A Cycling Journey: Wine Along the Rhine from Germany to France

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Follow the path of the Rhine by bicycle past hilltop castles and through swaths of Riesling-growing vineyards as you experience the cultural blend at the border of France and Germany.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Cycle to a chocolate museum in Strasbourg to learn about truffle production and enjoy a sweet treat
    • Gain insight into the prowess of military engineer Vauban at the fortified town of Neuf-Brisach
    • Board a shuttle to the historic crag-top fortress of Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

What's this trip about?

    Follow the path of the Rhine by bicycle past hilltop castles and through swaths of Riesling-growing vineyards as you experience the cultural blend at the border of France and Germany.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive, Transfer Neuenburg, Orientation, Bike Fitting Neuenburg am Rhein D Hotel am Stadthaus Activity note: There will be no biking today which provides an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate after your international flight. Motorcoach time is 30 minutes (25 mil...
Day
3 Neuf-Brisach, Military Engineer Vauban, Colmar Colmar B,D Grand Hotel Bristol Colmar Activity note: Biking distance is 29 miles (47 kilometers) on secondary roads and paved bicycle paths on flat to rolling terrain. Walking approximately 1 mile 1.6 kilometers). ...
Day
4 Bartholdi Lecture, Colmar, Riquewihr Wine Tasting Colmar B,D Grand Hotel Bristol Colmar Activity note: There will be no biking today to allow for our visit of Colmar. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.6 kilometers), standing for up to 2 hours on uneven terrain, sta...
Day
5 Sélestat, Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg Selestat B,D Hostellerie De La Pommeraie Activity note: Biking distance is 17 miles (27 kilometers) on secondary roads and paved bicycle paths on flat to rolling terrain. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.6 kilometers). Motorco...
Day
6 Musée du Chocolat, Strasbourg Strasbourg B,D Best Western Hotel de l'Europe Activity note: Biking distance is 38 miles (61 kilometers) on secondary roads and bicycle paths on flat terrain. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.6 kilometers). Breakfast: Hotel dinin...
Day
7 European Parliament, Strasbourg, Free Time Strasbourg B,D Best Western Hotel de l'Europe Activity note: There will be no biking today to allow for our visit of Strasbourg. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.6 kilometers), standing for up to 2 hours on uneven terrain...
Day
8 Bicycle to Seltz Seltz B,D Hotel des Bois Activity note: Biking distance is 38 miles (61 kilometers) on bicycle paths and secondary roads on flat terrain. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.6 kilometers). Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: We leave the...
Day
9 Delta de la Sauer Nature Reserve, Train Excursion, Speyer Speyer B,D Hotel Domhof Activity note: Biking distance is 20 miles (32 kilometers) on bicycle paths and secondary roads on flat terrain. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.6 kilometers). Train travel time is ...
Day
10 Schwetzingen Palace Gardens, Neckar River, Heidelberg Heidelberg B,D Hotel Bayrischer Hof Activity note: Biking distance is 31 miles (50 kilometers) on paved bicycle paths and secondary roads on flat terrain. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.6 kilometers). B...
Day
11 Heidelberg, Free Time Heidelberg B,D Hotel Bayrischer Hof Activity note: There will be no biking today to allow for our visit of Heidelberg. Walking approximately 2 miles (3.2 kilometers), standing for up to 2 hours on uneven terrain, stairs, and cobblestones. ...
Day
12 Program Concludes, Departures In Flight B Activity note: Hotel check-out time is 10:30 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. Transfer from the hotel to the airport is approximately 1 hour (52 miles / 84 kilometers). Breakfast: In the h...

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Price From $3,229
Price per day$269
Last Updated: 2/9/2022

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Meals Included
  • 20 Meals
  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 0 Lunches
  • 10 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat
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