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- ★★★★★ Chris O’Connor
Great route and scenery
Wine & Cuisine in Girona's Emporda Plain
This trip had quiet roads, well maintain trails, great scenery and was very culturally rewarding
- What was the date of your tour?
- October 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 15
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Richard G
Castles and Wine E-Bike Adventure!
Castles and Wines of Portugal
Two couples, seniors, very experienced road bike riders, taking on the six day self-guided Castles and Wine Portugal Tour route in late September 2026. For some, this was their first experience with ebikes. The weather was perfect the whole time and the towns had an uncrowded off-season feel to them, which suited us fine.
The bikes: Rating: A
We were all issued some configuration of the Cube Touring Hybrid One. Loved these bikes! They were our trusty work horses for the week. No mechanical issues, comfortable seats, so much battery that you could ride in sport and turbo mode as much as you like without concern of running out of battery. The step-through design on these models helped with sudden dismounts while riding a 50+ lb e-bike. Even our least experienced e-bike riders were able to rocket up the rugged 15-20 percent cobbled approaches to the castles without worry! The integrated rear racks held a roomy bag supplied with chargers, tools, tubes, with room for extra clothes and snacks.The App: Rating: B-
We were supplied with access to the Roadbook for Discovery app for our phones, which included day-by-day routing with points of interest noted along the way. All day use (recommended) of the app requires a backup phone charger (you supply). They had rubber handlebar phone mounts for your ebike, which were a bit of a hassle to get your phone in and out of to take photos. Would have liked a better bar-mounted quick release method. With two of us running the app concurrently, we had a couple of instances where one phone said “off course” and the other did not. We had also asked the biketours.com people for the GPX files in advance to run our own software (Wahoo, Garmin, Ride w GPS), but one of the GPX routes supplied before the first day was the wrong map and got us temporarily lost on private property. Better to stick with the Discovery app which was the “official” version of the tour, use your Garmins and Wahoos for recording the rides only. Other than that, the Discovery app got us from place to place well enough, just remember to carry extra battery chargers!Accomodations: Rating B+
All accommodations were welcome sights for us weary old riders. That said, Most Favorite: Mar de Ar Muralhas, Evora (2 nights). Good storage and recharge room for bikes, poolside food and drink served, walk to excellent restaurants. Close second: Pusada de Estremoz, Estremoz. Least Favorite: Hotel Solar do Alqueva, Reguengos de Monsaraz. Nothing was wrong with the hotel, service was good, adequate breakfast, just a small economy hotel compared with nicer places on the tour.Support: Rating B
Staff for Tours Portugal were available for our questions through the What’sap. Didn’t need them for any mission critical issue other than the first day’s issue with getting on the right route group. SHOW MOREOverall: Rating B+
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This was our first self-directed bike tour and six days was a lot of riding, would have preferred 4-5 days if available. That said, we loved the spirit of adventure as we set out each morning to the beautiful countryside and the megaliths, black pigs, ancient castles and wineries. I have done European cycle tours on road bikes in the past but now favor ebikes as they accommodate all levels of riders as a group.- Countries included in this tour?
- Portugal
- ★★★★★ Michele B
Fantastic first e-bike tour experience for retirees
Wine & Cuisine in Girona's Emporda Plain
We did a self-guided supported bike tour from Girona to Figueres. The reserved hotels were all very well located, friendly and clean with arrangements for battery charging. Our bags were picked up and delivered to our next destination before we arrived and often the hotels were able to check us in early which was nice after a hot day of riding. Biketour personnel were all so friendly, helpful and responsive whether in the store in Girona or via WhatsApp when on the road. Joan was terrific! For example, one day we ended up using both the provided bike tubes to repair flats. Unfortunately, the next day was a national holiday and there was no way to get new tubes, so we had to take the risk of riding without a spare tube. We felt secure doing so because our Joan assured us that they would provide road assistance if required. The very next day we were provided with 2 new bike tubes.
We would recommend Biketours as a dependable provider of self-guided bike tours. We had selected Biketours and would have preferred to arrange the package directly with them, however they do not include theft or damage insurance and we weren't able to buy that insurance privately through our travel or home insurance. So, we ended up using a third party,who included that insurance, and booked us with Biketours as their local provider.
While loss or damage is very rare in that part of the country, it was important to us to have insurance. We would have preferred to book direct with Biketours so that all our funds supported the local business.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- This was my first
- 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?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Kenny S
Great trip and Great Route
Tauern Bike Path (Salzburg-Salzburg)
A little rough at the beginning since the communication with the local tour group was non-existent (not boketours.com fault). Some hockups with the initial the baggage transportation and bike lock. However, everything else went flawlessly. It was wonderful doing this route and just showing up to the next hotel with our bags already there. Absolutely beautiful route the entire time and the accomodations were very nice.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Austria
- ★★★★★ diane w
Joyful cycling and great views
Innsbruck to Salzburg: Through the Alps Along River Cycle Trails
One of the surprising bonuses of this trip was getting a feel for Austrian country life. The landscapes we cycled through had plenty of stellar views. But they also felt authentic in the sense that we were sharing space with rural working families and close-knit communities. Austrians in this region appear to be masters at integrating country roads, cycle paths, rivers, agricultural fields, lumber yards, clusters of rural homes, town centers (with the iconic long-steepled church), parks and other family-friendly spaces – all not far from a view of the Alps. The extra side trips to Krimmerl Falls, Lamprechtshöhle Cave and Seisenbergklamm and Vorderkaserklamm Gorges were especially worthwhile. (After quite a bit of puzzled searching, we realized it would have been helpful to have better directions to Seisenbergklamm.)
Generally we stayed on track with the GPX file maps mounted on our handlebars; occasionally a combo of other navigational tools came in handy: Google Maps, asking for directions, and/or trying to use the very detailed booklet with hardcopy maps and written directions, although this latter was not handy to do as we were cycling.
Also, it would have been super helpful to know beforehand that we needed to choose and upload a phone app that is able to read the GPX files – and then to more efficiently get the maps uploaded to our phone. (Three years ago, BikeTours simply gave us a link to the map files, so this new routine was unfamiliar to us, and we spent too much time in our Innsbruck hotel trying to figure it out.)
The only day that we were thrown royally off schedule was the very first cycling day. We ended up following the GPX map to the very end destination, which took us many kilometers past our target hotel, some of it up a steep mountain, only to find out that our lodging was not there at all. We had to backtrack a long ways. When we called the local guide to ask about this (not wanting to repeat the experience on subsequent days), he mentioned that we needed to pay attention to the booklet directions. There was a note in there about some of the lodging destinations coming before the end of the given day’s GPX route. However, many of the BikeTours reviews for this tour gave the advice to use the GPX directions rather than the guidebook because they are much easier to follow while cycling. We agree.
In the future, it would be handy to have a separate, clearly-worded, simpler document for each day that gives a good overview (clearer than in the booklet) and that offers reminders about what to expect that day. For ex., “Today you have the option to visit … Here are some pointers for locating these optional destinations … Be aware that your lodging may come well before the end of the GPS route; you may want to enter your lodging address into Google Maps to determine where your end point for the route is today. Etc.) SHOW MORE
Luggage transfer was always well-organized and all of the accommodations were pleasant, except at Hotel Zillertal. Beautiful views from the lodging, but the staff seemed overworked. (For ex., one individual was manning the restaurant, bar, cash register, and front desk check-in, and he was understandably exhausted and done with tourists.) In contrast, we especially remember the family-run Gästehaus Waltl, where we were welcomed with such genuine kindness and generosity.
We were glad for the layover day. Zell am See felt a bit too upscale touristy for our taste, and we maybe would have preferred one of the smaller towns in the area for our rest day. But the activity options still make it a logical location for most people.
We very much enjoyed exploring both Innsbruck and Salzburg on each end of the trip. The young woman who set up our bike rental in Innsbruck was super helpful and patient. She familiarized us with the equipment and supplied us with some extra tools such as the phone attachment for the handlebar.
After the tour, we rented a car to explore the Salzkammergut Lake District for a couple of days, just outside of Salzburg. Beautiful! Side note: We were scammed in a major way by Sixt Rent-a-Car after we returned our rental, so we would recommend looking at other rental options. (You can see more details, if desired, in our Google review for Sixt in Salzburg.)
This was our second self-guided tour with BikeTours, where I rented an e-bike (I like to stop and take photos) and my cyclist husband rented a regular road bike. This arrangement works well for us. We are both active in our sixth decade, and this tour was a good blend of cultural exploration, wholesome exercise, and memorable views.As was the case on our cycling tour three years ago, we leave with tremendous respect for the countries who provide safe and (very often) scenic trails, roadway passage, and clear signage for cyclists.
SHOW LESS- What was the date of your tour?
- Sept 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- 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?
- Austria
- ★★★★★ MRJ
Three couples traveling together, self-guided.
Emerald Tour of Slovenia’s Gems
We has an absolutely wonderful experience on our bike tour. This was our third trip with BikeTours.com, and once again, they did not disappoint.
The bike trail was fantastic, the food was fabulous, and the towns were peaceful and scenic. We had perfect weather, enjoyed beautiful stops along the way, and felt safe throughout the entire journey.
We took advantage of most of the suggested stops along the way and were so glad we did. We also spent a couple of extra days in Ljubljana and Piran. Both destinations were wonderful additions to the trip, giving us more time to gear up and wind down.
The bikes were high-quality and comfortable, and the Guibo app worked perfectly. It made navigating the route easy and stress-free. Traveling self-guided gave us the freedom to enjoy each day at our own pace while still having everything we needed right at our fingertips.
It was the perfect combination of adventure, relaxation, great food, beautiful scenery, and time with friends. After three great trips with BikeTours.com, we’re already looking forward to our next adventure!
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3 with biketours.com
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Slovenia
- ★★★★★ Danelle M
Slovenia is a gem
Emerald Tour of Slovenia’s Gems
Our trip through Slovenia was perfectly organized, lovely and interesting. Ljubljana surprised us with its vibrancy and beauty. Piran is an absolute gem. In between was lovely countryside and interesting stops including the Lipica Stuff Farm, the massive Postjona Cave, the fascinating Predjama Castle. Something new each day. We were given excellent e-bikes and luggage service was perfect.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Sept/Oct 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Slovenia
- ★★★★★ Roxanne Hughes
Fabulous vacation experience
Wine & Cuisine in Girona's Emporda Plain
We had a great time cycling around the Catalonia region of Spain. Bike tours was great at helping us get set up and ensuring that our luggage arrived at our next location on time.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Doug G
One of my best tours ever!
Tauern Bike Path (Salzburg-Salzburg)
This was a self-guided tour. Bikes provided. Bikes were of good construction, 20spd disc brakes and mostly sufficient. We had to walk up hills a few times although the vast majority of the route was along the river or riding downhill. However you will want to train for this ride and it is not for beginners unless you go electric. Highlights were the constant incredible views, cute Austrian villages with delicious bakeries. Flowers on the homes were extraordinary and the hotel accommodations and food were top notch!
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- More than 10 but first with bike tours.com
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Austria
- ★★★★★ Delaney group (4)
Delaney group of 4
Greece: The Peloponnese Peninsula
The gps files were accurate, helpful and complete. The routes were scenic and the downhills were challenging.
The hotels were clean and comfortable (hotel in Vytina was very old and tired) and our luggage was moved efficiently.
We were very disappointed with the number of flats our group had - 11 in all! We are very experienced cyclists and this number of flats is highly unusual. We note that two other groups (who booked through Arcas Travel) riding the same route, experienced the same number of flats even though they were riding heavier e-bikes. We all think the tires on the bikes were too worn. We ended up having to pay Arcas for extra bike tubes as they wouldn't cover the cost! Arcas was responsive to all of our issues.
On day 1, one of our bikes had a mechanical issue in that the lowest gear was not accessible. This made for a difficult day due to all of the hills. Another of our bikes had rear brakes that squealed. An Arcas rep fixed the problem at the end of the day.
The driver who handled our transfer (George?) from Athens to Vytina was 1 hr. and 40 minutes late! He also drove 30 kms below the speed limit and forgot his transponder. This meant that we arrived late in Vytina and by the time we receive our bikes etc, it was dinner time, so we didn't get to see the town.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 8
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Greece
- ★★★★★ Chantal Villemure
Exceeded expectations. Thank you!
Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam: Premium Bike and Boat
The trip from the start to finish was more than I could have ever imagined. The barge was very luxurious, the staff, the food, the service were amazing. Our guides were always there to answer our questions, very approachable and knowledgeable. I can’t say enough about how memorable this trip was. I brag about it to all my friends back home. Thank you for making my holiday such a special one.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 8, 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- This was my second bike tour.
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Much easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Holland, France, Belgium
- ★★★★★ Pam
Survived and more
Emerald Tour of Slovenia’s Gems
Self guided - loved the freedom. Saw a side of Slovenia we otherwise would not. So many hills! Only issue was my initial bike was too small (and was changed before we left) and my male partner was given a women's bike (large) which was too small. Received in Ljubljana and the person issuing did not notice. We realised after a couple of days and by then too late to do anything. It was weekend.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Slovenia
- ★★★★★ Derrick S
Beautiful Tuscany
Cycling and Cooking in Tuscany
The lodging was like a dream. The food and cooking perfect. The people were all so friendly and helpful. But it’s Tuscany, the rides are gorgeous but not really for beginners or those not in shape. Even with e-bikes. Overall, a dream trip
- What was the date of your tour?
- Sept 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
- ★★★★★ Karen T
Scenic Biking!
Innsbruck to Salzburg: Through the Alps Along River Cycle Trails
Love traveling so actively and in the heartbeat of the areas. Love the hotels, love the breakfasts, loved the bikes,love the miles/day, hate the directions supplied.
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3
- 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?
- Austria
BikeTours.com staff reply from Staff member
Karen,
Thank you for sharing! It sounds like you had a wonderful trip! And what beautiful photos! We appreciate your feedback on the directions too!
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- ★★★★★ Tim
Beautiful scenery
Innsbruck to Salzburg: Through the Alps Along River Cycle Trails
Great way to see beautiful Austrian scenery and small villages as well. Weather was great and our local contact, Helmut was fantastic. I messed up on the deadline to pick up our bikes and he coordinated with the bike shop to adapt to my mistake and meet us after hours! Much appreciated! Also, my wife had some back problems and he coordinated transfer for her on 2 days and a train related short cut for the biking on another day so she could take part as she improved. He was immediately accessible, kind, and sooo helpful.Also the employee at crazy bikes who stayed after hours to get us our bikes in Innsbruck. Thanks for all the extra effort! The hotels were all very nice with great breakfasts and staff. We did not do the extra stay day in Zell am See but would recommend it. Biking days were well balanced with some shorter and a couple longer days. One of the best tours of the many I have done with bike tours!
- What was the date of your tour?
- Late August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 6
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens, Families with young kids
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Austria
- ★★★★★ John T
Beautiful Alps, streams,forests, and alpine valleys
Innsbruck to Salzburg: Through the Alps Along River Cycle Trails
Wonderfully scenic and peaceful way to see Austria. The alpine valleys were beautiful and the trail varied with forest, rivers and of course the Alps
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3
- 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?
- Austria
- ★★★★★ Damon Di Florio
Absolutely Awesome
Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam: Premium Bike and Boat
Our first boat and bike trip and it did not disappoint! Perfect for couples or a small group of friends, this was a luxury trip, outstanding food and accommodation and wonderful guides. This boat has 16 cabins (32 passengers max), they will split the group into 2 for an easier bike touring experience. Nothing was difficult, pace was around 17 km/ph, a little slow if you are a regular cyclist, but if your partner isn't, then it's perfect.
- ★★★★★ Judy
Exceptional Experience
National Parks of Dalmatia by Bike/E-bike and Boat
From the accommodations, food, service, to the great experiences, this ranks as one of the best vacations we have ever taken. Our guides were super attentive and very well informed and passionate about the regions that we cycled through. We were so happy to meet our fellow travelers from all over Europe and the United States and thoroughly enjoyed our time with them.
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Croatia
- ★★★★★ Thomas C.
Brand new Magnifique!
Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam: Premium Bike and Boat
First, if any of you have done a boat bike tour on a Magnifique, this one is next level. (My wife and I have done several on the other Magnifique boats) The ship was only completed in April and they have outdone themselves this time. The food, the rooms, the open air bar, roof deck (lighting at night is amazing) plus if you book a suite it opens to the water. A support van meets you midday for snacks or lunch; staff was amazing, could not recommend this tour enough. Also, if you get to Bruges climb the Belfry tower (book ahead)...it's worth it. Same goes for checking out the train station in Antwerp. It is a cathedral of transportation and I've personally seen quite a few train stations in Europe.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Late July, 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 6
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens, Families with young kids
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Holland, France, Belgium
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