Saarburg to Koblenz 8 day Bike & Barge tour

As far as cycle touring destinations in Europe go there are few better than the Moselle and Saar River Valleys in Germany. It is a “stunning” region highlighted by an enchanting countryside, fairy tale castles, award-winning vineyards on impossibly steep slopes and historic medieval towns and villages. The Rhine’s peaceful little sisters, the Moselle and Saar Rivers, as they meander from picturesque village to village offer unsurpassed views of castles high on the hills, stone-clad fortresses, picture-perfect wineries and much, much more. On a day to day basis as you cycle through this magical region, you will visit culturally rich cities. Soak up the sights of untouched nature, meet local winegrowers and bottlers and importantly get the opportunity to relive the rich history of the region.

It is without a doubt a cycle tour not to be missed!

The history of the region, along the banks of the Moselle and Saar Rivers, dates back to the Roman Era, some 2,000 or so years ago. For guests on a bike and barge tour, there is much to see beautiful timbered houses from medieval times, magnificent vineyards and the Porta Nigra a large Roman city gate in Trier, Germany. You'll also visit a headland in Koblenz known as the “German Corner” where you'll find a statue of William l, a German emperor who was responsible for unifying Germany. The surrounding region sits at the junction of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers in Koblenz and Saarburg and is widely referred to as “Little Venice”. These are just a few of the highlights of this unforgettable trip!

The Moselle, with a length of 544 km, is the Rhine’s longest tributary and is also the second most important shipping route in Germany, while the Saar, with a length of 246 km, is the Moselle’s longest tributary.

Tour Character:

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.

Accommodation:

Comfortable and cosy river ship with family environment. The ship was refurbished in 2015/2016. The panoramic salon with bar in gentlemen club-style and the bright and friendly restaurant are waiting for you topass relaxing hours here. A spacious, partly shaded sun deck and storage space for bicycles. 49 outside cabins, comfortable and cosy with en-suite bathroom, hair dryer, tel-ephone, TV, individual air condition-ing/heating, fridge and safe. Main deck 21x 2-bed-cabins (approx. 11m2), panoramic window (not opening win-dows). Upper deck 22x 2-bed-cabins (approx. 11m2) + four 2-bed-cabins of bigger size at the stern of the ship (= 2-bed-cabins astern: perceptive engine and generator noise when ship is in motion and in locks, approx. 12m2, three of them feature twin beds) as well as two single cabins (approx. 9m2). Panoramic windows to be opened

Included in the Saarburg to Koblenz tour:

• 8 days/7 nights in booked cabin category with private facilities 
• 7x Breakfast, 6x Picnic lunch during bike tours or noontime snack, 7x three course dinner, 6x coffee or tea in the afternoon
• Daily room cleaning, changing of towels and bed cloths as necessary
• Program according to route
• Welcome drink
• GPS Tracks
• All charges for harbours, bridges and locks
• Daily briefings of the bike tours
• Tour guide on board
• Printed instructions and detailed maps for the daily bike tours, 1 set per cabin

Not included in the tour:

• Transfers to/from the docking place in Koblenz or Saarburg
• Rental bicycle 
• Other transfers
• Parking fee
• Entrance fees & excursions
• Fees for ferries
• Drinks 
• Personal insurances
• Gratuities (at your discretion)
• Dietary requirements on request/surcharges may be calculated
• Helmets 40 EUR (limited)

If you would like to rent a bike (89 EUR) or e-bike (199 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

Notes:

• Upper deck cabins from 1349 EUR p.p
• Transfers: Between Saarburg and Koblenz by train (in 2 hrs. for about € 25 p.p.)
• Excursion program organised, bookable and payable on board
• The interior of the ship is a non-smoking zone: smoking is only allowed on the sun deck. As a safety measure, a statutory smoking ban applies in all cabins, this means that all cabins and rooms on board are non-smoking areas. 
• Please indicate your body height when you book a bike so an appropriate size is given
• Languages on board: German, English 
• Excursions: we offer a small excursion program, that can be booked directly on board at the cruise director only. You will get a brief description together with your travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be carried out in 2 languages (German/ English)
• Embarkation 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Disembarkation from 09:30am
• Minimum number of participants 75 guests, max 96 (must have been reached within 21 days prior to departure)
• To bring your own bike On request only–due to lack of space on sun deck
• Luggage we recommend: rainwear, bicycle helmet, sunhat and sneakers.
• Schedule and program changes:  Basically, we reserve the right to make changes of routing and program. If there is low or high water and a route cannot be shipped, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this cannot be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal). Same applies to previously unknown administrative orders of lock or bridge repairs.
• Travel documents EU-citizens (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months of the return of your cruise. We kindly ask non-EU citizens, EU-nationals with multiple citizenship or anybody who has to respect special legal entry requirements for the country to visit, to inform about visa and entry documents at the competent embassy.
• This trip is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility 
• We recommend that you take out a travel health insurance with repatriation coverage as well as baggage, accident and travel cancellation insuranc

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