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: $ 684 £ 362 $ 681 € 414 Ft 155067 kr 57856 ₪ 1479 ¥ 75560 Mex$ 8631 NZ$ 848 kr 4580 zł 1845 S$ 613 kr 4783 CHF 399 $ 480
Single room: $ 883 £ 467 $ 878 € 534 Ft 200014 kr 74625 ₪ 1907 ¥ 97462 Mex$ 11132 NZ$ 1094 kr 5907 zł 2380 S$ 791 kr 6169 CHF 515 $ 619
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 784 £ 415 $ 779 € 474 Ft 177540 kr 66240 ₪ 1693 ¥ 86511 Mex$ 9882 NZ$ 971 kr 5243 zł 2113 S$ 702 kr 5476 CHF 457 $ 550
Single room: $ 982 £ 520 $ 977 € 594 Ft 222487 kr 83010 ₪ 2122 ¥ 108412 Mex$ 12383 NZ$ 1217 kr 6571 zł 2648 S$ 880 kr 6862 CHF 573 $ 689
May 22 to August 25: $ 850 £ 450 $ 845 € 514 Ft 192523 kr 71830 ₪ 1836 ¥ 93811 Mex$ 10716 NZ$ 1053 kr 5686 zł 2291 S$ 761 kr 5938 CHF 496 $ 596
Single room: $ 1048 £ 555 $ 1,043 € 634 Ft 237469 kr 88600 ₪ 2265 ¥ 115713 Mex$ 13217 NZ$ 1299 kr 7013 zł 2826 S$ 939 kr 7324 CHF 612 $ 735
E bike rental: $ 124 £ 66 $ 123 € 75 Ft 28092 kr 10481 ₪ 268 ¥ 13688 Mex$ 1564 NZ$ 154 kr 830 zł 334 S$ 111 kr 866 CHF 72 $ 87
Half board: $ 198 £ 105 $ 197 € 120 Ft 44947 kr 16770 ₪ 429 ¥ 21901 Mex$ 2502 NZ$ 246 kr 1327 zł 535 S$ 178 kr 1386 CHF 116 $ 139
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 651 £ 345 $ 648 € 394 Ft 147576 kr 55061 ₪ 1407 ¥ 71910 Mex$ 8214 NZ$ 807 kr 4359 zł 1756 S$ 584 kr 4552 CHF 380 $ 457
Single room: $ 817 £ 432 $ 812 € 494 Ft 185031 kr 69035 ₪ 1764 ¥ 90161 Mex$ 10299 NZ$ 1012 kr 5465 zł 2202 S$ 732 kr 5707 CHF 477 $ 573
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 734 £ 389 $ 730 € 444 Ft 166304 kr 62048 ₪ 1586 ¥ 81035 Mex$ 9256 NZ$ 909 kr 4912 zł 1979 S$ 658 kr 5129 CHF 428 $ 515
Single room: $ 899 £ 476 $ 895 € 544 Ft 203759 kr 76023 ₪ 1943 ¥ 99287 Mex$ 11341 NZ$ 1114 kr 6018 zł 2425 S$ 806 kr 6285 CHF 525 $ 631
May 22 to August 25: $ 767 £ 406 $ 763 € 464 Ft 173795 kr 64843 ₪ 1657 ¥ 84686 Mex$ 9673 NZ$ 950 kr 5133 zł 2068 S$ 687 kr 5360 CHF 448 $ 538
Single room: $ 932 £ 494 $ 927 € 564 Ft 211250 kr 78818 ₪ 2015 ¥ 102937 Mex$ 11758 NZ$ 1155 kr 6239 zł 2514 S$ 836 kr 6516 CHF 544 $ 654
E bike rental: $ 124 £ 66 $ 123 € 75 Ft 28092 kr 10481 ₪ 268 ¥ 13688 Mex$ 1564 NZ$ 154 kr 830 zł 334 S$ 111 kr 866 CHF 72 $ 87
Half board: $ 182 £ 96 $ 181 € 110 Ft 41201 kr 15372 ₪ 393 ¥ 20076 Mex$ 2293 NZ$ 225 kr 1217 zł 490 S$ 163 kr 1271 CHF 106 $ 128
6 Day Tour - Würzburg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 817 £ 432 $ 812 € 494 Ft 185031 kr 69035 ₪ 1764 ¥ 90161 Mex$ 10299 NZ$ 1012 kr 5465 zł 2202 S$ 732 kr 5707 CHF 477 $ 573
Single room: $ 1048 £ 555 $ 1,043 € 634 Ft 237469 kr 88600 ₪ 2265 ¥ 115713 Mex$ 13217 NZ$ 1299 kr 7013 zł 2826 S$ 939 kr 7324 CHF 612 $ 735
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: : $ 916 £ 485 $ 911 € 554 Ft 207505 kr 77420 ₪ 1979 ¥ 101112 Mex$ 11549 NZ$ 1135 kr 6128 zł 2469 S$ 821 kr 6400 CHF 535 $ 643
Single room: $ 1147 £ 607 $ 1,141 € 694 Ft 259943 kr 96985 ₪ 2479 ¥ 126663 Mex$ 14468 NZ$ 1421 kr 7677 zł 3094 S$ 1028 kr 8018 CHF 670 $ 805
May 22 to August 25: $ 982 £ 520 $ 977 € 594 Ft 222487 kr 83010 ₪ 2122 ¥ 108412 Mex$ 12383 NZ$ 1217 kr 6571 zł 2648 S$ 880 kr 6862 CHF 573 $ 689
Single room: $ 1214 £ 642 $ 1,207 € 734 Ft 274925 kr 102575 ₪ 2622 ¥ 133964 Mex$ 15302 NZ$ 1503 kr 8120 zł 3272 S$ 1087 kr 8480 CHF 708 $ 851
E bike rental: $ 174 £ 92 $ 173 € 105 Ft 39329 kr 14674 ₪ 375 ¥ 19164 Mex$ 2189 NZ$ 215 kr 1162 zł 468 S$ 156 kr 1213 CHF 101 $ 122
Half board (dinners included): $ 248 £ 131 $ 247 € 150 Ft 56184 kr 20962 ₪ 536 ¥ 27377 Mex$ 3127 NZ$ 307 kr 1659 zł 669 S$ 222 kr 1733 CHF 145 $ 174
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 784 £ 415 $ 779 € 474 Ft 177540 kr 66240 ₪ 1693 ¥ 86511 Mex$ 9882 NZ$ 971 kr 5243 zł 2113 S$ 702 kr 5476 CHF 457 $ 550
Single room: $ 999 £ 529 $ 993 € 604 Ft 226233 kr 84408 ₪ 2157 ¥ 110237 Mex$ 12592 NZ$ 1237 kr 6682 zł 2692 S$ 895 kr 6978 CHF 583 $ 701
May 1 to July 14 | August 16 to October 5: $ 850 £ 450 $ 845 € 514 Ft 192523 kr 71830 ₪ 1836 ¥ 93811 Mex$ 10716 NZ$ 1053 kr 5686 zł 2291 S$ 761 kr 5938 CHF 496 $ 596
Single room: $ 1065 £ 564 $ 1,059 € 644 Ft 241215 kr 89997 ₪ 2300 ¥ 117538 Mex$ 13426 NZ$ 1319 kr 7124 zł 2871 S$ 954 kr 7440 CHF 621 $ 747
July 15 to August 15: $ 899 £ 476 $ 895 € 544 Ft 203759 kr 76023 ₪ 1943 ¥ 99287 Mex$ 11341 NZ$ 1114 kr 6018 zł 2425 S$ 806 kr 6285 CHF 525 $ 631
Single room: $ 1114 £ 590 $ 1,108 € 674 Ft 252452 kr 94190 ₪ 2407 ¥ 123013 Mex$ 14051 NZ$ 1380 kr 7456 zł 3004 S$ 999 kr 7787 CHF 650 $ 782
E bike rental: $ 174 £ 92 $ 173 € 105 Ft 39329 kr 14674 ₪ 375 ¥ 19164 Mex$ 2189 NZ$ 215 kr 1162 zł 468 S$ 156 kr 1213 CHF 101 $ 122
Half board (dinners included): $ 198 £ 105 $ 197 € 120 Ft 44947 kr 16770 ₪ 429 ¥ 21901 Mex$ 2502 NZ$ 246 kr 1327 zł 535 S$ 178 kr 1386 CHF 116 $ 139
9 Day Tour - Bamberg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1065 £ 564 $ 1,059 € 644 Ft 241215 kr 89997 ₪ 2300 ¥ 117538 Mex$ 13426 NZ$ 1319 kr 7124 zł 2871 S$ 954 kr 7440 CHF 621 $ 747
Single room: $ 1437 £ 760 $ 1,429 € 869 Ft 325490 kr 121441 ₪ 3104 ¥ 158603 Mex$ 18116 NZ$ 1780 kr 9613 zł 3874 S$ 1287 kr 10039 CHF 838 $ 1,008
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1271 £ 673 $ 1,264 € 769 Ft 288035 kr 107466 ₪ 2747 ¥ 140352 Mex$ 16032 NZ$ 1575 kr 8507 zł 3428 S$ 1139 kr 8884 CHF 742 $ 892
Single room: $ 1561 £ 826 $ 1,552 € 944 Ft 353582 kr 131922 ₪ 3372 ¥ 172292 Mex$ 19680 NZ$ 1934 kr 10443 zł 4208 S$ 1399 kr 10906 CHF 911 $ 1,095
May 22 to August 25: $ 1354 £ 717 $ 1,347 € 819 Ft 306763 kr 114453 ₪ 2925 ¥ 149478 Mex$ 17074 NZ$ 1677 kr 9060 zł 3651 S$ 1213 kr 9462 CHF 790 $ 950
Single room: $ 1726 £ 914 $ 1,717 € 1044 Ft 391038 kr 145897 ₪ 3729 ¥ 190543 Mex$ 21765 NZ$ 2138 kr 11549 zł 4654 S$ 1547 kr 12061 CHF 1007 $ 1,211
E bike rental: $ 174 £ 92 $ 173 € 105 Ft 39329 kr 14674 ₪ 375 ¥ 19164 Mex$ 2189 NZ$ 215 kr 1162 zł 468 S$ 156 kr 1213 CHF 101 $ 122
Half board (dinners included): $ 380 £ 201 $ 378 € 230 Ft 86148 kr 32142 ₪ 822 ¥ 41978 Mex$ 4795 NZ$ 471 kr 2544 zł 1025 S$ 341 kr 2657 CHF 222 $ 267
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 982 £ 520 $ 977 € 594 Ft 222487 kr 83010 ₪ 2122 ¥ 108412 Mex$ 12383 NZ$ 1217 kr 6571 zł 2648 S$ 880 kr 6862 CHF 573 $ 689
Single room: $ 1280 £ 677 $ 1,273 € 774 Ft 289907 kr 108165 ₪ 2765 ¥ 141264 Mex$ 16136 NZ$ 1585 kr 8562 zł 3450 S$ 1147 kr 8942 CHF 747 $ 898
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1164 £ 616 $ 1,158 € 704 Ft 263688 kr 98382 ₪ 2515 ¥ 128489 Mex$ 14677 NZ$ 1442 kr 7788 zł 3138 S$ 1043 kr 8133 CHF 679 $ 817
Single room: $ 1461 £ 774 $ 1,454 € 884 Ft 331109 kr 123537 ₪ 3157 ¥ 161341 Mex$ 18429 NZ$ 1811 kr 9779 zł 3940 S$ 1310 kr 10213 CHF 853 $ 1,025
May 22 to August 25: $ 1214 £ 642 $ 1,207 € 734 Ft 274925 kr 102575 ₪ 2622 ¥ 133964 Mex$ 15302 NZ$ 1503 kr 8120 zł 3272 S$ 1087 kr 8480 CHF 708 $ 851
Single room: $ 1511 £ 800 $ 1,503 € 914 Ft 342346 kr 127729 ₪ 3265 ¥ 166816 Mex$ 19054 NZ$ 1872 kr 10111 zł 4074 S$ 1354 kr 10559 CHF 882 $ 1,060
E bike rental: $ 174 £ 92 $ 173 € 105 Ft 39329 kr 14674 ₪ 375 ¥ 19164 Mex$ 2189 NZ$ 215 kr 1162 zł 468 S$ 156 kr 1213 CHF 101 $ 122
Half board (dinners included): $ 331 £ 175 $ 329 € 200 Ft 74911 kr 27950 ₪ 714 ¥ 36502 Mex$ 4169 NZ$ 410 kr 2212 zł 892 S$ 296 kr 2311 CHF 193 $ 232
Extra Options
Komoot navigation: $ 50 £ 26 $ 49 € 30 Ft 11237 kr 4192 ₪ 107 ¥ 5475 Mex$ 625 NZ$ 61 kr 332 zł 134 S$ 44 kr 347 CHF 29 $ 35
Bus transfers
Würzburg to Bamberg, daily at 10 am (approx.1.5 hours): $ 101 £ 53 $ 100 € 61 Ft 22848 kr 8525 ₪ 218 ¥ 11133 Mex$ 1272 NZ$ 125 kr 675 zł 272 S$ 90 kr 705 CHF 59 $ 71
Aschaffenburg to Bamberg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 2 hours): $ 127 £ 67 $ 127 € 77 Ft 28841 kr 10761 ₪ 275 ¥ 14053 Mex$ 1605 NZ$ 158 kr 852 zł 343 S$ 114 kr 890 CHF 74 $ 89
Aschaffenburg to Würzburg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 1 hours): $ 91 £ 48 $ 90 € 55 Ft 20601 kr 7686 ₪ 196 ¥ 10038 Mex$ 1147 NZ$ 113 kr 608 zł 245 S$ 81 kr 635 CHF 53 $ 64
Please note: Bus transfers require a min. of 4 participants
Extra nights
Würzburg, Cat. B: $ 106 £ 56 $ 105 € 64 Ft 23972 kr 8944 ₪ 229 ¥ 11681 Mex$ 1334 NZ$ 131 kr 708 zł 285 S$ 95 kr 739 CHF 62 $ 74 Single room: $ 154 £ 81 $ 153 € 93 Ft 34834 kr 12997 ₪ 332 ¥ 16974 Mex$ 1939 NZ$ 190 kr 1029 zł 415 S$ 138 kr 1074 CHF 90 $ 108
Würzburg, Cat. A: $ 122 £ 65 $ 122 € 74 Ft 27717 kr 10341 ₪ 264 ¥ 13506 Mex$ 1543 NZ$ 152 kr 819 zł 330 S$ 110 kr 855 CHF 71 $ 86 Single room: $ 174 £ 92 $ 173 € 105 Ft 39329 kr 14674 ₪ 375 ¥ 19164 Mex$ 2189 NZ$ 215 kr 1162 zł 468 S$ 156 kr 1213 CHF 101 $ 122
Bamberg, Cat. A: $ 99 £ 53 $ 99 € 60 Ft 22473 kr 8385 ₪ 214 ¥ 10951 Mex$ 1251 NZ$ 123 kr 664 zł 267 S$ 89 kr 693 CHF 58 $ 70 Single room: $ 145 £ 77 $ 145 € 88 Ft 32961 kr 12298 ₪ 314 ¥ 16061 Mex$ 1835 NZ$ 180 kr 973 zł 392 S$ 130 kr 1017 CHF 85 $ 102
Bamberg, Cat B: $ 96 £ 51 $ 95 € 58 Ft 21724 kr 8105 ₪ 207 ¥ 10586 Mex$ 1209 NZ$ 119 kr 642 zł 259 S$ 86 kr 670 CHF 56 $ 67 Single room: $ 131 £ 69 $ 130 € 79 Ft 29590 kr 11040 ₪ 282 ¥ 14418 Mex$ 1647 NZ$ 162 kr 874 zł 352 S$ 117 kr 913 CHF 76 $ 92
Aschaffenburg, Cat. A: $ 119 £ 63 $ 118 € 72 Ft 26968 kr 10062 ₪ 257 ¥ 13141 Mex$ 1501 NZ$ 147 kr 796 zł 321 S$ 107 kr 832 CHF 69 $ 84 Single room: $ 170 £ 90 $ 169 € 103 Ft 38579 kr 14394 ₪ 368 ¥ 18799 Mex$ 2147 NZ$ 211 kr 1139 zł 459 S$ 153 kr 1190 CHF 99 $ 119
Aschaffenburg, Cat B: $ 99 £ 53 $ 99 € 60 Ft 22473 kr 8385 ₪ 214 ¥ 10951 Mex$ 1251 NZ$ 123 kr 664 zł 267 S$ 89 kr 693 CHF 58 $ 70 Single room: $ 132 £ 70 $ 132 € 80 Ft 29965 kr 11180 ₪ 286 ¥ 14601 Mex$ 1668 NZ$ 164 kr 885 zł 357 S$ 119 kr 924 CHF 77 $ 93
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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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