A Bike Boat Holiday along the Rivers' Necklar and Rhine in Germany

Day 1: Arrival in Koblenz Embarkation is from 4 p.m.

The crew will welcome you on board. Spend the evening and first night in Koblenz.

Day 2: Cruise from Koblenz to Boppard.  Cycle tour from Boppard to Rüdesheim.

Sail upstream along the river Rhine from Koblenz to Boppard. Enjoy panoramic views of the unforgettable Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO Word Heritage site. From Boppard, cycle on the left bank passing castles, burgs and the celebrated Rock of Lorelei to the beautiful city of Rüdesheim. Overnight stay in Rüdesheim or Bingen.

Cycle tour distance approx. 29 miles (46 km).

Day 3: Cycle tour from Rüdesheim to Mainz.

The beautiful landscape and many picturesque houses which dot the route from Rüdesheim to Mainz enhance this bike tour experience. Enjoy Mainz with its fine churches, museums and historical monuments, such as the Cathedral and the Electors Palace, one of the most magnificent residences on the Middle Rhine.

Cycle tour distance approx. 20 – 22 miles (32 - 35 km)

Day 4: Cruise and cycle tour from Mainz to Nierstein.

Cycle via Laubenheim to Nierstein, the largest vine growing community on the river Rhine.  Enjoy lunch on board before exploring Nierstein.  Why not take time to explore the vineyards on a tractor wagon.

Cycle tour distance approx. 11 – 16 miles (17 - 26 km)

Day 5: Cruise from Nierstein to Mannheim. Cycle tour from Mannheim to Heidelberg.

Sail from Nierstein to Mannheim. From here you cycle to the Celtic city of Ladenburg and the river Neckar.  Continue to the old city of Heidelberg. Take time to explore the old town and the castle.

Cycle tour distance approx. 16 miles (25 km)

Day 6: Cruise and Cycle tour from Heidelberg to Eberbach.

Ride from Heidelberg through Ziegelhausen and the Odenwald to Neckarsteinach before reaching Eberbach, a picturesque and pleasant old town with narrow streets.

Cycle tour distance approx. 21 miles (34 km)

Day 7: Cruise and cycle tour from Eberbach to Bad Wimpfen.

The first stop of today’s bike tour is Burg Hornsberg in Neckarzimmern. Bad Wimpfen, the last destination of this tour, looks like a dream village of the middle Ages.

Cycle tour distance approx. 28 miles (45 km)

Day 8: Departure from Bad Wimpfen

After breakfast disembarkation until 09:00 am. Individual journey home.

Transfer back to Koblenz:

Travelling by train takes about 3.5hours, approx. €45,-per person.

Transfer by mini bus (minimum 4 persons), approx. € 85,-per person (own bikes will be carried for an extra charge of €15per bike). Limited space, reservation for the transfer bus required in advance, to be paid for locally.

Bike and Boat Cruising on the rivers Neckar and Rhine.

The 68 meters long MS PATRIA can accommodate a maximum of 68 guests. The ship has been modernized for boat bike tours and provides 15 cabins on the main deck and 19 cabins on the upper deck. All cabins are small and practical (approx. 7 m²), with two beds standing in a right anglesand a shower and toilet. On the upper deck, the windows can be opened, but for safety reasons they are fixed on the main deck  There is individually regulated air conditioning in all cabins on the main deck. This authentic ship has a nice salon with bar and large windows in front of the top deck and a separate restaurant on the main deck. On the partially covered sun deck there are sitting places (tables + chairs) for all guests and a cycle shed. The ship sails under Dutch Flag and management.

Technical details:

• Length: 68m

• Width 7,7m

• Depth 1,85m

• Max. 68 passengers

• Languages on board: German, English

• Currency on board: Euro

• Flag: Netherlands

Important:

• Embarkation: from 4:00 p.m. • Disembarkation: until 9:00 a.m. • Bike Hire on Board:smooth running 7 speed unisex city bikes with hand and back pedal brakes or with free wheel hub (please indicate upon booking) and pannier bags. Electric bikes (limited availability timely booking required)

Please inform us about your body height upon booking

To bring your own bike: on request only due to lack of space on sundeck. Storage of bikes inside the ship is not possible.

Cycle Tours:unguided - . You will cycle between 17 and 46 km per day. The kilometres indicated for the suggested cycle tours are approximate.

Cycle routes/ level of difficulty: The quality of the cycle ways along the route is excellent. Most of the stretches are paved or asphalted, and lead alongside the Rhine dikes without any gradients of note. This makes the trip suitable even for novice cyclist.

• Optional Excursions: tour legs and the ship‘s time in port permitting, an optional excursion programme will be organised. Excursions can only be booked and paid (in cash) aboard the ship.

• Luggage on board: We recommend waterproof rain gear, bike helmet, sun hat and sports shoes. We would like to ask you to do without hardsided luggage, as storage space in the cabin is very limited

Alterations of schedule or programme: Subject to change. If a route cannot be shipped as a result of low or high water or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this will not be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal).

Travel documents:EU citizens (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID card, not expiring within six (6) months of the return of your cruise. We kindly ask non EU citizens, EU nationals with multiple citizenship or anybody who has to respect special legal entry requirements for the country to visit, to inform about visa and entry documents at the competent embassy. 

This trip is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility

• Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO Word Heritage site
• Rock of Lorele
• The beautiful and famous city of Rüdesheim
• Beautiful landscapes
• Electors Palace

• 84 km to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN / EDFH)
• 108 km to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN / EDDK)
• 119 km to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA / EDDF)