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Koblenz to Mainz 8 Day Bike & Barge Tour (SWI)
Your voyage through the most beautiful wine-growing areas along the Rhine River begins in Koblenz. From this city, located on the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, and surrounded by majestic vineyards and mystic castle ruins, your floating hotel sets sail for Mainz. On board the ship as well as on your bike tours, you pass through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine Valley with its picturesque small towns, coloured half-timbered gable buildings and legendary castles. Short cycle tours through the idyllic landscape and plenty of time to discover each town, make this journey a special event for beginners and for people who enjoy pleasure.
Most of the stretches are paved or asphalted, and lead alongside the Rhine dikes without any gradients of note. Nearly all cycle tours can be classified as being easy.
A stylish and welcoming atmosphere awaits you on board. Elegantly furnished cabins and inviting public areas create a pleasant and relaxed setting. Spacious panoramic lounge areas with bar and restaurant add to the ship’s special charm. On the large sun deck, comfortable seating invites you to unwind while enjoying beautiful views of the passing scenery, while also providing space to store bicycles.
Cabins 56 outside cabins, comfortable and tastefully furnished, equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, TV, individually adjustable air conditioning and safe.
Upper Deck: 23x 2-bed-cabins (approx. 11 m²) and 2 mini-suites (approx. 11 m²) with additional seating. All cabins feature french balconies (floor-to-ceiling windows that can be opened).
Main Deck: 28x 2-bed-cabins (approx. 11 m²), 2x 1-bed-cabin (approx. 11 m²), and 2 mini-suites (approx. 11 m²) with additional seating. Cabins have panoramic windows (upper section can be opened). In some cabins at the front of the ship (category Eco), engine and generator noise may be noticeable.
If you would like to rent a Bike (99 EUR) or E-Bike (219 EUR), please email [email protected] to book
Slow Tours offers a range of Bike and Barge Tours Europe
Koblenz
Individual arrival and embarkation at 4:00 pm. On the ship, you will be welcomed by your captain and crew and the tour management.
Koblenz - Boppard, Cycle Tour approx. 22 km
You begin your first cycle tour at the gate to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, in the historic city of Koblenz. Surrounded by vineyards and castle ruins, cycle alongside the Rhine River in the direction of Boppard
Boppard - Oberwesel, Cycle Tour approx. 20 km
From Boppard, start off for a cycle tour that leads along the Rhine to Oberwesel. On this short trip, you come by many scenic outposts from where you have the possibility to enjoy the varied landscape. From the bank of the river, the many fortresses and the legendary Loreley cliff offer a picturesque backdrop all along the way.
Oberwesel - Rüdesheim, Cycle Tour approx. 26 km
Todays cycle tour starts in Oberwesel. Riding past slate cliffs and through thick forests, on your way you pass sights like the Pfalzgrafenstein Castle near Kaub and the Niederwald Monument before reaching todays destination, the wine town of Bingen. Here we suggest that you visit the world-famous Drosselgasse
Rüdesheim – Mainz, Cycle Tour approx. 30 km
On this stretch, the Rhine River shows off again all of its beauty. On your way, you ride past Eltville am Rhein. The towns landmark, the Electoral Castle, is well worth a visit. Mainz, todays destination, is home to numerous impressive buildings. You may want to visit St Martin`s Cathedral, one of the proud imperial cathedrals in Germany, or the Electoral Palace. Lined with beautiful half-timbered buildings and wine taverns, pretty narrow lanes and marvellous squares like the Augustinerstraße and the Kirschgarten Square invite you for a stroll through the Old Town.
Mainz – Nierstein, Cycle Tour approx. 20 km / Boat Tour Nierstein – Worms
A short leg of the journey with lots of time to indulge: directly alongside the Rhine, you cycle on the well-paved Rhine Cycle Route to Nierstein. With almost 1.000 hectares of vineyard surface area, Nierstein is the biggest wine-growing municipality on the Rhine. You may also want to visit the historic Old Town with its medieval market square and the noble houses. In the afternoon, enjoy the boat tour from Nierstein to Worms.
Worms – Nierstein, Cycle Tour approx. 40 km / Boat Tour Nierstein - Mainz
Start off for today`s cycle tour in Worms, the city of the Nibelungs. On an extensive cycle tour alongside the bank of the Rhine River, you will have again the possibility to fall for the charms of the vineyards and to enjoy the scenery along the Rhine. Coming from the south, you cycle towards Nierstein, also referred to as the Riesling City. From there, your ship sets sail for Mainz.
Departure from Mainz
After breakfast, disembarkation until 09:00 am.
Tours marked with are special prices.
| Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22 2027 | May 29 2027 | 113 | Single rooms | 1,349€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,199€ |
If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe.
Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote
Wander the World Without Worry
Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation.
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