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4.5 out of 5

 


Sally D.
4 months ago

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· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

While some of the routes were challenging at times because they weren’t marked well, the biking part of the trip was phenomenal.
The ship food was excellent!

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Monika M.
4 months ago

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· Koblenz to Merzig

The entire trip was memorable! Scenery, the delicious meals that we had on the Flora, the crew and our lovely guide Irene

Countries included in this tour?
Germany

Mark W.
4 months ago

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· Metz to Cochem

The overall experience was great. Our guides were fantastic, the scenery was beautiful and the boat and rooms were super clean.

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Mary P.
4 months ago

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· Ludwigsburg to Mainz

Perfect trip from the ship, the Merlijn, and its crew headed by Coen and Cristina, to the dining, our guide, Thomas to the location along the Neckar and Rhine rivers with the little towns (and bakeries and cafés). It was like spending a holiday inside a magical storybook.

Countries included in this tour?
Germany

Mary K.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

We did a bike/barge tour several years ago in the Netherlands on a small 20 guest boat so we weren’t sure what to expect on a larger ship. We loved the ship and the larger group wasn’t a problem. We had some special dietary needs which the crew handled seamlessly. Our room was pleasant and comfortable. The crew had our bikes ready to go in the morning and reloaded on the ship after we completed out ride. The rides were beautiful. We enjoying cycling through villages, natural areas and the wine region. A lovely special trip!

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Tanis W.
4 months ago

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· Koblenz to Merzig

The people on the trip (boat staff included) and THE FOOD where the best part of the barge part of the trip

The scenery was stunning ! The cycling, rated easy was an appropriate rating

A fabulous trip

Countries included in this tour?
Germany

Rachel C.
4 months ago

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· Lake Constance to Interlaken

Biking through small towns was an amazing experience! Amazing views and quiet places giving the opportunity to see less touristy destinations.

Some pretty long distances and decent climbs on this tour.

Be sure to get the Komoot app! Staff where we picked up our bikes gave us the routes there and they were a massive game changer and way easier to use than maps.me

Countries included in this tour?
Germany, Switzerland

Gail M.
4 months ago

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· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Great trip! Despite flooding on the Danube that did not allow us to dock at some locations, we got to all advertised locations. The bike ride through the Austrian vineyards was absolutely stunning!

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Nila
4 months ago

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· Around Lake Constance

"Pedalamos por 8 dias incríveis, de 11 a 18 de setembro! A organização do passeio foi simplesmente sensacional, superando todas as nossas expectativas. Mesmo com o tempo meio fechado e fresquinho, o lago e as cidades que visitamos estavam lindos! As ciclovias eram ótimas, bem sinalizadas e seguras. Foi a primeira de muitas aventuras de bike que já estamos planejando! Uma viagem de férias completamente diferente e com experiências incríveis! Vale muito a pena, super recomendo!" Nila, Blumenau/SC - Brasil.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Switzerland

Ric B.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The bike rides and the night view of Budapest.

Please improve the GPS file for the last day of biking as the end doesn’t agree with the new ending at Marbach from Melk. We used the Danube river crossing at the power plant and damn from Melk to Marbach at Wehr Melk Damn.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Petra S.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Ludwigsburg to Mainz

Every part of the trip was memorable.
Although the weather didn't always cooperate we had an amazing time and when the skies opened up we managed to keep dry in a winery... Could be worse :)
The breakfasts were excellent, lots of selection cold and hot and nutritious, lunches were packed by the crew and again excellent. Dinners were three course meals and our last was a four course meal, absolutely delicious.

The boat and bikes were in perfect condition and always clean.

The staff was courteous and helpful, our guide Thomas knowledgeable and always watchful of the group.

The locations we stopped at were beautiful.

I had never ridden an e-bike before the trip but it was easy to learn and a lot of fun. No struggling to get up any hills :)

I would recommend this trip to anyone of all ages, as long as you can ride a bike.

I will go on more of these bike / ship trips!

Countries included in this tour?
Germany

Lillian H.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

We had enjoyed a bike tour on the original QuoVadis 2 years ago and were amazed at the renovation to lengthen the ship into the Magnifique I. Our group had a fun week that was challenged with a variety of weather and the boat needing repair at Trier. Our guides, the captain, chef and staff were very creative to make sure, even though we were quite off schedule we still had our daily cycle and experiences and then some. The bicycles were new and easy to ride.

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Timothy W.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

Simply put, this bike barge trip was outstanding in so many ways. The cycling was at the perfect pace thanks to the excellent leadership of our two guides, Alv and Anja. The serving and support staff were very attentive. The new bikes were in tip-top shape. The cabin on the Manifique 1 was smaller than our last bike barge, but it had everything we needed, was spotless and was made-up for us when we returned from our ride each day. Our breakfasts offered many choices, the opportunity to pack our own lunches allowed us variety each day and our chef provided gourmet dinners each evening. Our captain Patrick pitched in to help out staff as needed. Our fellow cyclists from three different countries enjoyed themselves and we enjoyed their company. Cycling through Germany, Luxembourg and France was an unforgettable experience.

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

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.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany

Laura R.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Saarburg to Mainz

This was a fantastic trip! The Merlijn was absolutely perfect. The crew was outstanding, the chef simply amazing. Our rooms were small but quite nice and always clean. Our bikes were so easy to ride and our guide, well I cannot think of any better guide that we could have had. A simply stunning view of Germany and the most fun way to see it.

Countries included in this tour?
Germany

Robert J.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Saarburg to Mainz

Most memorable: The barge, Merlijn, and the captain, chef, crew and tour guide were spectacular. Highly recommended.
Tips: If traveling in September be prepared for cold, rainy weather.

Countries included in this tour?
Germany

Peter E.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Saarburg to Mainz

Our guide Ilsa, providing historical information from Ancient Rome to the Middle Ages to Modern Times throughout the ride.
The crew were wonderful. Couldn’t be more pleased with the entire trip.

Countries included in this tour?
Germany

Keith T.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna

The scenery was out of this world. Path was mostly flat and well marked. Wife was glad she had rented an e-bike. Ship was comfortable and staff was friendly. A few cold rainy days we chose to just stay on boat and watch scenery. Places we stoped at were wonderful to visit. There was slight impression we might run short of time to make it to some of the destinations but it all worked out fine. Only issue- while hand sanitizer was very available at restaurant, many guests seemed to bypass it. We came home with mild case of Covid.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany

Kathryn M.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Saarburg to Mainz

Coen and Christina and the crew. We appreciated how all of you worked together to make us comfortable and cared for.
For Elizabeth, the bike ride and for Kathryn the special attention given to me after the injury.

Recommend a suggested packing list.

Countries included in this tour?
Germany

Carter W.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The Vivienne is a superb boat with comfortable rooms, excellent meals, amazing staff - from Captain Igor to hotel manager Margot to program director Leslie to restaurant manager Najeh to our wonderful server Nidhal and all the crew who carried bikes, took care of rooms, reception, bar and the like. Everything ran so smoothly. Party events were memorable and fun. The Danube cycling beautiful, as were the cities and towns we visited with so many historic sites. We would recommend this trip and this boat to everyone!

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Mary M.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Saarburg to Mainz

The Merlin ship was extremely impressive. The captain and crew ensured all participants were well taken care of. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were fabulous, and the deserts were lovely! Our bike tour guide shared historical information on most outings, which was quite interesting. Additionally, there were tours along the way of castles and wineries - an added benefit. We highly recommend the trip and the Merlin ship in particular!

Countries included in this tour?
Germany

Margaret O.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Saarburg to Mainz

First and foremost, the captain, chef and crew were outstanding. The trip would not have been the same without their host of talents & hospitality. The Merlijn itself was pristine with all the comforts of home. The passengers were treated like royalty. The bikes were upright which allowed for comfort and made the scenic views easily accessible. Our biking guide Ilse, was knowledgeable about all the historical sites we visited. She was extremely patient with her 22 riders. The cycling was easy with predominantly paved trails with minimal incline. Moving through large cities (ie:Trier) was often difficult with 22 riders often separated through stop lights. It may have been safer to split the groups.
It was our first trip to Germany and the scenery was stunning along the Saar, Mosel & Rhine rivers and many photo predominantly were included. We were especially impressed by the day we biked from Cochem to the town of Eltz, enjoyed an enchanting hike to the Eltz castle, toured castle and biked on to Koblenz. Another highlight was the tasting tour by the owner of Storck Winery in the town of Traben-Trarbach. The unexpected meeting of Captain Coen’s parents and rafting with their barge on the Rhine was delightful. We always looked forward to the cruises during and after breakfast!
Overall, the bike & barge was more than a bike trip. It was all the experiences of boating, dining, biking, hiking and making new friends from all over the world. We would highly recommend this trip!
Thank you Coen & Christina for making the magic happen on your Merlijn ☺️

Countries included in this tour?
Germany

stephen G.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Rating this tour is challenging in a way due the the fact we were there during the worst weather condition's in that part of Europe in years. The Danube rising at unprecedented levels along with flooding. I'm sure you are well aware of all of this. The Vivienne crew and Leslie the tour director did an amazing job of keeping all of us on board safe and making every attempt to help us to continue to have the best possible experience we could given the horrendous conditions.
While we missed out on a lot of cycling and seeing and experiencing this part of Europe, we were very fortunate to be able to do what we could, given the conditions.
Again, Chapeau to Leslie and the crew of the Vivienne!

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Svetlana S.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Prague to Dresden - A Tale of Two Rivers

We like that each day have different options for additional activities that made each day special. We like the difference between landscapes of two rivers.

Countries included in this tour?
Czech Republic, Germany

Dianne W.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna

positive note- Professional friendly crew always helpful. The organisation was magnificent and the food was good and plentiful. The bikes were well kept and great to use. The original plans had to be changed due to the bad weather but other options were available. Riding without a guide meant that extra time could be spent taking photos and exploring what we wanted to do. The extra options turned out to be real gems- the castle at Greinberg was fascinating with all the historic ties, the bike tour of Vienna was outstanding (our guide's voice was loud & clear so that the 2 deaf people could hear the local snippets and frank, humorous commentary), Mauthausen memorial was extra kms & uphill but possible to quick visit time wise. The bus to opera & back worked smoothly. The only tour negative was the constant cold rain but proper preparation, clothing & attitude meant riding without crowds was much easier. On the last day one rider with hypothermia was picked up by van. The organisation was excellent and the evening briefings of what to expect the next day were very helpful.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany

Brad S.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The most memorable part of the trip was leaving Budapest after dark and floating past the lighted buildings and monuments along the Danube. The biking along the River was beautiful and diverse; wine country from Krems to Marbach was very pretty. Most of the routes were along bike paths though some intermittently were on rural roads and through the cities of Vienna and Budapest. Some days biking were very warm, but there were a couple of cold days with temperatures less than 10 degrees C. Its a good idea to come prepared for cool and rainy days both biking and sightseeing; layers with a hooded raincoat was essential. My wife and I are fit bikers riding often in the Colorado mountains, but opted for eBikes on the boat cruise. No regrets on this decision, we road with minimal eAssistance most of the time, but when the winds, and sometimes rain, came up on long rides, or we wanted to catch sites off the main route we had the ability to extend our rides and still make the timing to meet the boat at the next city.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Nancy P.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

Loved it! We went as a couple and met wonderful people. Two things to suggest
1. Better app navigation
2. Lighter e-bikes ( other companies like VBT and backroads have lighter, safer bikes

Staff couldn’t be nicer and we had a flood emergency which was handled professionally and compassionately

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Beth S.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

The bikes, the ship, the crew and the food! All were fantastic! We definitely feel that our experience aboard the Vivienne was a value commensurate with the cost. The upgrade to a Superior room was worth that little extra cost as the views were beautiful. The bikes were in great repair, the e-bike controls were easy. None stop scenery as we rolled through woods, urban roads, country trails and picturesque towns. Even the weather did not disrupt our enjoyment as Captain Igor and all crew worked to keep us safe and entertained during three days of nonstop rain and 30-year record flooding on the river. We have great stories to share!

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Brent E.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna

Unfortunately, the most memorable part was the weather--10 degrees, 25kph winds and rain for a goodly portion of the tour. Suggestion? Never believe the long-term weather forecast.

The staff were uniformly friendly and eager to serve, the food was excellent and the quarters very nice. Places we visited were lovely.

A few of the routes were shared with motor vehicles, and this wasn't clear. While it was not an issue for me, my wife was uncomfortable with it. Drivers in Europe are generally much more polite and tolerant than those in the USA. I would not have liked the experience as much in the US.

Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany

Tracy W.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Prague to Dresden - A Tale of Two Rivers

The TripSite team took care of all the details, was responsive to questions, and made our trip easy and worry free. Prague to Dresden was our second trip and we hope to book many more. We select the upgraded hotels and add on extra nights for an even better experience. The new navigation app made biking even easier. Advice to bikers: do your homework on the suggested side trips - some were nothing burgers but a couple were spectacular and worth the time.

Countries included in this tour?
Czech Republic, Germany