Rhine Valley Barge & Bike
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- Cycling through the stunning Rhine Valley
- Wine tasting and dinner in Nierstein and learning of the ancient wine growing traditions of the region
- Experiencing the areas rich history through its impressive castles and towns
- Relaxing on board the comfortable MS Olympia
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On arrival in Koblenz, you are welcome on board the MS Olympia, a river barge with a comfortable atmosphere, from 4pm. Located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, the city has been an important defence centre for the region over its more than 2000 year ...
In the morning you begin cycling to Boppard. Enjoy the panoramic view of the unforgettable Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cycle on the river, passing vineyards and ruins of castles en route.
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From Boppard, you cycle along the Rhine to Oberwesel. On this short trip, pass by many scenic viewpoints from where you have the possibility to enjoy the varied landscape. From the banks of the river, the many fortresses and the legendary Loreley cliff offer a picturesque backdrop all along the way.
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The cycle today takes you past slate cliffs and through dense forests, before you pass sights like the Pfalzgrafenstein Castle near Kaub and the Niederwald Monument before reaching today`s destination, the wine town of Bingen. Here we suggest that you visit the world-famous Drosselgasse.
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On this stretch, the Rhine River shows off again all of its beauty. On your way, you ride past Eltville am Rhein. The town`s landmark, the Electoral Castle, is well worth a visit. Mainz, today`s destination, is home to numerous impressive buildings. You may want to vi...
A short leg of the journey with lots of time to take it slowly and absorb the beautiful views: 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-...
The cycle begins from Worms, the city of the Nibelungs. Following alongside the banks 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 boat cruises to Mainz.
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Trip concludes after breakfast with disembarkation at 9:00am
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