Moselle Barge & Bike

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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
A relaxing cycle along the Saar and Moselle Rivers

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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Cycling through the stunning Moselle Valley
    • Wine tasting in Kues 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 barge

What's this trip about?

    A relaxing cycle along the Saar and Moselle Rivers

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeGroup - max of 66 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKoblenz or Saarburg
End CitySaarburg or Koblenz

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

  • Germany

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • 7 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches, 7 dinners, tea and coffee in the afternoon - breakfasts are buffet style consisting of breads, cereals, cheese, meats, fruit, yoghurt and breakfast beverages. Picnic lunches are assembled at breakfast time. Dinners are 3 courses served in the dining room. Special diets may be catered for on request (e.g. lactose-free and gluten-free diet) however there will be an extra fee. Please advise us at the time of booking or at least 21 days prior to departure. If necessary, some special dietary supplements may need to be brought with you.
    • 7 nights accommodation in main deck cabin on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (supplement applies for other categories of berths on main or upper deck). We do not match travellers together so if you are travelling solo you will need to book a single cabin (limited and on a request basis).
    • Welcome drink and information meeting on first evening aboard
    • Bicycle, 7 speed with hand and back pedal brakes or freewheel hubs with hand brakes only (the latter must be reserved in advance - limited number). The bike is supplied with a waterproof pannier and bicycle insurance (7 speed electric bike available on request for a supplement)
    • Information pack including route notes & maps per cabin
    • Cruise director on board - does not cycle with the group, provides daily briefings
    • All harbour, lock and bridge dues
    • Daily cabin cleaning
    • Linen and change of towels as required

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,090
Price per day$636
Last Updated: 3/26/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel to and from Koblenz / Saarburg
    • Drinks other than afternoon tea and coffee on board
    • Meals not detailed in the itinerary
    • Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.
    • Helmet
    • Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
    • Tips - while tipping is not obligatory, it is customary to offer a tip if the guide and crew have done a good job. As a guide we would recommend around EUR30-60 per person (to be distributed between the guide/s, captain and crew).
    • Travel insurance - mandatory
    • Catering for special diets (except Vegetarian). A supplement is payable for lactose or gluten free diets - EUR25pp (subject to change) paid locally on board. See below for further details regarding catering for dietary requirements.
    • Tour guide - this is a self guided tour

Accommodation

7 nights main deck cabin,
Requirements
INTRODUCTORY - GRADE 1 This trip involves 6 days cycling of between 26km and 49km/16 to 29mi per day usually along paved cycle paths across generally flat terrain. In and out of the cities there will be some traffic. You need only carry your camera/rain gear and water bottle. Your luggage remains on the boat.The trip is a grade 1 due to the flat terrain and dedicated cycle paths and is considered suitable for beginners. Electric bikes are available - supplement applies. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list. Bike helmet, wet weather gear, sunscreen, jogging shoes and sun hat. (A detailed packing list is included in the pre departure information provided on booking).,
Travel Insurance
We require that you take out a personal travel insurance policy to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. A suggested policy is enclosed with these notes. If you take out an alternative policy, we need to be advised of the details. Please note: if you choose credit card cover, in our experience, this may not insure against high cost needs. For example; helicopter emergency evacuation. If you do decide to choose credit card coverage, please check all policy details thoroughly. You should always carry your travel insurance policy, emergency card and photocopies of your passport and cash cards with you during your trip.
Visa requirements
Visas not required for citizens of Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand for up to 90 days in a period of 180 days for all Schengen countries (see www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-countries-list/ for countries part of the Schengen). Please ensure your passport is stamped on arrival in the Schengen area. For all other nationalities and for longer stays in countries covered by the Schengen Agreement (Australian New Zealand, Canadian and US passport holders), please contact the relevant embassy. Stays of longer than 90 days in the Schengen area require a long stay visa for the country you are spending most time in. However long stay visas are unlikely to be issued unless there is a valid reason (eg. studying in country). Unfortunately we cannot assist in obtaining visas for long stays due to individual country visa requirements.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
7 nights bargeSPECIAL DIETS - vegetarian always catered for, but special diets such as lactose or gluten free are charged at EUR25pp to be paid locally on board. Cost subject to change. Alternates direction each week: Koblenz > Saarburg (or v.v.). OPERATOR CONSULTANT (2018): Along Moselle & Saar and Rhine: Lisa-Marie Hill - lisamarie.hill@se-tours.de WHEN BOOKING OR BEFORE DEPARTURE - operator requires nationality of each pax AVAILABILITY LINKS: " MOS - from Koblenz http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/from-koblenz-to-saarburg-by-bike-and-boat-2016_t_25683 or from Saarburg http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/from-saarburg-to-koblenz-by-bike-and-boat-2017_t_25684 " RVB -from Koblenz http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/from-koblenz-to-bad-wimpfen-by-bike-and-boat-2016_t_25682 or from Bad Wimpfen http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/from-bad-wimpfen-to-koblenz-with-bike-and-boat-2017_t_25677 " MRB - from Cologne http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/from-cologne-to-mainz-by-barge-and-bike_t_26407 or from Mainz http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/from-mainz-to-cologne-by-barge-and-bike_t_26416 " URB - from Mainz http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/from-mainz-to-basel-by-barge-and-bike_t_26400 or from Basel http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/from-basel-to-mainz-by-bike-and-barge-2017_t_26390 " BEB - from Bruges http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/from-bruges-to-brussels-by-bike-and-boat-2017_t_25583 or from Brussels http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/from-brussels-to-bruges-by-bike-and-boat-2017_t_25589 " PCZ - http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/with-bike-and-barge-fromto-prague-2017_t_25634 " UBE - from Berlin http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/from-berlin-to-stralsund-by-bike--boat_t_14647 or from Stralsund http://www.se-tours.de/en/tour/from-stralsund-to-berlin-by-bike--boat-2017_t_25582
Trip ID
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