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: $ 709 £ 367 $ 682 € 414 Ft 160106 kr 61235 ₪ 1549 ¥ 76540 Mex$ 8603 NZ$ 830 kr 4765 zł 1778 S$ 633 kr 4472 CHF 385 $ 501
Single room: $ 914 £ 474 $ 880 € 534 Ft 206514 kr 78984 ₪ 1998 ¥ 98725 Mex$ 11097 NZ$ 1070 kr 6146 zł 2294 S$ 817 kr 5768 CHF 496 $ 647
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 811 £ 420 $ 781 € 474 Ft 183310 kr 70109 ₪ 1774 ¥ 87632 Mex$ 9850 NZ$ 950 kr 5455 zł 2036 S$ 725 kr 5120 CHF 441 $ 574
Single room: $ 1017 £ 527 $ 979 € 594 Ft 229718 kr 87859 ₪ 2223 ¥ 109818 Mex$ 12344 NZ$ 1190 kr 6836 zł 2552 S$ 909 kr 6417 CHF 552 $ 719
May 22 to August 25: $ 880 £ 456 $ 847 € 514 Ft 198780 kr 76026 ₪ 1923 ¥ 95027 Mex$ 10681 NZ$ 1030 kr 5916 zł 2208 S$ 786 kr 5552 CHF 478 $ 622
Single room: $ 1085 £ 562 $ 1,045 € 634 Ft 245187 kr 93775 ₪ 2373 ¥ 117213 Mex$ 13175 NZ$ 1271 kr 7297 zł 2723 S$ 970 kr 6849 CHF 589 $ 768
E bike rental: $ 128 £ 67 $ 124 € 75 Ft 29005 kr 11093 ₪ 281 ¥ 13866 Mex$ 1559 NZ$ 150 kr 863 zł 322 S$ 115 kr 810 CHF 70 $ 91
Half board: $ 205 £ 106 $ 198 € 120 Ft 46408 kr 17749 ₪ 449 ¥ 22185 Mex$ 2494 NZ$ 240 kr 1381 zł 515 S$ 184 kr 1296 CHF 112 $ 145
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 675 £ 349 $ 650 € 394 Ft 152372 kr 58277 ₪ 1474 ¥ 72842 Mex$ 8188 NZ$ 790 kr 4535 zł 1692 S$ 603 kr 4256 CHF 366 $ 477
Single room: $ 846 £ 438 $ 814 € 494 Ft 191045 kr 73068 ₪ 1849 ¥ 91330 Mex$ 10266 NZ$ 990 kr 5685 zł 2122 S$ 756 kr 5336 CHF 459 $ 598
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 760 £ 394 $ 732 € 444 Ft 171708 kr 65672 ₪ 1662 ¥ 82086 Mex$ 9227 NZ$ 890 kr 5110 zł 1907 S$ 679 kr 4796 CHF 413 $ 538
Single room: $ 931 £ 482 $ 897 € 544 Ft 210381 kr 80463 ₪ 2036 ¥ 100574 Mex$ 11305 NZ$ 1090 kr 6261 zł 2337 S$ 832 kr 5876 CHF 506 $ 659
May 22 to August 25: $ 794 £ 412 $ 765 € 464 Ft 179443 kr 68630 ₪ 1736 ¥ 85784 Mex$ 9642 NZ$ 930 kr 5340 zł 1993 S$ 710 kr 5012 CHF 431 $ 562
Single room: $ 966 £ 500 $ 930 € 564 Ft 218116 kr 83421 ₪ 2111 ¥ 104271 Mex$ 11720 NZ$ 1130 kr 6491 zł 2423 S$ 863 kr 6093 CHF 524 $ 683
E bike rental: $ 128 £ 67 $ 124 € 75 Ft 29005 kr 11093 ₪ 281 ¥ 13866 Mex$ 1559 NZ$ 150 kr 863 zł 322 S$ 115 kr 810 CHF 70 $ 91
Half board: $ 188 £ 98 $ 181 € 110 Ft 42540 kr 16270 ₪ 412 ¥ 20337 Mex$ 2286 NZ$ 220 kr 1266 zł 473 S$ 168 kr 1188 CHF 102 $ 133
6 Day Tour - Würzburg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 846 £ 438 $ 814 € 494 Ft 191045 kr 73068 ₪ 1849 ¥ 91330 Mex$ 10266 NZ$ 990 kr 5685 zł 2122 S$ 756 kr 5336 CHF 459 $ 598
Single room: $ 1085 £ 562 $ 1,045 € 634 Ft 245187 kr 93775 ₪ 2373 ¥ 117213 Mex$ 13175 NZ$ 1271 kr 7297 zł 2723 S$ 970 kr 6849 CHF 589 $ 768
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: : $ 948 £ 491 $ 913 € 554 Ft 214249 kr 81942 ₪ 2073 ¥ 102423 Mex$ 11513 NZ$ 1110 kr 6376 zł 2380 S$ 848 kr 5985 CHF 515 $ 671
Single room: $ 1188 £ 615 $ 1,144 € 694 Ft 268391 kr 102650 ₪ 2597 ¥ 128306 Mex$ 14422 NZ$ 1391 kr 7987 zł 2981 S$ 1062 kr 7497 CHF 645 $ 840
May 22 to August 25: $ 1017 £ 527 $ 979 € 594 Ft 229718 kr 87859 ₪ 2223 ¥ 109818 Mex$ 12344 NZ$ 1190 kr 6836 zł 2552 S$ 909 kr 6417 CHF 552 $ 719
Single room: $ 1257 £ 651 $ 1,210 € 734 Ft 283860 kr 108566 ₪ 2747 ¥ 135701 Mex$ 15253 NZ$ 1471 kr 8448 zł 3153 S$ 1123 kr 7929 CHF 682 $ 889
E bike rental: $ 180 £ 93 $ 173 € 105 Ft 40607 kr 15531 ₪ 393 ¥ 19412 Mex$ 2182 NZ$ 210 kr 1208 zł 451 S$ 161 kr 1134 CHF 98 $ 127
Half board (dinners included): $ 257 £ 133 $ 247 € 150 Ft 58010 kr 22186 ₪ 561 ¥ 27732 Mex$ 3117 NZ$ 301 kr 1726 zł 644 S$ 229 kr 1620 CHF 139 $ 182
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 811 £ 420 $ 781 € 474 Ft 183310 kr 70109 ₪ 1774 ¥ 87632 Mex$ 9850 NZ$ 950 kr 5455 zł 2036 S$ 725 kr 5120 CHF 441 $ 574
Single room: $ 1034 £ 536 $ 996 € 604 Ft 233585 kr 89338 ₪ 2260 ¥ 111667 Mex$ 12552 NZ$ 1210 kr 6951 zł 2595 S$ 924 kr 6525 CHF 561 $ 731
May 1 to July 14 | August 16 to October 5: $ 880 £ 456 $ 847 € 514 Ft 198780 kr 76026 ₪ 1923 ¥ 95027 Mex$ 10681 NZ$ 1030 kr 5916 zł 2208 S$ 786 kr 5552 CHF 478 $ 622
Single room: $ 1102 £ 571 $ 1,062 € 644 Ft 249055 kr 95254 ₪ 2410 ¥ 119062 Mex$ 13383 NZ$ 1291 kr 7412 zł 2766 S$ 985 kr 6957 CHF 599 $ 780
July 15 to August 15: $ 931 £ 482 $ 897 € 544 Ft 210381 kr 80463 ₪ 2036 ¥ 100574 Mex$ 11305 NZ$ 1090 kr 6261 zł 2337 S$ 832 kr 5876 CHF 506 $ 659
Single room: $ 1154 £ 598 $ 1,111 € 674 Ft 260656 kr 99691 ₪ 2522 ¥ 124608 Mex$ 14006 NZ$ 1351 kr 7757 zł 2895 S$ 1031 kr 7281 CHF 627 $ 816
E bike rental: $ 180 £ 93 $ 173 € 105 Ft 40607 kr 15531 ₪ 393 ¥ 19412 Mex$ 2182 NZ$ 210 kr 1208 zł 451 S$ 161 kr 1134 CHF 98 $ 127
Half board (dinners included): $ 205 £ 106 $ 198 € 120 Ft 46408 kr 17749 ₪ 449 ¥ 22185 Mex$ 2494 NZ$ 240 kr 1381 zł 515 S$ 184 kr 1296 CHF 112 $ 145
9 Day Tour - Bamberg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1102 £ 571 $ 1,062 € 644 Ft 249055 kr 95254 ₪ 2410 ¥ 119062 Mex$ 13383 NZ$ 1291 kr 7412 zł 2766 S$ 985 kr 6957 CHF 599 $ 780
Single room: $ 1488 £ 771 $ 1,433 € 869 Ft 336069 kr 128534 ₪ 3252 ¥ 160659 Mex$ 18058 NZ$ 1742 kr 10001 zł 3733 S$ 1329 kr 9387 CHF 808 $ 1,052
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1316 £ 682 $ 1,268 € 769 Ft 297396 kr 113743 ₪ 2878 ¥ 142171 Mex$ 15980 NZ$ 1541 kr 8850 zł 3303 S$ 1176 kr 8307 CHF 715 $ 931
Single room: $ 1616 £ 837 $ 1,556 € 944 Ft 365074 kr 139627 ₪ 3533 ¥ 174525 Mex$ 19617 NZ$ 1892 kr 10864 zł 4055 S$ 1444 kr 10197 CHF 877 $ 1,143
May 22 to August 25: $ 1402 £ 726 $ 1,350 € 819 Ft 316732 kr 121138 ₪ 3065 ¥ 151415 Mex$ 17019 NZ$ 1641 kr 9426 zł 3518 S$ 1253 kr 8847 CHF 761 $ 992
Single room: $ 1787 £ 926 $ 1,721 € 1044 Ft 403747 kr 154418 ₪ 3907 ¥ 193013 Mex$ 21695 NZ$ 2092 kr 12015 zł 4485 S$ 1597 kr 11278 CHF 970 $ 1,264
E bike rental: $ 180 £ 93 $ 173 € 105 Ft 40607 kr 15531 ₪ 393 ¥ 19412 Mex$ 2182 NZ$ 210 kr 1208 zł 451 S$ 161 kr 1134 CHF 98 $ 127
Half board (dinners included): $ 394 £ 204 $ 379 € 230 Ft 88948 kr 34019 ₪ 861 ¥ 42522 Mex$ 4780 NZ$ 461 kr 2647 zł 988 S$ 352 kr 2485 CHF 214 $ 278
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1017 £ 527 $ 979 € 594 Ft 229718 kr 87859 ₪ 2223 ¥ 109818 Mex$ 12344 NZ$ 1190 kr 6836 zł 2552 S$ 909 kr 6417 CHF 552 $ 719
Single room: $ 1325 £ 686 $ 1,276 € 774 Ft 299329 kr 114482 ₪ 2896 ¥ 143096 Mex$ 16084 NZ$ 1551 kr 8908 zł 3325 S$ 1184 kr 8361 CHF 719 $ 937
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1205 £ 624 $ 1,161 € 704 Ft 272258 kr 104129 ₪ 2634 ¥ 130154 Mex$ 14630 NZ$ 1411 kr 8102 zł 3024 S$ 1077 kr 7605 CHF 654 $ 852
Single room: $ 1513 £ 784 $ 1,457 € 884 Ft 341870 kr 130752 ₪ 3308 ¥ 163432 Mex$ 18370 NZ$ 1772 kr 10174 zł 3797 S$ 1352 kr 9549 CHF 822 $ 1,070
May 22 to August 25: $ 1257 £ 651 $ 1,210 € 734 Ft 283860 kr 108566 ₪ 2747 ¥ 135701 Mex$ 15253 NZ$ 1471 kr 8448 zł 3153 S$ 1123 kr 7929 CHF 682 $ 889
Single room: $ 1565 £ 811 $ 1,507 € 914 Ft 353472 kr 135190 ₪ 3420 ¥ 168979 Mex$ 18994 NZ$ 1832 kr 10519 zł 3926 S$ 1398 kr 9873 CHF 850 $ 1,107
E bike rental: $ 180 £ 93 $ 173 € 105 Ft 40607 kr 15531 ₪ 393 ¥ 19412 Mex$ 2182 NZ$ 210 kr 1208 zł 451 S$ 161 kr 1134 CHF 98 $ 127
Half board (dinners included): $ 342 £ 177 $ 330 € 200 Ft 77346 kr 29582 ₪ 748 ¥ 36976 Mex$ 4156 NZ$ 401 kr 2302 zł 859 S$ 306 kr 2160 CHF 186 $ 242
Extra Options
Komoot navigation: $ 51 £ 27 $ 49 € 30 Ft 11602 kr 4437 ₪ 112 ¥ 5546 Mex$ 623 NZ$ 60 kr 345 zł 129 S$ 46 kr 324 CHF 28 $ 36
Bus transfers
Würzburg to Bamberg, daily at 10 am (approx.1.5 hours): $ 104 £ 54 $ 101 € 61 Ft 23591 kr 9023 ₪ 228 ¥ 11278 Mex$ 1268 NZ$ 122 kr 702 zł 262 S$ 93 kr 659 CHF 57 $ 74
Aschaffenburg to Bamberg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 2 hours): $ 132 £ 68 $ 127 € 77 Ft 29778 kr 11389 ₪ 288 ¥ 14236 Mex$ 1600 NZ$ 154 kr 886 zł 331 S$ 118 kr 832 CHF 72 $ 93
Aschaffenburg to Würzburg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 1 hours): $ 94 £ 49 $ 91 € 55 Ft 21270 kr 8135 ₪ 206 ¥ 10168 Mex$ 1143 NZ$ 110 kr 633 zł 236 S$ 84 kr 594 CHF 51 $ 67
Please note: Bus transfers require a min. of 4 participants
Extra nights
Würzburg, Cat. B: $ 110 £ 57 $ 106 € 64 Ft 24751 kr 9466 ₪ 239 ¥ 11832 Mex$ 1330 NZ$ 128 kr 737 zł 275 S$ 98 kr 691 CHF 59 $ 77 Single room: $ 159 £ 82 $ 153 € 93 Ft 35966 kr 13756 ₪ 348 ¥ 17194 Mex$ 1933 NZ$ 186 kr 1070 zł 399 S$ 142 kr 1005 CHF 86 $ 113
Würzburg, Cat. A: $ 127 £ 66 $ 122 € 74 Ft 28618 kr 10945 ₪ 277 ¥ 13681 Mex$ 1538 NZ$ 148 kr 852 zł 318 S$ 113 kr 799 CHF 69 $ 90 Single room: $ 180 £ 93 $ 173 € 105 Ft 40607 kr 15531 ₪ 393 ¥ 19412 Mex$ 2182 NZ$ 210 kr 1208 zł 451 S$ 161 kr 1134 CHF 98 $ 127
Bamberg, Cat. A: $ 103 £ 53 $ 99 € 60 Ft 23204 kr 8875 ₪ 225 ¥ 11093 Mex$ 1247 NZ$ 120 kr 691 zł 258 S$ 92 kr 648 CHF 56 $ 73 Single room: $ 151 £ 78 $ 145 € 88 Ft 34032 kr 13016 ₪ 329 ¥ 16269 Mex$ 1829 NZ$ 176 kr 1013 zł 378 S$ 135 kr 951 CHF 82 $ 107
Bamberg, Cat B: $ 99 £ 51 $ 96 € 58 Ft 22430 kr 8579 ₪ 217 ¥ 10723 Mex$ 1205 NZ$ 116 kr 668 zł 249 S$ 89 kr 627 CHF 54 $ 70 Single room: $ 135 £ 70 $ 130 € 79 Ft 30552 kr 11685 ₪ 296 ¥ 14605 Mex$ 1642 NZ$ 158 kr 909 zł 339 S$ 121 kr 853 CHF 73 $ 96
Aschaffenburg, Cat. A: $ 123 £ 64 $ 119 € 72 Ft 27845 kr 10650 ₪ 269 ¥ 13311 Mex$ 1496 NZ$ 144 kr 829 zł 309 S$ 110 kr 778 CHF 67 $ 87 Single room: $ 176 £ 91 $ 170 € 103 Ft 39833 kr 15235 ₪ 385 ¥ 19042 Mex$ 2140 NZ$ 206 kr 1185 zł 442 S$ 158 kr 1113 CHF 96 $ 125
Aschaffenburg, Cat B: $ 103 £ 53 $ 99 € 60 Ft 23204 kr 8875 ₪ 225 ¥ 11093 Mex$ 1247 NZ$ 120 kr 691 zł 258 S$ 92 kr 648 CHF 56 $ 73 Single room: $ 137 £ 71 $ 132 € 80 Ft 30938 kr 11833 ₪ 299 ¥ 14790 Mex$ 1662 NZ$ 160 kr 921 zł 344 S$ 122 kr 864 CHF 74 $ 97
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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.
Tour Operator
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