Guided From
€529
Price From
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  • Porta Nigra, the Konstantin Basilica and the Roman amphitheatre in Trier
  • village of Beilstein, ‘the Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle’
  • the guided tour of  the Roman cellars and the vineyards in Bernkastel-Kues
8 Days
7 Nights
212 Total kms
35.333333333333 km/day (avg)
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Soak up the sights of untouched nature, meet local winegrowers relive the rich history of the region of the region along the banks of the Moselle and Saar Rivers which dates back to the Roman Era. This tour is perfect for families with children or for anyone of any age for that matter as the cycle paths along the banks of the Moselle and Saar Rivers do not have any gradients of note and are asphalted or paved.

Tour Route

Day
1
Saarburg

The MS Patria awaits you in Saarburg where the crew will welcome you on board from 4 pm. You will spend your first night and evening in Saarburg a welcoming city that you are encouraged to explore. Highlights include Saarburg Castle (Saar Castle), a massive complex mentioned in official documents as early as 964, the Saarburg Waterfall on the River Leuk and many historical buildings.
Day
2
Saarburg
to
Trier

Following the distribution of bicycles your first day of cycling will see you pedal from Saarburg via the picturesque Saarschleife (Saar Loop) to the Igeler Säule. From here you will continue on to Wasserbillig in Luxemburg before pedalling to Trier, your destination for the day and where the MS Patria will be waiting for you. If you are interested you can book an optional guided excursion of Trier (bookable on board). A walk through the 16 BC-founded Trier is an overwhelming journey through the millennia, with no other place in Germany able to give you a better chance to experience the time of the Romans. Highlights include impressive structures such as the Porta Nigra, the Konstantin Basilica and the Roman Amphitheatre.
26km
64km
Day
3
Trier
to
Mehring

After breakfast you will cycle from Trier via the charming village of Pfalzel to Mehring, famous for its white wine and home to the largest winegrowing community in the Moselle-Saar-Ruwer region. In the evening you will have time to explore the village.
26km
16km
Day
4
Mehring
to
Bernkastel-Kues

You will reach Bernkastel-Kues by bike. The market place from the Middle Ages with many wood timbered houses invites you for a rest. On your way you come to Neumagen-Dhron which is the oldest wine city of Germany. Further on you reach Piesport, the oldest winegrowing community along the Moselle. Here you can book a guided tour and visit the Roman cellars and the vineyards. In the evening you will have the chance to visit a local winegrowers place and enjoy a wine tasting with the famous Moselle wines (optional, bookable on board).
46km
Day
5
Bernkastel-Kues
to
Zell

Today’s bike tour will take you to the romantic village of Traben-Trarbach, located on the left bank of the Moselle and famous for its Jugendstil (art nouveau) architectural style. Further along the Moselle your destination for the night is Zell, well known in the wine industry for the wine “Zeller Schwarze Katz”.
46km
49km
Day
6
Zell
to
Cochem

Beilstein, ‘the Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle’ and one of the best preserved historical villages along the length of the Moselle is the highlight of today’s cycle tour. Towering above the village, which you will have the opportunity to explore, are the ruins of Castle Metternich. Today’s tour will end in Cochem, a lovely little town that features historical half-timbered-houses, a picturesque old town and Reichsburg Castle.
39km
Day
7
Cochem
to
Koblenz

After breakfast your final day of cycling will see you pedal to Alken, one of the oldest cities on the Moselle, where the MS Patria will be waiting for you to sail to Koblenz, where you will spend your final night on board. Koblenz, a fascinating and historic city, has been an important defensive and economic centre for centuries. Highlights include the old castle of Ehrenbreitstein which dominates the right bank of the Rhine, the 12th century Alte Burg Castle and old Koblenz town.
29km
Day
8
Koblenz

After breakfast: disembarkation and end of the tour.

FAQs

    • 8 days/7 nights
    • 7 x breakfast
    • Packed lunches or noontime snacks
    • 7 x 3- or 4-course dinner
    • Coffee and tea on board till 4 PM
    • Welcome drink
    • Use of bed linen and towels
    • Daily cleaning of the cabin
    • Climate-controlled cabin (lower deck)
    • Daily briefings by multilingual (German/English) on board tour manager
    • Independent cycling tours (on board tour manager can be reached on his cell phone)
    • Maps and notes for cycling tours (1 set per cabin)
    • Drinks
    • Coffee and tea on board after 4 PM
    • Bicycle rental or E-bike rental incl. pannier bag (bicycle only included for departures on Oct. 13, 2018 or on April 6, 13 and 20 and Oct. 12, 2019)
    • Helmet (not available on board)
    • Personal insurances
    • Gratuities (at your discretion)
    • Entrance fees and excursions
    • City maps
    • Fees for ferries
    • Transfers to/from the docking place
    • Parking fees
    • Wi-Fi (unlimited data package to be purchased on board: € 10 per device)

  • The Patria, sailing on the Neckar, Rhine,  Moselle and Saar, is an authentic ship that has been adapted for cycling cruises. The ship sails under Dutch Flag and management. It had its sailing area in The Netherlands for many years and, as from 2011, it has been sailing in Germany. The Patria is a very popular ship for boat & bike tours.

    Description of the cabins
    The Patria has 34  twin cabins (7 m² – 75 sq.ft.) of which 15 are situated on the lower deck and 19 on the upper deck. Each cabin has two separate single beds,  a private shower, toilet and basin. On the upper deck, the windows of the cabins can be opened, on the lower deck the windows of the cabins are fixed for safety reasons; these lower deck cabins have an individually regulated air conditioning system. All cabins have central heating, a ventilation system and a hair dryer.

    Description of the ship
    On the lower deck, you will find the cozy, air-conditioned restaurant where the meals of excellent quality will be served. The beautiful, air-conditioned lounge of the Patria, with TV, a bar and large windows, is situated on the upper deck. Wi-Fi is available. On the partially covered sun deck, there is a cycle shed as well as sitting places (tables and chairs) where guests can relax on nice evenings and enjoy the scenery while cruising.

    Facts about the ship
    Length:            68 m (223 ft.)
    Width:             7,67 m (24 ft.)
    Crew:              12
    Cabins:            34
    Pass.:               68 (max.)

Prices

Low Season
06
Apr
06
Apr

Low Season
12
Oct
12
Oct

Mid Season
13
Apr
21
Apr

Mid Season
27
Apr
11
May

Mid Season
05
Oct
05
Oct

High Season
01
Jun
06
Jul

High Season
27
Jul
27
Jul

High Season
03
Aug
31
Aug

High Season
21
Sep
28
Sep

Guided / per person
Standard Adult Double €529€529€629€729€729€829€829€829€829
Adult Single €794€794€944€1094€1094€1244€1244€1244€1244
Premium Adult Double €639€639€739€839€839€939€939€939€939
Adult Single €959€959€1109€1259€1259€1409€1409€1409€1409

Notes
weeks alternate departure and itinerary: Koblenz to Saarburg and Saarburg to Koblenz

Extras

Bike rental €70
e-Bike rental €165
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