Itinerary

Embarkation from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. There may be time to see the old town of Mainz with its lovely alleys and public squares.

Today we will show you why the river Rhine and its surroundings are part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage. Beautiful islands, steep slate rocks and vinyards shape the region around Rüdesheim. By bike you will pass Eltville with its fortress „Kurfürstliche Burg“ and Oestrich-Winkel with its crane for loading wine as a famous landmark and arrive finally in Rüdesheim. Here, the world-famous wine alley „Drosselgasse” is well worth a visit.

Today you will cycle along the Rhine through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, passing romantic castles and ruins. These buildings include the fortresses Reichenstein and Rheinstein. The famous rock of the Loreley will also be on your way to St. Goar, your destination for today. From the top of the rock you will have a beautiful view of St. Goar and St. Goarshausen.

Boppard and the Marksburg are possible destinations today on your way to Koblenz with its famous “Deutsche Eck” (German corner), where the rivers Moselle and Rhine are merging. From the fortress Ehrenbreitstein which you can reach comfortably by cableway you will enjoy a fantastic view over the splendid landscape of the Rhine.

Your path will lead you past Neuwied with its castle Engers to Andernach, your destination for today. This city is like Koblenz one of the oldest cities of Germany. Here you will find the famous cold water gush spring, whose water fountain of 50 to 60 meters is said to be the highest in the world. In Andernach you can enjoy sights like the Round Tower or visit the wine village Leutesdorf, which you can reach from Andernach by ferry.

On your way to Bonn it is worthwhile to visit in Königswinter castle Drachenburg on the Drachenfels (steep slope) or the Sea Life with its various marine inhabitants. Finally you will reach Bonn. The former capital of Germany is both cosy and yet cosmopolitan. Numerous global organisations still have their headquarters here and provide the city of Beethoven with international flair.

Before you reach Cologne by bike, there is the possibility for a nice rest at the leisure island Groov amidst a vast landscape of the Rheinaue wetland in the Cologne suburb Porz-Zündorf. Once you have reached the city centre of Cologne, take your time for a stroll through the Old Town. Also worthwhile are one of the museums as well as the modern parts of Cologne, which can be found at the port of the Rheinaue wetland with its crane houses. The breweries with their famous beer “Kölsch” show a relaxed side of this big city.

Disembarkation after breakfast until 9:00am.

Tour character

Easy

The quality of the cycle paths is excellent. The cycle route is mostly on paved cycle paths and embankments or quiet country roads without any significant gradients. Therefore, this tour is also suitable for inexperienced cyclists.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Services

Included

7 nights in outside cabins on board the MS Olympia in the booked cabin category
Programme as per itinerary
Welcome drink
Daily cabin cleaning
Change of bed linen and towels as required
Full board: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for the cycle tours or lunch snack, 6x coffee and tea in the afternoon, 7x 3-course evening meal
All passenger, harbour, bridge and lock fees
Daily cycle tour briefing on board
Maps and information material (1x per cabin)
GPS data for the cycle tours
On-board tour guide

Not included

Arrival and departure
transfers
Bike hire
Entrance and sightseeing fees
City maps
Ferry fees
insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Extras

Parking

Car park at the main station (unguarded, cannot be reserved) in Mainz. Costs approx. € 55,- per week.

Embarkation: from 16:00
Disembarkation: at 09:00 am
Rental bikes on board: Smooth-running 7-speed unisex touring bikes and 8-speed e-bikes from Velo de Ville with hand and coaster brakes or with freewheel (subject to availability; please specify when booking) and pannier bag. Electric bikes (limited number - early booking is required) Please state your height when booking.
Bringing your own bike: Due to the limited space available on the sun deck, it is only possible to bring your own bike on request and only to a limited extent. We exclude any liability for loss, theft, damage - this also applies to transport damage from ship to shore and back. - Cycle tours: Individual and unguided. You will cover between 30 and 55 kilometres. All kilometres mentioned are approximate distances of the recommended cycle tours
Cycle routes / level of difficulty: The quality of the cycle paths is excellent. The cycle route is mostly on paved cycle paths and embankments or quiet country roads without any significant gradients. Therefore, this tour is also suitable for inexperienced cyclists
Excursion programme: If the cycling stages and layover times allow, an excursion programme is put together which can only be booked on board and is payable in cash. Depending on the composition of participants, the excursions may be offered bilingually in German and English.
Holiday luggage: We recommend good rainwear, cycle helmet, sun hat and sports shoes. For reasons of space, we would ask you to refrain from bringing luggage with a hard shell, as the storage space in the cabin is very limited!
Timetable and programme subject to change: Subject to change without notice. If, for example, a route cannot be travelled due to low water, high water or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a reason for cancellation free of charge).
Travel documents: EU nationals (with no special circumstances, e.g. dual citizenship, primary residence abroad or provisionally issued travel documents) require a valid identity card or passport for this trip, which must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. If you have another nationality or several nationalities or if you have to observe special legal regulations, please contact your local consulate for information on the relevant visa and entry requirements.
This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Further information

Further important information on the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) and additional information on your trip by bike and boat can be found here!

We organise this trip for our partner SE-Tours.

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