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Kevin Armstrong
November 30, 2023

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· The Loire: Land of Châteaus, Wine, and Great Cycling

My brothers words equate to my thoughts, It was an amazing journey with wonderful people! Well written Fulton!

James P.
November 17, 2023

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· Madeira Paradise

The vistas were fantastic from all over Madeira. The two different sides of the island had two totally different water features. Some were rugged and straight into the water while others had calmer waters. The vegetation was beautiful. Very hilly which makes for dramatic views.

Countries included in this tour?
Portugal

Al & Sue
November 16, 2023

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· Dalmatian Coast from Split to Dubrovnik

We have reviewed the comments by Dona C. and we agree with her comments -- this was a great way to see the Islands. The briefing (2 hours) and the material (very comprehensive) provided by the tour operator (Tony) was excellent. We navigated by using the Ride with GPS App, a Garmin and the written materials. We found that the Ride with GPS App was the best, but when we ran out of power, the written materials worked just fine. If you are using the App, you need to carry a power bank. The only navigating issue was on Day 6 at 6.29 kms—very confusing to find the trail notwithstanding using both the App and the written instructions—have the Tour operator explain the instructions—having said that, we found the trail (through house’s back yards). When we booked, we had requested hiking poles. When we received the briefing—the tour operator had no record of the same (it normally does not rent hiking poles), but the tour operator contacted Tripsite and the tour operator purchased 2 sets of hiking poles for our hike (excellent service). We would highly recommend hiking poles—there are certain parts of the hike that is quite rocky, etc. The hotels were great, especially Havar (Hotel Amfora) and Dubrovnik (Hotel Lacroma). If I was doing the trip again, I might build in a rest day at Havar—such a nice hotel.
Al & Sue

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Julie C.
November 15, 2023

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· Classic or Luxury Famous Villages of Provence

We experienced the most amazing trip for our wedding anniversary. The self-guided tour was a great way to visit this beautiful region at your own pace. The hotels picked out were absolutely gorgeous and well situated, all the main sights were at walking distance. I have to say that the itinerary was a bit harder than we expected and there were some very steep (and long) climbs. We highly recommend this trip!

Countries included in this tour?
France

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Kathleen Wendy M.
November 15, 2023

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· Porto to Lisbon

The route was great, the bikes were great, good hotels and weather was challenging. We would definitely do this trip again.

Countries included in this tour?
Portugal

Josephine K.
November 14, 2023

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· Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages

The Sicily trip was wonderful. The route, the cities and towns, the countryside, and coast were beautiful. I loved the ancient history and architecture. Best of all we’re our two guides, Fillipio and Claudio. They know their Island and shared their knowledge and love of Sicily with us.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Mary Monahan G.
November 13, 2023

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· Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages

This trip was fabulous! The organization from strt to finish was professional. The rides were challenging on the first two days. The rides along the water wee spectacular. The guides, Claudio and Filippo were outstanding. They organized fabulous experiences for our group both on the road while biking but also in the towns with tours and restaurants. I highly recommend this trip.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

David J.
November 9, 2023

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· Four Countries of Lake Constance

The Four Countries of Lake Constance was my tenth trip with Tripsite. Since 2017 I have done four bike and barge trips and five self-guided trips.

The partner company that runs this trip for Tripsite was excellent. With my wife in 2018 I did a 10 day circle eight trip around Lake Constance with the same partner. Therefore, I was already familiar with them.

They have beautiful modern bike place in Constance. The electric bikes they supplied my friend and myself were excellent, far better than the bikes supplied by vendors in other nations. Radweg’s employees were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Their printed materials, maps and BikeGPX routes were also excellent.

My friend and I were very excited about our trip, but suddenly he fell ill with COVID-19. Therefore, all I can write about is the first day’s ride from Constance to Schaffhausen. It was a beautiful ride with interesting historic places to stop. However, by the time we arrived at Schaffhausen my friend was obviously ill and a test confirmed it was Covid-19.

I was fine, but I could not abandon my friend with a potentially serious illness. Radweg's employees were incredibly helpful with our quick changes in plan. We needed to stay in one place and decided that place was Constance. For my health we needed separate rooms. For his health we needed to stay in the same hotel so I could check on him. In crowded high tourist season the Radweg employees helped us find adjacent rooms in Constance. They helped get us, all our luggage and the bikes back to Constance. They checked up on us periodically to make sure we were ok.

I am sorry I cannot write about Zurich, Vaduz or St Gallen. My friend and I were both very disappointed. Everything was looking great until the Covid. I can say that Radweg Reisen is a very high quality vendor for Tripsite. I hope to take more trips with them in the future. Who knows, maybe next year The Four Countries of Lake Constance.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland

Patricia (Pat) B.
November 8, 2023

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· Metz to Cochem

RJ and the crew on the Quo Vadis were amazing. Every day Rikko and Wim would lead us through beautiful countryside and lovely towns. They shared much history of the Mosel region and educated us about the vineyards and wine production. The pace each day allowed exploring in the towns and then time to relax before dinner. The meals were delicious with attractive presentation and kept us fueled for the day's ride. Thanks to Inma, Marianne and Kim for taking care of us. It was a great vacation that I would highly recommend - physically active, beautiful scenery, history and much fun with the other riders and crew!

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Beth D.
November 7, 2023

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· Catalonian Flavors of the Mediterranean

We loved our Catalonia bike trip! Having the routes set up for us without having to give them a thought was invaluable! They took us to a variety of towns each with their own flavor and style. The hotels were wonderful, and the tour operator couldn't have been more of top of picking up and delivering our luggage as expected. We would not hesitate to recommend this vacation to others and already have!

Countries included in this tour?
Spain

Lorraine M.
November 7, 2023

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· Catalonian Flavors of the Mediterranean

Riding through the cobblestone streets in every town. And taking in all the beautiful authentic homes and buildings.

Countries included in this tour?
Spain

Louise V.
November 6, 2023

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· Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages

I loved our guides. They were always available and did all they could to make the trip fun, interesting and successful. They also were attentive to the groups safety. The cities we visited were unique and interesting.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

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Ann M.
November 6, 2023

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· Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages

The route was awesome and covered a wide variety of landscapes. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible and fun and scheduled many fun stops along the way. I was happy to have an e-bike but there were some very fit individuals in our group who managed with a hybrid. The accommodations were not fancy but fine and of course the food was wonderful! My favorite part was being able to swim in the Mediterranean Sea!

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Brenda P.
November 5, 2023

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· Portugal’s Vicentine Coast & Algarve

This was our first trip with Tripsite and we had such an amazing time that we have already booked another one. The coastline was beautiful, the accommodations were unique, the bikes were in excellent shape. Our guides Miguel, Berto and Pedro were awesome and by the end of the trip felt more like friends than guides. We rented E-bikes which I am glad we did. There was a nice mix of trail and country road biking with some sections that were a little challenging but that is all part of the fun. I would highly recommend this trip and would encourage E bikes.

Countries included in this tour?
Portugal

Lynn R.
November 5, 2023

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· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Our second bike/ barge trip booked through tripsite did not disappoint! The ship was perfect, clean and clearly updated.The crew was hospitable and helpful.Our language ( english) was not a barrier on the trip, everyone was very accommodating! The food was excellent and choices were good.Leslie the tour director was superb.

The bike route was well mapped and we downloaded the app which worked well.Sites were amazing, weather which you can’t control good most days.Loved the small ferry rides, Austrian hills, the well appointed stops along the route.E bikes were a good choice for us and easy to manage

Perfect! Don’t hesitate to book this trip!

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

MARIA DE LOURDES D.
November 5, 2023

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· Amboise in the Loire Valley

Everything was perfect!! The bikes awesome. The places and the experience amazing! We had a wonderful time, even though the weather was not very good.

Countries included in this tour?
France

John A D.
November 4, 2023

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· Portugal’s Vicentine Coast & Algarve

If someone asked me which tour to do I would say this was on of the top Portugal trips to do.
Super full of cultural and historical facts and experiences.

Countries included in this tour?
Portugal

Rob K.
November 2, 2023

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· Along the Danube-Iron Gates

Soon after we stepped on the Swiss Crown, we knew it was going to be a great trip. The room was spacious, the boat was luxurious and comfortable, and the food was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our e-bikes were suitable and in good condition. We thoroughly enjoyed the rides along the Danube that went through small villages, farmland, and forests. We toured 4 country capital cities and couldn’t stop taking pictures of the amazing architecture. We made friends with many guests and our guide Axel was outstanding in his hospitality, humour, and knowledge of the areas and their history. It was a vacation we will never forget!

Countries included in this tour?
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia

Beilby K.
November 2, 2023

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· Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova

Sights to ride to everyday except one when we were rained out. Crew including leaders, chefs, and captain. The food was amazing everyday with themed creations representing the area we visited. Better wifi in cabins too. More technology using laptop, TV screen, music, etc. Could use some more shelves, cubbies, hooks for gear in cabins. Faucets that pour water over the deepest part of the sink not so close to the edge causing water all over sink top.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Martin (Marty) H.
November 1, 2023

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· Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova

There were several very memorable moments on this trip! Our guide, Hein and his wife Margolien were outstanding with their historical knowledge about every town we toured. That was an added benefit of which I had not expected. They were extremely passionate in sharing their information with everyone which made it so interesting. Another highlight for us was just the sheer beauty that surrounded us on the trails we traversed to each of our destinations. My wife and I are not really bikers but enjoy staying physically fit. She questioned whether she could do the mileage each day. The trails and picturesque views through the countryside took your mind off anything other than just appreciating God’s creation so you were never aware of whether you rode 10 miles or twenty. I could probably go on but will end my remarks with the view we were able to get of Venice as we pulled up to our mooring site on Pellistrina Thursday evening. What an experience. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys biking or just being outdoors. We would definitely do it again but maybe choose a little more difficult ride!!

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Johanne P.
November 1, 2023

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· Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova

The time spent touring around
Venice and the food on the boat!

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Carl A.
November 1, 2023

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· Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova

Standing on top of the boat enjoying the view, especially the sunsets. Our guide and the crew were excellent.

Our local guide for the tour in Mantova spent far too much time in the church and no time on the archeological site in the middle of town.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Bradley Scott P.
November 1, 2023

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· Portugal’s Vicentine Coast & Algarve

Very good trip, views ,mix of road and trail cycling.
All accommodations were top notch.
Guides were very friendly and eager to assist.
I would probably rate the tour as moderate to say the least, loose sand and rocky trails can make it challenging.

Countries included in this tour?
Portugal

John A D.
November 1, 2023

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· Douro Valley Wine & E-Bike Tour

The guides are serious about making everyone happy. I should have brought my Tabasco sauce. I would do this trip again. One of the guides was an olive oil expert and since we were in olive oil country it was a treat to listen to him. Wine country too. We learned all about Port wine and how they still crush it with their feet in huge granite tubs.

Countries included in this tour?
Portugal

Julie E.
November 1, 2023

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· Provence - Wilderness of Camargue

Our guide Hugo was amazing! So knowledgeable and just a great person to cycle with. We loved the history of the area and the number of things we were able to see on the trip was really great. The bicycle was great and we moved efficiently together as a group. We were fortunate to have good weather despite the forecasts. Note that cabins are very small, but that they are also very efficient with lots of storage. Food by Nadia our chef was fantastic, and overall we loved the crew on this ship.

Countries included in this tour?
France

Criddle D.
November 1, 2023

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· Metz to Cochem

We loved the camaraderie of the fellow guests. Our tour guide Wim was knowledgeable and entertaining. The crew made every effort to ensure we were made welcome and looked after in every possible way. The food was wonderful! Our daily rides were full of great experiences and amazing scenery. Overall we loved our tour!

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

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