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Matthew W.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Merzig to Cochem
Germany
The crew/boat was absolutely terrific but the scenery and wonderful bicycling infrastructure along the Mosel stole the show. It was my first time doing a bike and barge and I will definitely do it again.
Anita S.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Aside from the beauty, we sell along bike rides, I was totally impressed with how organized the stuff was on the boat. This was his regards to the trip trip information, and the bike set up. The food was phenomenal, the cabin was excellent, and the staff went above and beyond providing outstanding service. The atmosphere was very friendly and jovial. I honestly do not have any tips for others. Already a few of my friends are going to book this trip in the spring and summer next year based on my recommendations.
William H.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Great boat, great crew. Great route. Only suggestion would be to mix dinner partners each nigh vs. sitting with the same people each meal. That way you would get to know more people.
Venise B.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Loved the scenic ride on day 1, 3 and 4
Day 2 was a good ride but not much to see much other than the farms….it was also a very hot day and no reprieve from the sun
The crew was amazing, the food delicious and plentiful, the activities on board enjoyable. Leslie is very knowledgeable and hardworking, he plans a very smooth trip! All the details of the trip are well organized
We really enjoyed our week on the Vivienne
Maureen W.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
This was the perfect vacation. We were biking in 3 beautiful countries, enjoying the scenery with a guide, then going back to the barge and having great meals. Had evening tours of the towns. Great communication before the trip from Tripsite and during the trip, we had the guide and crew who were above and beyond in anything we needed for a good trip. We will be going again next year on another one.
Patrice I.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Well organized, accommodations, food and crew were all wonderful.
sara v.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Every single part of it was wonderful! Very comfortable accommodations and great nights of sleep! Absolutely delightful bike rides! Great support for bike rides with maps, GPS download, salad and sandwich bar so we could make our own picnic lunches, delicious breakfast and dinners loved getting to see parts of four different countries And really enjoyed the tour options we were given in the different cities. I Cannot recommend it highly enough!
Jane B.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
The villages were so beautiful. It seemed as though they could have been taken from a storybook or a movie.
Our crew worked seamlessly to provide an optimal experience.
James L.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
The itinerary, crew and food were very good. Also, the fellow bikers were all very nice and sociable. Lack of storage space in the room was a minor problem, but we adapted.
The bikes were somewhat of an issue as about 50% of the bikes were e-bikes, which when mixed with the hybrids created problems on hills (most hills were leading up to bridges),
E-bikes do not have to build up speed, so stayed constant, but if the hybrids were behind, we could not always build up speed to get them up the minor hills as quick, causing delays. Only having 8 total gears, without another smaller one in the front compounded the issue for some. The e-bikes should be at the rear of the group. Speed is not an issue for the rest of the biking on level ground.
Cynthia D.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Berlin to Wolfsburg
Germany
The Berlin to Wolfsburg was an amazing experience. This was my second trip on the wonderful boat, Merlijn and it won't be my last. We already have one booked for next year! The pedaling was fun and easy and the historical sites fascinating with a great guide. I highly recommend this trip!
Peter D.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Saarburg to Mainz
Germany
Everything about the Bike and Barge tour on Merlin was first class.
We have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed many large ship ocean cruises and rail holidays throughout Europe and can confidently say that Bike and Barge tours tops them all.
My wife, not being a cyclist hired an electric powered bike and although always being a little dubious about cycling every day finished the tour saying; " We must do this again, it's much better than the fancy cruises".
The accommodation on the barge Merlin although being tight is excellent, the food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) exceptional as were the crew and of course the scenery as we slowly cycled along the Mosel and Rhine rivers was stunning.
Thank you TripSite and particularly the good Barge "Merlin".
We highly recommend this amazing holiday experience to all those young at heart.
The 24 guests (maximum number) on board ranged from Read More their early 40's through to an average age of about 65.
Despite several very inexperienced cyclist on board all managed the ride comfortable
Only one concern (being Australian) and that is that making payment was a bit messy.
Peter and Christine Dearle
Perth
Western Australia
Jean-Yves B.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Danube Bike Path - Passau to Vienna
Germany, Austria
The very nice villages on the Danube.
Howard C.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Prague to Dresden - A Tale of Two Rivers
Czech Republic, Germany
The trip to the arch and just biking along enjoying the river, traffic on the river and the villages we bike through.
Maria M.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
La capacidad de la tripulación de enfrentar cualquier cambio y hacer que el viaje sea maravilloso. La ruta es muy bella y el equipo del barco es como una gran familia qué hace todo lo posible para que disfrutes toda la experiencia. Mi única sugerencia es que podrían incluir una noche de karaoke.
Winifred T.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
To start with, the itinerary was carefully designed to cover enough quaint small towns to impress us, allowing enough break/rest in between for those (like me) who are physically less fit! The scenery along the Mosel needs no elaboration! We were lucky that the weather has been superb: not too hot nor too cold, no rain, nice breezy every now and then!
But what makes this trip especially memorable has to be the crew:
(1) Our guide Ilsa (not sure is I am spelling it right) is just amazing! Knowledgeable, professional, well organized, friendly....we saw her riding out to double check next day's route even after the day's long ride! At each stop point, be it architecture or scenery, she had Read More enough history or stories to amuse us! Our other guide Arindena seems newer to her job but we are seeing lots of energy and potential in her too!
(2) The chef Astrid - what a charm! Not only did her cuisine exceeded our expectation on a trip of this price range (to be fair, we are not paying the price of a Viking cruise ship!), more importantly, her enthusiasm in sharing with us her food preparation details before every dinner was a true delight! In our culture (Chinese) we have a saying: those who respect their job will be happiest with their job. We most definitely see the respect, love and care in her work and how all these transpire into excellent meals in our tummies!
(3) The rest of the crew - Anita the host, Theresa the waitress, Ronnier the sailer, Nico the captain (and his wife) - all are always so friendly and helpful. We found them more like a family then a crew. Our 2 young daughters have befriended with them (especially with young Theresa) and were sad to leave!
We will most definitely recommend this tour, and especially this boat!!! We hope to one day join their other tours! Thank you again and have a wonderful summer!
Jeff G.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
Mosel river valley is beautiful. Dinners on the ship each night were delicious.
Joseph C.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Baltic Sea
Germany
Beautiful Baltic coast, bicycle riding on bike paths (no cars), excellent hotels, great food, first rate service.
Would have liked a better bike (e.g., NO coaster brake, lighter, etc.). It would be nice to have choices . . . .
Peggy D.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
It’s very hard to pick the “most” memorable…but probably the day of cycling through the Wachau Wine valley would top the list. The scenery was just magnificent that day. But truly, every day was beautiful, whether we were directly along the river, or cycling through farmlands. We upgraded to e-bikes this time, and that was definitely the right choice for us. The terrain is mostly flat, and the daily distances are not far, but having e-bikes made it more relaxing for us. I felt like I could linger in the small towns without having to check my watch to be sure I could make it to the boat on time. About half of the 90 passengers on our tour had e-bikes. Seeing the big cities was another highlight, but of course we only got a small taste of them. The staff of the Vivienne went out of their way to make us comfortable, and I can’t say enough about the food! Five course dinners every night, and everything was delicious.
Ya Wei A C.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
We will always remember the ride through the beautiful scenery of the Danube river, and the chance to meet so many people from different countries and learn the different cultures. We were also impressed with the crew members skill to get the barge thru multiple locks, the smooth ride on the boat. In addition, the tour director, Leslie's attention to details, Hans, the bike master to fix and adjust bikes for us. It was a wonderful experience for us. We loved the challenge to ride and comfort to be on a boat and relaxing afterwards. The only bad thing about the experience is to allow people smoking in the back of the sundeck and it would be best to make it nonsmoking tour.
James E.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Prague to Dresden - A Tale of Two Rivers
Czech Republic, Germany
The scenery was great. The other riders in our group coupled with the ride was memorable. Tip: next time I will bring shirts from Goodwill, wear them, then donate them in whatever city we are in. That way I won't have smelly shirts in my luggage and more room for souvenirs.
Carol J.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Biking through small villages and seeing castles and gorgeous churches on the hillside.
Kevin
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
A wonderful experience! Lovely like-minded people on board, the staff were professional and very nice people, the boat comfortable and well appointed. Meals were outstanding and the entertainment was fun in the evening(especially 70s night). Bikes are well taken care of and suit the terrain well(glad I had an E bike and it was worth the supplemental fee). The time in the cities didn't seem long enough to visit many of the famous sites, but we knew this was the trade off in this type of adventure, and the time on board while travelling the Danube was easily spent talking with new friends or having a beer with the 7 friends I travelled with. The Trip Site staff were great in their support during the entire planning process, especially Claudia. Highly recommended
Robyn P.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
The boat, staff and experience were exceptional, plus the food and 5 or 6 course meals were incredible. This was a memorable experience for my group of eight. We loved every moment of this amazing bicycle trip along the Danube River through small villages, into large cities and along the peaceful beautiful Danube River. Our rooms were very nice with a good sized bathroom. We had plenty of room for storing our clothes and gear, even hiding our suitcases in the provided storage cabinet under our beds. The crew has thought of everything, they even have a small store on board to buy all sorts of gear, clothing and other items. They even lent helmets to those that wanted them - we had lugged our from home.
RONALD Z.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Danube Bike Path - Passau to Vienna
Germany, Austria
Leaving Wachova toward Tulln. The gentle rolling hills covered with terraced field of grapes; it was breathtaking.
Janet M.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Wow , what a well organized trip , our bikes were out every morning just waiting for us . The staff on the boat were fantastic, they are hard working people from different parts of the world . Very friendly and willing to help in anyway . I would recommend this trip and your company to everyone. The boat was very clean ,food was great and if you didn’t like a certain food they did a great job accommodating you . We will certainly be doing another trip with your company . Very please with or service . The scenery along the route was spectacular ! Beautiful countryside. I highly recommend this trip. Janet M
Wendy H.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
THIS TRIP IS AMAZNG! This was probably one of the most beautiful trips I have ever been on and I have travelled to over 40 countries! The boat director, "Leslie" and the crew of the Vivienne were bar none in their service. The food was high grade, the boat clean and elegant and the crew was OUTSTANDING. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys food, art and FUN! Even on the hot days, Leslie and crew made it memorable. Loved the 70's party! Leslie proved over 200 outfits for the guests to wear and he was attentive to every guest, even with a broken wrist. THANK YOU for a the trip of a lifetime. You can be darn certain that I will be back! Such a great time! Thank you Tripsite and Rad-Riessan Eurocyle (spelling?) for making this happen All of the venues were amazing but the last ride in the wine country of Austria was spectacular! LOVED EVERY MINUTE! THANK YOU to the professionals at Tripsite, the crew of the Vivienne and Leslie the amazing cruise director. WIth much gratitude and appreciation, Wendy.
H Kashdan
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Prague to Dresden - A Tale of Two Rivers
Czech Republic, Germany
Just completed this tour a couple of days ago. The scenery was beautiful and diverse. The tour organization was excellent with super responsive local personnel who appreciated being contacted as the tour progressed. The luggage was moved efficiently and on time. The hotels, although basic for the most part, were well placed along the route. We used e-bikes, and were happy with their operation. We were especially glad to have them in the face of head winds that tended to blow through the canyons. It was a great way to see the natural surroundings and the cultural lives of local folks. It was a good one!
Sharon W.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Beautiful days of biking with great options for tours on the ‘rest’ days. Seeing a small part of Bratislava and Budapest was fascinating. Our cruise director Leslie offered great suggestions for unique restaurants, special tours for specific interests (historical, foodie, libraries, best photos of the area, etc. ). Onboard food was excellent with many tasty vegetarian choices.
JAMES C.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
The biking was fantastic. The boat and crew made the whole adventure simply a great time.
Israel A.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Olympia Mainz to Strasbourg
Germany, France
Me and my wife enjoyed the trip very much. The boat was OK, the service, the crew and the atmospher were excellent. The cabins were compact but wisely built and planned. Next time, try to arrange climate with lower temperatures...........
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