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4.5 out of 5

 


Dale S.
5 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Provence - E-Bike & Boat

I well guided tour with beautiful sites! we could not be happier with the accommodations, food and hospitality we found on this tour. Highly recommend.

  • City lights of Lyon on board our boat, the Stella. (photo by Dale S.)
  • Exquisite wine and dine dinner aboard ship. (photo by Dale S.)
  • Passageways and doorways in Viviers. (photo by Dale S.)
  • market’s full of cheese and fruits! (photo by Dale S.)
Countries included in this tour?
France

Jan R.
5 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Provence - E-Bike & Boat

The bike excursions were well organized, interesting and very challenging.

When did you take this tour?
Sept 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
The routes were much longer and more difficult than described in the literature.
Do you recommend this tour?
No
Countries included in this tour?
France
  • Accommodations 2
  • Included meals 2
  • Bikes + equipment 4
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 1
  • Routes 3
  • Difficulty 5

Therese C.
5 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Provence - Wilderness of Camargue

We have taken other bike trips; however this experience was the most fun and memorable! Georgio our guide, his knowledge of the area was amazing. He packed in as much or less as our group wanted. His dry humor was really fun to be around. We miss him already! The food, amazing! Sara was our chef; the meals were perfect. The care she takes, and what she can put out in a 12 hour day is crazy. A fresh baked tart every morning, fruits, cheeses, meats, homemade granolas and yogurt. The deserts each night, were so....good! Sarita was the house manager. It being her first week, she did an outstanding job! The entire team acted as if they had been working together for years. We felt so lucky that we had such a great crew. Because it is a small group of 20 guests, you become friends fast. Each night a couple of guests would stand up and roast some of the other guests, it was so fun! We sang songs and played games after dinner every night. It was like summer camp for adults, a big sleep over. We will definitely be booking another trip!

Countries included in this tour?
France

Diane S.
5 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

Everything was excellent! Staff, guides, food, the boat, bikes, and the itinerary. We loved the small group experience -25 guests. We got to know everyone:)

  • Vineyards along the Moselle Valley (photo by Diane S.)
  • Guide talk in the lounge (photo by Diane S.)
  • Wine tasting (photo by Diane S.)
  • A heart shaped vineyard along the Moselle (photo by Diane S.)
When did you take this tour?
August 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
The level was as advertised, however it was a bit of a challenge to keep up with the group of e-bikes.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Francisco O.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Loire Valley - Orléans to Tours

Un general the castles we visited and the ride the last day was the best one in terms is the mix of castles and view a round the road.
On data 2-3 it was a little bit too “underpopulated”, not mucho too see for a big part of the day.. and we experienced lot of wind!

Countries included in this tour?
France

Charlie B.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

Iris and all the staff were terrific. Food was superb. Guides were very good. All around a great experience for our group of 12

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Karen D.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Best of Burgundy

We had an amazing time. Just biking through those beautiful landscape, the delicious food and amazing wine made that trip unbelievable.

  •  (photo by Karen D.)
  •  (photo by Karen D.)
  •  (photo by Karen D.)
When did you take this tour?
September 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
I think it was as expected I want to add you should provide miror with the bike- useful for in town or to see if your partner following. Also the gps app was not that great and would be good to have a phone holder on every bike so everyone can see the gps route. Would be nice also if the tasting booked on the way should be included in the route so it will bring us there directlty. Did a tour with a different provider and all of that was provided and made a difference For the better
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
France
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 3
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 3
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 4

John E.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Loire Valley - Tours to Angers

We had a wonderful time. Thank you for taking care of us. All the accommodations where great. The luggage transfers were flawless, and the bike were fun to ride.

  • Lunch along the La Char River in Savonnieres (photo by John E.)
Countries included in this tour?
France

Graeme S.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

Very good boat, great food, excellant guides, staff and captain on Iris.

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

John R.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Loire Valley - Orléans to Tours

Unfortunately, our flight was cancelled at the last minute, and we missed the first day riding on our tour. However
Sophie came to the rescue and was able to get our bikes delivered to the second hotel, and we were able to ride and view the fabulous Chateau Chambord. We took advantage of booking the meals at each destination. Sophie's choices of restaurants in each town were top notch and within walking distance of the hotel. We met a different group of riders each day on the trail from England, Germany, Canda and Denmark each group bonded together and road in a pack. this is our 4th tour with Tripsite, but our first with baggage pick up which we were a little hesitant about, however the execution was excellent which now gives up a lager selection of trips for our next adventure!

Countries included in this tour?
France

K N.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Champagne Tour

The Clair D'Etoile is a very nice barge with a great captain and crew. The chef was amazing and the meals outstanding. This is a very easy ride, on mostly flat terrain. More advanced riders might want to look for somewhere with more challenging terrain. Beautiful woods near Paris and lots of places to visit. Really nice to come into Paris at Sunset and sail past all of the sights.

Countries included in this tour?
France

Tania S.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

The route was perfect, gorgeous nature and pace full all the time.
The boat is great, food very good and very kind staff.

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Sarah M.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

My husband and I had an absolutely fabulous time! The sightseeing was wonderful, the bike riding was lovely, the culture and history lessons were informative, and the fellow passengers and staff were all fabulous. The Magnifique III boat is incredible… and the food!!! Exceeded all expectations.

My only comment for consideration is regarding the choice of an e-bike or regular bike. My husband and I rode regular bikes. About 3/4 of the group did e-bikes. You travel as a group so I was a little nervous about keeping up with everyone, but I did OK. That said, riding for 25+ miles per day for a week is a lot, even if you’re in decent shape. If you enjoy the challenge of exercise, by all means go regular bike. If you want to be more relaxed so you can enjoy the scenery, I recommend e-bike.

  • Dining are of Magnifique III (photo by Sarah M.)
  • Riding through German wine country! (photo by Sarah M.)
When did you take this tour?
September 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Slightly more difficult than expected on a regular bike. On an e-bike, it would be a piece of cake.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 4
  • Routes 5

Lisa S.
3 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

The vineyards along the Moselle River were loaded with grapes ready to be harvested. A couple of evenings we played card games. The captain joined in!

  • In the lounge of the Iris (photo by Lisa S.)
  • Watching Iris go by (photo by Lisa S.)
  • Champagne lunch stop (photo by Lisa S.)
  • Bikers from the Iris (photo by Lisa S.)
When did you take this tour?
September 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
It was listed as Medium difficulty. A few people switched to E-bikes. It was mostly flat, but the guides were wonderful in providing two options every day; your choice according to your level.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Donna L.
3 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

The trip followed a beautiful terrain along the Moselle surrounded by beautiful vineyards! The tour guides were very knowledgeable about the region and its rich history. We sampled a lot of local wines and dishes! So delightful.
This was out third bike and barge trip! Each one just incredible!!!

  • A stop in Saarburg for after dinner walk with tour guides (photo by Donna L.)
  • One of many scenic sites biking along the Moselle (photo by Donna L.)
Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Jean W.
3 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Champagne Tour

Arriving in Paris early evening along the Seine. Food was great-Frank did a fantastic job.

When did you take this tour?
August 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Had no expectations since the entire route was changed 2 weeks before departure. Was not the route we signed up for and was a little unorganized.
Do you recommend this tour?
No
Countries included in this tour?
France
  • Accommodations 3
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 4
  • Scenery 3
  • Ease of navigation 3
  • Pre-travel information 3
  • Routes 2
  • Difficulty 3

Erin J.
3 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

Wonderful trip on a beautiful barge. Marion and Irna were fantastic guides. The e-bikes are so easy to ride. The chef served delicious meals. The scenery was beautiful with the grapes ready to be harvested. Nice flat bike trails. The whole crew was just the best. Highly recommend.

  •  (photo by Erin J.)
  •  (photo by Erin J.)
  •  (photo by Erin J.)
  •  (photo by Erin J.)
Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Michael S.
3 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

Wonderful crew and guides. The group was great fun. The guides made efforts to accommodate any concerns about the rides that were planned.

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Chris A.
3 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

The guides and crew were outstanding. The accommodations exceeded our expectations.

When did you take this tour?
August-September 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Easier than expected.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 4
  • Scenery 4
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 5

kathleen n.
4 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Provence - Wilderness of Camargue

This was an awesome bike/barge trip! The bike routes were interesting and beautiful. Our guide Helmut was excellent - keeping us safe while biking and giving us information on the places we visited. He was very patient and helpful. The bikes were well maintained and my E-bike was charged and ready to go all week.
The Caprice barge was clean and efficient. The rooms were small but have shelves and under the bed drawers that were great for organizing clothing etc.
The crew was wonderful and the food was delicious.
I really enjoyed this experience. Definitely will do a barge and bike tour again!

  • Roman Aqueduct (photo by kathleen n.)
  •  (photo by kathleen n.)
  •  (photo by kathleen n.)
  •  (photo by kathleen n.)
  • Caprice crew (photo by kathleen n.)
When did you take this tour?
August 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Just as expected
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
France
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Jean W.
4 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

Route was beautiful. Guides were careful, knew the routes and had good senses of humor. Also patient.

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Henry B.
1 month ago

Verified Reviewer

· Montargis to Paris E-bike & Boat

Riding the bicycle through the gorgeous rural French countryside.

Countries included in this tour?
France

Jeffery W.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

The trip was fantastic! From beautiful accommodations, to the fabulous staff on the barge and the outstanding tour guide! We couldn't have asked for a better trip! We will definitely be back. Thanks Tripsite!!!

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Joan S.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Provence - Wilderness of Camargue

Everything was great from start to finish. Giorgio our guide was amazing. He was the only guide for the entire group. His techniques our having a “ corner” person to direct us when we made a turn out as well as a sweeper to be the last person to make sure that we were all together. Kept everyone safe and together. He was very humorous. He had lots of information and history of everywhere we went. He always had his eye out to make sure that we were happy we were content, and we were enjoying the trip. He took any information that we gave him in regard to our needs very seriously and did everything he could to make us happy and comfortable, and he succeeded beyond belief. The chef Sylvia had our elves watering from breakfast all the way through dessert. She always had a smile on her face saying while she cooked it was a true passion of hers, and it showed in the quality of the food as well as the presentation. Emma our steward took care of all of our needs again with a smile on her face. There wasn’t anything that was asked for that she did not deliver. This crew was absolutely amazing and they made the trip more than I could’ve expected.

  • Sunflowers (photo by Joan S.)
  • San Remy hospital where Vincent Van Gogh was. (photo by Joan S.)
  • Monet immersion exhibit in a limestone quarry (photo by Joan S.)
Countries included in this tour?
France

Steven K.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Classic or Luxury Famous Villages of Provence

Seeing the poppy fields in bloom was best part. Worst was map book not matching gps file for first few directions of isle de sorgue to st. Remy ride. Hotel in St. Remy was excellent.

Countries included in this tour?
France

Richard L.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Mainz to Strasbourg

Lots of comfortable cycling over easy terrain, even in extreme summer heat. The cities that are visited are unique and interesting with lots of things to see from cathedrals to the Gutenberg museum. Keep in mind that except for one evening, travelers are not on the boat when it is traveling along the Rhine. Instead, the boat goes from port to port while travelers cycle from port to port. Also keep in mind that this is not the most scenic portion of the Rhine except for the last day, where we cycled through vineyards on the slopes down to the Rhine. Otherwise, the terrain was mostly flat with dikes between the cycle path and the river making it hard to see the river. Once we got out of the heavily industrial cities, the ride was pleasant and flat through wooded areas, grassland, and farmland. Roughly one-quarter of the ride was along the Rhine, one-quarter through cities or industrial areas, and one-half through grassland/forest, and farmland. Food was outstanding; the rooms on the boat were clean and comfortable, but a little worn. Staff was outstanding -- very helpful and friendly. We would definitely do another bike/boat cruise on the Olympia.

When did you take this tour?
June-July 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Exactly what we expected.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Germany, France
  • Accommodations 3
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 4
  • Scenery 3
  • Ease of navigation 3
  • Pre-travel information 3
  • Routes 3
  • Difficulty 3

Leanne V.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

The crew were outstanding. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic trip. The route was gorgeous. Bikes and barge well equipped.

When did you take this tour?
June 29-July 6, 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
I felt we were well prepared.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Jody J.
3 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

Cochem to Metz Tour
We are believers! Now we know why so many people love the boat and bike (bike and barge) thing. The boat was excellent, we loved the Princesse Royal. Even more so, we thoroughly enjoyed the personable service of the staff ~ boat crew and the bike guides. All of them "bent over backwards" to make our experience seamless and memorable. The food and drink was excellent and the overall organization of the trip was superb. We will definitely be doing more of these, with the same providers and "Princesse Royal" fleet.

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

john r.
3 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

Just some feedback on the accuracy of the bar tab :

- we had to remind the team that we had upgraded one of our bikes to an e-bike for 3 days; they hadn't put it on the tab !

- subsequent to the trip we have realised that our 1x gluten-free supplement hadn't been included on the bar tab .

All this was (potentially) lost income , for the company &/or the crew .

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Marcy G.
3 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Loire Valley - Châteaux Country (based in one hotel)

The heat! We were there during France’s late-June heat wave, so our first two days of biking were beautiful but depleting. The routes were excellent and the app worked very well. We took it easier on ourselves on day three and enjoyed the flexibility of a self-guided tour, which allowed us to explore the town of Cheverny, play golf (!) and attend a local jazz festival. Our lodging at Les Sources de Cheverny, for which we happily paid extra, was extraordinary. Also, Sophie was an amazing partner from start to finish: we so appreciated her flexibility on lodging, and her responsiveness as questions and needs (like bike helmets) arose. Merci beaucoup!

Countries included in this tour?
France