Germany - Moselle Bike & Barge

GERMANY, LUXEMBOURG & FRANCE MOSELLE RIVER BIKE & BARGE

Join us for an amazing bike and barge tour! Unpack your suitcase once when you stay on a special private canal barge for 7 nights. Cruise from Germany, through Luxembourg to France (or vice versa on some dates). Each day, you set off on your bike to enjoy the history, culture and cuisine of the heart of Europe ... and you return to your floating hotel with its delicious meals.

Meet in Germany for the start of a week of biking and cruising on your private barge — with just 12 passenger cabins. You enjoy the countryside while your barge moves to the next location. Each night you are docked for the evening and are able to explore ancient villages and towns.

Enjoy unique experiences like a guided tour of the Cochem castle. See a medieval fortress and timber-framed homes. Visit the Black Madonna in a lovely chapel, the ancient Roman city gate of Trier and fabulous churches and palaces.

Follow the Moselle River and cycle along spectacular vineyards climbing up the banks. Then sample famous wines from this region. For a change of pace, shuttle 45 minutes to ride a rail trail back down to the river. And cycle to Saarburg, where there’s a 60-foot waterfall in town. Along the way, find tasty snacks and drinks in local cafés and bakeries — plus outstanding meals on the barge.

(On some departures, you meet in France and do the opposite itinerary.)

ITINERARY

TOUR AT A GLANCE

Start/End: Cochem, Germany/Metz, France (or vice versa)

8 Days

Level 1: Easier

Biking miles: 16 to 35 miles/day (Options and van support available)

DATES:

August 5-12 (France to Germany) August 12-19 (Germany to France)

INCLUDES:

Lodging for 7 nights on the barge, 7 breakfasts, 5 three-course dinners, 1 free glass of wine or beer with dinner, coffee & tea, 2 wine tastings, bus transfer to Daun, entrance to castle at Cochem, bicycle, helmet, tour guides, free wifi, cleaning & linens. Pack a sandwich or buy own lunch. Airfare and tips for crew & leaders not included.

PRICE: $3,995

Per person double occupancy. Solo traveler: Pvt. room add $1,200