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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Jill T. 3 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThis trip was amazing. It was my first time to Europe and to say now that I was in 4 countries!!
The talks that we had each night with the information on our next day trip were very helpful. We had some bad weather, (rain), but we got by. I cannot complain at all.
We did the off days on our own, walking around Vienna and Budapest. I took so many photos. It is great to have them now to look back on.
I cannot pick one thing that I really enjoyed. Everyday was better than the day before.
I am planning on doing another trip with Tripsite in 2020.Boat: Normandie
Along the Danube-Iron Gates
by R Lynn B. 3 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWonderful trip through 7 countries with breathtaking scenery. Biking most days about 25-30 miles on mostly excellent bike paths.Fun day stops in Vienna and Budapest. Most excursions for dinner or entertainment well worth it!
Be sure to ride prior to going otherwise get the electric assisted but also need to ride and have cycling shorts/gear.
Great trip!!Boat: Theodor Körner
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Marie R. 3 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe staff was fantastic, food was great, bikes were good. Met great folks there at the dinner table. Enjoyed being able to have walking tours in Vienna and Budapest, broke the week up nicely.
Boat: Carissima
Metz to Cochem or Cochem to Metz
by Carol M. 3 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThis was one of the best holidays I have ever taken - being active, seeing history and meeting new friends. Highly recommend.
I have already booked another trip!
Boat: Quo Vadis
Along the Danube-Iron Gates
by Anne B. 3 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerAll staff went out of their way to do anything for us. The bikes were comfortable and the organization was amazing.Loved being in a big group because there was always someone to talk to. The boat was not what I would call a barge!First time in Europe. This Trip changed our lives, only couple from NZ. Great way to celebrate 50 years marriage. Thoroughly recommend
Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
by peter b. 3 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerOur trip was changed as the boat had a broken rudder and not able to be fixed by the time we started. The people involved int he tour then changed it to a bike and hotel trip which was great.
Memorable part of the trip was seeing all the small towns along the way. The bigger towns were ok but the smaller ones were betterBoat: Arlene II
Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
by Rick C. 3 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerAll of the biking was fantastic. The time in Vienna was a close second.
Boat: Normandie
Rotterdam to Cologne or Cologne to Rotterdam
by Barbara Y. 3 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe trip was all that I expected. The barge was very clean, the people were really nice, the bikes were in tip top condition. The scenery was beautiful and the rides were as expected.
Boat: Arkona
Berlin to Malchin and Malchin to Berlin
by Cindy K. 3 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThis trip gave insight into East Berlin; life during communism and now. I have spent a lot of time visiting Western Germany - small quaint towns; beautiful hillsides, etc. This trip was more farmland and very rural. The bike path was varied terrain. Many times our lunch was in a small park or church with no town nearby. The Merlijn is a fabulous small boat (22 passengers) with exceptional owners. This was our second trip with the Merlijn.
Danube Bike Path - Passau to Vienna
by Barry M. 3 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerBest part: Biking into Vienna
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by William M. 4 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerSuch varied but scenic bike riding!
Boat: Carissima
Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
by Susan L. 4 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe entire trip was memorable. Great scenery, small towns and villages, very friendly people. It's great meeting new people from varied countries and backgrounds. Having a guide and local tours really enhanced the experience.
Our only complaint is that our travel agent was very unresponsive to our communications. We had to call the company several times to get information. We booked transportation from airport to the hotel through Tripsite and were taken the wrong hotel. We had to find the correct hotel and get there on our own.
Boat: Theodor Körner
Lorraine Tour
by Carol B. 4 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe bike tour was immensely enjoyable. Even though it rained 6 of 7 days, it was still a highlight of our vacation in Europe. Thanks to Tripsite's instructions, we were well prepared for various weather from rain to warm and cool weather. Taking a barge is a great way to travel without unpacking each night, returning to the same room and delicious meals served on board. I hope to take a bike trip again trying out another river.
Boat: La Belle Fleur
Metz to Cochem or Cochem to Metz
by Janice C. 4 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWow, so hard to pinpoint to one memorable experience; there were so many. Our first impression of the boat and crew was wonderful. The boat was very clean, perfectly maintained and very comfortable. All the crew members were welcoming, kind, fun and efficient. The Captain, RJ, was one on the crew, always on, active, involved and always with a smile. I loved that by the end of the trip, all 24 of us knew each other well after eating, biking and watching out for each other after the 8 days. Bike riding along the Moselle River in the fall with the colors changing was breathtaking. Every turn was equally as beautiful and everyday the colors became more vibrant. We broke off into 2 groups of 12 every morning; each group having one of the two guides. I was very happy to see there were two guides. We came across another bike/barge tour in one of the towns and there was only 1 guide for a group of 24. I think that was pushing it a bit. The villages, towns, castles, history, wineries Read more… and food on board were all exceptional. The pace of the daily ride was not difficult. The only suggestion that I have would be to separate the e-bikes from regular bikes. I found at times, the e-bikes would interfere with the momentum of the rest of us trying to pedal up the hills. It might just be the need for a little more training with the riders on the e-bikes, there was none that I saw, and a better understanding of an "etiquette".Boat: Quo Vadis
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Louise E. 4 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerBeautiful countries, great bikes and fun tour. Flexible dining seating would be preferred.
Boat: Carissima
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Darlene L. 5 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe Beauty of the Surroundings, intimate boat, fantastic food, met new great friends!
Instructions for biking could have been better.. with mileage.. to better time management for return to boat. Cruise Director too pompous for me... had better.. but think his last tour with youAlong the Danube - Passau to Vienna
by Don D. 5 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe normandie boat and crew was well run and has a nice flow to the week. Most memorable moment was Vienna concert operetta
Boat: Normandie
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Roxy K. 5 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerLoved the day by day review of what was to happen. On board entertainment was spectacular.
Boat: Carissima
Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
by Michele C. 5 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWe very much enjoyed our guided cycling tour. We have done several self guided cycling tours, it's just very pleasant to never look at a map or gps. Will definitely repeat that kind of experience.
Boat: Theodor Körner
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Jeffrey B. 5 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMust See: The excursion to the Clam Castle. Authentic Castle owned by the Clam family since the 1500's to the present.
If you take this excursion or the concentration camp, inexperienced riders should rent an electric bike.Boat: Theodor Körner
Berlin to Malchin and Malchin to Berlin
by Edward R. 5 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe trip was great! The food was prepared by the wife of the captain and it was delicious. The tours were well planned and excellent. We rode 170 miles in 6-days and this is the first time I actually lost weight on a vacation trip. They preferred the tips for the crew to be paid in cash (Euros). Would definitely do another bike and barge again. The attitude, experience and knowledge of the captain and crew of the bike and barge definitely makes or breaks a vacation like this one, but the captain and crew of the Merlin were excellent!
Boat: Merlijn
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Samantha C. 5 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThis was an amazing trip. The MS Carissima was very comfortable, the people were lovely, very helpful and friendly . The food was very varied to fit in with the countries and was always delicious . The cycle routes were leisurely and the scenery beautiful . We made life- long friends and had a wonderful time .
Boat: Carissima
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Kerrie G. 5 days ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerLoved the opportunity to cycle along the Danube and see more of the countryside and visit the small towns. Could have done without the wind though! Need to be prepared for all kinds of weather in October. Each day was different - Vienna and Budapest were amazing to visit (once again!).
Boat: Carissima
Merzig to Cochem
by Lynda A. 1 month ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerRelaxing cycling through vineyards, watching the grapes being harvested and visiting the villages and castles aling the way
Boat: Merlijn
Road of 100 Castles - Münsterland
by Carla from Tripsite 1 month ago Permalink/Reply StaffHi Elizabeth! Thanks for your feedback. The routebook with maps is in the German language however we find it is still an excellent tool for riding. We are very sorry you were not aware of the GPS tracks or device sooner.
Despite these issues, I hope you were able to bring home good memories of your trip!Merzig to Cochem
by Ravi M. 1 month ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe entire trip was memorable , all 6 days of it , right from the moment we boarded till we disembarked everything was perfect, absolutely no complaints.
The Barge Merlijn, the owners, Coen and Christina and their entire team were par excellence ! Our guide , Lia was fantastic, with great sense of Humour and was prompt in taking care of any bike related issues . The food was exquisite, the most delectable vegetarian food we ate lovingly prepared by Christina. The bike paths thru the Vineyards and the varied landscapes were perfect along the river Saar and Mosel. It was in reality doing a leisurely tour on a bike. The hike up the mountain to view the Saar Loop was awesome , a perfect picture postcard scene . will definitely recommend this tour on the merlijn.Boat: Merlijn
Mosel and Saar
by James S. 1 month ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerBiking along the river was incredible and I loved seeing small villages we would not have otherwise gone to. The lodging was way more comfortable than the pictures made the boat look, we were all impressed! The staff was all very accommodating to the multiple people in our group requiring gluten-free meals. Overall an amazing week with my extended family on the bikes and on the boat!
Boat: Zwaan
Mainz to Merzig
by Joseph M. 1 month ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe most memorable part of the trip was spending time with my family. Eight of the eleven siblings went on the trip. We really enjoyed the Merlijn. The Captain and crew were excellent.
Boat: Merlijn
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Ann V. 2 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerI can't really choose one memory as the whole trip was absolutely wonderful on and off the barge. The food, accommodations, and staff were absolutely top-notch, they didn't miss a beat. Loved cycling through the beautiful scenery of the rural, small-town areas, and the opportunity to visit several of the larger cities with the added excursions. I wish I had researched the area of the tour beforehand to familiarize myself with its history.
I would have liked a more detailed daily map of the route with distances between landmarks noted. We missed several turns but were able to get back on track. Also one of our bikes in our group of ten did not shift properly even after being replaced, making for a frustrating experience. All that being said we will definitely do another bike and barge trip.Boat: Carissima
Mainz to Merzig
by Courtney R. 2 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe owners and staff were fabulous. The boat was beautiful with very comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms. The common areas were comfortable, flexible, and nicely decorated. The food was delicious. Unfortunately the bikes weren't in very good condition, and that impacted the whole group since we stayed together with our tour guide (flat tires, locked gears, bad brakes). We had lots of rain, so we didn't see much of the beautiful scenery.
Boat: Merlijn