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: $ 690 £ 361 $ 678 € 414 Ft 153487 kr 60049 ₪ 1443 ¥ 77827 Mex$ 8321 NZ$ 830 kr 4615 zł 1819 S$ 625 kr 4653 CHF 397 $ 488
Single room: $ 890 £ 465 $ 874 € 534 Ft 197976 kr 77454 ₪ 1861 ¥ 100386 Mex$ 10734 NZ$ 1070 kr 5953 zł 2346 S$ 806 kr 6001 CHF 512 $ 630
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 790 £ 413 $ 776 € 474 Ft 175732 kr 68752 ₪ 1652 ¥ 89107 Mex$ 9527 NZ$ 950 kr 5284 zł 2082 S$ 715 kr 5327 CHF 455 $ 559
Single room: $ 990 £ 518 $ 972 € 594 Ft 220221 kr 86157 ₪ 2071 ¥ 111665 Mex$ 11940 NZ$ 1191 kr 6621 zł 2610 S$ 896 kr 6676 CHF 570 $ 701
May 22 to August 25: $ 856 £ 448 $ 841 € 514 Ft 190561 kr 74553 ₪ 1792 ¥ 96626 Mex$ 10332 NZ$ 1030 kr 5730 zł 2258 S$ 776 kr 5777 CHF 493 $ 606
Single room: $ 1056 £ 553 $ 1,038 € 634 Ft 235051 kr 91959 ₪ 2210 ¥ 119185 Mex$ 12744 NZ$ 1271 kr 7067 zł 2785 S$ 957 kr 7125 CHF 608 $ 748
E bike rental: $ 125 £ 65 $ 123 € 75 Ft 27806 kr 10878 ₪ 261 ¥ 14099 Mex$ 1508 NZ$ 150 kr 836 zł 330 S$ 113 kr 843 CHF 72 $ 88
Half board: $ 200 £ 105 $ 196 € 120 Ft 44489 kr 17405 ₪ 418 ¥ 22559 Mex$ 2412 NZ$ 241 kr 1338 zł 527 S$ 181 kr 1349 CHF 115 $ 142
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 656 £ 343 $ 645 € 394 Ft 146072 kr 57148 ₪ 1373 ¥ 74068 Mex$ 7919 NZ$ 790 kr 4392 zł 1731 S$ 595 kr 4428 CHF 378 $ 465
Single room: $ 823 £ 431 $ 809 € 494 Ft 183147 kr 71652 ₪ 1722 ¥ 92867 Mex$ 9930 NZ$ 990 kr 5507 zł 2170 S$ 746 kr 5552 CHF 474 $ 583
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 740 £ 387 $ 727 € 444 Ft 164610 kr 64400 ₪ 1548 ¥ 83467 Mex$ 8924 NZ$ 890 kr 4949 zł 1951 S$ 670 kr 4990 CHF 426 $ 524
Single room: $ 906 £ 474 $ 891 € 544 Ft 201684 kr 78905 ₪ 1896 ¥ 102266 Mex$ 10935 NZ$ 1090 kr 6064 zł 2390 S$ 821 kr 6114 CHF 522 $ 642
May 22 to August 25: $ 773 £ 404 $ 760 € 464 Ft 172024 kr 67301 ₪ 1617 ¥ 87227 Mex$ 9326 NZ$ 930 kr 5172 zł 2039 S$ 700 kr 5215 CHF 445 $ 547
Single room: $ 940 £ 492 $ 923 € 564 Ft 209099 kr 81806 ₪ 1966 ¥ 106026 Mex$ 11337 NZ$ 1130 kr 6287 zł 2478 S$ 851 kr 6338 CHF 541 $ 665
E bike rental: $ 125 £ 65 $ 123 € 75 Ft 27806 kr 10878 ₪ 261 ¥ 14099 Mex$ 1508 NZ$ 150 kr 836 zł 330 S$ 113 kr 843 CHF 72 $ 88
Half board: $ 183 £ 96 $ 180 € 110 Ft 40782 kr 15955 ₪ 383 ¥ 20679 Mex$ 2211 NZ$ 220 kr 1226 zł 483 S$ 166 kr 1236 CHF 106 $ 130
6 Day Tour - Würzburg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 823 £ 431 $ 809 € 494 Ft 183147 kr 71652 ₪ 1722 ¥ 92867 Mex$ 9930 NZ$ 990 kr 5507 zł 2170 S$ 746 kr 5552 CHF 474 $ 583
Single room: $ 1056 £ 553 $ 1,038 € 634 Ft 235051 kr 91959 ₪ 2210 ¥ 119185 Mex$ 12744 NZ$ 1271 kr 7067 zł 2785 S$ 957 kr 7125 CHF 608 $ 748
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: : $ 923 £ 483 $ 907 € 554 Ft 205391 kr 80355 ₪ 1931 ¥ 104146 Mex$ 11136 NZ$ 1110 kr 6176 zł 2434 S$ 836 kr 6226 CHF 531 $ 654
Single room: $ 1156 £ 605 $ 1,136 € 694 Ft 257295 kr 100662 ₪ 2419 ¥ 130464 Mex$ 13950 NZ$ 1391 kr 7736 zł 3049 S$ 1047 kr 7799 CHF 666 $ 819
May 22 to August 25: $ 990 £ 518 $ 972 € 594 Ft 220221 kr 86157 ₪ 2071 ¥ 111665 Mex$ 11940 NZ$ 1191 kr 6621 zł 2610 S$ 896 kr 6676 CHF 570 $ 701
Single room: $ 1223 £ 640 $ 1,202 € 734 Ft 272125 kr 106463 ₪ 2559 ¥ 137984 Mex$ 14754 NZ$ 1471 kr 8182 zł 3225 S$ 1108 kr 8249 CHF 704 $ 866
E bike rental: $ 175 £ 92 $ 172 € 105 Ft 38928 kr 15230 ₪ 366 ¥ 19739 Mex$ 2111 NZ$ 210 kr 1170 zł 461 S$ 158 kr 1180 CHF 101 $ 124
Half board (dinners included): $ 250 £ 131 $ 246 € 150 Ft 55611 kr 21757 ₪ 523 ¥ 28198 Mex$ 3015 NZ$ 301 kr 1672 zł 659 S$ 226 kr 1686 CHF 144 $ 177
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 790 £ 413 $ 776 € 474 Ft 175732 kr 68752 ₪ 1652 ¥ 89107 Mex$ 9527 NZ$ 950 kr 5284 zł 2082 S$ 715 kr 5327 CHF 455 $ 559
Single room: $ 1006 £ 526 $ 989 € 604 Ft 223928 kr 87607 ₪ 2105 ¥ 113545 Mex$ 12141 NZ$ 1211 kr 6733 zł 2654 S$ 912 kr 6788 CHF 579 $ 712
May 1 to July 14 | August 16 to October 5: $ 856 £ 448 $ 841 € 514 Ft 190561 kr 74553 ₪ 1792 ¥ 96626 Mex$ 10332 NZ$ 1030 kr 5730 zł 2258 S$ 776 kr 5777 CHF 493 $ 606
Single room: $ 1073 £ 561 $ 1,054 € 644 Ft 238758 kr 93409 ₪ 2245 ¥ 121065 Mex$ 12945 NZ$ 1291 kr 7179 zł 2829 S$ 972 kr 7238 CHF 618 $ 760
July 15 to August 15: $ 906 £ 474 $ 891 € 544 Ft 201684 kr 78905 ₪ 1896 ¥ 102266 Mex$ 10935 NZ$ 1090 kr 6064 zł 2390 S$ 821 kr 6114 CHF 522 $ 642
Single room: $ 1123 £ 588 $ 1,103 € 674 Ft 249880 kr 97761 ₪ 2349 ¥ 126705 Mex$ 13548 NZ$ 1351 kr 7513 zł 2961 S$ 1017 kr 7575 CHF 647 $ 795
E bike rental: $ 175 £ 92 $ 172 € 105 Ft 38928 kr 15230 ₪ 366 ¥ 19739 Mex$ 2111 NZ$ 210 kr 1170 zł 461 S$ 158 kr 1180 CHF 101 $ 124
Half board (dinners included): $ 200 £ 105 $ 196 € 120 Ft 44489 kr 17405 ₪ 418 ¥ 22559 Mex$ 2412 NZ$ 241 kr 1338 zł 527 S$ 181 kr 1349 CHF 115 $ 142
9 Day Tour - Bamberg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1073 £ 561 $ 1,054 € 644 Ft 238758 kr 93409 ₪ 2245 ¥ 121065 Mex$ 12945 NZ$ 1291 kr 7179 zł 2829 S$ 972 kr 7238 CHF 618 $ 760
Single room: $ 1448 £ 757 $ 1,423 € 869 Ft 322175 kr 126044 ₪ 3029 ¥ 163362 Mex$ 17467 NZ$ 1742 kr 9687 zł 3818 S$ 1312 kr 9766 CHF 834 $ 1,025
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1281 £ 670 $ 1,259 € 769 Ft 285101 kr 111540 ₪ 2681 ¥ 144564 Mex$ 15457 NZ$ 1541 kr 8572 zł 3379 S$ 1161 kr 8642 CHF 738 $ 907
Single room: $ 1573 £ 823 $ 1,545 € 944 Ft 349981 kr 136923 ₪ 3291 ¥ 177462 Mex$ 18975 NZ$ 1892 kr 10523 zł 4147 S$ 1425 kr 10609 CHF 906 $ 1,114
May 22 to August 25: $ 1364 £ 714 $ 1,341 € 819 Ft 303638 kr 118792 ₪ 2855 ¥ 153963 Mex$ 16462 NZ$ 1641 kr 9130 zł 3598 S$ 1236 kr 9204 CHF 786 $ 966
Single room: $ 1739 £ 910 $ 1,709 € 1044 Ft 387055 kr 151427 ₪ 3639 ¥ 196261 Mex$ 20985 NZ$ 2092 kr 11638 zł 4587 S$ 1576 kr 11733 CHF 1001 $ 1,232
E bike rental: $ 175 £ 92 $ 172 € 105 Ft 38928 kr 15230 ₪ 366 ¥ 19739 Mex$ 2111 NZ$ 210 kr 1170 zł 461 S$ 158 kr 1180 CHF 101 $ 124
Half board (dinners included): $ 383 £ 200 $ 377 € 230 Ft 85271 kr 33360 ₪ 802 ¥ 43237 Mex$ 4623 NZ$ 461 kr 2564 zł 1010 S$ 347 kr 2585 CHF 221 $ 271
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 990 £ 518 $ 972 € 594 Ft 220221 kr 86157 ₪ 2071 ¥ 111665 Mex$ 11940 NZ$ 1191 kr 6621 zł 2610 S$ 896 kr 6676 CHF 570 $ 701
Single room: $ 1289 £ 675 $ 1,267 € 774 Ft 286954 kr 112265 ₪ 2698 ¥ 145504 Mex$ 15558 NZ$ 1551 kr 8628 zł 3400 S$ 1168 kr 8699 CHF 742 $ 913
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1173 £ 614 $ 1,152 € 704 Ft 261003 kr 102112 ₪ 2454 ¥ 132344 Mex$ 14151 NZ$ 1411 kr 7848 zł 3093 S$ 1062 kr 7912 CHF 675 $ 830
Single room: $ 1473 £ 771 $ 1,447 € 884 Ft 327736 kr 128220 ₪ 3081 ¥ 166182 Mex$ 17769 NZ$ 1772 kr 9854 zł 3884 S$ 1334 kr 9935 CHF 848 $ 1,043
May 22 to August 25: $ 1223 £ 640 $ 1,202 € 734 Ft 272125 kr 106463 ₪ 2559 ¥ 137984 Mex$ 14754 NZ$ 1471 kr 8182 zł 3225 S$ 1108 kr 8249 CHF 704 $ 866
Single room: $ 1523 £ 797 $ 1,496 € 914 Ft 338858 kr 132572 ₪ 3186 ¥ 171822 Mex$ 18372 NZ$ 1832 kr 10188 zł 4016 S$ 1379 kr 10272 CHF 877 $ 1,078
E bike rental: $ 175 £ 92 $ 172 € 105 Ft 38928 kr 15230 ₪ 366 ¥ 19739 Mex$ 2111 NZ$ 210 kr 1170 zł 461 S$ 158 kr 1180 CHF 101 $ 124
Half board (dinners included): $ 333 £ 174 $ 327 € 200 Ft 74148 kr 29009 ₪ 697 ¥ 37598 Mex$ 4020 NZ$ 401 kr 2229 zł 879 S$ 302 kr 2248 CHF 192 $ 236
Extra Options
Komoot navigation: $ 50 £ 26 $ 49 € 30 Ft 11122 kr 4351 ₪ 105 ¥ 5640 Mex$ 603 NZ$ 60 kr 334 zł 132 S$ 45 kr 337 CHF 29 $ 35
Bus transfers
Würzburg to Bamberg, daily at 10 am (approx.1.5 hours): $ 102 £ 53 $ 100 € 61 Ft 22615 kr 8848 ₪ 213 ¥ 11467 Mex$ 1226 NZ$ 122 kr 680 zł 268 S$ 92 kr 686 CHF 59 $ 72
Aschaffenburg to Bamberg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 2 hours): $ 128 £ 67 $ 126 € 77 Ft 28547 kr 11168 ₪ 268 ¥ 14475 Mex$ 1548 NZ$ 154 kr 858 zł 338 S$ 116 kr 865 CHF 74 $ 91
Aschaffenburg to Würzburg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 1 hours): $ 92 £ 48 $ 90 € 55 Ft 20391 kr 7977 ₪ 192 ¥ 10339 Mex$ 1106 NZ$ 110 kr 613 zł 242 S$ 83 kr 618 CHF 53 $ 65
Please note: Bus transfers require a min. of 4 participants
Extra nights
Würzburg, Cat. B: $ 107 £ 56 $ 105 € 64 Ft 23728 kr 9283 ₪ 223 ¥ 12031 Mex$ 1286 NZ$ 128 kr 713 zł 281 S$ 97 kr 719 CHF 61 $ 75 Single room: $ 155 £ 81 $ 152 € 93 Ft 34479 kr 13489 ₪ 324 ¥ 17483 Mex$ 1869 NZ$ 186 kr 1037 zł 409 S$ 140 kr 1045 CHF 89 $ 110
Würzburg, Cat. A: $ 123 £ 65 $ 121 € 74 Ft 27435 kr 10733 ₪ 258 ¥ 13911 Mex$ 1487 NZ$ 148 kr 825 zł 325 S$ 112 kr 832 CHF 71 $ 87 Single room: $ 175 £ 92 $ 172 € 105 Ft 38928 kr 15230 ₪ 366 ¥ 19739 Mex$ 2111 NZ$ 210 kr 1170 zł 461 S$ 158 kr 1180 CHF 101 $ 124
Bamberg, Cat. A: $ 100 £ 52 $ 98 € 60 Ft 22245 kr 8703 ₪ 209 ¥ 11279 Mex$ 1206 NZ$ 120 kr 669 zł 264 S$ 91 kr 674 CHF 58 $ 71 Single room: $ 147 £ 77 $ 144 € 88 Ft 32625 kr 12764 ₪ 307 ¥ 16543 Mex$ 1769 NZ$ 176 kr 981 zł 387 S$ 133 kr 989 CHF 84 $ 104
Bamberg, Cat B: $ 97 £ 51 $ 95 € 58 Ft 21503 kr 8413 ₪ 202 ¥ 10903 Mex$ 1166 NZ$ 116 kr 647 zł 255 S$ 88 kr 652 CHF 56 $ 68 Single room: $ 132 £ 69 $ 129 € 79 Ft 29289 kr 11459 ₪ 275 ¥ 14851 Mex$ 1588 NZ$ 158 kr 881 zł 347 S$ 119 kr 888 CHF 76 $ 93
Aschaffenburg, Cat. A: $ 120 £ 63 $ 118 € 72 Ft 26693 kr 10443 ₪ 251 ¥ 13535 Mex$ 1447 NZ$ 144 kr 803 zł 316 S$ 109 kr 809 CHF 69 $ 85 Single room: $ 172 £ 90 $ 169 € 103 Ft 38186 kr 14940 ₪ 359 ¥ 19363 Mex$ 2070 NZ$ 206 kr 1148 zł 453 S$ 155 kr 1158 CHF 99 $ 122
Aschaffenburg, Cat B: $ 100 £ 52 $ 98 € 60 Ft 22245 kr 8703 ₪ 209 ¥ 11279 Mex$ 1206 NZ$ 120 kr 669 zł 264 S$ 91 kr 674 CHF 58 $ 71 Single room: $ 133 £ 70 $ 131 € 80 Ft 29659 kr 11604 ₪ 279 ¥ 15039 Mex$ 1608 NZ$ 160 kr 892 zł 351 S$ 121 kr 899 CHF 77 $ 94
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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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