Cycling the Mosel Valley from Trier to Koblenz 2012

A Classic Cycle Tour along one of the great Wine Rivers of Europe
You may want to combine this tour with our Saar Valley Tour
Map of the Mosel Cycle Tour 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.
Day 1. Arrive in the Roman city of Trier. Rail travellers arrive via Luxembourg.

Day 2. 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. 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).
Enkirch Trier Cathedral
Day 4 . This 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. From Cochem take the river ship to Treis-Karden, 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. Return home. Rail travellers follow the Rhine north to Cologne, car travellers return to Trier to collect their car.
Zell in the Mosel Valley
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-Karden. Cycle hire if required. Maps and route description. Baggage transfer.
Twin rooms may be available on this cycling tour, but must be specially requested. Information on double and twin rooms.
Additional nights may be taken in Trier and Koblenz.

The minimum size for bookings is 2 persons travelling together.

The following are not included:- Panniers or saddle bags. If you want these you can either bring your own, or hire them though us, but pay for them when you collect your bike - charge €5,00.
Car parking in Trier - is arranged by us, but you pay for it locally.

Dates: Available from April to October.

Tour Code: RTK

2012 Tour Price: By rail from London Brussels / Luxemburg - £560
2012 Tour Price: By rail from Cologne or Frankfurt Airport - £392
2012 Tour Price: No Travel Included - £340
Also the price if you fly to Hahn Airport. Pay locally for bus from Hahn Airport to Trier and from Koblenz to Hahn Airport
2012 Tour Price: Single Supplement - £ 46
2012 Tour Price: Cycle Hire (8 speed gears) - £ 43
2012 Tour Price: Cycle Hire (27 speed gears) - £ask
2012 Tour Price: Baggage Transfer (2 people) - £ 78
2012 Tour Price: Baggage Transfer (3 or 4 people) - £106
2012 Tour Price: Baggage Transfer (5 to 8 people) - £129
2012 Tour Price: Extra night in Trier (double room) - £ 48
2012 Tour Price: Extra night in Koblenz (double room) - £ 45

Please ask for price adjustments for travel from other airports such as Luxembourg.
Transfers to and from Hahn Airport are by bus - you pay locally for these.
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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