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Mainz to Bamberg
by Bruce & Dianna Reynolds 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyWe just completed this tour and had a great time. Jantien prepared some amazing meals for all of us and went out of her way to help any guest who may have a question,a problem, a dietary concern or any other matter. At night after all her chores were done she would sit down with us and join in with a glass of wine to talk about the days bike tour. Henk, our captain, crew Klara and Ahmed always had a smile on their face , kept the boat spotless, ready with a glass of wine or beer after a day of biking and just nice people. Finally our guide Lia, she was one of us. Whether it was talking about a certain Benedictine Abbey, sampling barley at a brewery or adjusting a bike seat she was special.
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Romantic Road & the Bavarian Lakes
by Bonnie W. 5 days ago • Permalink/ReplyBe adventurous and try a self-guided trip in Germany. You'll enjoy beautiful scenery, lakes warm enough to swim in and charming Bavarian towns. The routes are well marked. If you enjoy cycling at your own pace, this is the trip for you.
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Merzig to Mainz or Mainz to Merzig
by Pat C. 5 days ago • Permalink/ReplyThis is a must trip for anyone who embraces the Bike and Barge experience with a small group. The Merlijn is an extremely well managed boat with the owners attending to every detail in a friendly and caring manor. This trip checks off all the boxes, good food and drink, comfortable accommodation and arguably some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. My only suggest is to book it early as it fills up quickly and in particular on this boat.
Boat: Merlijn
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Mainz to Cologne
by Gayla 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyBoth great suggestions and easily doable. Thank you.
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Baltic Sea Tour
by Vincent D. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyThe Baltic Sea cycle was one of our best cycle experiences with magnificent forest, sea and landscape. Tripsite took care of everything including The Weather. It was the German Riviera with the most beautiful towns in which we stayed from Lubeck to Stralsund.
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Mosel and Saar
by George P. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyThe scenery was gorgeous, there were quaint little towns around every bend of the Saar and Mosel rivers. Our bike guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the areas we were at. The food was plentiful and dinners were way above average. Great tour!
Boat: Zwaan
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Kieron G. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyMy wife and I just finished this trip with another couple. First of all, remember that you get what you pay for. This cruise is much cheaper than Viking or Avalon or some of the others so you can't expect as much opulence or fine cuisine. That said, everything was fine. The food was good but not great. The walls to the cabins are thin so if the person in the room next to you is a loud talker, you will hear every word. Also, try to avoid the lowest level of rooms - the windows don't open and are noisier as you are close to the engine. The trip it self was great. The cycling was easy and scenic. We had Axel as our guide, and seriously, he ruins you for any other guide. If we went on another cruise, it would have to be with Axel - any other guide would suffer in comparison I suspect. He is Austrian with a very keen sense of humour (He would have to be as he is an Arsenal fan). He went above and beyond.
Boat: MS Carissima
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Winifred 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyHello Sandra - your review is very helpful. Our family of 5 (3 adults and 2 teenagers) are planning to take this tour on the Carrissima in 2019. We hope to be able to do the self guided tour for flexibility and to save some $. (1) Did you have difficulty finding the route/signs etc? (2) Would we need to be able to speak local language to ask for direction? (3) Have you kept your travel notes and would you be willing to share them? Thanks much in advance!
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Carla - Partner at Tripsite 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyHi Denise,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback.
It's unfortunate the ship had engine troubles during your tour. These ships are machines and sometimes things can go wrong. I know it is always a very stressful time for everyone involved. Our local partners work hard to make the best of the situation. I'm glad in the end everything worked out fine. Another adventure in the books! I hope you will be back for more....
Thank you again! ~Carla, Partner at Tripsite -
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Denise G. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyWe had a mixed experience on this trip, having completed two other bike and barge trips on smaller boats (and smaller waterways). This is a wonderful region for riding - much of the route follows bike paths that parallel the river and provide gorgeous views of river towns. Unlike our other trips, participants ride on their own without a guide, and this worked well for us. Because the boat travels from Passau to Budapest and back again, there is quite a bit of travel time on the boat. At times, we enjoyed watching the scenery, but this also meant that our time on land was quite limited. Food was decent and several options were available at each meal. The dining room was noisy and it does take quite a bit of time to serve everyone, with the staff clearly working hard! During our tour, there were engine problems which resulted in a change in itinerary. The company struggled to manage this and identify reasonable options. In the end, they have promised us a partial refund, which seems quite fair. We would have preferred that this offer had come sooner in the process, without the numerous conversations that were needed to help the company understand the concerns of passengers.
Boat: MS Arkona
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Dan C. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyBest part? The cycling along the Wachau valley
Boat: MS Carissima
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Around Lake Constance
by Annette 4 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyI have found I download the app mapsme and put in the hotels before I leave home. I can still access this by satellite and not needing data when getting near. or can probably do the same with the Google maps app and again use offline...also helpful en route.
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Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
by Lois K. 4 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyThe entire trip was greater than expected! The staff bent over backwards to accommodate. The gorgeous Danube!
Boat: MS Arkona
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Lori C. 4 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyI adored the trip from start to finish. The scenery, the towns and cities and of course seeing everything by bike. I met wonderful people who share a love of travel and adventure. The only problem with the trip was the tour leader. He was condescending and rude to several guests. The rest of the staff was phenomenal. I would do this trip again tomorrow.
Boat: MS Normandie
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Gail W. 1 month ago • Permalink/ReplyBike Boat 4 countries Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary - most memorable part of the trip was experiencing the Danube River up close; boat was comfortable and so smooth sometimes I had to look out the window to see if we were moving
Boat: MS Arkona
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Wendy T. 1 month ago • Permalink/ReplyMost Memorable Part? The beauty & grandeur of the Danube...and the ability to enjoy this while riding a bike!
Boat: MS Carissima
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Along the Danube - Passau, Bratislava, and Vienna
by Earl W. 1 month ago • Permalink/ReplyBest part of the trip was bicycling through the scenic Wachau wine region. The views of the Danube River and vineyards were magical. Views like you see in PBS commercials for Viking cruises. Bratislava was the most pleasant surprise. A beautiful city with an active cafe culture that is not as big and intimidating as Vienna.
If you are unsure of your bicycling skills consider the hop-on hop-off tour option for Vienna instead of the bicycle tour. The crowds and heavy traffic make the bicycle tour slightly treacherous.
The hardest bicycling day ironically was the first day with steep hills up to the Mauthausen concentration camp and the Clam Castle both of which were worth seeing. If you question whether you are in good enough physical condition for this trip rent the electric bikes, they make a huge difference.
Boat: Theodor Körner
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Susan W. 1 month ago • Permalink/ReplyI would highly recommend this trip. The food was fantastic. The rooms were of a good size and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The cycle route were scenic and enjoyable. I would definitely do another.
Boat: MS Normandie
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Three Country Tour
by Yael U. 1 month ago • Permalink/ReplyMy third trip booked through Tripsite.com and my third wonderful summer of biking! Three years ago, We traveled through Provence Villages. Last year through Slovenia and Croatia, and this year through Three Counties - Netherland, Belgium and Germany. We have LOVED each of these explorations: countrysides, villages, forests, inns, seasides, agriculture, architecture and delicacies. The days were never dull, they were not too difficult, they filled us with a sense of peace and joy. We completed our trip in Europe excited to dream of where our next Tripsite adventure might take us!
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Mainz to Cologne
by Louise M. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyWe loved our bike and barge tour from Mainz to Cologne. The food was great, the scenery amazing! Biking is the perfect way to appreciate the environment in a relaxed way and truly immerse yourself in the experience. Two suggestions - have the tour briefings in the evening between Entree and Main course (it was a pain having to wait til 9am in the morning when we are early risers) and have branded reusable water bottles that can be filled up at water stations each day (instead of contributing to plastic bottle waste). Thank you.
Boat: MS Arlene II
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Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna aboard the Primadonna
by Janet C. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyRiding along the Danube river was fantastic! We loved all the port cities and the scenery was picturesque. Our favorite memory of the trip was being able to explore on our own each day. Guiding ourselves on the daily rides was challenging but very rewarding. Usually we saw our fellow shipmates along the way and had lunch companions for our daily Danube picnics!
Boat: Primadonna
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Paul H. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyWhat an unforgettable trip! We were able to take our 75 year old dad and he cycled the whole thing easily. The touring days in the cities were full, overwhelming, and inspiring for someone who's never seen the rich history of Europe. Cruising down the river while eating a 4 course dinner was a perfect finish to cycling though forests and orchards all day. It was a perfect combination of cycling, cruising, relaxing and sight seeing. I would recommend it to anyone!
Boat: MS Normandie
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Paula H. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyThis trip provides a chance to explore the rural areas along the Danube by bike and to visit the great cities of Budapest and Vienna. There is a lot packed into this trip.
Boat: MS Normandie
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Sherry D. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyThis was a perfect way to spend a holiday. The food was AMAZING! The staff was personable, kind, and so very efficient with all they do. I was pleasantly surprised with all the paved bike paths and the number of cyclists out traveling on vacation. It was inspirational to interact with them along the way. Thank you, Normandie and staff. We had a fantastic time!
Boat: MS Normandie
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Prague to Dresden - A Tale of Two Rivers
by Brad C. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyThe Prague to Dresden bike ride was an amazing vacation. Everyday there were beautiful sites and scenery that made the journey a really memorable trip. Each night we lodged in picturesque towns along the route and always near the city square where we enjoyed great dining and sightseeing. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a really unique biking vacation in the heart of Europe.
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Berlin to Malchin and Malchin to Berlin
by Nancy B. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyThe most memorable part of our bike and barge trip from Malchin to Berlin was the day we biked on the Isle of Usedom. The landscape was beautiful, the beach front area was full of interesting shops and restaurants where we ate spaghetti ice, a childhood favorite treat of my husband. He has waited years to share this moment with our kids. We topped off the day with a swim in the Baltic Sea which was full of big waves and surrounded by soft, white sand.
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Berlin to Malchin and Malchin to Berlin
by Kathryn H. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyOne of my favorite parts of the trip was jumping off the boat into the canal. It was the end of a long, fun day of bike riding. The canal was clear and perfect for jumping. Everyone jumped off and everyone did fun tricks. The funniest was when Paul fell off and I never could keep a straight face around him again (Paul didn't get hurt except his pride btw). Captain Henk even put down a ladder to make climbing to the dock easier.
Boat: Merlijn
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Sandi B. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyCycling past the remnants of the Iron Curtain. WOW!
There were so many highlights, but having Axel as our guide certainly added a great deal to our daily rides. Thanks Axel!Boat: MS Carissima
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Danube Bike Path - Passau to Vienna
by Diane W. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyThe beautiful scenery along the river was the most memorable part of the trip. We also loved all the little cafes right by the path for lunch and breaks.
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Ursula T. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyBiking along the Danube and in the evening sitting watching the sunset on the top deck. I would like more time on the bike, but happy we got to see so much!
Boat: MS Arkona
