Bike Tour Reviews: Northern German Odyssey  Bike, Barge And Cruise


Northern German Odyssey: Bike, Barge and Cruise

COUNTRY: Germany, Poland

7 nights
5/5 (2)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Bike and boat tours

5/5 (2)
7 nights

Guided from EUR € 2145

Guided:
Sat, July 20; Aug 3, 10, 2024

Description:
This bike and boat tour navigates through the heart of Northeastern Germany, where history, culture, and natural beauty converge in the area formerly known as Prussia. What began as an early Germanic religious order, expanded to become a major power in…

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  • Northern German Odyssey: Bike, Barge and Cruise
    (5/5) Anne Jesse 2 months ago

    Fascinating Tour in Northern Germany

    This was a fascinating overview of eastern Germany, with the addition of a couple days in Poland, where we learned so much about the GDR era. The Merlijn is a beautiful ship, and the crew catered to all of our needs. The guide was an upbeat, knowledgeable Dutch woman who kept us laughing. The bicycles were perfect for the job. And the meals were heavenly!

    • Beautiful bike trails through the woods. (photo by Anne Jesse)
    • Introductions at the start of the tour. (photo by Anne Jesse)
    • Touring the grounds of an old church. (photo by Anne Jesse)
    • Straddling the border between Germany and Poland. (photo by Anne Jesse)
    • Another five-start meal onboard the Merlijn. (photo by Anne Jesse)
    • Polish beer in Szczecin. (photo by Anne Jesse)
  • (5/5) Kramp Jon 2 months ago

    The best boat of any bike and boat tour I have bookd via biketours.com

    Mainly a tour of the countryside of northeastern Germany. The boat was built about 100 years ago. It is evident that the boat has been totally remodeled. The cabins are very large with lots of open space. The bathroom was about the same size as on other boats. The food was well above average for bike tours I have taken in the past. The bikes used appeared to be new for the current season but were a bit on the heavy side. The bike route part of the trip contained more sections with pebble or uneven stone pavement surfaces than expected.

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    5
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    • 4/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 4/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 3/5 Tour documents
    • 4/5 Local tour company services
    • 4/5 Guides (if applicable)