Cycle Tour Koblenz – Saarbrücken
*Itinerary: Koblenz – Cochem – Bernkastel-Kues – Trier – Saarburg – Merzig - Saarbrücken
Highlights: fine white wines - marketplace Bernkastel – Porta Nigra in Trier - Saarburg - Ludwigschurch Saarbrücken
A charming wine-district with a rich history. The countryside on both banks of the Mosel are splendid, the cool wines taste deliciously, the picturesque little towns have rich histories and the conditions for cycling are excellent indeed. Here you find the perfect mix of ingredients for a fine bike and barge vacation. Our cruise starts in Koblenz, the city situated on the spot where the Rhine and the Mosel merge. Koblenz is an interesting and friendly town. After that we follow the Mosel upstream, along the endless vineyards and the enchanting old cities like Cochem and Bernkastel. It goes without saying that we will taste the local wines whenever we can.Then, of course, there is Trier, the oldest city of Germany with the Porta Nigra dating from the first century after Christ. After Trier we will follow the river Saar to visit charming Saarburg, with the stunning waterfalls in the city center. Our final aim is Saarbrücken, the lively capital of the Saar region.
Always included in the costs are: breakfast, dinner, bed linen and towels, bike rental and tour guide. Not included: international airfare, entrance fees of museums etc, transfer to and from the barge, drinks on board and personal insurances. |
