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Michael C.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Ended up being a Two-Country Tour due to high Danube water levels. It got a bit chaotic at times trying to understand where we were headed, when/where we would be riding, etc. While I think the onboard crew did a decent job of trying to adapt to the situation, I think boat operator should have had better contingency plans in place before ever leaving port. Watching/reading news reports the day the boat left Passau, water conditions were not unknown and it was predictable that the boat wouldn't make it to Budapest.
The bike rides we did get in were beautiful and the Danube area is definitely worth seeing. We were fortunate that most of the bike paths that had been affected by the flooding had been cleared and so only a few routes were detoured due to silt/debris on path. The bus rides we took to see a couple of the destinations we couldn't reach by water were longer than the time at the destination, but the time at the destinations was enjoyable.
Since we had anticipated it being the highlight of our trip, I wish we had made it to Budapest!!
Stephen O.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Albanian Highlights
The food was excellent without exception. Our guide was super helpful, supportive, safety conscious and knowledgeable. The people of Albania are very friendly and I always felt safe while riding my bike.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania
Stephanie C.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Matera to Lecce
We loved this trip, our first group trip with a guide, and our first biking trip. The guide was knowledgeable and very interactive, and the support staff person thoughtful and proactive. Our guide even shared his traditional music talents, which was an unexpected bonus. The cheese making demonstration and lunch was a highlight, as was staying at a masseria (farm). Good food and great tour stops.
A few tweaks would have made the trip five stars. Some of the bikes had power issues which weren't addressed during the week, and the hotel in Alberobello was not as nice as the others. I wish the last biking day would have had more biking--the other days were full of side trips and culinary/cultural experiences, but the final day seemed to be just a functional direct short ride to our final destination.
Puglia is fascinating, especially the areas around Alberobello. A great place to ride.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Craig S.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Albanian Highlights
This tour is a great value for the expenditure.
The Albanian bike trip started slowly on various fronts. Then, each day it built and built on the previous day’s experiences. Until, you were bombarded with so much beauty, good food and laughter that you could have been forgiven for thinking you had somehow slipped into heaven. Albeit, with Paragliders substituting for angels. I mean WOW.
Bato and Juli, the duo who looked after us;
were a father and son team. They were up to every challenge we hurled at them. They were competent, compassionate and charming.
My only recommendation would be to stay one extra night at the final hotel.
The reality of a 4:00 AM airport transfer after having had such a gratifying trip, was harsh! Ha
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania
Regina E.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Matera to Lecce
Our guide Ernesto was great. The size of our group and lack of support from tour company was the source of most issues!
I loved the locations we were taken. The food was amazing and again our guide Ernesto was great.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Deanna M.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Matera to Lecce
Visiting the city of Matera was a truly unique experience. The history and architecture was fascinating. Matera was a great place to begin our adventure through the Puglia region. The food was excellent throughout our tour and great effort was taken to be sure we were served locally grown tasty treats including yummy local wines.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Joe B.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
The best part of the trip was seeing the different towns with their beautiful historic buildings. Unfortunately because of the prior week's rains which caused high water along the river, we weren't able to visit Budapest.
Paul P.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Heart of Holland
The scenery we passed through. It was beautiful. I definitely recommend going on the side excursion to the flower auction. Crazy scale.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands
Carol E.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Highlights of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat
The entire trip was stunningly beautiful, to the Adriatic Sea, biking on the numerous islands and the views of the mountains while traveling on the boat and riding our bikes. The tour guides were knowledgeable and attentive as well as the entire crew on our boat. The bike trips were full of interesting sites and easy to complete. If you’re looking for a relaxing trip that includes biking on numerous islands, swimming at some of the some most gorgeous beaches around then this trip is for you. Book it now, you won’t regret it.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Croatia
susan g.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
The fun interaction with all the other people on the barge. Also, the fantastic guides and crew - all were great. Food terrific as evidenced by the 5 lbs. I gained!
While the terrain was flat, there was a couple of days when we had gravel and tree roots which made the going a little tougher and hard on the butt and lower back. An additional cushioned seat cover would have helped. Many people had Emile’s which were helpful over the rougher terrain. I never thought I would need one but I am almost 85 and have a broken down lower back. I really struggled on the second day when we did 50 km and some lengthy rough patches. People with e-bikes felt they were very good bikes, heavier than a regular bike but expected. The regular bikes were excellent other than a little more cushioning would help. The scenery along the way is not very interesting.
but earlier reviews mentioned that. It’s more about the fun of the group. This is likely my last bike trip but it was a great one. All of the bike & barge trips are terrific.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Judith B.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
My sister and I bike and barge once a year on smaller barges with only about 12 staterooms. We opted to try a true, large river boat on this trip. Our trip was on the Swiss Crown. It started and ended in Passau Germany, with a destination of Vienna. We were impressed by the beauty of the boat and by our room, which had every amenity we could have asked for. The Danube bike trail was amazing despite epic flooding that had occurred little over a week prior. Our guide Carl was a delight. The meals were exceptional and well executed. The staff worked as a well oiled machine...always on cue. For those that are used to larger ships and river boats, this cruise is for you! It will not disappoint. As for my sister and I, although we loved this experience, we found we missed the intimacy that smaller barges provide. But the Swiss Crown was an elegant and lovely experience we will never forget!
Pamela W.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Highlights of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat
It's impossible for me to name a single most memorable part of this trip; it was the total package- beautiful scenery, beautiful boat, delicious gourmet food, excellent cycling equipment, excellent fun guides and ship crew. The size of the group was good and happily we all got along great. We were also lucky with the weather as shoulder season brought some rain we dodged with a slight itinerary adjustment. Despite an initial snag due to a couple of cabins not being what people had reserved via Tripsite, the trip guides managed to sort things out to everyone's satisfaction thanks to kindness and generosity within the group and I am confident in writing that every single person aboard had a wonderful time.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Croatia
Barbara K.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
We were paired with a fun couple at mealtime. They ended up cycling with us most days and we shared stories and laughter.
Daniel H.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Danube Bike Path - Vienna to Budapest
The maps were more helpful than the written directions. All hotels were excellent, rooms, service and food. The bikes were quite heavy for the distances involved. The women did not like the seats, rubbed their lady parts the wrong way. Questions were answered quickly through What’s App. Inform riders than many restaurants in Europe are closed on Sundays. Have a map that shows where the hotel(s) are located. Considering the Danube flooding conditions, the staff responded quickly, but it would have been nice to be better informed each morning about changing conditions.
Denis S.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
This was the seventh bike/barge tour, in Europe, which I have taken. It was a wonderful tour. The boat, the crew and the guides were among if not the best. In particular the quality and the presentation of the food was outstanding,. I have three suggestions that in my opinion would have made the trip more comfortable. The first is quite minor but most North Americans use a facecloth in the bathrooms, I would prefer this to the two handtowels which were provided for each guest, Secondly, on each of my earlier trips better accommodations were made for guests to dry out light laundry or wet clothing. A clothesline set up on upper patio could work well for this, Finally, my experience is that cycling in a group of 31 is awkward and potentially dangerous. Our two guides worked together very well to control the traffic and allow the whole group to cross major roads safely but two smaller groups would mean shorter traffic delays.
Overall a great trip which I will gladly recommend yo others
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Edward C.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
The lack of communication on the lack of planning for weather. There should have been plans in place for us to visit all 4 countries that we paid for, or compensation for missing Budapest.
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Jan Tripsite Staff 4 months ago
This highly unusual storm effected 1000s of travelers in the region and the local folks on the ground were completely overwhelmed. Apologies that your trip did not entirely work out. thanks for your business and we hope you'll travel with us again.
Sheila C.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
The scenery was beautiful, very memorable. The staff was excellent, accommodating and professional. Thank you for that. The e-bikes were great, and definately made riding fun. Unfortunately, due to flooding on the Danube, we did not get to experience important parts of the trip. The staff did their best to make up for this, but we did miss out on anticipated stops and excursions.
Julie P.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Albanian Highlights
What a fantastic 10-day cycling trip to Albania! It was exciting to see the beauty of Albania on a bicycle from the Llogara Pass, a high mountain pass within the Ceraunian Mountains, to the coastline of the Albania Riveria. Our tour guide, Juli, and support team, Bato, did a fantastic job. The entire tour was seamless. The meals were preplanned and ready to be served when we got off the bikes. The routes were well-planned and beautiful, with excellent coffee breaks and interesting mini-tours along the way. I would highly recommend this trip.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania
Carly K.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Best of Tuscany Bike Tour
EVERYTHING about this trip was spectacular. We were so impressed with our guide Antonio in his expertise and knowledge of the area of Tuscany. The friends we made are memorable and probably lifelong. The food, the trails, the villages, the group dinners, the pizza lunch— all of it is memorable. We’ll be back for another Tripsite Trip!! Caio!
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Sherrill S.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Highlights of Tuscany
The riding was fabulous. The routes were challenging, yet doable for me (on e-bike,) and the towns and views were just breathtaking. My husband is a strong rider, but opted for an ebike, and enjoyed challenging himself by keeping it at the lowest level.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Naomi F.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Pearls of Dalmatia
Beautiful sites but people need to know that even with E-bikes, it was challenging due to hills. Only complaint was due to noise level , dining experience on board was unpleasant
- Countries included in this tour?
- Croatia
Toni G.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Cyclades Islands E-bike & Boat
We had the absolute best time on This trip. It was the highlight to our three weeks in Greece and we’re already looking to make plans for another trip Trip site took care of everything, including all transfers, making everything incredibly easy and they were available for questions as we moved around during our vacation We highly recommend them
- Countries included in this tour?
- Greece
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Bozena Tripsite Staff 4 months ago
Hi Toni, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your trip was the highlight of your time in Greece. It was a pleasure making everything smooth for you, and we can't wait to help you plan your next adventure!
Carly K.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Best of Tuscany Bike Tour
This trip was unlike any other! The guides were extremely knowledgeable, kind, respectful, and patient. Cycling through Tuscany will be forever replaying in my mind!
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
Christina B.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Albanian Highlights
I have always wanted to take a challenging cycling trip. It has taken me 10 years to find the right people to lead me there safely. Thank you Hennie. I loved how the trip swept us along a variety of landscape and terrain. I appreciate history and liked the stops along the way to see how these beautiful people have fared through the centuries. The food was more than ample and delicious! So much goodness comes from the land and the people’s effort.
The mountains were spectacular and the Ionian Sea at the end was our reward. We went back in time to see an agrarian society working hard, yet having access to good food and good water. I appreciated the drinking water all along the way ❤️
My big tip is to stay two extra nights in Vlorë when you are done to enjoy your newly toned muscles and the Sea. Also it wouldn’t hurt to come a day early just to have a day to discover Tiranë and deal with the challenges of traveling days.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania
Kathleen (Kathy) D.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Danube Bike Path - Regensburg to Passau
Great scenery, lovely accommodation, mostly easy and pleasant riding.
Suggest - check the status of construction along the river. We had one posted detour and one not posted. Without our own maps, we would have been a long way off course.
- check your bicycle carefully. My seat bolt was stripped so the seat went out of adjustment several times each day. As someone accustomed to working on bicycles, it was irritating but a rider not comfortable doing adjustments would have been very uncomfortable
- Countries included in this tour?
- Germany
Carrie S.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Extremadura: Spanish Land of Conquistadors
My hubby and I did this tour in mid-August. Despite the heat and the elevation gain more than we expected, this tour was surprisingly amazing!! The route was beautiful AND interesting, and it was always such a treat to stay at the Paradors. Bikes were in good shape but we did have one mechanical issue,.. however the support line was quick to resolution. We definitely will not forget this trip for all the right reasons!
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
Corbin B.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Loire Valley - Orléans to Tours
My wife and I had a wonderful time. The routes, the chateaus, the bikes, the app, the luggage transfers, and the lodging were all good. Thank you for an excellent experience!
- Countries included in this tour?
- France
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