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Innsbruck to Venice
by Kathy Feeley 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyWe found the signage very poor on this tour especially getting out of Verona.We ended up out in the suburbs for 3 hours and wasted half a day,getting tired and frustrated.Please improve this ,it would make the trip more enjoyable.Green arrows need to be much more frequently placed.Sometimes we got to a T intersection and even with the instruction book had no clue which way to turn.
Bikes were great!
Hotel in Padua was not in a nice area,though close to the station.Did not feel safe at night given all the refugees hanging around outside the hotel
Generally the hotels would be better if they were closer to the town center in each city
Scenery lovely ,some great countryside and villages.Enjoyed the trip but stressed out looking for green arrows that we often could not find.Definitely need GPS. -
Innsbruck to Bolzano
by Barry N. 6 days ago • Permalink/ReplyIt’s quite difficult to review this trip as there were many great experiences like the scenery after we escaped the narrow valley from Innsbruck to about Imst but there were some cons. In the beginning of the trip we felt the cycle path, even though fantastic to have, was often too close to the railway or an autobahn (and the associated noise) to make for wonderful riding.
The hotels and half board were mostly good but some noisy and the one in Imst not only noisy but also the food was definitely (for half board), poor.
Some hotels were standouts - the small excellent hotel in Mals and the food in the hotel in Meran.
The guides were not accurate with addendums with corrections and GPS (as per our previous bike trip) would have been better. -
Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Casimira R. 7 days ago • Permalink/ReplyOur guides were amazing made sure no one was left behind. I wish there would have been transportation for us from the train station to the boat. Other than that the trip was amazing and I would highly recommend this.
Boat: Ave Maria
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Bernadette G. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyThis trip was the perfect balance for experiencing Italy as well as being physically active. The most memorable part of the trip was being with a group of like-minded active and curious people!
Boat: Ave Maria
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by April 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyThat’s a hard question. They all were special in different ways. But if I had to pick a fav it would be the Paris-Bruges trip.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Danna J. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyThe knowledge about the country that our guide, Hein, provided at sporadic times. He was very astute to stop on a hillock for a small respite when there was no “cafe” in sight. Great information.
Boat: Ave Maria
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Jill McGowan 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyYou mentioned that you had been on 5 boat/barge trips. Which was your overall favorite?
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Innsbruck to Bolzano
by Brent H. 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyGreat trip. The scenery was breathtaking and the hotels were in good locations close to the center of towns.
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Venice to Florence
by Sherri 2 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyLoved this trip! We went in September and it was perfect weather. So much to see along the way. Lots of small towns to ride through and such beautiful scenery. The hotels we stayed in were good and the morninbreakfasts delicious. Don’t hesitate - book it!!
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Bolzano - Mantova - Venice
by Nelson S. 3 weeks ago • Permalink/ReplyGreat trip....tour guides outstanding ,more than outstanding....the food was fabulous and all staff were wonderful....first 3 days of self guided biking were well worthwhile.....stay hydrated if it is warm as cramping can occur.
Boat: Ave Maria
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Sicily and the Aeolian Archipelago
by Grace L. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyThis was the first trip to Europe for my daughter and myself. It turned out to be a wonderful college graduation present for her, and a great way to dive into retirement for me. The company was excellent and varied. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The food and staff was excellent. I hope I will get a chance to do this again with the rest of my family.
Boat: Sundial
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Bolzano - Mantova - Venice
by Jehiel from Tripsite 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyHi Paula,
We have shared your feedback with our local partner and they are reviewing the written instructions for the tour. I should also mention there are GPS tracks that can be requested for this tour, which definitely helps ease the stress of navigating on your own.
Glad you had a great trip otherwise! -
Bolzano - Mantova - Venice
by Paula K. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyWe loved the varied scenery and warm and friendly Italian people.
The hotel accommodations were very comfortable and more than adequate. We would have been satisfied with a less luxurious hotel in Trento. We would have liked to explore the town and find a different restaurant, but there was no time. That is one of the drawbacks of cycling so many miles between towns; not enough time to explore.
The Ave Maria and the entire crew were first rate. We want to particularly thank our tirelessly helpful and fun-loving guides, Marinella and Stephania. In addition, the food was artfully created and inspired.
Our one complaint is about the poorly written instructions on the 3-day, self-guided part of the trip, which sometimes caused stress. The instructions were not only terribly written, we also had different editions of instructions among our group of 12. The most exasperating time was at Riva del Garda when we cycled back and forth through the town at least 3 times, looking for the correct ferry dock, after asking and being misled several times.Boat: Ave Maria
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Bolzano - Mantova - Venice
by John B. 2 months ago • Permalink/ReplyWe started out in Bolzano, going from Hotel to hotel the first three nights, and then on the barge for seven more. The scenery of the hotel to hotel was spectacular! The Ave Maria was a fantastic boat, the crew was great and very accommodating. The only negative is- I wish we could have spent more time in each town we went past. But with only ten days, squeezing anything else like more time is impossible.
Boat: Ave Maria
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Piedmont
by Thomas H. 3 months ago • Permalink/ReplyOverall the trip thru Italy's Piedmont was very well handled, breathtaking scenery, (lots of hills), friendly people nice hotels very well done. One item I would caution others of is the description of the hills as moderate. Some are but 4-5 kilometers of 11 percent grade is more than moderate the 16 percent grade on some short stretches started me thinking of Hors catégorie type climbs. A description of the grades and distances could help others decide to get ebikes or do more training. I did enjoy the ride it was difficult but doable even if a lot of whining did happen.
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Venice to Florence
by Erica W. 3 months ago • Permalink/ReplyThis bike ride was scenic and full of pleasant surprises! The fields we passed were full of fragrant flowers and fruit hanging off of the trees. The towns were small enough to get around by bicycle easily with lots of options for food and activities.
We had some difficulty reading the paper maps because the English translation was not always words we would use to describe the route. (Also the mileage was in kilometers) My GPS did not work. That was probably due to our inability to make the technology work in another country ! So, we just got used to getting a little lost every day.
We are adventurous people so none of this would prevent me from doing it again! We rode the self guided route.
There was one day there was a long stretch of a gravel bumpy bike path. We opted to go another route on our own to avoid it. That was an adventure in itself!
The last day the hill was steeper than anything we had ever ridden and we did Cape Bretton in Nova Scotia with 17% grade hills. So we walked up!Overall the trip was absolutely wonderful, people were super helpful etc. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Kim F. 4 months ago • Permalink/ReplyMantova to Venice was wonderful. Very pretty scenery with lots of unique places to stop.
Boat: Vita Pugna
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Bolzano - Mantova - Venice
by Anne S. 4 months ago • Permalink/ReplyWe loved the beautiful, amazing mountain scenery (with very few hills) of the first three days. The written instructions, though, are of a badness difficult to describe. We rated the tour 4/5, and the lost star were because of the extremely poor instructions. If we hadn't had maps and stickers on sign posts, we wouldn't have been able to make it through. The frustration really distracted from the overall enjoyment of the trip - an English speaker with an accurate odometer really needs to rewrite the directions. For example, they talked about "crossing a railway" (or maybe a "railway bridge"), so we spent about 20 minutes trying to find a way to cross the railway - but really it meant to pass underneath an elevated railway crossing. Also, the symbol used to indicate a warning (I think of a turn easy to miss) is a hand pointing to the right. One not unnaturally assumes that this means a right turn. It does not.
Otherwise the barge, scenery, activities, food, and guides are all exactly what we hoped for and have experienced on earlier trips. No problems with luggage transfers, and the hotels for the first part of the trip were all great.
Boat: Ave Maria
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Art W. 4 months ago • Permalink/ReplyThe food on the barge was terrific--as was our guide Fabio.
Come prepared for 5 serious days of biking as well as bringing the right/complete biking clothes.Boat: Vita Pugna
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Dolomites to Venice
by Jehiel from Tripsite 4 months ago • Permalink/ReplyHi Shirley,
Thanks for submitting this feedback. We try to provide as much information as possible regarding the difficulty rating in the "Skill Level" section above, including daily distances, road conditions, and even vertical climb. It's sometimes hard because there are many variables that factor into rating a tour, including things that vary from person/person. When in doubt, we recommend ample conditioning before your trip or reserving an ebike which allows you to adjust how much assistance you receive from the electric battery. Hope this helps! -
Dolomites to Venice
by Shirley D. 4 months ago • Permalink/ReplyI feel the bike should have been rated moderate-not easy moderate!
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Istria to the Adriatic
by Ivette S. 4 months ago • Permalink/ReplyThe perfect trip for families with young adult children. We enjoyed the different kind of roads, the food, the sights, every town we stayed at. Our guide Matic was excellent. We are looking forward to a new adventure with Tripsite.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Heather P. 4 months ago • Permalink/ReplyA thoroughly satisfying experience in all departments!
The staff were welcoming and friendly, instructive and knowledgeable. I felt entirely safe in their hands.
Accommodation has been well designed and thought out. I shared a cabin with a friend and it was easy to find our own space within a relatively confined space.
The food was DELICIOUS! The meals exceeded expectations and were presented beautifully; the chefs having entertained us with their 'Two Ronnies' routine at the outset of each repast. I have made a batch of refreshing lemon and ginger cordial since my return, which is perfect for a hot summer day and reminds me of a very happy holiday.
The bike was a delight to ride. I'm not a regular cyclist and I found the daily trips enjoyable and, with the regular stops, entirely within my capabilities. The one day off I had, sailing along the canal, added an extra dimension as it was so restful and enjoyable to watch the wildlife and the scenery glide by.
The guided trips were enlightening and I now have a 'feel' for the part of Italy we traversed.
From the start we felt like guests at a houseboat party. It was interesting to meet and enjoy meals with others from various countries and backgrounds.
I shall be talking about this holiday for a long time thanks to you all.Boat: Ave Maria
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Dolomites to Venice
by Scott M. 4 months ago • Permalink/ReplyThe views on this tour were breathtaking. Northern Italy is so beautiful. For a mountainous region the pedaling was not difficult. Take your time and soak it in. Great food and drink in the region.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Ann W. 4 months ago • Permalink/ReplyBest part: Riding through amazing scenery and picturesque villages in Northern Italy!
Boat: Ave Maria
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Sicily
by Peggy H. 5 months ago • Permalink/ReplyWe went to Sicily in May 2018. Biking was beautiful especially along the sea. Inland there were some areas that had lots of trash. No problems with directions. One or two hills a day.
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Tuscany - Florence, Siena, and the Chianti!
by Jay M. 5 months ago • Permalink/ReplyNice to bike along the Mediterranean coast and a chance to swim at a few beaches. Also nice to bike through the agricultural areas and seeing tomatoes and eggplant growing and watermelons being harvested.
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Bolzano - Mantova - Venice
by David & Patsy 5 months ago • Permalink/ReplyMost Memorable Part? The poppy fields along the bike ride was especially beautiful. Instructions need some updating.
Boat: Ave Maria
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Stewart J. 5 months ago • Permalink/ReplyHein was a most engaging and entertaining guide/trip leader. The rides were well planned with interesting stops and sightseeing, beautiful scenery and it didn’t hurt that we had spectacular weather. Post ride relaxation and camaraderie on the deck was great as was the value priced bar for beer/wine! The evening dinners were wonderfully prepared meals, truly excellent and overall the trip was very affordable, an A plus value.
Boat: Ave Maria
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Elizabeth Dianne D. 5 months ago • Permalink/ReplyMontova was a really lovely spot and I liked the cycling around there. It might be easier in the towns if the cyclists all had either jerseys or pennies to identify the group so locals see we are all together which would prevent us from getting cut off or unable to pass.
Boat: Ave Maria
