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Aschaffenburg to Cochem 8 Day Bike and Barge Tour (Level 1)

  • 8days
  • Germany

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Premium Guided Bike and Barge Tour from Aschaffenburg to Cochem

As far as European bike tour destinations go, there are few better than the Rhine and Main river valleys in Germany. During this cycling cruise, you can experience it for yourself. In a word, it’s a stunning region, highlighted by enchanting countryside, fairytale castles, award-winning vineyards and historic medieval towns and villages.

We start on the Moselle river, visiting Burg Eltz, one of the most impressive medieval fortresses of Western Europe. We then follow the Rhine upstream from Koblenz past numerous fortresses, beautiful vineyards and the legendary and perilous Lorelei rocky cliff. With a little bit of imagination, you can almost hear a siren singing. In addition to the beautiful landscape, you’ll see cultural highlights, art treasures, and you can enjoy regional culinary specialties. From Mainz we follow the river Main as it loops and winds its way through Bavarian countryside, passing old towns and cities full of historical sights. Cycling through charming vineyards, orchards and lovely meadows along the banks of the river Main makes a great finish for this tour.

Highlights:

  • Explore three beautiful rivers by bike

  • Taste fine regional wines

  • Visit medieval castle Burg Eltz

Tour Character: Level 1, Guided

Easy tours, very flat terrain. Accompanied by a competent, professional and multilingual tour leader, you and the group will visit interesting sights and places on the daily cycling tours. If you prefer not to cycle on a particular day, you’re welcome to stay on board and relax while the ship cruises to the next landing place. 

Your accomodation: 

In between cycling excursions, you cruise along with the ship, which travels to a new destination every day. You dine, sleep and eat breakfast on board. You’ll receive a packed lunch every day, and you can usually choose between a longer or shorter bike ride. It’s also possible to spend a day on board if you like. There are rental bikes on board, but you can also bring your own if you mention it when booking.

The premium barge accommodates up to 30 guests and breathes an atmosphere of luxury and comfort. The 16 lower deck cabins are provided with box spring beds and a bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. On the main deck you’ll see that the bar is the center of attention, especially during the evening. Around are tables and comfortable chairs where you will be seated during breakfast and when the deliciously cooked dinners are served. In front there is a sitting area and outside are some seats. Last but not least: the Jacuzzi on the aft deck.

Included in this Tour: 

  • 8 days/7 nights
  • 7 x breakfast
  • Packed lunches
  • 6 x 3-course dinner
  • Coffee and tea on board
  • Welcome drink
  • Use of towels and bed linen
  • Daily cleaning of the cabin
  • Daily briefings
  • Fully-guided cycling tours ( from 22 guests: 2 tour leaders, 2 groups)
  • Some short walking tours
  • Maps for cycling tours (1x per cabin)
  • GPS tracks
  • Use of a helmet
  • Use of a waterproof pannier bag
  • Biodegradable water bottle
  • Fees for ferries
  • Visit Burg Eltz
  • Local winetating in Rüdesheim
  • Visit Johannisburg Palace
  • Wi-Fi

Not included:

  • 1x Dinner
  • Drinks
  • Bicycle rental or E-bike rental
  • Personal insurance
  • Gratuities (at your discretion)
  • Entrance fees and excursions (not mentioned under included)
  • Transfers to/from the docking place
  • Parking fees
  • SGR Insolvency protection (mandatory consumer contribution SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme: € 5 per person

(2025 PRICES) If you would like to rent a bike (105 EUR) or E-Bike (270 EUR), please contact [email protected] when booking

Notes:

  • On the arrival day, you can leave your luggage on board the ship from 11.00 am.
  • Detailed cycling maps, route tips and a GPS app are available for guests who wish to cycle individually and at their own pace. The tour guide is always available via cell phone in case of questions, breakdowns or emergencies. 
  • There are limited E-Bikes available on board. 
  • Departure Saturday
  • Cycling route distances in the travel program are approximate.
  • This tour also operates from Cochem to Aschaffenburg 

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  • Day 1

    Embarkation: Aschaffenburg

    Individual arrival and embarkation from 2 p.m. in Aschaffenburg, where you will stay for the night. After a welcome by the captain, crew and tour leader there is time for a walking tour town. The tranquil university-city is located at the foot of the Spessart and offers numerous magnificent buildings. Johannisburg Castle, build with red sandstone, is one of the most important and most beautiful Renaissance buildings in Germany. The lively center with narrow streets offers many half-timbered houses and numerous wine bars and cafes.

  • Day 2

    Asschaffenburg – Frankfurt-am-Main (50 km/31 mi. or 54 km/33 mi.)

    Today’s bike tour leads through Kleinostheim and Dettingen. After crossing the River Main on a small ferry, the tour continues to the romantic city of Seligenstadt with its winding alleys, wood framed houses, and basilica. We bike further along the river to Hanau, the town where the famous Grimm Brothers were born. You will find the barge again in in Frankfurt-am-Main, the financial heart of Germany. A unique feature of Frankfurt is its significant number of skyscrapers in the city center which form the Frankfurt skyline. Frankfurt is one of only a few cities in the European Union that have such a skyline, the others being London, Warsaw, Madrid, Rotterdam and La Défense in the outer Paris region. Because of the city’s skyline, Germans sometimes humorously refer to Frankfurt am Main as “Mainhattan”. After dinner you can join the city walk through Frankfurt.

  • Day 3

    Frankfurt-am-Main – Mainz (40 km/24 mi.)

    Today you bike from Frankfurt to Mainz, still following the lovely valley of the river Main.

    Our destination is Mainz, where the Main river meets the Rhine. In the afternoon there will be time to explore this interesting city. Mainz’s inner city is its pride and joy, filled with spacious plazas, lovingly restored -timbered houses and magnificent Baroque style churches. The ‘Old Town’ has a very charming and warm atmosphere. Dinner in town at your own account.

  • Day 4

    Mainz – Rüdesheim (Bingen) (35 km/21 mi. or 43 km/26 mi.)

    This beautiful stage leads through rolling vineyards and well-known wine villages. The Rhine is flowing quite unhurriedly, forming little islands and broadening its bed up to 800 m width! Before you reach Rüdesheim you may visit the half-timbered town of Eltville and monastery Eberbach, which are worth seeing. We stay overnight in Rüdesheim, a historic city of winegrowers. Already the Romans grew wine here. The old town, dating from the Middle Ages, and parts of the city’s fortifications like the Adlerturm (eagle tower) are maintained. Here you will find cosy traditional wine taverns in historic half-timbered houses. No tourist leaves this international well-known city without visiting the world-famous Drosselgasse. The Drosselgasse is the heart of Rüdesheim’s old town, a “magnet” for guests from all continents.

  • Day 5

    Rüdesheim (Bingen) – St. Goar (40 km/24 mi.)

    Today we bike along the lovely banks of the middle Rhine to St. Goar. Pompous castles attract on the way. We pass the Loreley, the narrowest part in the romantic Rhine Valley. A hiking path leads up to this lovely spot and offers a beautiful sight to the narrowest part in the romantic Rhine Valley. The Loreley is a 433 feet high slate cliff in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage. The view on St.Goarshausen, from the Loreley outlook point, leaves a wonderful impression.

    First traces of human settlement have been apparent from the time the Loreley Plateau was level with the Rhine (600.000 years ago). During the Middle Ages the Loreley was well known, along with the Binger Loch, as the most dangerous section of the Rhine. Many mariners in their wooden dinghies came to tragedy here. In St. Goar, directly opposite the Loreley the Saint Goar settled to save shipwrecked mariners and nurse them back to health. After dinner you can join the city walk.

  • Day 6

    St. Goar – Koblenz (45 km/27 mi.)

    Todays bike tour first goes to the ancient city of Boppard. Here the Rhine takes an amazing turn nearly 180 degrees. Boppard, also called the pearl on the River Rhine’, is home to the most famous observation spot on the river which can be reached via chairlift. Boppard has always been a visitors magnet with her precipitous vineyards and one of the nicest bank promenades on the Middle Rhine and the oldest preserved Roman fort walls to the north of the Alps. Later you continue to the beautiful city of Koblenz, where the Rhine & the Moselle rivers meet.

  • Day 7

    Koblenz – Alken | Alken – Moselkern – Cochem (40 km/25 mi.)

    We start the day by sailing to Alken where you’ll set out by bike to Moselkern. The village of Moselkern is famous for its castle Burg Eltz. This stronghold is one of the most impressive medieval buildings of Western Europe. It’s not easy to reach though, you need to hike the last section to reach the castle. After visiting Burg Eltz, you continue the bike tour to Cochem, one of the Moselle region’s most frequently visited wine towns. Cochem is a cozy traditional town full of wine cellars and half-timbered houses.

  • Day 8

    Cochem

    Final morning of your tour: disembark the ship after breakfast and warm goodbyes until 9.30 am in Cochem.

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Tours marked with are special prices.

Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
Jun 22 2025 Jun 29 2025 35 Single rooms 3,150€
Double rooms 2,099€

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