Main Trail
Germany Bike & Hotel 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: $ 686 £ 368 $ 675 € 414 Ft 152730 kr 60628 ₪ 1433 ¥ 77906 Mex$ 8509 NZ$ 839 kr 4567 zł 1793 S$ 628 kr 4638 CHF 386 $ 491
Single room: $ 885 £ 475 $ 871 € 534 Ft 197000 kr 78201 ₪ 1848 ¥ 100487 Mex$ 10975 NZ$ 1082 kr 5890 zł 2313 S$ 811 kr 5983 CHF 498 $ 633
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 786 £ 422 $ 773 € 474 Ft 174865 kr 69415 ₪ 1641 ¥ 89197 Mex$ 9742 NZ$ 960 kr 5228 zł 2053 S$ 720 kr 5311 CHF 442 $ 562
Single room: $ 985 £ 528 $ 968 € 594 Ft 219135 kr 86988 ₪ 2056 ¥ 111778 Mex$ 12208 NZ$ 1203 kr 6552 zł 2573 S$ 902 kr 6655 CHF 554 $ 704
May 22 to August 25: $ 852 £ 457 $ 838 € 514 Ft 189622 kr 75272 ₪ 1779 ¥ 96724 Mex$ 10564 NZ$ 1041 kr 5670 zł 2226 S$ 780 kr 5759 CHF 480 $ 609
Single room: $ 1051 £ 564 $ 1,034 € 634 Ft 233892 kr 92846 ₪ 2194 ¥ 119305 Mex$ 13030 NZ$ 1284 kr 6993 zł 2746 S$ 962 kr 7103 CHF 591 $ 752
E bike rental: $ 124 £ 67 $ 122 € 75 Ft 27669 kr 10983 ₪ 260 ¥ 14113 Mex$ 1541 NZ$ 152 kr 827 zł 325 S$ 114 kr 840 CHF 70 $ 89
Half board: $ 199 £ 107 $ 196 € 120 Ft 44270 kr 17573 ₪ 415 ¥ 22581 Mex$ 2466 NZ$ 243 kr 1324 zł 520 S$ 182 kr 1344 CHF 112 $ 142
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 653 £ 350 $ 642 € 394 Ft 145352 kr 57699 ₪ 1364 ¥ 74142 Mex$ 8098 NZ$ 798 kr 4346 zł 1706 S$ 598 kr 4414 CHF 368 $ 467
Single room: $ 819 £ 439 $ 805 € 494 Ft 182244 kr 72343 ₪ 1710 ¥ 92960 Mex$ 10153 NZ$ 1001 kr 5449 zł 2139 S$ 750 kr 5535 CHF 461 $ 586
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 736 £ 395 $ 724 € 444 Ft 163798 kr 65021 ₪ 1537 ¥ 83551 Mex$ 9125 NZ$ 899 kr 4898 zł 1923 S$ 674 kr 4975 CHF 414 $ 526
Single room: $ 902 £ 484 $ 887 € 544 Ft 200689 kr 79666 ₪ 1883 ¥ 102369 Mex$ 11181 NZ$ 1102 kr 6001 zł 2356 S$ 826 kr 6095 CHF 507 $ 645
May 22 to August 25: $ 769 £ 413 $ 757 € 464 Ft 171176 kr 67950 ₪ 1606 ¥ 87315 Mex$ 9536 NZ$ 940 kr 5118 zł 2010 S$ 704 kr 5199 CHF 433 $ 550
Single room: $ 935 £ 502 $ 920 € 564 Ft 208068 kr 82595 ₪ 1952 ¥ 106133 Mex$ 11592 NZ$ 1142 kr 6221 zł 2443 S$ 856 kr 6319 CHF 526 $ 669
E bike rental: $ 124 £ 67 $ 122 € 75 Ft 27669 kr 10983 ₪ 260 ¥ 14113 Mex$ 1541 NZ$ 152 kr 827 zł 325 S$ 114 kr 840 CHF 70 $ 89
Half board: $ 182 £ 98 $ 179 € 110 Ft 40581 kr 16109 ₪ 381 ¥ 20700 Mex$ 2261 NZ$ 223 kr 1213 zł 476 S$ 167 kr 1232 CHF 103 $ 130
6 Day Tour - Würzburg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 819 £ 439 $ 805 € 494 Ft 182244 kr 72343 ₪ 1710 ¥ 92960 Mex$ 10153 NZ$ 1001 kr 5449 zł 2139 S$ 750 kr 5535 CHF 461 $ 586
Single room: $ 1051 £ 564 $ 1,034 € 634 Ft 233892 kr 92846 ₪ 2194 ¥ 119305 Mex$ 13030 NZ$ 1284 kr 6993 zł 2746 S$ 962 kr 7103 CHF 591 $ 752
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: : $ 918 £ 493 $ 903 € 554 Ft 204378 kr 81130 ₪ 1917 ¥ 104251 Mex$ 11386 NZ$ 1122 kr 6111 zł 2399 S$ 841 kr 6207 CHF 517 $ 657
Single room: $ 1151 £ 617 $ 1,132 € 694 Ft 256026 kr 101632 ₪ 2402 ¥ 130596 Mex$ 14263 NZ$ 1406 kr 7655 zł 3006 S$ 1054 kr 7775 CHF 647 $ 823
May 22 to August 25: $ 985 £ 528 $ 968 € 594 Ft 219135 kr 86988 ₪ 2056 ¥ 111778 Mex$ 12208 NZ$ 1203 kr 6552 zł 2573 S$ 902 kr 6655 CHF 554 $ 704
Single room: $ 1217 £ 653 $ 1,197 € 734 Ft 270783 kr 107490 ₪ 2540 ¥ 138123 Mex$ 15086 NZ$ 1487 kr 8096 zł 3179 S$ 1114 kr 8224 CHF 685 $ 870
E bike rental: $ 174 £ 93 $ 171 € 105 Ft 38736 kr 15377 ₪ 363 ¥ 19759 Mex$ 2158 NZ$ 213 kr 1158 zł 455 S$ 159 kr 1176 CHF 98 $ 124
Half board (dinners included): $ 249 £ 133 $ 245 € 150 Ft 55337 kr 21967 ₪ 519 ¥ 28227 Mex$ 3083 NZ$ 304 kr 1655 zł 650 S$ 228 kr 1681 CHF 140 $ 178
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 786 £ 422 $ 773 € 474 Ft 174865 kr 69415 ₪ 1641 ¥ 89197 Mex$ 9742 NZ$ 960 kr 5228 zł 2053 S$ 720 kr 5311 CHF 442 $ 562
Single room: $ 1001 £ 537 $ 985 € 604 Ft 222824 kr 88452 ₪ 2090 ¥ 113660 Mex$ 12414 NZ$ 1223 kr 6662 zł 2616 S$ 917 kr 6767 CHF 563 $ 716
May 1 to July 14 | August 16 to October 5: $ 852 £ 457 $ 838 € 514 Ft 189622 kr 75272 ₪ 1779 ¥ 96724 Mex$ 10564 NZ$ 1041 kr 5670 zł 2226 S$ 780 kr 5759 CHF 480 $ 609
Single room: $ 1068 £ 573 $ 1,050 € 644 Ft 237581 kr 94310 ₪ 2229 ¥ 121187 Mex$ 13236 NZ$ 1304 kr 7104 zł 2789 S$ 978 kr 7215 CHF 601 $ 763
July 15 to August 15: $ 902 £ 484 $ 887 € 544 Ft 200689 kr 79666 ₪ 1883 ¥ 102369 Mex$ 11181 NZ$ 1102 kr 6001 zł 2356 S$ 826 kr 6095 CHF 507 $ 645
Single room: $ 1117 £ 600 $ 1,099 € 674 Ft 248648 kr 98703 ₪ 2333 ¥ 126832 Mex$ 13852 NZ$ 1365 kr 7435 zł 2919 S$ 1023 kr 7551 CHF 629 $ 799
E bike rental: $ 174 £ 93 $ 171 € 105 Ft 38736 kr 15377 ₪ 363 ¥ 19759 Mex$ 2158 NZ$ 213 kr 1158 zł 455 S$ 159 kr 1176 CHF 98 $ 124
Half board (dinners included): $ 199 £ 107 $ 196 € 120 Ft 44270 kr 17573 ₪ 415 ¥ 22581 Mex$ 2466 NZ$ 243 kr 1324 zł 520 S$ 182 kr 1344 CHF 112 $ 142
9 Day Tour - Bamberg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1068 £ 573 $ 1,050 € 644 Ft 237581 kr 94310 ₪ 2229 ¥ 121187 Mex$ 13236 NZ$ 1304 kr 7104 zł 2789 S$ 978 kr 7215 CHF 601 $ 763
Single room: $ 1441 £ 773 $ 1,417 € 869 Ft 320586 kr 127260 ₪ 3008 ¥ 163527 Mex$ 17860 NZ$ 1760 kr 9586 zł 3764 S$ 1319 kr 9736 CHF 811 $ 1,030
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1275 £ 684 $ 1,254 € 769 Ft 283695 kr 112616 ₪ 2661 ¥ 144709 Mex$ 15805 NZ$ 1558 kr 8482 zł 3331 S$ 1167 kr 8616 CHF 717 $ 912
Single room: $ 1565 £ 840 $ 1,539 € 944 Ft 348255 kr 138243 ₪ 3267 ¥ 177640 Mex$ 19402 NZ$ 1912 kr 10413 zł 4088 S$ 1433 kr 10576 CHF 881 $ 1,119
May 22 to August 25: $ 1358 £ 728 $ 1,335 € 819 Ft 302141 kr 119938 ₪ 2835 ¥ 154118 Mex$ 16832 NZ$ 1659 kr 9034 zł 3547 S$ 1243 kr 9176 CHF 764 $ 971
Single room: $ 1731 £ 929 $ 1,702 € 1044 Ft 385146 kr 152888 ₪ 3613 ¥ 196458 Mex$ 21457 NZ$ 2115 kr 11516 zł 4522 S$ 1585 kr 11697 CHF 974 $ 1,238
E bike rental: $ 174 £ 93 $ 171 € 105 Ft 38736 kr 15377 ₪ 363 ¥ 19759 Mex$ 2158 NZ$ 213 kr 1158 zł 455 S$ 159 kr 1176 CHF 98 $ 124
Half board (dinners included): $ 381 £ 205 $ 375 € 230 Ft 84850 kr 33682 ₪ 796 ¥ 43281 Mex$ 4727 NZ$ 466 kr 2537 zł 996 S$ 349 kr 2577 CHF 215 $ 273
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 985 £ 528 $ 968 € 594 Ft 219135 kr 86988 ₪ 2056 ¥ 111778 Mex$ 12208 NZ$ 1203 kr 6552 zł 2573 S$ 902 kr 6655 CHF 554 $ 704
Single room: $ 1283 £ 688 $ 1,262 € 774 Ft 285540 kr 113348 ₪ 2679 ¥ 145650 Mex$ 15908 NZ$ 1568 kr 8538 zł 3352 S$ 1175 kr 8672 CHF 722 $ 918
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1167 £ 626 $ 1,148 € 704 Ft 259716 kr 103097 ₪ 2437 ¥ 132478 Mex$ 14469 NZ$ 1426 kr 7766 zł 3049 S$ 1069 kr 7888 CHF 657 $ 835
Single room: $ 1465 £ 786 $ 1,441 € 884 Ft 326120 kr 129457 ₪ 3060 ¥ 166350 Mex$ 18168 NZ$ 1790 kr 9751 zł 3829 S$ 1342 kr 9904 CHF 825 $ 1,048
May 22 to August 25: $ 1217 £ 653 $ 1,197 € 734 Ft 270783 kr 107490 ₪ 2540 ¥ 138123 Mex$ 15086 NZ$ 1487 kr 8096 zł 3179 S$ 1114 kr 8224 CHF 685 $ 870
Single room: $ 1515 £ 813 $ 1,490 € 914 Ft 337188 kr 133850 ₪ 3163 ¥ 171995 Mex$ 18785 NZ$ 1851 kr 10082 zł 3958 S$ 1387 kr 10240 CHF 853 $ 1,084
E bike rental: $ 174 £ 93 $ 171 € 105 Ft 38736 kr 15377 ₪ 363 ¥ 19759 Mex$ 2158 NZ$ 213 kr 1158 zł 455 S$ 159 kr 1176 CHF 98 $ 124
Half board (dinners included): $ 332 £ 178 $ 326 € 200 Ft 73783 kr 29289 ₪ 692 ¥ 37636 Mex$ 4110 NZ$ 405 kr 2206 zł 866 S$ 304 kr 2241 CHF 187 $ 237
Extra Options
Komoot navigation: $ 50 £ 27 $ 49 € 30 Ft 11067 kr 4393 ₪ 104 ¥ 5645 Mex$ 617 NZ$ 61 kr 331 zł 130 S$ 46 kr 336 CHF 28 $ 36
Bus transfers
Würzburg to Bamberg, daily at 10 am (approx.1.5 hours): $ 101 £ 54 $ 99 € 61 Ft 22504 kr 8933 ₪ 211 ¥ 11479 Mex$ 1254 NZ$ 124 kr 673 zł 264 S$ 93 kr 683 CHF 57 $ 72
Aschaffenburg to Bamberg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 2 hours): $ 128 £ 68 $ 126 € 77 Ft 28406 kr 11276 ₪ 266 ¥ 14490 Mex$ 1583 NZ$ 156 kr 849 zł 333 S$ 117 kr 863 CHF 72 $ 91
Aschaffenburg to Würzburg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 1 hours): $ 91 £ 49 $ 90 € 55 Ft 20290 kr 8054 ₪ 190 ¥ 10350 Mex$ 1130 NZ$ 111 kr 607 zł 238 S$ 83 kr 616 CHF 51 $ 65
Please note: Bus transfers require a min. of 4 participants
Extra nights
Würzburg, Cat. B: $ 106 £ 57 $ 104 € 64 Ft 23611 kr 9372 ₪ 222 ¥ 12043 Mex$ 1315 NZ$ 130 kr 706 zł 277 S$ 97 kr 717 CHF 60 $ 76 Single room: $ 154 £ 83 $ 152 € 93 Ft 34309 kr 13619 ₪ 322 ¥ 17501 Mex$ 1911 NZ$ 188 kr 1026 zł 403 S$ 141 kr 1042 CHF 87 $ 110
Würzburg, Cat. A: $ 123 £ 66 $ 121 € 74 Ft 27300 kr 10837 ₪ 256 ¥ 13925 Mex$ 1521 NZ$ 150 kr 816 zł 320 S$ 112 kr 829 CHF 69 $ 88 Single room: $ 174 £ 93 $ 171 € 105 Ft 38736 kr 15377 ₪ 363 ¥ 19759 Mex$ 2158 NZ$ 213 kr 1158 zł 455 S$ 159 kr 1176 CHF 98 $ 124
Bamberg, Cat. A: $ 99 £ 53 $ 98 € 60 Ft 22135 kr 8787 ₪ 208 ¥ 11291 Mex$ 1233 NZ$ 122 kr 662 zł 260 S$ 91 kr 672 CHF 56 $ 71 Single room: $ 146 £ 78 $ 143 € 88 Ft 32464 kr 12887 ₪ 305 ¥ 16560 Mex$ 1809 NZ$ 178 kr 971 zł 381 S$ 134 kr 986 CHF 82 $ 104
Bamberg, Cat B: $ 96 £ 52 $ 95 € 58 Ft 21397 kr 8494 ₪ 201 ¥ 10914 Mex$ 1192 NZ$ 117 kr 640 zł 251 S$ 88 kr 650 CHF 54 $ 69 Single room: $ 131 £ 70 $ 129 € 79 Ft 29144 kr 11569 ₪ 273 ¥ 14866 Mex$ 1624 NZ$ 160 kr 871 zł 342 S$ 120 kr 885 CHF 74 $ 94
Aschaffenburg, Cat. A: $ 119 £ 64 $ 117 € 72 Ft 26562 kr 10544 ₪ 249 ¥ 13549 Mex$ 1480 NZ$ 146 kr 794 zł 312 S$ 109 kr 807 CHF 67 $ 85 Single room: $ 171 £ 92 $ 168 € 103 Ft 37998 kr 15084 ₪ 356 ¥ 19382 Mex$ 2117 NZ$ 209 kr 1136 zł 446 S$ 156 kr 1154 CHF 96 $ 122
Aschaffenburg, Cat B: $ 99 £ 53 $ 98 € 60 Ft 22135 kr 8787 ₪ 208 ¥ 11291 Mex$ 1233 NZ$ 122 kr 662 zł 260 S$ 91 kr 672 CHF 56 $ 71 Single room: $ 133 £ 71 $ 130 € 80 Ft 29513 kr 11716 ₪ 277 ¥ 15054 Mex$ 1644 NZ$ 162 kr 882 zł 346 S$ 121 kr 896 CHF 75 $ 95
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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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