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The trip was a great experience - the daily rides, boat, and the staff were outstanding. This itinerary was not our first choice, we really didn't know what to expect, and we were delighted with how it turned out. The boat was surprisingly nice, and it was a "step up" from the boat/bike trip we did two years ago.

The crew were fantastic, the early weather ...not so much. I look forward to the booking another sometime in the future

Third bike & boat. The best trip ever, the best boat ever, the best guides ever.

Most memorable were the people we met and shared the bike and boat with. The guides, Mirta and Tara made every ride very special. The captain, the cooks and the rest of the crew welcomed us and made our trip special. The scenery on the islands, the swims in the sea and the outstanding meals were top notch. We thank each of them for all the hard work, from loading and unloading bikes, navigating the waters, cleaning, cooking, bar service and fun and laughter...

Martin was a super guide. Bikes were fun- mine could have been a bit smaller but it worked. Bike paths were great. Accommodations were perfect for us- comfortable and nice restaurant.

The only worry in the world we had was where to stop for a coffee or lunch. The hotels that were arranged were beautiful and the historic towns we stayed in were really fun to visit.

The last day of biking was the most beautiful! I would recommend to bring along a mirror for your bike.

The country is beautiful and the boat/people were fabulous. Food was great, well organized

Imagine cycling along dykes and rivers and canals in the softest light of the morning and seeing on the horizon 19 windmills! That's what happened on the ninth day of our Barge and Bike Tour. We cycled past 19 historical windmills at Kinderdyke. That was how I dreamt cycling in Holland would be. Just magical.
Every now and again you would glimpse through the reeds and rushes, water fowl and swans. and if you were lucky enough to be there just at the right movement, you would see the cygnets climb onto the backs of the mamma swans to have a ride. All that there amongst the fairytale windmills.

Cycling is a fantastic way to see a country. This was my first cycling tour and I would definitely do another one. You don’t need to be an avid cyclist when using an electric bike you can get as much or as little exercise as you like.
Juli was our guide and he was fantastic. He was energetic fun fair and always going the extra mile
If you could get him as a guide it would be great trip. In addition the food was varied and delicious. I would recommend this trip.

Beautiful views of the Adriatic both from high and low at port side ancient towns and harbors: long slow bike climbs followed by wonderful long downhill runs; comfortable air conditioned boat lodgings and food.

The scenery biking across Austria was spectacular. We were on the self-guided bike tour (Passau to Vienna) so tripsite was responsible for booking our hotels, reserving our e-bikes and working with a local vendor to transport our luggage from hotel to hotel. All the hotels were terrific except the hotel in Vienna (where we assume it was difficult to find lodging for five there at reasonable cost, so we understand). The e-bikes worked great. The route was entirely flat along the Danube, but e-bikes still helped (distances were sometimes nearly 70 kilometers per day), especially for our eleven year-old daughter. Directions from the maps and iphone app provided were excellent. Everything met or exceeded our expectations. We continued on to Bratislava and Budapest via train after the bike tour ended. Would highly recommend tripsite and this tour for families interested in visiting central Europe.

A more relaxing and natural side of the Netherlands. A nice balance of biking and sightseeing (Ecomare, Shipwreck and Beachcombing museum, Frisian ice skating museum, oldest, operating planetarium). I really enjoyed wandering the canals and streets of Harlingen. Tripsite staff and the boat crew were very good - as always!

The guides were excellent and it was fun when they interacted with us. The entire staff were professional not to mention talented - all were very personable and could not do enough for you. The meals were exceptional!!!! It was fun when guides would add in some things on our rides, like the man who Has created different bikes that we all could try. We were fortunate to have people who interacted! Thank you for a great trip.

The group dynamic and the excellent stewardship of our knowledgeable, enthusiastic and amiable cycling guide, Roseanna! The rides were exhilarating and the sights beautiful with rich history!

I ticked the bucket list of cycling in the rain - lol. The weather was less than ideal, so that was a bummer, but the biking lanes and scenery were fabulous, along with the quaint villages and squares. The food on board was absolutely amazing - kudos to Rutger. The crew Jolien and Daniel were awesome; our cabins and the ship were always pristine; they made excellent drinks and were so friendly and helpful. Our guides were superb - great at making sure every one was comfortable on their bikes and getting us where we had to be and they had so much knowledge of the history of every single place we visited and cycled by. Our captains Andres and Matthias did a great job sailing the Magnifique 1 with help from the sailor Jowel. What really struck me is that everyone worked as a team all pitching in to load bikes, set the tables, do the cleaning, cook the food, secure the barge . . . It made for a very welcoming, cozy atmosphere on board and by the end we were all sad to go home.

Great trip. Single room in lower deck but bathroom/shower in my room was the best I have every had in all of my Tripsite tours. Super crew, bike guides. Happy crowd with never a dull moment. Wow. Never knew about Croatia and it's crystal clear waters and incredible history.

Great food, great biking (and e-bikes), and wonderful experiences

This was our first bike and barge experience, yet we had heard many descriptions from friends. We went with excitement and high expectations. And from the moment we were greeted and introduced the boat the Accommodations, pleasantness and service level of the Merlijn crew exceeded every expectation we had by far! Our guide Francine was also superb. Her local knowledge, skill and experience made the ride safe and extremely enjoyable. Highly recommend this boat and crew.

The riding was fairly easy except for the last part of the day when we had to ride up some steep hills. We definitely appreciated the hotels that had a swimming pool. The food experiences were amazing--fun and tasty! We were not aware we would have a picnic after the wine tasting so that was a necessary surprise.

I think we might have paid for an upgraded room (junior suite?) as that was all that was available. It was more of a triple with a very tiny single bed. If that was in Torgiano, then that was not worth it. That room was the something found more in a two star hotel. Not well decorated, no view or patio.

Overall great trip. Shout out to Cruise Director Leslie who was wonderful.
Recommendation:
1. Food: Fish entrees & apps weren't very good. Try better please & consider serving more chicken (breast) or turkey (white meat).
2. Coffee served w meals was not good. Thank God for the free coffee from coffee machine!!! Also PLEASE offer CREAM w coffee, not milk.
3. At the very end of the cruise when you introduce the members of the crew. Please tell us a little bit about each one… Where they're from how long they've been with the company, anything else personally interesting. It would be very interesting to us customers & it will really validate the crew. They did a wonderful job and deserve better recognition!
4. Out on the wheels fell off yesterday the very first day, please offer a short tutorial on how to use an E bike. Some of us were new to E bikes and it was hard to learn it when we were trying to jump on our bikes and keep up with everyone. It was a bit of a madhouse!
5. Really loved the daily briefings of the routes we would be taking the next day. Maybe provide a daily handout to summarize the talking points. Some of the routes were a bit confusing, and a handout would really REALLY help.
6. Would have really loved a little more time and some of the smaller (& bigger) towns such as Krems & Bratislava. And was not impressed with Vienna, it was big kind of dirty, a bit overwhelming. Would've liked to overnight in one of the other cities instead. I did speak to other passengers and three other women said they didn't think much of Vienna.

I THINK THOSE ARE THE BIGGIES FOR ME. I LOVED THE DAILY COFFEE HOUR WITH THE DELICIOUS CAKES. I LOVED THE COFFEE MACHINE IN THE COMMON ROOM! I LOVE THE PARTIES.
ALSO, AT FIRST I WAS A LITTLE PUT OFF BY ASSIGNED TABLES AND SEATS… BUT AFTER WHILE I GOT USED TO IT. IF OTHER PASSENGERS DID NOT LIKE THAT, I WOULD TAKE A LOOK AT IT AND SEE IF YOU CAN GET WORTHWHILE INPUT FROM PASSENGERS ON WAYS TO IMPROVE ON THAT.

THAT'S IT GUYS, GREAT JOB OVERALL! BRAVO TO THE CREW!
Elisa Morrell

This was a trip of a lifetime. I felt like a princess on the Bellezza. The crew made sure we had everything we needed and our guides, Nikki and Kristopher were awesome! They took great care of us on the bike rides. The E-bike is a game changer. I am a cyclist but would not have enjoyed the steep grades that went on for miles. But the e-bike made it easy and the views on the routes were amazing! The food on the boat was delicious and plentiful! We stopped a few times for a swim and that was refreshing and a highlight! I would definitely recommend this trip and I am already planning another trip, possibly in Croatia because it is a beautiful country.

Cycling through small villages was great as was the scenery along the Danube. The free walking tour through Bratislava was very informative. We really enjoyed our 2 day stay in Passau.

Sailing and cycling the Greek islands was really incredible - I didn’t want to leave! I was really impressed with Running On Waves. The crew was amazing and I loved that the meals were served buffet style. The food was great and always a variety of selection. Definitely take some extra time in Athens if you can, it is a great city to explore.

Everything worked like clockwork from the airport pickup to drop off. The guides were great (Kristopher and Nickolina) Crew and captain w
Were excellent

Cycling through the countryside, villages, and taking the bike ferries.

Everything was top notch. The Andela Lora was a beautiful ship and our upper deck cabin was superb. (Probably the best of the four bike and boat tours we've done.) The scenery was stunning: very blue sky, and blue water. The rides were good and very scenic. There was a fair bit of gravel and hills - my wife and I were very thankful to have e-bikes. In our group of 33 riders, there were only two non-motorized bikes. One was ridden by a guest, the other by one of the 30-something year old guides.

We had a wonderful time biking through Champagne! We did the loop ride through the Marne Valley and Côte des Blancs—it’s absolutely beautiful. If you enjoy Champagne, this is definitely the place to be. We stayed at the guesthouse Prava Domus on Avenue de Champagne in Épernay. It was a good experience—friendly hosts and an acceptable breakfast. Our experience with Tripsite was excellent. Rebecca, our tour agent, did a great job and made everything run smoothly. After the biking trip, we treated ourselves to a stay at the Loisium Wine & Spa Hotel, which we highly recommend. A perfect way to unwind!

From start to finish - this trip did not disappoint. Breathtaking scenery which felt as if you were cycling in a picture postcard for almost the entire time. We were worried that as we had booked early in the season, that we would be cold but with several layers of clothing and rain gear we stayed warm and dry the entire time. There were a few minor bike issues but they were corrected immediately and didn’t impact our trip. The 2 e-bikes we used (Scott) were very good. Our booked hotels were exceptional and exceeded our expectations with appetizing meals provided. We did the self guided trip and did end up with a flat tire so it’s a must that if you do this trip you needed to be comfortable changing a tire and make sure you have all the necessary equipment to do so when you are given your bikes. The customer service was EXCELLENT from start to finish. Tripsite was an absolute pleasure to work with and adjusted our schedule to fit our needs. We cannot say enough good things about Merete who despite us being on a self guided tour, kept in contact with us the entire time and assisted us if needed. I HIGHLY recommend this trip; we did elect to do e-bikes despite me being a cyclist (my husband doesn’t cycle much ) and it was the right choice as it allowed us to enjoy the beauty of this part of the world. Looking forward to planning my next overseas cycle trip with Tripsite!

1. The switch backs (hair pins), dirt road, pot holes, gravel road, flat road… various terrain.
2. The hotels and luggage transportation is very helpful. The luggage delivery is on time.
3. The seafood, including clams is yummy.
4. Each fishing town or beach town is unique.
5. Óbidos is a great final destination. We finally can take time to walk around the town.
6. Ferry time-it would be helpful to know the ferry schedule so that we can schedule our time earlier instead of waiting for 50 min.
7. A few roads and bridges are under construction or not for bikes. It would be great to know the updated notes to avoid the unnecessary turns.