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Mosel & Saar by Bike & Boat

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7 nights

24 miles/day

Self guided from EUR € 1049
Bike and Boat Tour aboard Olympia
Countries: Germany

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Mosel and Saar

Travel by bicycle and ship: a unique concept, where a bike holiday and a journey on a comfortable ship are combined. Cycling cruises are ideal for those who like to cycle during the day and explore beautiful areas, without giving up a comfortable way of traveling. During this tour, you don’t have to pack and unpack your suitcases every day to travel from one beautiful place to the next!

What could provide a more pleasant break than a trip to the Saar and the Mosel: two rivers which wind through enchanting countryside, where castles on the hills guard the route and you can visit market squares surrounded by timbered houses? Is it any wonder that Mosel wine has built up such a good name? The journey through the Mosel valley between Koblenz and Trier traverses some of Germany’s most beautiful countryside, where you will meet winegrowers and bottlers on the way and cyclists from all around the world.

The history of this region even goes back to the Roman Era, some 2,000 years ago. Beautiful timbered houses, vineyards, the Porta Nigra in Trier, the "German corner" (conjunction of Mosel and Rhine) in Koblenz and Saarburg (also known as "little Venice") are but a few of the highlights during this trip.

The Mosel is the Rhine's longest tributary, and it is also the second most important shipping route in Germany. The Saar, which has the greatest abundance of water, is the Mosel’s longest tributary.

Minimum number of participants: 75
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Highlights
- Eltz Fortress
- Bernkastel's beautiful half-timbered houses in the market square
- Saarburg, the "little Venice"
- Zell, the largest wine city in region
- Alken, the region's oldest town
- Porta Nigra, Trier's old Roman city gate
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CC-BY-SA-4.0 - Protestant Church in Saarburg, Trier-Saarburg district, Germany. CC:Dorothea Witter-Rieder' data-type='image'>

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Mosel and Saar

Tour Description Daily Program
Daily program

This tour operates in two directions: from Koblenz to Saarburg and in reverse, from Saarburg to Koblenz. Both itinieraries are detailed below.
- Koblenz to Saarburg
- Saarburg to Koblenz
- May 4*, 18; Aug 10, 24; Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 2024.
  *May 4, 2024 departure embarks from Bonn, see additional itinerary details at the bottom of the page.
  
  Day 1: Koblenz
  Individual arrival to Koblenz. Embarkation at 4:00pm. The captain and his crew welcome you on board. Spend your evening and first night in Koblenz.
  Overnight in Koblenz.
  
  Day 2: Boat tour Koblenz – Alken | Alken – Moselkern – Cochem cycle tour (18 miles/29 km)
  Begin your day with a cruise to Alken. From Alken, you go by bike to Moselkern and on to Cochem. Cochem is a lovely little town with historic half-timbered houses and a picturesque Old town. Inexperienced cyclists are invited to spend the day on board and use the day off to visit Cochem in the afternoon.
  Overnight in Cochem.
  
  Day 3: Cochem – Zell on the Mosel (24 miles/39 km)
  The bike tour will first take you to Beilstein, which you can explore during a short tour on your own. Pass Europe’s steepest vineyard at Bremmer Calmont. Today’s tour ends in the wine village of Zell on the Mosel. You should take time to enjoy the popular wines.
  Overnight in Zell on the Mosel.
  
  Day 4: Zell on the Mosel – Bernkastel-Kues (26 miles/43 km)
  Today you cycle through the romantic Traben-Trarbach, where Jugendstil architecture shows its best side. After that, the half-timbered houses of Bernkastel-Kues and the medieval market square invites you for a rest. You will reach the ship in Kues after a tour through town.
  Overnight in Bernkastel-Kues.
  
  Day 5: Bernkastel-Kues – Mehring (29 miles/47 km)
  Cycle tour to Piesport, the oldest wine-growing community along the Mosel. Visit the Roman cellars and vineyards on your own. Further on you come to Neumagen-Dhron which is the oldest wine city in Germany. After the lunch break, the tour continues to Mehring.
  Overnight in Mehring.
  
  Day 6: Mehring – Trier (16-18 miles/26-29 km)
  You will cycle via Pfalzel to Trier, where the ship is waiting for you. Trier is one of the oldest cities in Germany. Its Roman roots are still visible in impressive buildings as the Porta Nigra, the Konstantin Basilica, and the Amphitheatre.
  Overnight in Trier.
  
  Day 7: Trier – Wasserbillig – Saarburg (23 miles/38 km)
  Today you will be cycling along the river from Trier to Saarburg, also known as "Little Venice." In its center, you will find a waterfall 20 meters deep.
  Overnight in Saarburg.
  
  Day 8: Individual departure
  After breakfast: disembarkation by 9:00am and end of tour.
  
  *May 4th departure:
  Embarkation in Bonn instead of Koblenz, departure Bonn 5 p.m. Arrival in Andernach on 4th May 2024 at 10 p.m. Departure on day 2 from Andernach at 7 a.m. Arrival in Alken at 10 a.m. from here the itinerary follows the standard itinerary outlined above.
- May 11, 25; Aug 17, 31; Sep 14, 28, 2024.
  
  Day 1: Saarburg
  Individual arrival to Saarburg. You may embark between 4:00pm. The crew welcomes you on board. You will spend the first night and evening in Saarburg. In the evening you will have the opportunity to explore Saarburg. In its center, you will find a waterfall of 20 meters deep as well as many baroque buildings and fishing houses.
  Overnight in Saarburg.
  
  Day 2: Saarburg – Wasserbillig (Luxemburg) – Trier (24 miles/39 km)
  Today you will cycle from Saarburg along the idyllic nature reserve of the abandoned meander of the River Saar. Further on to Wasserbillig in Luxemburg and from here to the Igeler Säule. Later you will reach Trier, where the ship will be waiting for you.
  Overnight in Trier.
  
  Day 3: Trier – Mehring (16-17 miles/26-28 km)
  After breakfast, you cycle via Pfalzel to Mehring, the largest winegrowers' community in the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region.
  Overnight in Mehring.
  
  Day 4: Mehring – Piesport – Bernkastel-Kues (28 miles/47 km)
  Your bike tour leads you to Bernkastel-Kues. The marketplace from the Middle Ages with many wood-timbered houses invites you for a rest. On your way, you come to Neumagen-Dhron which is the oldest wine city in Germany. Further on you reach Piesport, the oldest winegrowing community along the Mosel. You should take the time to enjoy the popular wines.
  Overnight in Bernkastel-Kues.
  
  Day 5: Bernkastel Kues – Traben-Trarbach – Zell on the Mosel (26 miles/43 km)
  Today's bike tour brings you to romantic Traben-Trarbach, where Jungendstil architecture shows its best side. Continuing to Zell, a well-known wine village on the Mosel. In Zell you should take the opportunity to get to know the good wines of the Mosel..
  Overnight in Zell on the Mosel.
  
  Day 6: Zell on the Mosel – Beilstein – Cochem (23 miles/38 km)
  The perfectly maintained historical center of Beilstein, "the Sleeping Beauty of the Mosel," is waiting for you. Your goal for today is Cochem with the Reichsburg. Cochem is a lovely little town with historic half-timbered houses and a picturesque Old town.
  Overnight in Cochem.
  
  Day 7: Boat tour Cochem – Koblenz, day of rest on board | alternative Cochem – Alken – Koblenz cycle tour (33 miles/53 km)
  Today you can spend the day onboard and relax on the sundeck. Enjoy the beautiful Mosel landscape passing by and stroll along the “Deutsche Eck” in Koblenz in the afternoon, where Mosel and Rhine flow together. Experienced cyclists can cycle from Cochem to Koblenz and visit Burg Eltz.
  Overnight in Koblenz.
  
  Day 8: Individual departure
  After breakfast: disembarkation by 9:00am and end of the tour.
  
  The tour operator reserves the right to make changes to routing and program. If there is low or high water and a route cannot be shipped, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this cannot be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal).
Surface and terrain

The quality of the bike paths on this tour are very good. The Mosel Cycle Path follows primarily flat asphalted roads, without any significant climbs.

You may also choose to stay on board the ship at any time throughout the tour.

Boats
- Olympia
How to get there

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Frankfurt (FRA), Germany
Nearest train stations: Saarburg and Koblenz, Germany

There are numerous train connections between Frankfurt and Saarburg/Koblenz.

There is a return journey to either Kobelnz or Saarburg. By train it takes 2 hours and costs approximately €25 per person.

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Dates

From Koblenz: May 4*, 18*; Aug 10, 24; Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 2024 (*indicates fully booked)
From Saarburg: May 11*, 25; Aug 17, 31; Sep 14, 28, 2024. (*indicates fully booked)

Season A: May 4, 2024 - May 13, 2024; Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 5, 2024

Season B: May 11, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024

*Embarkation in Bonn

Prices

Tour package

Per person, double occupancy	Season A	Season B
Main deck, twin cabin	€1049	€1199
Upper deck, twin cabin astern*	€1149	€1299
Upper deck, twin cabin	€1199	€1349
Single use cabin (1 person/1 cabin)
Main deck, twin cabin	€1369	€1559
Upper deck, twin cabin	€1559	€1759
Upper deck(smaller single cabin)	€1199	€1499

* This cabin style may be toward the back or front of the boat and the engine and generator noise may be noticeable when in motion.

Bike Rentals

Standard touring bike, 7-speed unisex	€89
Electrically assisted bike	€199

Included services

7 nights accommodation on board in the booked category
Program according to the itinerary
Full board (7x breakfast, 6x light lunch on board (noncyclists) or packed lunch for cyclists, 6x afternoon coffee break, 7x dinner)
Use of bed linen and towels (change of towels daily possible);
Daily short cleaning of the cabin
Welcome drink and speech on the first evening
Daily briefings of the bike tours
Onboard tour guidance (not cycling with you)
All port and lock fees
Printed instructions and detailed maps (one per cabin); GPS tracks

Please note that special dietary needs can be accommodated upon request. Extra fees may apply. Please inform us when booking your tour.

Bike rentals

Bikes available to rent on this tour (reserved in advance at time of booking) include:

Standard touring bike, 7-speed
Electrically assisted bike (on request, limited availability)*
Bike rental includes rental insurance

*More about electrically-assisted bikes >

Please note, you may bring your own bike with a surcharge of €29 (on request, limited available space)

All bikes are equipped with:

Pannier bag

Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals.

Helmets:

We recommend that you bring your own helmet for safety and hygiene purposes or plan to purchase one upon arrival. Helmets are not available for purchase on board. Helmets are compulsory for children under 13 years old.

Tour Company

Mosel and Saar

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Route Map

Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.

Mosel and Saar

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- ★★★★★ Carla Myers 7 months ago
  
  Great Trip
  
  This bike ride is one of our favorites, between the scenery and the options of some side trips during the ride and the wine tasting excursions. The crew was great. The only complaint was at dinner if you wanted anything to drink (even water, coffee & tea) you had to pay. Luckily the drink package was cheap, it was only good from 4pm to 11pm. Water, tea, juice and coffee were included at breakfast, we were on the road for lunch. They had everything you needed to make your sandwiches for lunch, including water, candy bars and fruit. Bring something to package your food.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  May 20, 2023
  How many tours have you completed?
  5
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 3/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 3/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 3/5 Ease of navigation
  - 3/5 Tour documents
  - 3/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Stan September 13, 2021
  
  An Ideal Vacation
  
  Riding the Mosel River in Germany is to experience seven days of sheer beauty of countless vineyards planted in a wild geometry on the steep valleys along the river. The villages with the profusion of flowers bursting from every window make you feel you have stepped into a story book. I've done this trip twice. Once with a regular bike and once with an Ebike. The Ebike is easier, of course, but the regular bike was very doable for an 84 year old who is just a weekend rider.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  July, 2017 and Sept.4, 2021
  How many tours have you completed?
  Four
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ CERT Bib September 12, 2019
  
  We tied this trip with another bike and barge tour making it a month long trip. It was a trip of a life time.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  August 2019
  How many tours have you completed?
  3
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
- ★★★★★ sandd September 8, 2019
  
  The perfect way to see the Mosel
  
  Good food, fantastic staff, excellent cycling paths, met interesting people.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  Aug 24-31
  How many tours have you completed?
  none
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ PencilM August 27, 2019
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  Aug 9-Aug 17
  How many tours have you completed?
  1
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat easier
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Stra August 11, 2019
  
  Wonderful !
  
  The scenery, the villages and the cycling were amazing. The boat coludi use some improvements
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  July 27
  How many tours have you completed?
  This was the first
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with young kids, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 3/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 3/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Z1201 July 6, 2019
  
  The bicycle trip was great the ship
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  22.6.19
  How many tours have you completed?
  2
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat easier
  Do you recommend this tour?
  No
  - 2/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 1/5 Hotels or boat
  - 3/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 3/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Shmil July 6, 2019
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  22.06
  How many tours have you completed?
  2
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat easier
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with young kids, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 2/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 3/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ CPUT June 25, 2019
  
  Great multi-generational family trip
  
  This trip was such a great experience, especially with the availability of e-bikes, I would recommend it for just about anyone. The food aboard exceeded my expectations every day. It was self-guided, and the provided daily briefings and maps were completely sufficient for us to find our way. We did it with an age range of 9 years to 73 years, and everyone was successful. Bikes are not high-end, but they worked. We had some trouble with seat and handlebar adjustments for the shorter members of our group, but it all worked out in the end. The crew of the Patria was exceptional. They were professional, helpful, and provided excellent service throughout. It was particularly nice that passengers were allowed to stay aboard during the day if they needed a rest day or didn't want to deal with biking on a day of solid rain. Terrific first-time bike tour experience.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  June 8 -15
  How many tours have you completed?
  0
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat easier
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 3/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Gecko June 13, 2019
  
  Beautiful countryside, quaint villages. Food on the boat (Patria) was excellent. Crew was very friendly and engaging
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  May 4, 2019
  How many tours have you completed?
  5
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat easier
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Anita May 20, 2019
  
  Amazing Germany
  
  The boat Patria and the staff there were excellent ! The dinners were fantastic ! The maps were good and so were bikes.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  20 April 2019
  How many tours have you completed?
  three
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Much easier
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ San30 May 5, 2019
  
  A trip like never before
  
  The bike tour was an amazing first time experience. The crew of Patria are charming and kind and helpful. Thank you for a once in a lifetime kind of trip
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  April 20th 2019
  How many tours have you completed?
  My First one
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 3/5 Route selection
  - 3/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Jan1 September 25, 2018
  
  Wonderful bike trip
  
  This was my first bike n boat trip. It was better than I expected. I had taken a big river boat trip and this was so much better. The trails and small towns and vineyards were amazing. I would do this again. The crew was the best!
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  Sept. 1
  How many tours have you completed?
  First one!
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat easier
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Miguel September 24, 2018
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  Sep1-8
  How many tours have you completed?
  1
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat easier
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 2/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 1/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Jiggy September 23, 2018
  
  Fun time was had by all
  
  Our group of 29 people had a wonderful time enjoying the scenery and relaxed atmosphere of the Patria. Although the cabins are quite small we made the best of it....and felt it was good value for the money. Was surprised with the lack of safety talk regarding the bikes and also the boat
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  sept 1, 2018
  How many tours have you completed?
  3
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat easier
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 3/5 Hotels or boat
  - 4/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
  - 4/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Minna September 23, 2018
  
  Amazing Experience
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  9/1/2018
  How many tours have you completed?
  First one
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Much harder
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 3/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 3/5 Ease of navigation
  - 3/5 Tour documents
  - 2/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
  - 4/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Joyce September 18, 2018
  
  The Mosel Valley Bike & Barge adventure is a perfect combination of stunning scenery, exercise and wine!
  
  Excellent help from the BikeTours.com staff – especially Liv! Comfortable accommodations aboard the MS Patria, delicious food, staff exceeded all expectations, bikes were good, pedaling was easy, scenery beautiful, route went thru interesting and historic villages and cities. With a group of 29, there was something for everyone – every day – and no complaints from anyone!
  BTC staff review “Liv helped our group of 29 get booked……and was accommodating with every change and request along the way. Everyone thought a group that large would be impossible to book…but, Liv made it easy!
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  Sept 1 - Sept 8
  How many tours have you completed?
  8
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Water Bound September 15, 2018
  
  Disappointed
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  9/1-9/7/18
  How many tours have you completed?
  -1- before this one
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Families with young kids
  Do you recommend this tour?
  No
  - 4/5 Value
  - 3/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 2/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 2/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Karin September 15, 2018
  
  LIVE AND LOCAL
  
  Going with my group made a big difference - we didn't always cycle together, but knowing there were others on the trail helped! Scenery, countryside, conviviality were awesome. Accommodations were spartan, but the meals were terrific, the crew excellent and the experience more than worthwhile. Recommended!
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  1-8 Sep 2018
  How many tours have you completed?
  1
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 3/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ MarcieB July 6, 2018
  
  Life on a Mosel/Saar River Barge is good!
  
  Not our first self-guided bike tour, BUT our first barge/bike "all inclusive" ride. We loved it. The barge rooms were small, but clean. The on-board meals and "make your own lunch from breakfast buffet offerings" were excellent! Kudos to the chef of the MS Patria. Staff from Czech Republic and Poland were hard working and friendly. Dagomar, the activities director, was enthusiastic and dedicated to making sure everyone was taken care of. Seating assignments in dining room were well thought out, placing the two of us (Oregon) with traveling relatives from BC. The rest of the table consisted of a group of eight Danish folks who spoke English! Bikes were 7-speed models and with a headwind, I was regretting not having an e-bike. Live and learn. Excursions/field trips were interesting and offered cultural highlights. The Mosel/Saar River valleys are simply breathtaking. There was a mix-up the day of our arrival in Koblenz, as we had not received the e-mail regarding the change in mooring. Our German friend was able to call the Harbormaster to locate the MS Patria, and after a rather long walk pulling our suitcases, we located a small local ferry that took us to the opposite shore (Rhine) where we boarded the boat. I don't think I would have thought to call the Harbormaster, and my husband's phone (with contact info) was out of battery power. Technology! All's well that end's well.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  June 16, 2018
  How many tours have you completed?
  This was our NINTH tour!
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat harder
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Granny on Wheels November 27, 2017
  
  Saarburg to Koblenz Great Trip
  
  A great way to get out and explore Germany and suitable for all levels of fitness. The staff was very friendly, caring and well organised, speaking English and German. Our October trip was a little wet but still beautiful....the colours of the Autumn Fall were spectacular. Riding through the quiet streets of the villages along the Moselle was like taking a step back in time. A great way to get a feel of Europe past and present. The meals and afternoon teas were amazing. Although the boat is old, it is well kept and extremely clean. Our bedding was much more comfortable than I expected judging from the photos and we slept well...no noises at night. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and felt very safe. Would highly recommend this trip.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  21 - 28th October 2017
  How many tours have you completed?
  This was our first
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Much easier
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ PattyN October 18, 2016
  
  Mosel Wine and Cake
  
  The staff on the boat spoke English and most, including our guide were completely fluent. Language was not an issue. The food was varied and healthy, although favorite part of the services onboard was tea and cake at 3pm. Although they were comfortable to sit on, the bicycles were quite heavy. Not a big deal on the flat route we were biking, but they did require more effort to pedal than I would have preferred.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  September 24
  How many tours have you completed?
  Scores
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat harder
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 3/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Debi October 3, 2016
  
  Wonderful trip
  
  Great boat staff and excellent dinners, wonderful scenery, excellent on board guide. Overall a great trip. I would highly recommend this trip if you want to see beautiful German villages, wine country, biking along a lovely river and learning German history.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  Sept. 17-24
  How many tours have you completed?
  2
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 3/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ RonC July 3, 2016
  
  Beautiful Country, Food and Wine Outstanding
  
  Easy ride along bike paths. Time to view castles, churches, and vineyards along the way. Met interesting fellow travelers from Australia and New Zealand. Saarburg was a great place to explore before the tour.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  June 18-25
  How many tours have you completed?
  Three
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 3/5 Guides (if applicable)
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