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  • Amsterdam to Bruges
    (4/5) Jeffrey 2 months ago

    Boat bike 3

    · · Amsterdam – Bruges by Bike and Boat – Fluvius (and reverse)

    Enjoyed city walking tours and biking during the day. Boat was comfortable and food was good. Staying on the boat is much easier than packing each morning and finding the hotel for the next night. Local beer selection was nice. I was unaware of cash only policy on board. This caused concern, but final bill was manageable with the cash I had.
    I have met with friends to tell them how good a boat and bike tour is to travel. They are planning for next year.

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2025
    How many tours have you completed?
    4
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Belgium, Holland
    • 3/5 Value
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 4/5 Scenery
    • 4/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 4/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 4/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Vienna to Budapest
    (5/5) Ray S. 2 months ago

    Great Trip Along The Danube

    · Vienna to Budapest (Classic)

    What a great trip. Great weather, easy to follow routing, bike paths most of the way and very few hills!!
    The accommodations were perfect, and the choice of towns and cities to overnight in were great.
    We spent extra days in Vienna and Budapest and both cities are a delight to visit.
    Overall a fantastic experience.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2025
    How many tours have you completed?
    3
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Hungary
    • 5/5 Value
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 4/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 4/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 4/5 Route selection
  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites
    (4/5) Anne Stanek 2 months ago

    Peaceful tour of some lovely countryside and beautiful little medieval villages.

    · South of France: UNESCO World Heritage Sites

    We surely enjoyed this trip. The beginning in St. Gilhem le Desert was perfect - such a lovely little town nestled into the mountains. There were a lot of uphills and wonderful long downhills on quiet roads. It was a nice variety of scenery and towns. We were particularly grateful for our Ebikes as the hills would have been difficult and tiring without them. It was a most enjoyable bike tour all round.

    Countries included in this tour?
    France
    • St. Gilhem le Desert (photo by Anne Stanek)
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    • Minerve (photo by Anne Stanek)
    • Vineyards and hills. (photo by Anne Stanek)
    • I didn't mean to include these last two! (photo by Anne Stanek)
  • Greece: The Peloponnese Peninsula
    (5/5) Marcia Schattauer 2 months ago

    Great Trip

    · Greece: The Peloponnese Peninsula

    What a beautiful ride through Greece! I loved riding through all the olive grove and grape fields, seeing the sheep in the street and the goats. The weather was perfect everyday. The bikes were great! The towns were fun to explore. We especially like Vytina and Nafplio. Our hotels were great. We asked for an upgrade to have a Seaview in Nafplio and we were glad we did! Our upgrade was right by the water and close to everything! The staff of Arcas were very helpful.
    It was rated a 2 but I would say it was more of a 3. There were a lot of long descents but there was a fair amount of uphill as well.
    I used a trek touring bike and I bike regularly 2-3 times a week 15-25 miles, but the hills were
    challenging for me.

    What was the date of your tour?
    Sept 2025
    How many tours have you completed?
    2
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Greece
    •  (photo by Marcia Schattauer)
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    • Astros (photo by Marcia Schattauer)
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 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 Guides (if applicable)
  • Lakes and Valleys of Scotland
    (5/5) Julane Anderson 2 months ago

    Beauty abounds!

    · Loch Lomond to Edinburgh: Lakes & Valleys of Scotland

    Scotland has it all: beautiful scenery, warm and helpful people, dedicated bike routes. The tour operator booked us into lovely hotels/B&Bs that were conveniently located, and we were more than satisfied with the hearty breakfasts. Upon the recommendation of the tour operator, we booked dinner ahead of our trip at each accommodation, a useful suggestion as there were occasionally limited dining opportunities. Yes, it rained some, but the sun also shone brightly. We were wise to rent e-bikes as the route was occasionally quite hilly. My only suggestion to the tour operator is to equip the bikes with front and rear fenders to keep rain gear clean and also front and rear lights to improve safety when riding in traffic during rainy periods. We secured tickets to a performance at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre, a short walk from our hotel, adding to our enjoyment of the town.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2025
    How many tours have you completed?
    more than 10
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Scotland
    • Entering the Trossachs National Park (photo by Julane Anderson)
    • Rainbow over Loch Katrine as seen from the steamship Sir Walter Scott (photo by Julane Anderson)
    • Somewhere Over the Rainbow is Blue Skies and Sunshine (photo by Julane Anderson)
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 4/5 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
  • Prague to Dresden
    (5/5) Sue N. 2 months ago

    Great way to see beautiful architecture and small villages.

    · Prague to Dresden Along the Vltava & Elbe Rivers

    This trip was the perfect way to explore the Czech Republic. We enjoyed the bike paths along the rivers and all the many sites along the way. We especially loved visiting Terezin, near Litomerice. It was a sad reminder of the experiences of Jews during WWII but an important part of Czech history. The short hill on the first day was a bit of a challenge but slow and steady made it possible. All the other trails were flat and easy to ride. The hotels were all interesting and located in a very walkable area to see the village or dine out. Our initial contact with the bike company in Prague, Daniel, was an eager and young new employee. He fitted us with our bikes, and gave us paperwork and some good tips. Overall it was a great ride and we'd recommend it for families or first time bike tourists.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2025
    How many tours have you completed?
    Four, including this one
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat easier
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Czech Republic, Germany
    • 5/5 Value
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 4/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • Sparta & the Mediterranean Coast
    (5/5) Suzanne S 2 months ago

    Trip exceeded my expectations!

    · Sparta and the Mediterranean Coast

    We were on the self-guided trip. The GPS instructions are fantastic! We had e-bikes which were excellent and comfortable.

    It seems like the Peloponnese Peninsula is an undiscovered gem. We went in the middle of September and it was not at all crowded and so beautiful. We often had the beaches to ourselves and the water was wonderful to swim in. We swam in the Sea everyday on this trip.

    The roads are very good. If you are questioning at all whether to get an e-bike, you should. Our goal was to enjoy the trip and not worry about the next hill… and there will be the next hill. There are a lot of challenging climbs on this trip but very doable with an e-bike (and with a road bike if you want the challenge).

    The scenery is incredible! You are surrounded by mountains, the Aegean Sea, and a lot of olive and orange groves.

    You start in Sparta, which was our least favorite spot/hotel but it’s really just overnight and then you head to the coast! All of the other towns and hotels were so much better. We were very impressed with our hotels which all had balconies overlooking the sea.

    The GPS gets you to the town but not necessarily to the exact hotel. When we got to Elea, we had to rely on Google Maps to actually find our hotel, so be aware of that. That was the only tricky one.

    We bought the transport from and to Athens. The drivers were both terrific and they are actually guides for the company so during the ride they share so much information about the area. I asked to see the Corinth Canal (which you pass by) and our driver took us there and gave us a 15 minute car break to walk over it and take pictures!

    The bikes have water bottle holders, a phone holder and a rack on the back which the pannier is attached to.

    This trip exceeded my expectations!

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2025
    How many tours have you completed?
    First one overseas but 4 others in my younger years
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Much harder
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Greece
    • Bike set up. Bike also includes pannier. (photo by Suzanne S)
    • Mountainous roads (photo by Suzanne S)
    • Beautiful beaches across from the hotels (photo by Suzanne S)
    • Beaches to swim during the ride (photo by Suzanne S)
    • 5/5 Value
    • 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
  • Strasbourg to Mainz
    (4/5) Ed & Jill Nyland 2 months ago

    Trip Was As Expected

    · Strasbourg to Mainz: Imperial Cities and Charming Landscapes Along the Rhine

    The trip was enjoyable, the bikes were top notch, the trails were mostly well maintained except for a couple of remote and rough areas. The hotels were pleasant except for a very horrendous experience in Heidelberg. We were told that they were overbooked and they “stuck us” in a 7 story walk up hotel across the street., no elevator and no lobby. The hotel was dirty and not secure. We had to carry our two large bags and all of our bike gear up and down. The comment was “you look like you’re in good shape”. There was no real apology or accountability for their mistake. We were extremely angry and disappointed because we were looking forward to Heidelberg.

    Countries included in this tour?
    France, Germany
    • BikeTours.com staff reply from bozena_kusovac September 26, 2025

      Hi Ed and Jill,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so sorry to hear about what happened in Heidelberg - we understand how upsetting and frustrating that must have been, especially when you were looking forward to that part of the trip. Please accept our sincere apologies. We’ll be addressing this directly with our partner to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

      Bozena

  • Along the Rhône River from Geneva to Lyon
    (5/5) Fae T. 2 months ago

    Lovely from start to finish!

    · Along the Rhône River from Geneva to Lyon

    We had a great time on our Vie Rhona tour and were impressed with the level of communication and responsiveness from the team. Luggage always beat us to the hotel, which was nice, and morning drop off was seamless. The GPS guidance was good, though some sections of the route were confused due to construction, path changes, etc. but our course corrections were easy to sort out when looking at the map and never caused significant delays. I highly recommend bringing an external phone battery charger as keeping the map screen on drains the battery very quickly. And pack lots of snacks!! While the listed dining stops are helpful, there are days when some small towns are closed up tight and there’s nothing to buy between departure and arrival. The route was gorgeous and well thought out! We will definitely book another tour through Bike Tours and recommend it to friends!

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2025
    How many tours have you completed?
    1
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    France, Switzerland
    • 4/5 Value
    • 3/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 4/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • Burgundy Wine Trails
    (5/5) Barry LeDuc 2 months ago

    Epic Dream Come True

    · Burgundy Wine Trails: Beaune to Macon on the “Voie Verte”

    It was such a great way to experience the Burgundy Region. The bikes were great. The accommodations were good. The bike paths were phenomenal. The vistas were unforgettable and the weather co-operated.
    We would recommend this trip.

    Countries included in this tour?
    France
  • Swiss Lakes by Ebike
    (5/5) Marci C 2 months ago

    Like Riding through a postcard

    · Swiss Lakes by E-bike: Lake Geneva to Lake Lucerne

    This was a wonderful tour! The GPS was easy to follow and much of the tour was on bike paths or rural roads. The locals were very respectful on the busier roads and we did not feel unsafe. We had an incident with one of the bikes (our fault not theirs) and they were very responsive and understanding and arranged for a replacement bike immediately. The hotels were great. We were initially disappointed to not be staying right in Gruyere but the included spa at our hotel made the extra pedaling worth it. The tour company was also very flexible with our itinerary as we only spent one night in Spiez and then added 2 nights in Interlaken (something I highly recommend doing). The scenery in Switzerland is unmatched and many days we road along the countryside listening to the cow bells in the hills. We started in the French speaking area and ended in the German. The last 2 days past many clear blue lakes but each one was a different shade of tourquoise! The last day rode us right past the starting point for Pilatus and the world's steepest cogwheel railway. Beautiful views and easy to get a ticket day of.

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2025
    How many tours have you completed?
    8
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Switzerland
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    • 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 Guides (if applicable)
  • UNESCO Sites of Albania
    (5/5) Susan 2 months ago

    Experience Albania

    · UNESCO Sites of Albania

    This was the perfect way to see and learn about Albania. Our guide, Juli, was knowledgeable and enthuastic about his country and shared his love of Albania throughtout the tour. His leadership style was inclusive and entertaining as each individual became a valuable member of our cycling group. The tour covered varied terrains that included open countryside, orchards, mountain view vistas and shoreline. We were rewarded with delicious family style meals that were fresh and authentic to Albania.
    This was a lifetime experience!

    Countries included in this tour?
    Albania
    • BikeTours.com staff reply from bozena_kusovac September 26, 2025

      Hi Susan,

      Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear how much you enjoyed the tour, the beautiful landscapes, and Juli’s guidance. Moments like yours are honestly the best part of our jobs!

      Bozena

  • Loire a Velo
    (4/5) Steven F 2 months ago

    Beautiful

    · Loire a Velo: Orleans to the Atlantic

    The perfect way to experience France. Bike through beautiful farm lands and vineyards, stay in beautiful small cities. Enjoy the grand and beauty of many Châteaus along the way.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2025
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    France
    • 4/5 Value
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 3/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 3/5 Hotels or boat
    • 4/5 Scenery
    • 4/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
  • Bike Paths of the Dolomites
    (5/5) Anne-Marie S 2 months ago

    So Great That I Came for Seconds

    · Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)

    We did this trip a few years back and the rides, the sights and the accomodations were all so wonderful that we signed up a second time, this time with our best biking buddies.

    Countries included in this tour?
    Italy
    •  (photo by Anne-Marie S)
    •  (photo by Anne-Marie S)
    •  (photo by Anne-Marie S)
    • BikeTours.com staff reply from bozena_kusovac September 26, 2025

      Anne-Marie,

      So glad you loved it enough to come back - and even better that you brought friends along this time! That really makes our day.

      Bozena

  • Portugal's Atlantic Coast
    (5/5) Jo Tan 2 months ago

    An experience of a lifetime

    · Portugal's Atlantic Coast

    A ride trip to explore Portugal the best way I could experience. Choose to engage with Bike Tours was a rewarding journey as the planning was almost flawless right from the beginning. Their agents were responsive and answered all my questions, or doubts and issues, timely updates and reminders and good specific ground arrangements. The ride route was amazingly beautiful. It's my first time doing a self guided international ride, and it's easy to navigate, and route is clear. Me and my best friend had a blast of our own sweet time, stopping at any view point we like. I guessed that's the good thing about self guided tours. I would definitely recommend Bike Tours and also might even consider planning myself another bike trip with them.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2025
    How many tours have you completed?
    None
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Portugal
    •  (photo by Jo Tan)
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    • 4/5 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
  • Bolzano to Verona
    (2/5) Elizabeth Anderson 2 months ago

    Not ideal

    · Bolzano to Verona: Orchards, Mountains & Timeless Culture

    Sorry, this tour was not great. We have used biketours.com for five different trips and this was our least favorite. The hotels were way out of the city centers making it difficult to get dinner or see sights after biking. The routes were not well planned.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2025
    How many tours have you completed?
    Lots and lots
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Do you recommend this tour?
    No
    Countries included in this tour?
    Italy
    • 3/5 Value
    • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 2/5 Hotels or boat
    • 4/5 Scenery
    • 2/5 Ease of navigation
    • 2/5 Tour documents
    • 2/5 Local tour company services
    • 2/5 Route selection
  • Tuscany's Gravel Routes
    (5/5) bill petrick 2 months ago

    great trip

    · Tuscany's Legendary Gravel Routes

    Good food, spectacular hotels, and beautiful scenery. They're based near Pienza. Juliana and Marko from the tour operator, in addition to booking the hotels, provided first class bikes, good routes, excellent navigation, and attentive service.

    Countries included in this tour?
    Italy