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Sara C.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Erato
Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat
Greece
We had the most phenomenal week on the Erato! Biking through gorgeous villages and pine forests and olive groves, and being repeatedly blown away by views of the sea as you rounded another bend! It was extraordinary! On board the ship we had amazing and delicious healthy meals. Our guide Dionysius was outstanding. It was an unforgettable week!
Janet B.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Prague to Vienna
Austria, Czech Republic
There were multiple issues with one of the bicycles including brakes that needed adjusting and a seat post bolt that needed replacing. We rode in mostly rainy conditions and had to stop and buy chain oil to clean the chain. Both issues could have been alleviated by a thorough check of the bike and providing chain oil and rags to keep the bikes clean. And, these deficiencies made for a painful ride and significantly detracted from the joy of the trip.
It would have been helpful to receive the Ride With GPS routes via email earlier. We spent an hour or more a day trying to match the written description of highlights of the route with their location on the GPS route. We linked the highlighted site with Read More the mileage and wrote out our own itinerary. Additionally, the written information should be rewritten by a person who is a native speaker, who can write direct sentences and use essential English grammar.
bozena • 4 weeks ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Janet, thank you for your detailed feedback. We're pleased you enjoyed the scenic route and cultural highlights, but we're sorry to hear about the issues with the bike and route materials. We'll definitely work on improving these aspects for future trips. We hope to provide you with a smoother and more enjoyable experience on your next trip!
Robert E.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique I
Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
Biking in the Mosel wine region watching grape harvest.
Exploring the city of Trier was a highlight.
Kathleen M.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Portugal’s Vicentine Coast & Algarve
Portugal
This was a well thought out bike tour! The route was beautiful with amazing views. There were many “wow” moments. There was a great mix of trails, secondary roads and dirt tracks. The hotels were fantastic!! The whole tour was memorable… Even the odd time we got lost added to the whole experience!
Mark M.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Classic Tuscany E-Bike tour
Italy
The bike route was great they were perfect for beautiful views and destinations. The bikes were new and or in great condition making the rides very easy. Overnight stays were also in nice locations with easy check-in and check-outs with staff that were helpful and prepared. This was my first vacation ride and I couldn't be happier. Tripsite coordinated a great vacation.
bozena • 4 weeks ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Mark, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the overall experience. It's great to know your first vacation ride was such a success. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Elaine D.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV
Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
This adventure far exceeded my expectations. The guids were informative and friendly and very confident guiding 32 of us on bicycles into very busy Cities. This is something that I personally had never done however I felt comfortable with their guidance
Ruth
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Classic or Luxury Famous Villages of Provence
France
We (couple in early 60’s) have recently completed this routing. We rode hybrids (what we usually ride) and found the level quite manageable but I would question the ‘easy’ part of the rating. There were indeed some good climbs. I suspect that a large majority of riders may ride ebikes, making the climbs and the longer days easy. The Classic hotel selection was just fine. The bikes were great. We appreciated the notes on destinations and attractions in the paper guide but as a navigational tool it would have be useful only in a pinch; You’d be turning the pages constantly, GPX files are the way to go and even though there were a few ‘right turns’ that were actually left ones, the directions were great! We appreciated the variety of road types. The back lanes were lovely and the bigger roads generally has either good shoulders or bike lanes.
kristyn b.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Alva
Douro River E-Bike & Boat
Portugal
1) I loved the 2 hour walking tour of Porto the night.
2) I loved sitting on the upper deck of the cruise watching the terraced vineyards as we cruised through the Douro River.
3) The ship itself was clean, the staff was wonderful and attentive. They were always ready to help with a smile! I loved the touch of robes and slippers in our rooms!
4) I loved biking everyday! Our guides, Horacio and Kevin were fantastic! I thought the e-bikes themselves were excellent.
John H.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Alva
Douro River E-Bike & Boat
Portugal
The scenery and the E-bikes used. The guides were excellent. Food on the boat and service was also excellent
Christina S.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Alva
Douro River E-Bike & Boat
Portugal
Our guides made the trip memorable! Horacio and Kevin were wonderful and so much fun to be around. They kept us supported and educated on the area we were biking through. They both supported the varying levels of abilities within the group and I greatly appreciate their flexibility. My families memories of Portugal will forever be intertwined with Horatio's antics and Kevin's jokes. The scenery was wonderful. The biking was scary at times ( I really prefer a guardrail on the side of a cliff), but aligned with the rating for the tour.
Claudia W.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Fleur
Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
The trip was wonderful for us. We enjoyed two weeks of biking and sightseeing. The guides were knowledgeable and catered to our needs. They were pleasant and helpful. The barge rooms were comfortable, nothing fancy but well equipped. We rented e-bikes and were happy that we did. Biking from 9 am-3/4 pm. every day for 2 weeks made the experience more enjoyable on the e bike. We enjoyed the group of people we were with. They were there for the experience and we all meshed easily. Overall, it was wonderful. Bring warm clothes for fall biking. We had rain and cold temps.
John W.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Portugal’s Wild Coast
Portugal
costal vistas were incredible! The back roads were well selected and mostly easy to navigate. Hotels were all wonderful, especially the breakfasts. Mileage each day was just about right…. Not too challenging, but not a lazy day ride either. We loved southern Portugal and plan to return again soon.
Janie C.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown
Along the Danube-Iron Gates
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia
wonderful staff on the boat, great itinerary, fabulous food.
Kurt J.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Portugal’s Wild Coast
Portugal
This trip showcases the great gravel riding in southern Portugal. Our group really enjoyed the tour.
Nancy C.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Douro Valley Wine & E-Bike Tour
Portugal
Other reviews about this trip said the eBikes make it easy. Well, that's not quite the case ... there are some loooong days (80 km the first day!) and there are a lot of long, steep hills. And while it's easier biking up a hill with an eBike, when the hill is 15 km long, that is still a big hill. So do make sure you Read More are in good shape, especially your tush!
The hotels/B&Bs chosen were pretty quirky, with great staff. And when we had one bad weather day (howling gale!) the Top Bike folks arranged for a taxi to take us and our eBikes to the next stop -- at their expense, since it would be unreasonable to expect us to bike in that weather. We really appreciated their attitude!
We had a couple of technical challenges that harshed our mellow. The GPS provided did not have the route for one day of our trip properly loaded. Because we had the Ride with GPS backup, we made it work, but still .... You do need to watch your battery charge on long days. And then on our last day, for the last few km, the GPS was not clear as to the route and it was quite frustrating. Because we could WhatsApp for help, solutions were found.
If you're used to biking around France seeing little towns with bistros every few km, then be aware that the Douro Valley is quite different. On one 70 km day, there was only one rest stop where we could get a hot chocolate and a snack. And if you want to pack a lunch, you will find it hard to get supplies. We appreciated the opportunity to see a very different side of Portugal, however, far from the madding crowds of Porto and Lisbon.
Greg B.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Camino de Santiago E-Bike Tour
Portugal, Spain
Excellent trip - Baiona and Santiago de Compostela were definite highlights.
Kathleen P.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown
Along the Danube-Iron Gates
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia
The staff was above exceptional. The weather caused problems for the crew, but I thought it was handled extremely well. We missed the Iron Gates because of weather conditions, but the staff made up for that as well. The final dinner was fantastic, but the change in plans on our arrival, not being able to land in Passau was very discombobulating, and highly stressful. Plus, we didn’t have time to collect my thoughts properly. It was horrible.
I would have like a better room than in the hole of the ship where I couldn[t see anything
I would have liked a better electric bike from the start than the one I was originally given because I had to miss some biking.
Annette v.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Fantastic active vacation with beautiful rides. Incredible delicious and healthy food. Fun activities on board and options for additional tours were good. Highly recommended.
Cynthia B S.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
The Green Island of the Azores Archipelago
Portugal
Seeing the village of Mosteiros was memorable. The hot springs were fun. The hikes were challenging and beautiful. Be sure to visit the Terra Nostra gardens in Furnace. It is not on the itinerary but unbelievably beautiful. Be prepared to have other options if things to do if it rains. The tea plantation hike was also good.
Scott D.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Porto to Lisbon
Portugal
So many highlights! The route select was incredible, keeping us on quiet dirt roads or bike paths for much of the time. The hotels were also all amazing, boutique style hotels with excellent service and in one case watching the sunset over the Atlantic from a warm rooftop pool! The ride from Nazare to Obidos was my favorite, with spectacular views up as we climbed out of Nazare, a fun descent for lunch to the Salgado Beach, and then beautiful views above the coast for miles after that!
Beverly L.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II
Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The most memorable part of our trip was the incredible hospitality of all the crew on the Manifique 3. All the extra tours and special surprises were above my expectations. The food was spectacular . It was a wonderful experience.
Doris S.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Prague to Vienna
Austria, Czech Republic
Our group was comprised of 13 participants, 1 guide, and one support vehicle driver.
Unfortunately, there was flooding in central Europe during our stay. Several of the bike routes were closed but our guide made the best out of detours and rerouting due to flooding.
However, the bikes were poorly maintained. According to the guide the company AVE was not expecting ALL participants to choose E-bikes (Even though 70% of participants had booked in February and June) Thus, there was a shortage, and the company had to borrow e-bikes from other sources. Consequently, there were at least 4 different e-bike makes/models where parts could not be interchanged. Bike chains jumping off the gear occurred routinely 4-5 bikes a day. Some e-bikes had major gear shifting problems and other performance issues. Our guide and driver did an incredible job keeping us all "in the saddle" , bike saddle Read More that is.... :)
We had opted for the hotel accommodation upgrade. The first and last hotel were meeting our expectations, but the other three hotel stays were disappointing. I would recommend using the regular accommodations.
The hotel “Clement” in Prague was excellent, the breakfast choices too numerous to list, and the location was ten minutes to the Old Town.
Near the hotel is the restaurant “Usadlu”, where the majority of patrons are locals. We had an unforgettable meal in the “Dungeon” , about 2 floors below ground in this venue!
One Tip: If you are 65 or older you get to use all public transportation in Prague free of charge.
The Vienna Hotel was centrally located: 3-4 Metro stations from the Karl's Platz and Stefan's Platz.
The city was easily negotiated by walking everywhere.
Despite the bike problems, we had a wonderful time and would like to do another bike tour!
It was an incredible experience!!
bozena • 1 month ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Doris, thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you had a wonderful time despite the challenges with the bikes. We apologize for the maintenance issues and the shortage of e-bikes, and we’re committed to improving this in the future. Hope to see you on another bike tour soon!
Sally C.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique I
Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
The most memorable part of this trip was NOT the boat breakdown for 2 days but the absolutely beautiful , kindly, acceptance by everyone with the unfortunate circumstances. I did not hear one grumble or complaint by anyone on board. Everyone worked tirelessly and professionally to correct the issue and make alternate arrangements for the bikers. It was the biggest and best display of humankind working together to make things right. It was so heartwarming to experience such a wonderful situation especially during these very challenging world situations. I can’t praise us ALL enough for making the trip such an unforgettable experience.
Sincerely, Sally Coomber
Christopher J Braudy
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Bruges to Amsterdam Bike Tour
Belgium, Netherlands
I suggest getting to Amsterdam at least two days ahead, both to enjoy the city and to have sufficient time to check that the bikes fit you. We rented the e-bikes and that was great for the headwinds out of the southwest all week. For my part, I often used NO assist once getting the bike going. The Dutch bikes were surprisingly enjoyable to ride.
About the GPS tracks, here's what I urge you do. The provided GPS route are great but do NOT include CUE SHEETS. Although I have a Garmin, I really prefer using Ride with GPS Read More (RWGPS) on my phone. So:
1. Download RWGPS to your phone and pay for a subscription so you can save the routes for offline use. That way even without cell coverage, they work.
2. When you click on the supplied GPS route links provided by Tripsite, they will open automatically in RWGPS. There is an option to generate a cue sheet. DO THAT.
3. Save the routes for offline use.
4. In your RWGPS settings, switch to metric units. We found it fun think in kilometers for the trip.
5. Purchase a phone mount. If you have one already it will likely not fit on the Dutch bike handlebars. I got two on Amazon for $16 each and my wife and I found it was fantastic for the riding. To get what we used, search for "TruActive Premium Bike Phone Mount Holder".
6. Bring a battery back and short cable for your phone. It will fit nicely in the front bag.
7. If using an iPhone, use low battery mode. There is no need to go to Airplane mode. With low battery mode, you get all phone features; the phone will however dim when not used. That's a minor inconvenience for the super battery life it will give you.
Thanks for the wonderful trip Tripsite.
Catherine B.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique I
Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
I enjoyed all parts of this trip. Our guides, Alv and Hetty were very friendly, relaxed, and patient. They both were well informed, and provided interesting commentary and information along the way. When things did not go as planned, they always had another plan. Everyone was made to feel welcome and comfortable.
The bike paths along the river were incredible, easy to manoeuvre, and very scenic.
The meals on the barge were delicious. All the staff were friendly and courteous.
I’m looking forward to another trip wit Tripsite!
Wilhelm M.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
The ride along the Danube was spectacular! Especially the last day from Krems to Pöchlarn. Some of us opted to go for city bike tours in Budapest and Vienna. I found Vienna to be especially crowded and wouldn't do that ride again. Nevertheless, our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting.
Arthur T.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
The beautiful scenes while biking along the Danube. We would of liked to have a longer trip in order to spend more time in the cities.
Tom S.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
The beauty of the old towns, villages and cities we rode and cruised through was breathtaking. The fact that two weeks prior to our arrival the Danube flooded most of our routes and was already cleared was inspiring. The accommodations on the Vivienne were excellent and we were very well fed! The crew were excellent and very accommodating to our needs. The bikes met our needs and beyond (they survived riding through mud and flood waters).
Ivan B.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Prinzessin Katharina
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Great food, good cycling and enjoyable trips to Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava
Sally M.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Prinzessin Katharina
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
The best part of the week was being able to spend time in three European capital cities, namely Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava. The biking too was fabulous and we enjoyed meandering along the Danube. The food on board was amazing. The crew was exceptional.
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