Included in the cost of the tour:
- 8 days / 7 nights lodging in 3- or 4-star hotels along the route
- 8 x breakfast buffet
- Lunch along Maar-Mosel Radweg
- Proprietary webinar hosted by Stephanie Ventures, “Preparing for Your Overseas Bike Tour”
- Service of English-speaking Tour Director who will lead daily rides
- Daily bike route briefings
- Use of 24-speed touring bike, Pannier bag rental, helmet and biodegradable water bottle
- Wine tastings in Zell and Piesport
- Bus Transfer from Bernkastel to Daun
- Entry fees to sites listed in itinerary
Excluded in cost of the tour
- Transfers to and from tour start and end
- Travel and Cancellation Insurance
- Bicycle protection insurance (available for a fee at registration)
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Lunches and Dinners (unless otherwise noted in itinerary)
On request
- E-bike surcharge – $250 per bike (VAT inclusive)
- Special diets, please inquire
Arrival in Cochem: The closest airport to the start of the tour is Frankfurt. From there you can board a train for the journey to Cochem with a transfer in Koblenz. Directions to reach the hotel will be provided as the departure date approaches.
Departure from Merzig: There is a train station where you can board a train to Frankfurt airport.
Bicycles: Included in your tour price is a 24 Speed touring Bike, ideal for the terrain you will cycle on.
E-bikes are available for a surcharge. Keep in mind that e-bikes are heavier than touring bikes and require good bike handling skills. We do not recommend them for novice cyclists.
Bicycle Locks: All bicycles are outfitted with locks. Please use them whenever you plan to leave your bicycle unattended for any length of time. You will be liable for damage or theft of the bicycle if it is stolen during an excursion because it was not locked properly.
Itinerary Program: The above itinerary is subject to change. Alterations are sometimes necessary due to circumstances beyond the operator’s control
Physical Fitness and Bike Handling: To participate in the biking part of the tour, it is important that you are in good physical condition and have the necessary bike handling skills. Group riding experience is encouraged but not a requirement. This tour is rated difficulty level 1-2 so novice cyclists may occasionally find it challenging. All guests are expected to keep pace with the group which travels at 10-12 mph. Guests who cannot maintain that pace will be asked to ride on their own, with maps/route sheets provided. E-bikes are also an option (for a surcharge) but need to be requested prior to the start of the tour. On this tour, we will occasionally need to share the road with car traffic, and we will have to cross busy intersections. The weather is variable, it may not always be sunny, and the winds may not always be calm. Even under poor weather conditions, you should feel safe and able to cover the day’s distance on your bike. If for any reason, a guest cannot complete the day’s ride, the guest can return to the hotel at their own expense.
