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Moselle river bike & boat tour

Duración: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Localización: Alemania
Precio: From 499€ : Book now for 2020 almost sold out
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  • Moselle river bike and boat tour

    Self guided Travel by bicycle and ship: A unique concept, where a bike holiday and a journey on a comfortable ship are combined. Cycling cruises are ideal for those who like to bicycle during the day and explore beautiful areas in the region of the river Mosel, without giving up a comfortable way of travelling. During our tours you don’t have to pack and un-pack your suitcases every day to travel from one beautiful place to the next!

    What could provide a more pleasant break than a trip to the Saar and the Mosel, two rivers which wind through enchanting countryside, where castles on the hills guard the route and you can visit market squares surrounded by timbered houses? Is it any wonder that Mosel wine has built up such a good name? The journey through the Moselle valley between Koblenz and Trier traverses some of Germany’s most beautiful countryside. You will meet winegrowers and bottlers on the way, but also cyclists from all around the world.

    The history of this region even goes back to the Roman Era, some 2.000 years ago. Beautiful timbered houses, vineyards, the Porta Nigra in Trier, the “German corner” (conjunction of Mosel and Rhine) in Koblenz and Saarburg (also known as “little Venice”) are but a few of the highlights during this trip. The Moselle, with a length of 544 km, is the Rhine’s longest tributary and it is also the second most important shipping route in Germany. The Saar, which has the greatest abundance of water and a length of 246 km, is the Mosel’s longest tributary. The quality of the cycle paths along this route is excellent. Most of the path along the river Mosel is paved or asphalted and does not have any gradients of note. This makes the trip suitable even for relatively unpractised cyclists.

  • Itinerary of the bike and boat tour

    Saarburg to Koblenz or Koblenz to Saarburg

    Day 1 Saarburg: Arrival and embarkation

    Individual arrival to Saarburg. The beautiful town picture is coined through narrow alleys, half-timbered houses, baroque buildings and colourful fisher- and boat houses. Mr. Schinkel, the mayor of Berlin once named the ensemble of romantic rows of houses and small bridges “Little Venice”. Embarkation starts at 4 p.m. The captain and his crew are welcoming you on board around 6 p.m.

    Day 2: Saarburg – Wasserbillig/ Luxemburg – Trier 38 km / 23 miles

    Your first bike tour starts after breakfast and leads you to the old Saar loop and on to Igeler Säule and Wasserbillig in Luxembourg with well-known baroque church and two grand towers. In the afternoon you reach Trier or Konz where the boat is awaiting you. In Trier you have the possibility of a city tour (optional). Trier was roman seat of government and is well-known for its Porta Nigra, a city gate of gigantic size.

    Day 3: Trier – Mehring – 30 km / 19 miles

    After breakfast you cycle to Mehring. This village is surrounded by vineyards, forests and meadows and is one of the biggest wine growing villages in the Moselle-Saar-Ruwer region. Already the Romans appreciated the beautiful landscape 2000 years ago.

    Day 4: Mehring – Bernkastel-Kues – 47 km / 30 miles

    Today you have a wine day! You start in Neumagen Dhron, where you can visit a reproduction of a roman wine boat. Then your way brings you to Piesport, the biggest municipality for wine growing along river Moselle. Optional: Visit and guided tour in the biggest roman wine press system north of the Alps. The winegrower will show you the wineyards and how they work. In the evening you have a wine tasting, where you can get to know the good wines of the Moselle!

    Day 5: Bernkastel-Kues – Traben-Trarbach – Zell on the Mosel – 43 km / 27 miles

    From Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach the route leads along Moselle. You follow the windings of the river and reach Zell an der Mosel – well-known for its vineyard “Zeller Schwarze Katz”.

    Day 6: Zell – Beilstein – Cochem – 39 km / 25 miles

    From Zell to Beilstein. As “Rothenburg at river Moselle” this lovely city was storied. Your goal for today is Cochem with well-known fortress and pretty half-timbered houses.

    Day 7: Boat tour Cochem – Alken – Koblenz – or bike tour 50 km / 31 miles

    Today you cycle to Alken, one of the oldest villages along the Moselle. Here your boat is awaiting you, enjoy the beautiful passing landscape from aboard. MS Patria brings you to Koblenz where well-known Mosel and Rhine are meeting.

    Day 8: Koblenz – End of trip

    After breakfast: disembarkation and end of the tour or extension.

  • BOAT MS PATRIA – MOSELLE RIVER

    Ship MS Patria on the river Mosel-bike and boat tour

    On the Saar and Mosel, the 68 meters long MS Patria, which can accommodate a max. of 68 guests, is your sailing home. The ship is modernized for boat bike tours and has 34 cabins. There are only twin cabins (approx. 7 m², 2 single beds next to each other) with window (the windows on the upper deck can be opened, but for safety reasons those on the lower deck are fixed), shower + toilet, individually regulated air conditioning in all cabins on the lower deck, as well in the restaurant and salon. 15 Cabins on the lower deck and 19 cabins on the upper deck (supplement). This authentic ship has a nice salon with bar and large windows in front of the top deck and a separate restaurant on the lower deck. On the partially covered sun deck there are sitting places (tables + chairs) for all guests and a cycle shed. The ship sails under Dutch flag and management and had its sailing area in The Netherlands for many years. As from 2011 its sailing area is in Germany and it is a very popular ship for boat & bike tours.

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    Important information:

    Daily self-guided cycling tours and briefings by tour guide. All distances are “approximate distances” of recommended bike tours. When guests do not want to cycle, they can stay on board, relax and enjoy sailing. The tour details are barring changes, a.o. as a result of nautical, technical or meteorological reasons. On the first day, guests may bring their luggage on board as from 10 am; boarding will take place in the afternoon.

  • Dates & Prices for 2020 Moselle river cruise by bike self-guided

    Cabins Season1 Season2 Season3 Season 4
    Departure dates 2020

    Saarburg–Koblenz

    October 17

    Koblenz–Saarburg

    April 11

    Saarburg–Koblenz

    April 18

    Koblenz-Saarburg

    October 10

    Saarburg-Koblenz

    May 2nd

    October 3rd

    Koblenz-Saarburg

    April 25 

     

    Saarburg-Koblenz

     

    June 13/27
    July 25
    August 8/22
    September 26

    Koblenz-Saarburg

    June 6/20
    July 18

    August 1/15 
    September 26

    Main deck 2- bed cabin 499€ 629€ 749€ 849€
    Upper deck 2- bed cabin 639€ 739€ 849€ 949€
    Main deck 2- bed cabin single use 794€ 944€ 1104€ 1254€
    Upper deck 2- bed cabin single use 959€ 1109€ 1269€ 1419€
    Rental bike 75€ 75€ 75€ 75€
    Electric bike 165€ 165€ 165€ 165€
  • WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE SELF GUIDED BIKE AND BOAT TRIP?

    Duration
    • 8 days / 7 nights
    Included services
    • Program according to tour course
    • 7x overnights in cabins with shower/toilet in the booked cabin category
    • Welcome drink
    • Full board: breakfast buffet, lunch package for bike tours, coffee and tea in the afternoon, three-course-dinner
    • Daily cleaning of cabins
    • Linen and change of towels as required
    • Wine tasting at a wine grower
    • Passenger and harbour dues
    • Daily briefing of bike tours on board
    • Tour guidance on board
    • Maps and information 1x per cabin
    • Rental bicycle at arrival
    Not included
    • Arrival/Parking/Departure: Main station Saarburg: about 3 km from the pier.
    • Parking possibilities in Saarburg: unguarded parking spaces near the landing stage, about 25€ per week, no reservation possible, public parking in Koblenz 125€ per week.
    • Return journey to Saarburg: By train in 2 hours for about 32€ bookable on spot or by minibus from 4 persons for 75€ per person.
    • Transfer of your own bike 15€ per bike. Limited space available, a reservation when booking the tour is necessary, payable on spot.
    • Notes: Program and details are subject to changes due to nautical and meteorological reasons (this is no reason for a gratis cancellation).
    • Special wishes concerning meals as dietary or vegetarian food can be provided upon request. Surcharge : 25€ per person/week payable on spot. Please inform us with your booking.
    How to reserve this tour?
    • 25% deposit per person upon reservation, final payment 6 weeks before tour departure. CC payments Visa or Mastercard do have an additional increase of 2,5%. 
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River Mosel bike and boat tour

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  • Price: from 499 €/person
  • Type of trip: self-guided on bike and boat
  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Starting point: Saarburg (viceversa)
  • Final destination: Koblenz
  • Total distance: 230 km / 144 miles
  • Bike type: See under “Additional Info”

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