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Cycling the Mosel Valley from Trier to Koblenz 2008 | ||
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This tour follows the Mosel
from the Roman city of Trier through Neumagen- Dhron, Enkirch
and Cochem to Koblenz in four stages. With the whole holiday lasting less than a week, as well as being close to the UK, this makes the perfect short break or add-on to another trip. The description below describes the basic pattern of the tour. |
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Day 1 - Sunday or Monday. Arrive in the Roman city of Trier.
Rail travellers arrive via Luxembourg. Day 2 - Monday or Tuesday. The first day takes you through old Roman settlements and pretty villages whose names are familiar from wine labels, following the sharp curves of the river. As the valley narrows and twists even further, you come to Neumagen-Dhron, the oldest wine growing village on the river, also a Roman settlement (about 28 miles). Day 3 - Tuesday or Wednesday. Today leads you through some of the best known wine towns in the world - Piesport and Bernkastel to name but two! The marketplace in Bernkastel in particular is well worth a pause. Continue through smaller villages to Enkirch, known as the pearl of the Mosel, for its half timbered buildings (about 32 miles). |
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Day 4 - Wednesday or Thursday. The final stage of the tour is perhaps
the most dramatic. The river makes sweeping 180° curves
at Zell and Bremm, while the heights above the valley are
crowned with castles such as Metternich, above the village of
Beilstein. Finally three more dramatic curves bring you to the end,
in Cochem, which is dominated by the fine catle of Reichsburg
(about 33 miles). Day 5 - Thursday or Friday. From Cochem take the river ship to Treis-Kaden, then cycle to Moselkern. A side trip from here to Eltz Castle is recommended. Then to medieval Kobern-Gondorf before passing other dramatic castles to end the tour in Koblenz (about 30 miles). Day 6 - Friday or Saturday. Return home. Rail travellers via Cologne, Car travellers return to Trier to collect their car. |
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Tour Details: 5 nights bed and breakfast in inns and hotels,
in rooms with shower/WC. One dinner with a typical Mosel Valley menu
(Vegetarian alternative available if notified at time of booking).
River ship from Cochem to Treis-Kaden. For car travellers, rail return to Trier.
Cycle hire, maps and route description.
Baggage transfer.
Additional nights may be taken in Trier. The minimum size for bookings will be 2 persons travelling together. The following are not included:- Panniers or saddle bags. If you want these you have to bring your own. Car parking in Trier - is arranged by us, but you pay locally for it. Dates: Available starting any Sunday or Monday 1 April to 31 October Tour Code: RTK 2008 Tour Price: Rail via Brussels / Luxemburg - £473 2008 Tour Price: Self Drive via Harwich - Hoek van Holland - £396 2008 Tour Price: From Cologne Airport - £354 2008 Tour Price: From Hahn Airport - £319 Pay locally for bus from Hahn Airport to Trier Pay locally for bus from Koblenz to Hahn Airport 2008 Tour Price: Single Supplement - £47 2008 Tour Price: Extra night (double room) - £ask 2008 Tour Price: Rebate for using own bikes - -£39 2008 Tour Price: Baggage Transfer (2 to 4 people) - £119 Please ask for price adjustments for travel from other airports such as Luxembourg or Frankfurt. Transfers to and from Hahn Airport are by bus - you pay locally for these. |
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Please check our travel page for information
on other ways of travelling to your holiday. Please contact us for prices when using one of these other routes, and also for single supplements, child discounts and so on. Our telephone number is 01946 861652. |
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