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Melinda C.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Carissima Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
The ability to view many little towns throughout the trip along with the amazing historical buildings. The daily bike routes could have been clearer, or at least exact precise maps to follow.
Susan R.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Theodor Körner Along the Danube - Passau, Bratislava, and Vienna (old version)
Austria, Germany, Slovakia
Biking everyday on a different path through diverse scenery and able to stop at any time to see different landmarks. Getting to see more of the countryside than if on a tour bus. This itinerary was very doable for all ages and levels of fitness.
Denise M.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
MS Andante Mainz to Cologne
Germany
Really enjoyed getting to know the staff on the barge. This made the biking (which I found somewhat challenging) to be a more memorable experience. As a result, I would do this type of trip again.
Art R.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Iris Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
When registering for the trip, we included our physical measurements so that the bikes were almost perfectly fitted to us when we arrived. I was pleased that my bike was large enough for me because I am tall. Dianne had reserved an e-bike since she hadn't had a lot of experience in doing long road rides over multiple days, and because she had just had knee replacement surgery at the end of January. Five of the 24 people in our group used e-bikes, and they were all very happy with their performance. The bike does between 20 and 60% of the work (three levels—20, 40 and 60%) and you do the rest. It's not like a moped-- you still must pedal. It also has a readout that gives your speed, distance, and battery power.
The bikes we used didn't employed derailleurs but instead had gears inside the rear hub that worked very smoothly with the two lever system on the handlebar. Most of the bikes were Gudereit hybrids, a German brand. All the bikes had front and rear lights, which turned on automatically, and were powered by a generator device inside the front hub that involved rotating magnets, so there was no friction. I was impressed with the smoothness and comfort of the bike I was given. The outfitters provided the bike, a pannier, and a helmet for each cyclist. Helmet use was not required but highly recommended.
The nice thing about the bike paths along the Moselle River is that they were quite level, with only occasional small climbs when we needed to go up a ramp to cross a lock and dam for a bridge, and once when we made a little more of a climb to get up onto one of the tiered roadways in the vineyards. The Moselle Valley is wine country, and there were vineyards every day in every direction. Every morning we made a coffee break in a small town, and later we stopped again for the lunch we had packed that morning before leaving the ship. Each day, we’d see the Iris passing us on the river on its way to that day’s destination city, with Jacques, the captain, waving from the pilot house. On two of the days, we could opt to stay on the ship longer and join the other bicyclists enroute, or leave the ride early and “sag” on the ship. Guests also had the option to just stay on the ship all day and not bicycle if felt they needed a day off. But most biked the entire way.
Our trip was in early September and the weather was pleasantly cool, usually in the low 60s to low 70s. We were prepared for rain, but never got any while we were bicycling. Most of the guests on the ship were American, but eight were Canadians and four were New Zealanders. Our bicycling speed was about 9 mph, with periodic stops to allow the group to stay together. Usually the stops were at places of historic or scenic interest, and we learned a lot from our guide about the influences of the Romans in Luxembourg and Germany, the ancient and modern winemaking arts, and even the formation of the Schengen Area (similar to, but not identical to the European Union) at Schengen. Schengen is the town at the juncture of France, Luxembourg, and Germany, like Dubuque’s placement at the intersection of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois! We frequently crossed the Moselle from Germany to Luxembourg and back again. Dianne even got to bicycle through and explore the town of Wormeldange in Luxembourg, where her family came from several generations ago.
Gordon M.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Amsterdam to Cologne
Netherlands, Germany
We had an exceptional guide. He had a lot of local knowledge and often altered our route in order to extend our cycling experience.
Mary Ellen W.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Theodor Körner Along the Danube - Passau, Bratislava, and Vienna (old version)
Austria, Germany, Slovakia
Highlight: Biking in the Wacchau Valley
Penny S.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
MS Andante Mainz to Cologne
Germany
My most memorable part of cycling along the Rhine River was seeing the beautiful country side hills with castles and fortresses and stopping for coffee and delicious baked goods in villages.
Sherry M.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Clair de Lune Around Paris
France
The guide was attentive to each rider and knowledgeable about the towns and history.
Susan H.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Everything about the trip exceeded my expectations. In particular, the dinners were truly gourmet. Keep that chef (Leroy)!
Mona W.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
Most Memorable Part: The people on our tour were great. A bunch of fun people.
Donatella Yelda
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Breisgau & Alsace Wine Road
France, Germany
Amazing tour...Loved every minute of it! The staff was awesome. The bikes were great! The hotels were all very clean, with friendly staff and great breakfast. The route was beautiful. The towns were fairy tale dreamy. Did we get lost more than once? Yes of course we did, it's a given and expected when you're not familiar with the rout and towns, no matter how good the map and directions are. Having said that, getting lost was part of the charm of the trip, we got to explore more areas/places. Most trails and routs are very well marked and if you follow the "Bike Route" marks you will not get lost too much, maybe a turn here or there. We used Google map along with the paper map/directions provided. In some areas Google conflicted with the provided directions and that's how we got lost ... but it was fun exploring. If you're the daring type who considers every turn a new adventure you will have a blast. But if you're the type that everything has to be precise then you might get frustrated.
Marcia B.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Highlights: Seeing these countries via bike paths. Going through small towns and villages with an excellent guide to highlight the history and out of the way places.
Tip: get in shape! You will enjoy it more if you are fit to bike these distances.
Kurt W.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Tijdgeest Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
This was our first bike and barge trip, and we loved every aspect of it. Yes, the weather was a challenge, but even that was rewarding in retrospect. The guide and crew were great, the food was wonderful, and the boat was very comfortable (and a good size). We got to know all our fellow passengers and that was the icing on the cake. Now I'm spending way too much time, probably, reading about where to take our next trip!
Lou R.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Carissima Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Lou R.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Patria Koblenz to Bad Wimpfen
Germany
Veronica H.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Bordeaux Bordeaux - Châteaux, Rivers & Wine
France
Bordeaux the best city on trip for us. Trip is not easy because of traffic and hills---scary!!!
Wendy from Tripsite • 7 years ago Tripsite Staff
This tour is a mix of days with flat/easy riding and days with occasional hills/moderate riding hence the rating easy/moderate. It is important to keep in mind that our ratings are based on riders who ride often and are accustomed to riding on varied paths and terrain. There are times that you will be on shared roads and depending on the time of day, you may encounter some traffic so we recommend a vest like our reflective one.
Cynthia W.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Vita Pugna Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
Everything was excellent! There were a limited number of available rental helmets, I highly recommend bringing one's own from home.
Dave C.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
Passenger/participant/staff group dynamics were excellent.
Barge had no laundry service, so go prepared with the necessaries to look after it yourself.
Gordon W.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
Biking through wine country in Germany and going into the fields themselves. Take this trip!
Kristine & Joe S.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
This trip exceeded our expectations on every level. We'd never done a bike and barge excursion and decided to jump in with both feet on this trip. To say that we were thrilled is an understatement. The incredibly comfortable boat, the friendly and hardworking crew, the delicious meals, the fantastic guide, the varied and beautiful route... it was all more than we imagined. I can't tell you what a pleasure it was to experience three countries and their cultures with the intimacy that a bike tour allows.
We're experienced travelers and think through our options carefully. The combination of activity, education, relaxation and total immersion was so appealing... and this excursion did not disappoint. To top it off, given everything that is included, this trip is a tremendous value. We can't wait for our next adventure with Tripsite!
Gail C.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
The trip started out with high winds and rain but it didn't dampen the spirit of the group. We were always going downhill with the wind on our back! The comfort of the barge and delicious meals were outstanding. The Mosel valley was probably the highlight for scenery and seeing the grape harvest in full swing. Our wine tasting evening was one of the best we have ever experienced. The Captain wanted us to have a real experience and we did.
Gary A.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Harmonia Dalmatia from Dubrovnik Plus
Croatia
The guides were excellent and the biking was gorgeous!
John B.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Anna Maria Agnes South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Cycling gave us a good look at south Holland. Wonderful variety. Passed through peaceful farm land and enjoyed the many small towns we passed through. Getting lost from time to time forced us to interact with locals and many of those occasions turned into highlights. Found the Dutch people to be most helpful.
Ronald Z.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
St. Moritz to Innsbruck
Austria, Switzerland
Most Memorable Part: The small towns set in the beautiful mountains with it clean air and pleasant residents.
Linda B.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Theodor Körner Along the Danube - Passau, Bratislava, and Vienna (old version)
Austria, Germany, Slovakia
Biking through the Wachau Valley was spectacular, thus it was the highlight. The staff on the "barge" were super friendly and helpful. The biking was easy if a person is reasonably fit. A little practice doing long distance biking is a good idea.
Leanne S.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
Especially enjoyed the days cycling through the vineyards along the Mosel River.
Gaye S.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Anna Maria Agnes South Holland Tour
Netherlands
It was quite an adventure! Best way to see the real country and people of Holland.
Paul D.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Clair de Lune Around Paris
France
Gourmet dining aboard the Clair de Lune was five star fabulous! The tour guide, Henry, was extremely knowledgeable about the area, and inspired the highest level of confidence in his ability to handle any situation. The Clair de Lune was very clean and in excellent condition. All the staff were wonderfully friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Timothy S.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Tijdgeest Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. A suggestion for others would be to prepare for wind if going during that time of year. The route may be very flat but the possibility of a constant headwind can make it feel uphill. Knowing this, some guests may opt for using an eBike.
Harvey C.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
We loved Germany the best. The coffee stops were the best. Great brats and pastry.
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