Bike Tour Reviews (page 118)

★★★★★ (5/5) MeliBoiles October 19, 2015

This tour was absolutely as dreamy as described!

· Wine & Bike in Hungary’s Balaton Uplands

Our family of four (age 68, 55, 26 and 24) from Nacogdoches, Texas took this tour and will remember it dreamily for the rest of our lives. It was our "last hurrah" before 20-something kids got married and started having kids. Our personable tour directors picked us up in Budapest and took us off to our starting point in Veszprem--a gorgeous medieval town with colorful skyline. Every day we had a manageable ride--even for 68 year old dad--giving us wonderful lunch stop suggestions, and winery options. Take the guides' suggestions--they are awesome places! We were definitely off the beaten path, with villages along cobblestone Roman roads and dedicated bike paths most of the way. Hotels were small but elegant and the breakfasts and dinners very nice with quality local wines included. We were given bikes in good condition and a well-programmed GPS that allowed our son to guide us along the way through the quiet countryside, many times with lake views of Balaton. The trip put this beautiful country on the map for us, along with empathy for its history and people and all the trials they have survived. We chose this tour because it was one of the more affordable ones, but it left us with a lifetime of rich experience.

How many tours have you completed?: This is our only one
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: As expected
Who is this tour suitable for?: Families with teens, First-time bike tourists
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?: Hungary

5/5 Value
5/5 Included meals
4/5 Bikes + equipment
5/5 Scenery
4/5 Ease of navigation
5/5 Local tour company services
5/5 Route selection
5/5 Guides (if applicable)

★★★★★ (5/5) MarcieB October 4, 2015

Wonderful way to visit the shores of the Bodensee . . .

· Lake Constance Bicycle Path

We like to book tours in September, but weather can be a concern. We selected the 11-day Bodensee tour and only experienced two days of wet weather! The paths were well marked, the hotels comfortable and well-situated, the daily program manageable, the museum pass wonderful, and the meals and Apfelstrüdel delicious. As two 70+ cyclers, this trip was by far the easiest we have done!

How many tours have you completed?: This was our 6th self-guided tour
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: As expected
Who is this tour suitable for?: Families with teens, Solo travelers, Families with young kids, First-time bike tourists
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?: Austria, Germany, Switzerland

5/5 Value
5/5 Included meals
5/5 Bikes + equipment
5/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
5/5 Ease of navigation
5/5 Tour documents
5/5 Local tour company services
5/5 Route selection

★★★★★ (5/5) Marcus k October 3, 2015

Fantastic trip through Algarve

· Best of the Algarve by Road Bike

We took the 10 day version in 2014. Absolutely loved it. Paul took great care of us. All equipment was excellent. Hotels were good. Best of all Paul was able to accommodate some changes along the way.

How many tours have you completed?: 1
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: As expected
Who is this tour suitable for?: Families with teens, Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?: Portugal

5/5 Value
5/5 Included meals
5/5 Bikes + equipment
4/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
4/5 Ease of navigation
3/5 Tour documents
5/5 Local tour company services
5/5 Route selection

★★★★★ (5/5) Hildur September 27, 2015

A trip to recommend

Bike and Boat with Bob and Jeanette along the Danube from Passau to Budapest to Passau

Very nice scenery and the paths were both easy and very challenging (hilly). The hotel staff where extremely friendly and changed this trip from average to super

How many tours have you completed?: 2
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?

5/5 Value
5/5 Included meals
5/5 Bikes + equipment
5/5 Hotels or boat
4/5 Scenery
4/5 Ease of navigation
4/5 Tour documents
5/5 Local tour company services
5/5 Route selection

★★★★★ (5/5) chonaker September 23, 2015

Danube 9- day deluxe tour, self guided

Bike and Boat with Bob and Jeanette along the Danube from Passau to Budapest to Passau

This is a very nice tour. I have done it with my daughter for the 3rd time. (Lake Constance tour twice). The distances are relatively short, and flat. What I relly liked aout this tour is this: Almost every segnent allows for the option to take a boat or train to the next town. A boat ride or two is nice, especially in inclimate weather. Most hotels on Deluxe are airconditioned and the 2 or 3 others are cool enough unless temp over 94. Simon from Bike Tours is extremely helpful and returns all phone calls , if he doesnt answer himself, and responds to all emails. I cant say enough about how helpful Simon is. I highly recommend this tour

How many tours have you completed?: 5
Who is this tour suitable for?: Families with teens, Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?

5/5 Value
5/5 Included meals
5/5 Bikes + equipment
5/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
5/5 Ease of navigation
5/5 Tour documents
5/5 Local tour company services
5/5 Route selection