Pfalz Wine Tour Self-guided Cycling Tour based in one hotel

The Palatinate is the second-largest wine-growing region in Germany, blessed with an almost Mediterranean climate and numerous hours of sunshine. Therefore, you can even take the centre-based tour in southwestern Germany from the beginning of April to October. Every season has different surprises – like the blooming flowers in spring, mild evenings in summer and the grape harvest in autumn. By the way, wine is omnipresent on this cycling holiday, be it a wine tasting, a walk through the wine villages of Wachenheim and Deidesheim or cycle paths through the vineyards.

Highlights:

• 4-star spa hotel: You sleep in the former castle of Leiningen with free use of the wellness area. Enjoy the sunny hotel terrace in the evening.
• German wine route: With 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, the climate on the German Wine Route is almost reminiscent of that of the Mediterranean countries. You can look forward to extra sunny cycling fun!
• Wine tasting in the Fitz-Ritter winery: In the excellent winery in Bad Dürkheim you can taste five wonderful wines on the last day of your cycling holiday – included in the travel price.
• Culture on the Rhine: Culture is not forgotten on this trip in the Palatinate. Above all the cathedral of Speyer, the French fortress Landau or the medieval castle Neuleinigen.

Tour character: Level 2

In the vineyards, you will ride your bike on hilly terrain with some mostly short climbs. In the Rhine plain you will cycle a flat route. You will find yourself primarily on bike paths and country roads, which are mostly paved, and on easily accessible nature paths, sometimes you will also cycle shorter sections on rough gravel.

Accommodation:

This wellness hotel in the former castle Leiningen is situated in a beautiful location directly by the Mediterranean spa park. Here you will find peace and relaxation, an excellent service and warm hospitality. The stylish Comfortable rooms are equipped with all amenities and make for a pleasant atmosphere. On the sunny terrace or in the renovated restaurant you will be able to end your eventful days of cycling with a glass of Pfalz wine and the culinary delights of cuisine. In 2012, the spa and wellness area was newly designed and now it contributes to your relaxation - pool, different saunas and relaxing rooms in the interior and outside area will make tired muscles fit again. You will love returning to this hotel, the perfect starting point for your daily tours.

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 6 nights accommodation in comfortable rooms of 4* hotel
• Breakfast
• Welcome briefing (German, English)
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
• 1 Wine tasting incl. 5 different wines at the famous winery Fitz-Ritter (German, English)
• Drinks from the mini bar (1 bottle of coke, water, beer and juice each)
• Free use of the wellness area
• Free bathrobe 
• GPS-data is available and app navigation
• Service hotline

Not included in the tour:

• Bike rental
• Bike insurance
• Visitor's taxes, if due, are not included in the tour price
• Half board evening meal 235 EUR (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
• Sporty bike - 179 EUR
• Train ride Landau - Bad Dürkheim on your own, costs approx. EUR 10 per person, incl. bike
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

• Bad Dürkheim train station
• Frankfurt airport
• Hotel parking costs approx. 10 EUR per day
• Public car park costs 15 EUR per week, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible

Notes: 

• Daily departures
• Extra Nights - From 109 EUR p.p (+35 EUR single person)

If you would like to rent a bike (99 EUR) or E-bike (289 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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