If you love wine or just the view over gentle hillsides of grapevine, you have come to the right place. 2000 years ago the Romans brought their grapevines to the region. No wonder - the slate soil provides an excellent base for it. For cyclists too, the Moselle valley shows a constant higher temperature than the surrounding area.
Cycling down the Moselle you reach the Rhine at Koblenz. From here, you follow the Rhine through its most romantic section to Rudesheim. The charming town is famous for its narrow "Drosselgasse" lane, home to many snug taverns and restaurants.
Program Details
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Location
Rhine Valley
Season
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Program Type
Culture & History
Nearest City
Frankfurt
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Koblenz, Germany Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany Trier, Germany
Guest Capacity
9 to 15
Program Highlights
Cycling through Germany's most famous white wine region
Vineyard tour with a local vintner
Guided city tours
Accommodations
Mercurio arranges accommodation in cozy places, mostly family run hotels or guesthouses (en-suite bathroom). Here you also enjoy a rich continental breakfast in the morning.
Meals
In addition to daily continental breakfast, during the day you will be provided with healthy food and refreshment along the way (i.e. southern fruits, sandwiches and beverages). Tours also include dinner where local cuisine can (and should) be discovered. That does not mean that you have to eat Schnitzel and Sauerkraut. German gastronomy offers a wide range of delicious as well as meat-free dishes. For example on Bavarian tours, you may start with a gorgeous salad, have sausages with potato dumplings and finish with a fresh home-made 'Apfelstrudel' as dessert. Of course your guides are happy to assist you on your selection, if needed.
Mercurio’s aim is to choose restaurants which provide something unique. This might be the chef who worked at a Michelin starred restaurant before, the atmosphere provided by the dining room or the view over the river from the restaurant’s terrace. Irrespectively of the reason, the food is very good and satisfies all types of eaters. Mercurio’s restaurant criteria are (main criteria only):
Menu in English and/or English speaking service
Local (and possibly international) cuisine available
Availability of meat-free dishes
Pleasant atmosphere
In walking distance to the hotel
Friendly and fast service
Cleanliness of premises
What's Not Included
Flights to Germany
Rates
$1,490.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
Fair price: € 1,050 p.p. Single room supplement: € 190
Quotes in US-$ or any other currency If you prefer to pay in any currency different from US-$ or €, please contact Mercurio Bike Travel and ask for a quote. They are happy to welcome cyclists from all over the world.
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Program Itinerary
Day 1: Sunday You will be welcomed by Mercurio Bike Travel at the airport or railway station (depending on your arrangements) who will take you to the hotel in the heart of Trier. The Romans founded the city at the Moselle around 16 B.C. Many buildings from that time are still standing and open for you to enjoy: the impressive city gate Porta Nigra, the Emperor Thermal Springs and the amphitheatre, to mention but a few.
In the evening gather at the restaurant where you will meet your companions, and together be able to try the local wines a first time.
Day 2: Monday After a restful night you will explore Trier's history by taking a special city walk in the morning. Soaked up with local tales and history, you can enjoy yourself at the historic sites or one of the many cosy cafés afterwards. In the afternoon you will start cycling down the Moselle. An easy 34 km to Leiwen should be enough for the first day. (21 miles/34 km)
Day 3: Tuesday From the start of today's ride you pass by the local vineyards. A good time to take a tour with a winegrower through the hillsides. You will see how to distinguish the different types of grapevine and what makes the local vines so special.
Later on you cycle through typical Moselle wine villages; see the remains of the Roman period at Neumagen-Dhron, Germany's oldest wine village, and the half-timbered houses of Bernkastel-Kues. (25 miles/40 km)
Day 4: Wednesday The river winds through the countryside and you follow it to reach Zell. The town is known for its vineyard Zell's Black Cat. In 1863 three merchants, about to purchase local wine, were very uncertain on which cask to buy. So the tasting went on and on. Finally, the winegrower's black cat leapt onto one of the casks, arched its back threateningly and hissed at anyone who came closer. Taking this as a sign, the decision was made and a famous name born. Nowadays, 80% of this wine production is sold outside Germany. (21 miles/34 km)
Day 5: Thursday From Zell to Cochem is again a winding ride through very romantic scenery - impressive strongholds and rocks covered with steep vineyards. After a break in Cochem, you board a ferry to Koblenz, enjoying the landscape from a different and equally relaxing perspective. (23 miles/37 km)
Day 6: Friday In the morning you will enjoy a city walk through Koblenz, visiting the old town's dreamy alleys and squares. Over lunch you will have time to do more sightseeing or stroll through the pedestrian area with its countless shops and snack bars.
Probably a bit tired from all these activities you only have to make it to Boppard today. A delightful accommodation and a mouth-watering dinner will finish the day perfectly. (13 miles/21 km)
Day 7: Saturday Sadly, it is time to depart. Mercurio's shuttle service will get you to the train station or airport of your choice.
This Package Includes
7 nights in biker friendly hotels or guesthouses (double room) including breakfast and dinner (dinner excludes beverages)
Healthy food and refreshments will be provided along the way
Transport from and to airports/railway station in Frankfurt and Hahn
Daily luggage transportation
One bilingual guide cycling with the group
Passenger van escort
Trekking bicycle with panniers
Guided vineyard tour and city tours in Trier and Koblenz
All ferry boat fees
Reservation Policy
Your satisfaction is the goal of Mercurio Bike Travel. Following this claim they decided to make tour prices dependent on your satisfaction.
When you book one of their tours you get the so-called "Fair Price". They call this price "Fair Price" because it represents all of their efforts to realize your trip.
Since they have expenses in advance of the tour they think it to be reasonable to expect a 50% down payment based on the Fair Price. After completing the tour you will receive the final invoice based on the remaining 50%. You then get the opportunity to honor Mercurio's services by paying up to 20% more or less, depending on your satisfaction of services.
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