republic
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Bozena Tripsite Staff 4 months ago
Hi Janet, thank you for your detailed feedback. We're pleased you enjoyed the scenic route and cultural highlights, but we're sorry to hear about the issues with the bike and route materials. We'll definitely work on improving these aspects for future trips. We hope to provide you with a smoother and more enjoyable experience on your next trip!
Robert E.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Metz to Cochem
Biking in the Mosel wine region watching grape harvest.
Exploring the city of Trier was a highlight.
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Luxembourg, Germany
Kathleen M.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Portugal’s Vicentine Coast & Algarve
This was a well thought out bike tour! The route was beautiful with amazing views. There were many “wow” moments. There was a great mix of trails, secondary roads and dirt tracks. The hotels were fantastic!! The whole tour was memorable… Even the odd time we got lost added to the whole experience!
- Countries included in this tour?
- Portugal
Mark M.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Classic Tuscany E-Bike tour
The bike route was great they were perfect for beautiful views and destinations. The bikes were new and or in great condition making the rides very easy. Overnight stays were also in nice locations with easy check-in and check-outs with staff that were helpful and prepared. This was my first vacation ride and I couldn't be happier. Tripsite coordinated a great vacation.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
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Bozena Tripsite Staff 4 months ago
Hi Mark, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the overall experience. It's great to know your first vacation ride was such a success. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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