Main Trail
Germany Bike Tours
Bike along the Main River
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length5–9 days
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Prices from€414 Rates
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Overview
This self-guided bike tour in Germany follows the Main River on a beautiful signposted path through the ever-changing countryside of the Franconian and Hessen regions, passing many historic towns and villages
The adventure begins in Nuremberg (Nürnberg), the “tiny town of cloth and wood”, renowned for its Gothic architecture, old gabled houses and medieval flair. Large town walls complete with 80 towers encircle the historic town, whose locals take great pride in their famous sausages!
The route will continue along the Rhine-Main-Danube canal through idyllic vineyards and various small villages with traditional half-timbered houses.
Your tour will end in Würzburg, Germany’s Baroque city, and the start of the famous Romantic Road bike tour.
Highlights
- Bamberg-World Heritage Site
- Volkach
- Maarktbreit
- Kitzingen-Franconian's wine trading center
- Kaiserburg (Emperors Castle)
- Ceiling fresco by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo In Würzburg
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Itinerary
Tour is also available as 9 days / 8 nights from Bamberg to Aschaffenburg or 6 days / 5 nights from Würzburg to Aschaffenburg.
5 days/4 nights from Bamberg to Würzburg
Day 1: Bamberg
Day 2: Bamberg - Haßfurt, 23 mi. (37 km)
Day 3: Haßfurt - Volkach, 33 mi. (54 km)
Day 4: Vokach - Würzburg, 40 mi. (65 km)
Day 5: DepartureDay 1: Bamberg
Individual arrival in Bamberg. The historical town center has been UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.Day 2: Bamberg - Haßfurt, 23 mi. (37 km)
Today’s tour is short, so you can spend the morning sightseeing in Bamberg. The former fishing quarter, also known as Little Venice, and the picturesque Bridge Town Hall are two of the most interesting sights of the city. On today’s bike tour, you leave the “Franconian Beer Region” and cross to the “Weinfränkische”, the Wine Region. Beside the shores of the Main, you bike to the quiet town of Haßfurt, where you spend the night. The Town’s Church has interesting figurines by Tilman Riemenschneider.Day 3: Haßfurt - Volkach, 33 mi. (54 km)
Your first stop today is Schweinfurt. You continue your journey to a natural highlight: the Volkach Main Loop. The famous wine town Volkach is located at the “tip” of the river loop and a great example of the typical Franconian joie de vivre. It is also the center of the wine-, fruit-and asparagus region. The rectangular market square with its typical Franconian Renaissance Town Hall and the stepped gable is well worth a visit. You spend the night in Volkach.Day 4: Volkach - Würzburg, 40 mi. (65 km)
Today you get to explore the heart of Franconian Wine Country. In the morning you make your way to the lively town of Kitzingen. Until the beginning of the century, Kitzingen’s main source of income was wine-growing and wine trade. Kitzingen is still home to Germany’s oldest wine cellar. Another highlight of today’s tour is the historical town of Marktbreit. Its pretty alleys and impressive townhouses make Marktbreit one of the most beautiful little cities of the region. Afterward, you reach Würzburg. Enjoy the sights of Würzburgon a city tour(included). The view over the town from Marienberg Fortress or Steinburg, the impressive pilgrimage church “Käppele”, the Residenz with its beautiful park, the Old Main Bridge –these are just some of the attractions that make Würzburg unforgettable. Make sure that you don’t miss the old fishing quarter with its many narrow alleys and pretty houses.Day 5: Individual departure
9 days / 8 nights from Bamberg to Aschaffenburg
Day 1: Bamberg
Day 2: Bamberg – Haßfurt, 37 km
Day 3: Haßfurt – Volkach, 54 km
Day 4: Volkach – Würzburg, 65 km
Day 5: Würzburg – Lohr/Sendelbach, 54 km
Day 6: Lohr/Sendelbach – Wertheim, 41 km
Day 7: Wertheim – Miltenberg, 35 km
Day 8: Miltenberg – Aschaffenburg, 41 km
Day 9: Individual departure6 days/5 nights from Würzburg to Aschaffenburg
Day 1: Arrive in Würzburg
Day 2: Würzburg - Lohr am Main/Sendelbach, 54 km
Day 3: Lohr am Main/Sendelbach - Wertheim, 41 km
Day 4: Wertheim - Miltenberg, 35 km
Day 5: Miltenberg - Aschaffenburg, 41 km
Day 6: Departure*All distances are approximate
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Accommodation
Comfort Category: Comfortable middle class 3-and 4-star hotels
Standard Category: Quality inns and 3-star hotels -
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations according to booked category and length of tour
- Breakfasts (mostly buffets)
- 7, 21, or 24-speed touring bicycle
- Luggage transfer
- Route descriptions & maps
- GPS data available on request
- City tour in Würzburg (only for Category A)
- Service hotline
- Bicycle protection
What’s Not Included
- Lunches, dinners
- Possible visitor’s tax, payable onsite
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
2020
For all tours, daily departures are possible from April 20 to October 5, 2020
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
5 Day Tour - Bamberg to Würzburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 752 £ 367 $ 687 € 414 Ft 164392 kr 60472 ₪ 1665 ¥ 73662 Mex$ 9144 NZ$ 845 kr 4915 zł 1799 S$ 638 kr 4653 CHF 395 $ 498
Single room: $ 970 £ 474 $ 886 € 534 Ft 212042 kr 78000 ₪ 2148 ¥ 95014 Mex$ 11794 NZ$ 1090 kr 6340 zł 2321 S$ 823 kr 6002 CHF 509 $ 642
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 861 £ 420 $ 786 € 474 Ft 188217 kr 69236 ₪ 1907 ¥ 84338 Mex$ 10469 NZ$ 968 kr 5628 zł 2060 S$ 731 kr 5327 CHF 452 $ 570
Single room: $ 1079 £ 527 $ 985 € 594 Ft 235867 kr 86764 ₪ 2389 ¥ 105689 Mex$ 13119 NZ$ 1213 kr 7052 zł 2582 S$ 916 kr 6676 CHF 566 $ 714
May 22 to August 25: $ 934 £ 456 $ 852 € 514 Ft 204100 kr 75078 ₪ 2068 ¥ 91455 Mex$ 11352 NZ$ 1049 kr 6102 zł 2234 S$ 792 kr 5777 CHF 490 $ 618
Single room: $ 1152 £ 562 $ 1,051 € 634 Ft 251750 kr 92606 ₪ 2550 ¥ 112806 Mex$ 14003 NZ$ 1294 kr 7527 zł 2755 S$ 977 kr 7126 CHF 604 $ 762
E bike rental: $ 136 £ 67 $ 124 € 75 Ft 29781 kr 10955 ₪ 302 ¥ 13345 Mex$ 1656 NZ$ 153 kr 890 zł 326 S$ 116 kr 843 CHF 71 $ 90
Half board: $ 218 £ 106 $ 199 € 120 Ft 47650 kr 17528 ₪ 483 ¥ 21351 Mex$ 2650 NZ$ 245 kr 1425 zł 522 S$ 185 kr 1349 CHF 114 $ 144
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 716 £ 350 $ 653 € 394 Ft 156450 kr 57550 ₪ 1585 ¥ 70104 Mex$ 8702 NZ$ 804 kr 4678 zł 1712 S$ 607 kr 4428 CHF 375 $ 474
Single room: $ 898 £ 438 $ 819 € 494 Ft 196158 kr 72157 ₪ 1987 ¥ 87896 Mex$ 10911 NZ$ 1008 kr 5865 zł 2147 S$ 761 kr 5552 CHF 471 $ 594
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 807 £ 394 $ 736 € 444 Ft 176304 kr 64854 ₪ 1786 ¥ 79000 Mex$ 9806 NZ$ 906 kr 5271 zł 1930 S$ 684 kr 4990 CHF 423 $ 534
Single room: $ 989 £ 483 $ 902 € 544 Ft 216013 kr 79460 ₪ 2188 ¥ 96793 Mex$ 12015 NZ$ 1111 kr 6459 zł 2364 S$ 839 kr 6114 CHF 518 $ 654
May 22 to August 25: $ 843 £ 412 $ 770 € 464 Ft 184246 kr 67775 ₪ 1866 ¥ 82559 Mex$ 10248 NZ$ 947 kr 5509 zł 2017 S$ 715 kr 5215 CHF 442 $ 558
Single room: $ 1025 £ 500 $ 935 € 564 Ft 223954 kr 82382 ₪ 2269 ¥ 100351 Mex$ 12457 NZ$ 1151 kr 6696 zł 2451 S$ 869 kr 6339 CHF 538 $ 678
E bike rental: $ 136 £ 67 $ 124 € 75 Ft 29781 kr 10955 ₪ 302 ¥ 13345 Mex$ 1656 NZ$ 153 kr 890 zł 326 S$ 116 kr 843 CHF 71 $ 90
Half board: $ 200 £ 98 $ 182 € 110 Ft 43679 kr 16067 ₪ 442 ¥ 19572 Mex$ 2429 NZ$ 225 kr 1306 zł 478 S$ 170 kr 1236 CHF 105 $ 132
6 Day Tour - Würzburg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 898 £ 438 $ 819 € 494 Ft 196158 kr 72157 ₪ 1987 ¥ 87896 Mex$ 10911 NZ$ 1008 kr 5865 zł 2147 S$ 761 kr 5552 CHF 471 $ 594
Single room: $ 1152 £ 562 $ 1,051 € 634 Ft 251750 kr 92606 ₪ 2550 ¥ 112806 Mex$ 14003 NZ$ 1294 kr 7527 zł 2755 S$ 977 kr 7126 CHF 604 $ 762
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: : $ 1007 £ 491 $ 919 € 554 Ft 219983 kr 80921 ₪ 2228 ¥ 98572 Mex$ 12236 NZ$ 1131 kr 6577 zł 2408 S$ 854 kr 6226 CHF 528 $ 666
Single room: $ 1261 £ 616 $ 1,151 € 694 Ft 275575 kr 101370 ₪ 2792 ¥ 123482 Mex$ 15328 NZ$ 1417 kr 8240 zł 3016 S$ 1070 kr 7800 CHF 661 $ 835
May 22 to August 25: $ 1079 £ 527 $ 985 € 594 Ft 235867 kr 86764 ₪ 2389 ¥ 105689 Mex$ 13119 NZ$ 1213 kr 7052 zł 2582 S$ 916 kr 6676 CHF 566 $ 714
Single room: $ 1334 £ 651 $ 1,217 € 734 Ft 291458 kr 107213 ₪ 2952 ¥ 130599 Mex$ 16211 NZ$ 1498 kr 8714 zł 3190 S$ 1131 kr 8250 CHF 700 $ 883
E bike rental: $ 191 £ 93 $ 174 € 105 Ft 41694 kr 15337 ₪ 422 ¥ 18682 Mex$ 2319 NZ$ 214 kr 1247 zł 456 S$ 162 kr 1180 CHF 100 $ 126
Half board (dinners included): $ 273 £ 133 $ 249 € 150 Ft 59562 kr 21910 ₪ 603 ¥ 26689 Mex$ 3313 NZ$ 306 kr 1781 zł 652 S$ 231 kr 1686 CHF 143 $ 180
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 861 £ 420 $ 786 € 474 Ft 188217 kr 69236 ₪ 1907 ¥ 84338 Mex$ 10469 NZ$ 968 kr 5628 zł 2060 S$ 731 kr 5327 CHF 452 $ 570
Single room: $ 1098 £ 536 $ 1,002 € 604 Ft 239837 kr 88224 ₪ 2430 ¥ 107469 Mex$ 13340 NZ$ 1233 kr 7171 zł 2625 S$ 931 kr 6788 CHF 576 $ 726
May 1 to July 14 | August 16 to October 5: $ 934 £ 456 $ 852 € 514 Ft 204100 kr 75078 ₪ 2068 ¥ 91455 Mex$ 11352 NZ$ 1049 kr 6102 zł 2234 S$ 792 kr 5777 CHF 490 $ 618
Single room: $ 1170 £ 571 $ 1,068 € 644 Ft 255721 kr 94067 ₪ 2590 ¥ 114586 Mex$ 14223 NZ$ 1315 kr 7646 zł 2799 S$ 993 kr 7238 CHF 614 $ 774
July 15 to August 15: $ 989 £ 483 $ 902 € 544 Ft 216013 kr 79460 ₪ 2188 ¥ 96793 Mex$ 12015 NZ$ 1111 kr 6459 zł 2364 S$ 839 kr 6114 CHF 518 $ 654
Single room: $ 1225 £ 598 $ 1,118 € 674 Ft 267633 kr 98449 ₪ 2711 ¥ 119923 Mex$ 14886 NZ$ 1376 kr 8002 zł 2929 S$ 1039 kr 7575 CHF 642 $ 810
E bike rental: $ 191 £ 93 $ 174 € 105 Ft 41694 kr 15337 ₪ 422 ¥ 18682 Mex$ 2319 NZ$ 214 kr 1247 zł 456 S$ 162 kr 1180 CHF 100 $ 126
Half board (dinners included): $ 218 £ 106 $ 199 € 120 Ft 47650 kr 17528 ₪ 483 ¥ 21351 Mex$ 2650 NZ$ 245 kr 1425 zł 522 S$ 185 kr 1349 CHF 114 $ 144
9 Day Tour - Bamberg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1170 £ 571 $ 1,068 € 644 Ft 255721 kr 94067 ₪ 2590 ¥ 114586 Mex$ 14223 NZ$ 1315 kr 7646 zł 2799 S$ 993 kr 7238 CHF 614 $ 774
Single room: $ 1579 £ 771 $ 1,441 € 869 Ft 345064 kr 126932 ₪ 3496 ¥ 154619 Mex$ 19193 NZ$ 1774 kr 10317 zł 3777 S$ 1340 kr 9767 CHF 828 $ 1,045
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1398 £ 682 $ 1,275 € 769 Ft 305356 kr 112325 ₪ 3093 ¥ 136827 Mex$ 16984 NZ$ 1570 kr 9130 zł 3342 S$ 1185 kr 8643 CHF 733 $ 925
Single room: $ 1716 £ 837 $ 1,566 € 944 Ft 374845 kr 137887 ₪ 3797 ¥ 167964 Mex$ 20849 NZ$ 1927 kr 11208 zł 4103 S$ 1455 kr 10610 CHF 900 $ 1,135
May 22 to August 25: $ 1488 £ 727 $ 1,358 € 819 Ft 325210 kr 119629 ₪ 3294 ¥ 145723 Mex$ 18089 NZ$ 1672 kr 9724 zł 3559 S$ 1262 kr 9205 CHF 781 $ 985
Single room: $ 1897 £ 926 $ 1,731 € 1044 Ft 414554 kr 152494 ₪ 4199 ¥ 185757 Mex$ 23058 NZ$ 2131 kr 12395 zł 4537 S$ 1609 kr 11734 CHF 995 $ 1,255
E bike rental: $ 191 £ 93 $ 174 € 105 Ft 41694 kr 15337 ₪ 422 ¥ 18682 Mex$ 2319 NZ$ 214 kr 1247 zł 456 S$ 162 kr 1180 CHF 100 $ 126
Half board (dinners included): $ 418 £ 204 $ 381 € 230 Ft 91329 kr 33595 ₪ 925 ¥ 40923 Mex$ 5080 NZ$ 470 kr 2731 zł 1000 S$ 355 kr 2585 CHF 219 $ 277
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1079 £ 527 $ 985 € 594 Ft 235867 kr 86764 ₪ 2389 ¥ 105689 Mex$ 13119 NZ$ 1213 kr 7052 zł 2582 S$ 916 kr 6676 CHF 566 $ 714
Single room: $ 1407 £ 687 $ 1,284 € 774 Ft 307341 kr 113056 ₪ 3113 ¥ 137716 Mex$ 17095 NZ$ 1580 kr 9189 zł 3364 S$ 1193 kr 8699 CHF 738 $ 931
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1279 £ 625 $ 1,168 € 704 Ft 279546 kr 102831 ₪ 2832 ¥ 125261 Mex$ 15549 NZ$ 1437 kr 8358 zł 3060 S$ 1085 kr 7912 CHF 671 $ 847
Single room: $ 1607 £ 784 $ 1,466 € 884 Ft 351020 kr 129123 ₪ 3556 ¥ 157288 Mex$ 19524 NZ$ 1805 kr 10495 zł 3842 S$ 1363 kr 9935 CHF 842 $ 1,063
May 22 to August 25: $ 1334 £ 651 $ 1,217 € 734 Ft 291458 kr 107213 ₪ 2952 ¥ 130599 Mex$ 16211 NZ$ 1498 kr 8714 zł 3190 S$ 1131 kr 8250 CHF 700 $ 883
Single room: $ 1661 £ 811 $ 1,516 € 914 Ft 362933 kr 133505 ₪ 3677 ¥ 162626 Mex$ 20187 NZ$ 1866 kr 10851 zł 3972 S$ 1409 kr 10273 CHF 871 $ 1,099
E bike rental: $ 191 £ 93 $ 174 € 105 Ft 41694 kr 15337 ₪ 422 ¥ 18682 Mex$ 2319 NZ$ 214 kr 1247 zł 456 S$ 162 kr 1180 CHF 100 $ 126
Half board (dinners included): $ 363 £ 177 $ 332 € 200 Ft 79416 kr 29213 ₪ 804 ¥ 35586 Mex$ 4417 NZ$ 408 kr 2375 zł 869 S$ 308 kr 2248 CHF 191 $ 240
Extra Options
Komoot navigation: $ 55 £ 27 $ 50 € 30 Ft 11912 kr 4382 ₪ 121 ¥ 5338 Mex$ 663 NZ$ 61 kr 356 zł 130 S$ 46 kr 337 CHF 29 $ 36
Bus transfers
Würzburg to Bamberg, daily at 10 am (approx.1.5 hours): $ 111 £ 54 $ 101 € 61 Ft 24222 kr 8910 ₪ 245 ¥ 10854 Mex$ 1347 NZ$ 125 kr 724 zł 265 S$ 94 kr 686 CHF 58 $ 73
Aschaffenburg to Bamberg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 2 hours): $ 140 £ 68 $ 128 € 77 Ft 30575 kr 11247 ₪ 310 ¥ 13700 Mex$ 1701 NZ$ 157 kr 914 zł 335 S$ 119 kr 865 CHF 73 $ 93
Aschaffenburg to Würzburg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 1 hours): $ 100 £ 49 $ 91 € 55 Ft 21840 kr 8034 ₪ 221 ¥ 9786 Mex$ 1215 NZ$ 112 kr 653 zł 239 S$ 85 kr 618 CHF 52 $ 66
Please note: Bus transfers require a min. of 4 participants
Extra nights
Würzburg, Cat. B: $ 116 £ 57 $ 106 € 64 Ft 25413 kr 9348 ₪ 257 ¥ 11387 Mex$ 1414 NZ$ 131 kr 760 zł 278 S$ 99 kr 719 CHF 61 $ 77 Single room: $ 169 £ 83 $ 154 € 93 Ft 36929 kr 13584 ₪ 374 ¥ 16547 Mex$ 2054 NZ$ 190 kr 1104 zł 404 S$ 143 kr 1045 CHF 89 $ 112
Würzburg, Cat. A: $ 134 £ 66 $ 123 € 74 Ft 29384 kr 10809 ₪ 298 ¥ 13167 Mex$ 1634 NZ$ 151 kr 879 zł 322 S$ 114 kr 832 CHF 71 $ 89 Single room: $ 191 £ 93 $ 174 € 105 Ft 41694 kr 15337 ₪ 422 ¥ 18682 Mex$ 2319 NZ$ 214 kr 1247 zł 456 S$ 162 kr 1180 CHF 100 $ 126
Bamberg, Cat. A: $ 109 £ 53 $ 100 € 60 Ft 23825 kr 8764 ₪ 241 ¥ 10676 Mex$ 1325 NZ$ 122 kr 712 zł 261 S$ 92 kr 674 CHF 57 $ 72 Single room: $ 160 £ 78 $ 146 € 88 Ft 34943 kr 12854 ₪ 354 ¥ 15658 Mex$ 1944 NZ$ 180 kr 1045 zł 382 S$ 136 kr 989 CHF 84 $ 106
Bamberg, Cat B: $ 105 £ 51 $ 96 € 58 Ft 23031 kr 8472 ₪ 233 ¥ 10320 Mex$ 1281 NZ$ 118 kr 689 zł 252 S$ 89 kr 652 CHF 55 $ 70 Single room: $ 144 £ 70 $ 131 € 79 Ft 31369 kr 11539 ₪ 318 ¥ 14056 Mex$ 1745 NZ$ 161 kr 938 zł 343 S$ 122 kr 888 CHF 75 $ 95
Aschaffenburg, Cat. A: $ 131 £ 64 $ 119 € 72 Ft 28590 kr 10517 ₪ 290 ¥ 12811 Mex$ 1590 NZ$ 147 kr 855 zł 313 S$ 111 kr 809 CHF 69 $ 87 Single room: $ 187 £ 91 $ 171 € 103 Ft 40899 kr 15045 ₪ 414 ¥ 18327 Mex$ 2275 NZ$ 210 kr 1223 zł 448 S$ 159 kr 1158 CHF 98 $ 124
Aschaffenburg, Cat B: $ 109 £ 53 $ 100 € 60 Ft 23825 kr 8764 ₪ 241 ¥ 10676 Mex$ 1325 NZ$ 122 kr 712 zł 261 S$ 92 kr 674 CHF 57 $ 72 Single room: $ 145 £ 71 $ 133 € 80 Ft 31767 kr 11685 ₪ 322 ¥ 14234 Mex$ 1767 NZ$ 163 kr 950 zł 348 S$ 123 kr 899 CHF 76 $ 96
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
Easy self-guided hotel tour with daily distances of between 14 to 40 miles with most distances being variable. The tour runs at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for sightseeing. The river Main cycle route is excellently signed and runs mainly on cycle paths or quiet paths free of traffic or country roads with little traffic to the river, without any significant ascents.
Airport Info
Fly to Frankfurt
Local Travel
Train from Frankfurt 2½ hr.
Climate
Average high/low temperature in °F for Würzburg is approximately: April, 56°/39°; May, 65°/47° ; June, 70°/53°; July, 74°/56°; August, °75/56°; and Setpember, 67°/50°. A good website to research average high/low temperatures and other important weather-related facts is weatherbase.com
Recommended
Komoot navigation is available for your mobile phone. This is a perfect supplement to your travel documents. Maps are available at any time even without internet connection. Tour highlights are included.
Remarks
Tour is also available as 5 days/4 nights from Bamberg to Würzburg, 9 days / 8 nights from Bamberg to Aschaffenburg, or 6 days/5 nights from Würzburg to Aschaffenburg.
Important to know
Documents:
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
Extra nights in Würzburg, Aschaffenburg, and Bamberg available by request.
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