Francia, Alemania

El Iris empezó su servicio en Abril del 2005. Es un hermoso barco que cuenta con espacio para 24 pasajeros. El interior del Iris es confortable y elegante. En la cubierta superior, encontrarás un lounge con sillas para sentarte, relajarte, disfrutar de una bebida del bar. La cubierta exterior es donde puedes disfrutar del paisaje mientras tomas el sol. El barco cuenta con calefacción central y aire acondicionado.

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    Marktplatz in Bernkastel-Keus, a famous wine-growing region on the Mosel River in Germany. Flickr:Frans Berkelaar

    Metz a Cochem

    8–9 días desde €1888

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    Metz a Cochem

    Tour en Fácil Bici+Barco en Francia, Luxemburgo, Alemania

    Este recorrido en bicicleta y barco por Alemania, Francia y Luxemburgo destaca el corazón de Europa siguiendo el camino del río Mosela a través de la tierra de los antiguos. Los viñedos suben a las…

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    Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días

    8 días desde €1314

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    Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días

    Tour en Fácil Bici+Barco en Holanda

    Uno de nuestros más populares, este recorrido en bicicleta y barco en Holanda durante la temporada de tulipanes, que incluye las provincias del norte y del sur, está repleto de colores y aromas.

    Grote Markt in Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium. ©Hollandfotograaf

    Brujas a Ámsterdam

    8 días desde €1265

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    Brujas a Ámsterdam

    Tour en Fácil Bici+Barco en Bélgica, Holanda

    Un recorrido en bicicleta y barcaza que comienza en Brujas y termina en Ámsterdam muestra lo mejor de Bélgica y Holanda. El lema en Brujas es "siente el pasado bajo tus pies" ¡y seguro que lo harás!

    The Hanseatic Town of Doesburg, Gelderland, the Netherlands. ©TO
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    Holanda Autentica

    8 días desde €814

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    Holanda Autentica

    Tour en Fácil Bici+Barco en Holanda

    Este maravilloso recorrido en bicicleta y barco muestra lo mejor de los Países Bajos mientras viajas por las regiones central y hanseática. Atraviesa el valle del Rin y su hermoso afluente el IJssel…

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    Hadassah K.
    10 months ago

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      Iris Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 11 day
    Holanda, Bélgica

    There were many memorable parts of the trip, all enjoyable. The barge, the guests and the crew were all great. I used an e-bike which was not great. I am barely 5’ 1” and the bike was a “small” and too big/heavy for me. It should have been an X-small. Another woman of similar size had a small and fell numerous times. I was disappointed that there was no alternative offered. I am an experienced rider and the heavy weight of the bike affected balance especially on curves. I’ve been on a number of bike trips and quality bikes and safety was a number one concern. Also there were no rear view mirrors. This was a safety concern. The answer I received was that the rear view mirrors are not used in the Netherland. This does not make sense as we got helmets and the people in the Netherlands don’t wear helmets. Why would we not be provided with rear mirrors.

    Donna B.
    10 months ago

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      Iris Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 11 day
    Holanda, Bélgica

    The guides and crew were all wonderful and did everything within their power to make the trip as enjoyable as possible. The Iris was a very comfortable boat. The cycling took us through varied landscapes. Helmets waterbottles and panniers are provided so no need to bring with you.

    Louise C.
    11 months ago

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      Iris Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 11 day
    Holanda, Bélgica

    Great trip. The guides where wonderful.

    Ann M.
    11 months ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Absolutely beautiful scenery-the best way to see this charming country is on a bike. The bike paths are very well maintained. I would suggest considering an e-bike. I did the first 4 days on a regular bike and this was fine. But after a day of rain and headwinds, I tried an e-bike-it was awesome! Our guides were great (Alice, Wolter and Timothy), were helpful, personable and really helped make the trip the incredible experience that it was. The food was fabulous-thanks to our amazing chef, Jules. Loved Reik (not sure of spelling of her name). Entire crew was great!

    Marcia S.
    11 months ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    The staff and crew on the Iris did everything in their power to give us an enjoyable experience. It was obvious they all enjoyed their jobs and wanted us to share in that joy.

    Nancy C.
    11 months ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    The barge and staff were fantastic! The meals were fabulous. The bicycle was much better than I anticipated. Overall it was a well organized trip. They kept us busy with biking and each night there was a walking tour. I highly recommend this trip and am planning another one on the same boat in the future.

    Vickie G.
    11 months ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    The biking guides were personable, knowledgeable, well organized. The staff on board the Iris were top rate, helpful, interactive. The itinerary/biking paths followed/led were varied and quite interesting - loved biking through the villages and countryside. Most memorable: Keukenhof, biking past all the tulip fields, past the windmills, receiving tidbits of historical info from the guides.

    Wallace E.
    11 months ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Overall, a great trip. The crew and guides on the Iris were wonderful and helped to make the trip a memorable experience. Thought the tour itinerary was a great balance of Dutch culture, historic towns and places, canals, dikes and locks, windmills, and fields of flowers. Fun seeing the Netherlands on a bike. Chef was amazing and the Food was superb. Made good friends and enjoyed everyone on the bike tour. I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants to experience the beauty of springtime in Holland.

    Daniel C.
    11 months ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Seeing the large tulip fields in full bloom. I liked the ship the Iris. The crew were wonderful. They sure treated the riders great. I really enjoyed our bike tour guides, Ferry and Maaike. They were very knowledgeable and did a great job of guiding us. Several times, the Iris could not get to the designated stopping point for the evening due too bridges being out for maintenance. so they had to reroute us to a different location to catch the Iris. The food on the Ship was very good. Coen, the chef, did a great job of creating meals, salads, soups, and deserts. I have one suggestion. Please have the chef create more authentic Dutch cuisine. I asked Ferry about this, and he said that there is really not much concerning Dutch cuisine. He said it was mainly poor man's food. Anyway, I would have liked more of the Dutch poor man's food. The weather did not cooperate. I know the weather can be bad, and it was. It rained a lot every day. The wind was constantly Leer Más

    stewart h.
    11 months ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    This trip was amazing. The pre-planning info, the easy to follow arrival, and the overall organization made my first trip an enticement for future excursions. The crew iof the Iris and our guides were engaging and easily created a family-like experience. Every day was greeted with smiles and experiences which made all of us feel the excitement of the voyage. Thank you for the great memories!

    Marilyn S.
    11 months ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Oh my, this is a difficult question as every part of our trip on the IRIS Tulip Tour was memorable! We loved the biking and felt totally immersed into the Dutch culture as we meandered through cute villages, lush green grazing pastures adorned with baby animals (lambs, ducks, goats, cows), by castles, windmills, and, of course, the spectacular, vibrant tulip fields! Our tour guides were, hands down, the best tour guides ever!! Genuinely, wonderful people who were so knowledgeable about their culture and history and eager to share! Each stop we made on our bikes whether it for a coffee break, lunch break, or a site to see, was unique and fabulous! We loved the different cafes (w/ to-die-for pastries and treats), lunch stop areas (an old schoolhouse; a beach on the North Sea; adorable towns), and the many Dutch experiences (castles, windmills, cheese farm, tulip fields, and the spectacular tulip gardens at the Kuekenhof)! The boat staff and meals were amazing also . . . first Leer Más

    Solange P.
    11 months ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Thé Keukenhof gardens were beautiful! Exceeded my expectations!

    Randy P.
    11 months ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Loved everything about our boat bike vacation! Great crew, accommodations and guides. Thanks so much. We look forward to more trips

    Dave H.
    1 year ago

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      Iris Metz a Cochem
    Francia, Luxemburgo, Alemania

    I worked with TripSite to plan this trip for 20 friends and family and they were fantastic to work with: flexible, friendly and professional. And the trip costs half of similar trips offered by US based bike tour operators. The Iris was a superb boat in great condition and the crew were amazing, with a special shout-out to the fantastic food! The riding was hard to believe: miles and miles of flat, scenic, history drenched wine country. Every days ride was enjoyable and had nice prizes and surprises along the way. Some of my group decided to stay on board for one or more days and got to relax and watch the castles go by, read a book, drink some great local white wine, and chat with the friendly crew. This particular tour: the Mosel between Cochem and Metz, was referred to me by a good friend who has done a dozen packaged bike tours and said this was his favorite. Now it's ours!

    Derek G.
    1 year ago

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      Iris Aschaffenburg to Cochem
    Alemania

    The biking.

    Laura H.
    1 year ago

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      Iris Metz a Cochem
    Francia, Luxemburgo, Alemania

    Reik welcoming and friendly nature & Omar's cooking.

    I learned never to be on the last trip of the season, the exterior of the boat was kinda 'sad' looking.

    Guides should actually know where they are going and put safety of riders at the top of their concern. Paul was so careless he was dangerous.

    I don't think I would've gone on this trip if I would've known that I wasn't free to ride/stop when I wanted to or even provided the route information. I've been on several trips with Backroads and this did not measure up.

    Clifford H.
    1 year ago

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      Iris Metz a Cochem
    Francia, Luxemburgo, Alemania

    Traveling on the IRIS was nice. Highlights: Bike ride from the extinct volcano down to the Mosel was a great 40 mile ride (almost all down hill). The wine tasting excursion was set up by our guide Paul. Quite different than others I have been to. It was an intimate meeting with the owner of the winery that had been in his family since the 1600s. It rained (really just a mist) during 2 of our rides but with rain gear, it didn’t effect us.

    Give me a call if you would like to hear some minor suggestions for improvement.

    Bruce Z.
    1 year ago

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      Iris Metz a Cochem
    Francia, Luxemburgo, Alemania

    The places we biked to were wonderful....villages, river views, vineyards. The Iris was fantastic. Great crew, wonderful boat. Was very hot part of the trip and the crew did a great job adapting to the heat. Would highly recommend this trip.

    Patricia G.
    1 year ago

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      Iris Metz a Cochem
    Francia, Luxemburgo, Alemania

    The chance to (finally) reunite with friends made on a previous bike and barge tour! As before, we met many very nice people on our trip. The crew and guides were excellent, as were the accommodations. Iris is a lovely vessel. Ellen’s meals were superb. I can’t believe I didn’t gain weight!
    The scenery along the Mosel was very nice and the biking was generally as advertised- easy. Day 2 was more challenging than expected with more hills (not steep but long). It might have been helpful to know in advance, as the description only mentioned the downhills. Strictly speaking, I’m not sure I’d classify it as an easy ride. Having said that it was a truly gorgeous ride.
    I also enjoyed the ride through Trier. Rikko did an excellent job giving the historical background.
    Rikko and Paul were eager for feedback on the days rides and open to suggestions during the evening briefing. As a result we often split into 2 groups, allowing riders to go Leer Más

    LOIS R.
    1 year ago

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      Iris Aschaffenburg to Bamberg
    Alemania

    the biking in beautiful towns.

    Jeryl C.
    1 year ago

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      Iris Aschaffenburg to Bamberg
    Alemania

    This was my first bike and barge and I truly enjoyed it. We did have some rain and I didn't even mind it. We had come prepared. The staff were very kind and accommodating and the guides were just terrific! The room was more spacious than I expected including the bathroom. We had hot water everyday after getting back to the boat after biking all day. It was a very relaxed atmosphere and I would definitively go on another one.

    Rosemary V.
    1 year ago

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      Iris Aschaffenburg to Cochem
    Alemania

    I loved this trip. It was a great combination of physical activity, culture, phenomenal scenery , great guides and interesting fellow passengers. No question that I will do more bike and barge trips. Very well organized.

    Linda C.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Metz a Cochem
    Francia, Luxemburgo, Alemania

    The biking throughout was excellent: we had great guides and the barge crew was friendly, accommodating, and VERY professional. Plus there seemed to be a castle on every hill, like biking through a fairytale.

    John V.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    The guides and crew were wonderful and really made the trip special. Although you will be riding and walking a good part of the day, don't expect to lose much weight as the food is delicious

    Annette v.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    The biking route was just perfect. The scenery and sights were wonderful. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

    The new bikes were so great to use. There were 2 smaller people on our trip that had bikes that were too big for them. One had a couple falls and we were always afraid they might be injured.

    Another thing that could be helpful is to have some more road safety tips. The shark teeth at intersections, the red path is for bikes etc. While these were explained to us it might be more helpful to see a video with these actually shown. I loved having Lenny as sweep the one day just reinforcing "you are on the right so he will stop " and "he has shark teeth so you can go".

    Thank you for a wonderful vacation

    Melanie K.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    The guides and staff were extremely engaging and accommodating . The chef selection of food and wine pairings exceeded expectations . The guides were knowledgeable and personable . The tour route had the right balance of cycling , exploring and relaxing .
    To improve
    Rooms stuffy . Better ventilation needed for sleeping . Suggest a check to set the climate control .
    Two members of our group required extra small bikes not available .
    Face clothes in rooms .

    Theresa S.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    The e bike was a fabulous way for me to be able to keep up. It was of superior quality to mine at home and I’d unequivocally say that almost any riding capability would be able to enjoy this trip by requesting the Gazelle e bike offering. For the barge, we really noticed the lack of air circulation in our rooms at night. They advised us when we got there that ac wasn’t working- they worked on fixing that during our time aboard but it was the one thing that prevents me from giving it an absolutely perfect rating.

    Niemiec R.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    When thinking about the trip, the biking is what I thought about most. Once the trip began, I realized the "extra" aspects of the trip were the most meaningful:
    - visiting a cheese farm to learn about
    - walking through the cities with our guides learning about their history
    - fabulous meals on board
    - friendly and talented staff

    Kimberly J.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    This trip had it all great cycling through gorgeous and historic NL with some fun informative guides, delicious meals prepared by chef Ellen, spending time with great friends and meeting new people. Highly recommend this trip. Lenny is an excellent host.

    Charles B.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    This trip was perfect. The boat was clean, roomy and comfortable. I liked the ride and stay in Haarlem best, but wait the ride to Leiden … really loved it all! Did I mention the Chef and meals, wow.

    Gloria A.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Amazing rides through the countryside, full of spring blossoms

    Debra L.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Great trip, staff was very helpful ,food was wonderful. The bike trails in the Netherlands are never ending and scenic. Would highly recommend.

    Joyce N.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Love the scenery. The canal with the houses and beautiful yards next to them, Keukenhof gardens snd the tulip fields were absolutely gorgeous.
    If I did this tour again I would get an e bike. The wind was blowing pretty hard so I was struggling to keep up. Also it was a lot colder than I thought it would be.

    Joyce N.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Love the scenery. The canal with the houses and beautiful yards next to them, Keukenhof gardens snd the tulip fields were absolutely gorgeous.
    If I did this tour again I would get an e bike. The wind was blowing pretty hard so I was struggling to keep up. Also it was a lot colder than I thought it would be.

    Janina D.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    The staff of the Iris was great! We loved the intimacy and comfort of this barge. Biking through the Netherlands was a very immersive and great way to truly experience the various layers and beauty of their culture. We are hoping to do a Bike n Barge annually to explore other countries.

    The communication from Tripsite could have been better. We were dismayed to see others in our group received Tripsite vests and gaiters. We had not. We literally received our travel documents/tips 5 days before departure.

    Lisa H.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Everything about this trip was excellent! Great boat, great staff, great guides, great food! What an amazing experience!

    Barbara S.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Most memorable was the cycling through the countryside and smelling the flowers, hearing the bird song and enjoying the fresh air. Also the friendliness of our hosts, like being with family.

    Shih-Lee H K.
    2 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    A wonderful experience overall. Premium barge, excellent service and friendly staff made the trip much better.
    Like the fact that we could break the group into two (fast and slow) riders.
    Suggestions: a little more breaks during riding to allow time to enjoy the countryside.

    Rick C.
    4 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    In my opinion, the bike barge experience with the Tripsite guides is the absolute best way to see and experience any country. The guides were both informative and fun and kept to the expected schedule.

    Debra B.
    4 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    The bike and barge trip of the Netherlands was incredible...much more than I had anticipated. Biking through the fields and canals brought us enchanting views of geese, sheep, cows, horses, swans, charming houses and villages, not to mention the tulips! The pace was perfect, and the diversity of each day well chosen. We enjoyed an excellent array of gourmet food and the laughing companionship of new friends from different countries. Our tour guides were full of information and made us feel safe on our travels. Lodging was very comfortable and private. After hearing me rave about this trip, several of my friends now want to take it too!

    David M.
    5 years ago

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      Iris Aschaffenburg to Stuttgart
    Alemania

    The Iris is a well equipped and comfortable barge with a fantastic crew. Our guide, Thomas, was knowledgeable and very helpful and the Italian chefs (husband and wife) cooked delicious food and were super cute! Lenny, the owner of the Iris, was present throughout the trip and this added a special warmth to the trip. This was the first time this itinerary was offered on the Iris and it went off without a hitch. Many of the guests had E Bikes (which I recommend even though it was rated as an easy route) which made the several small hills a piece of cake! Would definitely recommend this trip on the Iris.

    Arthur S.
    5 years ago

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      Iris Aschaffenburg to Stuttgart
    Alemania

    Great barge, good people, great guide and good food. The only thing missing was a good detailed map of where we were riding.

    Allen A.
    5 years ago

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      Iris Metz a Cochem
    Francia, Luxemburgo, Alemania

    The barge and crew were amazing as were the bike guides. I would not change a thing.

    However . . . the bikes were horrid and it was a bike trip! They were dated . . . poorly maintained . . . and dangerous. I had a piece of my front fender break and get stuck between my spokes in the front tire. I could have been badly injured if not going so slow through construction. I would think a "bike" trip would offer much better bikes in the future. I would not recommend this trip to friends because of the bikes . . . everything else was top notch . . . the food, the staff, the rooms, the bar . . . too bad about the bikes not meeting expectations.

    Elizabeth S.
    5 years ago

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      Iris Metz a Cochem
    Francia, Luxemburgo, Alemania

    Best part? Stopping along the bike route to have a coffee or beer and seeing some of the historic and memorable sites in the quaint villages along the way!

    Have an ice coffee at one of the lovely little cafes!

    Dean S.
    5 years ago

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      Iris Metz a Cochem
    Francia, Luxemburgo, Alemania

    The crew was second to none. Everyone took great pride in their work, especially the cook, who prepared meals to die for. We wanted to take her home with us. The guides went out of their way to make everyone happy. We really appreciated the guided tours in town each evening after dinner.

    This trip was great for a wide range of abilities. Folks who were not as strong of bikers used e-bikes which were great equalizers.

    My wife and I agree that this was one of the top vacations we've ever taken. We can't wait to go again.

    Joseph (Joe) S.
    5 years ago

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      Iris Metz a Cochem
    Francia, Luxemburgo, Alemania

    The crew of the Iris were all very knowledgeable and welcoming. By the end of the week I felt as though I knew each one personally and would welcome them all to my home should they travel my way. They made the trip more than worthwhile, especially when we had to ride in 100 plus degree weather. If I am to do another bike and barge trip it is this group of people that I would want as the crew.

    Marcia F.
    5 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    Most Memorable Part: My banter daily with one of the guides, Harm Jung. He related well to my personality. The food, boat, and accommodations were all better than anticipated. Thank you.

    Coert & Christelle J.
    5 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    A once in a lifetime experience.....not at all thought bike and barge would be so nice!

    Michael & Margaret G.
    5 years ago

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      Iris Tour de Tulipanes - 8 días
    Holanda

    We had a wonderful time on the barge Iris, biking through the Netherlands. The trip was well planned and the information given each day really highlighted the sights that we saw. The visits to the various venues were full of information and gave us a nice view of life in Holland. We could not have asked more from our guides, Wouter and Sarah. Each day when we rode up to the barge at its new dock site, the crew welcomed us and asked about our day. The meals were excellent with a different area of the world serving as the source for the menu each evening. Wines had been chosen to go with each serving. The rooms were as expected on a ship and very clean. they offered an easy base for our adventure. We had a very good time and we thank the guides and the crew including the chef.

    Garnet T.
    5 years ago

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      Iris Metz a Cochem
    Francia, Luxemburgo, Alemania

    The preparation and presentation of the meals, especially the evening meals was outstanding. And the fellowship with the other passengers was also a great highlight aided by the small number of guests.

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