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It should be mentioned that customers will need to purchase waterbus tickets for travel from Venice to the dock site.

The four of us had a wonderful time!
The route was beautiful, bringing us past windmills, canals, fields of tulips, beautiful villages, lambs, and the seaside. The Guibo app was helpful and we could rely on it to guide us, but it did have a couple glitches and I would have liked to have more trip data: distance travelled, distance left, speed. We hit a couple of unexpected detours and had to reroute, but we were lucky enough to not have to add too much distance to our day.
Our Category A hotels were clean and cozy, with generous breakfast buffets and friendly staff. We enjoyed the location of most of them. Our least favorite city was Papendrecht, as there wasn't much to see and do around the hotel. Had we known beforehand, we would have had a wander and dinner in Dordrecht before taking the ferry to Papendrecht, as Dordrecht had a lot more to see and do. Our bad for not checking beforehand, but we didn't expect it after all the other fabulous, centrally located accommodations.
The luggage service was efficient and our luggage was at destination most of the time by the time we arrived, arriving by 5 pm on the two days they were not already there.
I would say the bicycles were where we weren't totally happy.
2 of us had no issues (one regular men's bike, and one women's electric), and were very happy with their bikes. We all appreciated having the front panier, the cell phone holder and the saddle bag. However, my partner's bicycle was not well fitted for him. At 6' 3", he had to be very careful not to hit his crotch on the bar every time he dismounted. His handlebars were also loose and they slid downwards every time he put his weight on them to get going. Not optimal. We tried adjusting them, but it only made the problem slightly better. For me, the bicycle was just big and heavy, but I'm used to cycling on a carbon road bike. An option for an upgrade to a lighter bicycle would have been great, as well as some mechanism to switch an ill fighting, poorly adjusted bicycle for my partner.
All in all, we definitely recommend this trip. It was well organized and good value for the money.
Dates of travel in early April, between 6° and 20°C, no rain until we got to Amsterdam.

The guides Crysta and Jack were excellent Along with the boat crew They made the trip an excellent adventure

Everything was wonderful! The cabins were really nice, with plenty of storage for our clothes, etc. The food was awesome! We had the best guide, Tammi! She was so knowledgeable about everything, and kept us safe on our bike rides. I highly recommend the Merlijn, and cannot say enough about our trip! I hope to travel with them again!!

From the moment we boarded we were treated like royalty. Everyone was friendly, professional, helpful, welcoming and they remained wonderful for our entire trip. The captain made sure our trip exceeded our expectations. Our tour leaders Chrysa and Jack made us feel like family. They were both good story tellers and made all our adventure interesting and fun. Answered our questions, met our requests with a smile and action. The food was exceptional and plentiful. All members of the ship’s team - Soritis, Georg, Alex, Dimitris, Katerina and Maria were stellar. We will always treasure this wonderful experience

The Merlijn is absolutely beautiful! The crew was top notch and made everyone feel special. The food was delicious and no one was ever left wanting . Completely exceeded expectations.

The Merlijn is absolutely beautiful! The crew was top notch and made everyone feel special. The food was delicious and no one was ever left wanting . Completely exceeded expectations.

It was a great time and everything was perfect.
The crew was very accommodating and Tammy was very knowledgeable and friendly .

It was a great trip and exactly what we hoped for. Lovely bike rides, a lot of diversity in the towns and hotels. Every thing was easy and well organized.

I wish I had asked to make sure we hit one market in the towns we stayed and visited. Also, wish that one hotel had a hot tub or spa.

It was a great family trip, our third trip with Tripsite. One of the bikes wasn't working properly, and we followed the instructions/support for adjustments. We ended up losing some time with that, but it was eventually resolved. The hotels were very good, some stretches of road were very nice, and others not so much. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, the hotel was quite far from the center, which was tiring. In short, another positive experience!

The trip involved spectacular scenery, wide open bike paths and roads, and small villages and cities. We did the trip in December which was cooler with fewer travelers than other times of year. Our local guide Sergio was kind, energetic, and knows the area— routes, restaurants , hotels-inside and out. I would highly recommend this trip.

Absolutely amazing trip and would return in a heart beat. Highly recommend and my sister is booking with you for 2026 ! First class food, and tour guides and definitely 10 out of 10 experience.

Absolutely amazing trip and would return in a heart beat. Highly recommend and my sister is booking with you for 2026 ! First class food, and tour guides and definitely 10 out of 10 experience.

Enjoyed the variation in scenery….through small villages, along canals, through parks, kinderdikes, along dam system, beaches and fields. Enjoyed that the biking extended throughout the day, with stops for coffee and lunch. Tours through the destination towns were interesting, but most businesses were closed, except for restaurants.

The wonderful Greek people and the excellent guidance made our trip special. We've been on many guided cycling trips but none as accommodating as this. Our guide Demitris and his assistant Marias were very knowledgable and always cheerful.

So many memorable parts of the trip. Nomad's Path, the local guide partner, did such a great job creating the trip. We enjoy each day. Beautiful countryside, off the beaten path stops, great food and hotels. Guides were wonderful and knowledgeable. Ebikes were a joy.

We learned about trip site from friends who are avid bikers and really enjoyed this particular tour. We are three friends in our late 40s/early 50s who like to be active but are not avid bicyclists. Due to schedule constraints, we did this trip in early November 2025. If we were to do this trip again, we would likely do it a little earlier in the fall or in the spring. It sounded like the summer could be quite warm and very crowded for biking.
We enjoyed the trip and felt that it was very well organized. We chose to do regular hotels and not spend the money on fancier accommodations, which was perfect for us. The hotels were pretty nice for three star hotels, and the breakfasts were outstanding almost every day. If you are traveling as a single person, you may find your room quite small in comparison to the double rooms and sometimes not as conveniently located in the hotel.
Otherwise, we had a lovely time. Our E bikes were very nice and extremely comfortable the entire time. Hotel staff clearly had experience with trip site in the past as they were always able to make sure our bikes were safe and stored well.
The directions on GPS were almost always accurate, but like some have said sometimes the right turn actually meant a left turn!
Otherwise, the scenery is stunning and we appreciated that most of the drive was not on roads. We also appreciated having suggestions as to what to see during the trip trips. One thing we would likely not do again was visit la Viñyetta. It felt disorganized and also expensive for what was offered to us during our visit.
We did have one day where it rained, and we chose not to bike, staff were prompt to pick us up along with our bikes and drive us without difficulty!
Overall, we would do the trip again, and we would use trip site again for our bicycling adventures!

This was a great trip because of the great guides, great crew, and great cook.

I really enjoyed the peacefulness and beauty of the route and the way the app kept us on track. The castle visits were lovely. I do think the final day ride (55 km) paired with two castle visits was unrealistic. We ended up not doing the ride due to high winds, and even using taxis to get to the two castles, the trip took all day. I really appreciated the responsiveness of the tour operators--promptly getting us a new bike when one malfunctioned and being flexible about the bike pick-up at the end of the trip. However, I think communication could have been better and clearer. For example, we were told that the bikes would be available on Sunday and we were waiting for them to be delivered when in fact they had been put in the hotel's bike garage the day before. Instructions on how to access extras included in the tour (e.g., a wine tasting) were not provided. Thank you for facilitating a wonderful trip!

Our ship, Running on Waves could not have been better. The ship was immaculately clean. Our cabin’s, although small, were very comfortable. I would have to say the staff met our every need. The food was amazing, every meal was a variety and extremely well prepared. Due to the closing of the Corinth Canal, our tour had to be modified. I felt that the captain did the best he could to see that we had a great trip. Lena, the cruise Director was sometimes over the top, making sure all of our needs were met. Alex, our bike guide also did a great job.
I would highly recommend this bike tour.

Boat/biking trips are our favorite way to travel and this is our favorite trip ever! The family who crews this boat made our time aboard safe, well organized and full of adventure. The scenery on the islands is stunning! The e-bikes we used were perfect for the terrain and comfortable. Our tour guide kept us safe, informed and entertained. This trip is absolutely deserving of the 5 stars in every category!

The locations on this tour are fantastic, from tiny towns and ancient villages, fields of grapes, olives and cork, to medieval castles and cathedrals. That being said, it was the people made this tour awesome. Bernardo, our guide, and Sonia, our support person, were outstanding. Both are very knowledgeable about the region and Portugal, and all logistics were seamless—they are a great team who put us all at ease. The hotels and meals were a highlight, we stayed in 2 converted convents, one of which was like staying in a museum but with a 4-star hotel inside! The restaurants that our guide chose were authentic and charming, the food and service were amazing. We sampled many local specialties and locally produced wines. Our guides dined with us, answering all of our questions about the food and region. The e-bikes were top notch, and any small issues were handled promptly by Bernardo. This is such a great way to see a country, very different than what most tourists will experience, we loved it!

Amazing time on San Snova - the boat, the rides, guides Merta and Marko & crew were all amazing! We had a blast with our fellow travelers and were amazed at Chef Luka’s wonderful luncheons and dinners!! Such a wonderful adventure!!

The food served on board was Excellent. The views from on board as we moved between towns was also excellent – far superior to any public ferry or catamaran. The bicycle touring was thoughtfully managed and routed, and very enjoyable. Our state room was very comfortable (up in the bow and far from the engine room), and the common areas were well appointed and fun to hang out in (very "yacht-ty"!). Laundry lines strung along both sides of the boat were invaluable for drying our cycling gear after light laundring/rinsing during the trip.
In all a great travel value.

I can’t stop thinking about this trip — it was just incredible! The crew was amazing, always ready to help and make everything easy and fun. The boat felt cozy, cabins super comfy, and everything was spotless.

We biked every day — anywhere from 20 to 60 km — and the scenery blew me away. Endless olive groves, sparkling blue sea, quiet roads, and secret beaches you couldn’t reach without a bike. Morning yoga on deck was such a nice way to wake up and stretch before hitting the pedals.

And the food… wow! Every meal was different, with plenty of choices between fish and meat, plus fresh fruits, berries, and local treats. I’ll never forget the lamb and langoustines. October was perfect — great weather, beautiful nature, and peaceful towns with almost no tourists. I’d go back in a heartbeat and try more routes! This tour is perfect if you love cycling, exploring, and just enjoying life by the sea.

This trip was outstanding. The boat was very comfortable and well thought out. The owner of the boat and captain, Ante was engaging and informative. The guides,Tara and Ivan were outstanding and did a great job coordinating our bike rides working around the weather. The crew of the boat inclined Rino, Bruna, Tonka, Niksa, Josip, and Alma were all outstanding. I would highly recommend this trip.

Our bike/barge trip surpassed our expectations. The crew was great: the captain, the crew who took care of us on the boat, and our two guides. We really enjoyed the bonus of stopping along the route to see interesting sites or to have a treat and tea in a pretty spot. The Moselle Valley is so beautiful, and in October the colors were unexpectedly beautiful. We would definitely recommend this!

Boat was luxurious, food was excellent and the guides and staff were top notch.
The biking was most excellent

Enjoyed the camaraderie knowledge of the staff. Iris had a wonderful layout but maybe not a round sink in bathroom w faucet in center so when washing your face water goes all over

The wonderful boat, delicious food, fantastic scenery, and amazing crew and guides made for an outstanding trip!