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: $ 685 £ 353 $ 666 € 414 Ft 154294 kr 57682 ₪ 1490 ¥ 74603 Mex$ 8676 NZ$ 842 kr 4464 zł 1860 S$ 601 kr 4682 CHF 390 $ 467
Single room: $ 884 £ 455 $ 858 € 534 Ft 199017 kr 74401 ₪ 1922 ¥ 96228 Mex$ 11191 NZ$ 1086 kr 5757 zł 2399 S$ 775 kr 6039 CHF 503 $ 602
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 785 £ 404 $ 762 € 474 Ft 176656 kr 66041 ₪ 1706 ¥ 85416 Mex$ 9934 NZ$ 964 kr 5110 zł 2130 S$ 688 kr 5360 CHF 447 $ 534
Single room: $ 984 £ 506 $ 955 € 594 Ft 221378 kr 82761 ₪ 2137 ¥ 107040 Mex$ 12449 NZ$ 1208 kr 6404 zł 2669 S$ 862 kr 6717 CHF 560 $ 669
May 22 to August 25: $ 851 £ 438 $ 826 € 514 Ft 191563 kr 71615 ₪ 1850 ¥ 92624 Mex$ 10772 NZ$ 1045 kr 5542 zł 2309 S$ 746 kr 5813 CHF 484 $ 579
Single room: $ 1050 £ 540 $ 1,019 € 634 Ft 236286 kr 88334 ₪ 2281 ¥ 114248 Mex$ 13287 NZ$ 1289 kr 6836 zł 2848 S$ 920 kr 7170 CHF 597 $ 715
E bike rental: $ 124 £ 64 $ 121 € 75 Ft 27952 kr 10450 ₪ 270 ¥ 13515 Mex$ 1572 NZ$ 152 kr 809 zł 337 S$ 109 kr 848 CHF 71 $ 85
Half board: $ 199 £ 102 $ 193 € 120 Ft 44723 kr 16719 ₪ 432 ¥ 21624 Mex$ 2515 NZ$ 244 kr 1294 zł 539 S$ 174 kr 1357 CHF 113 $ 135
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 652 £ 336 $ 633 € 394 Ft 146840 kr 54895 ₪ 1418 ¥ 70999 Mex$ 8257 NZ$ 801 kr 4248 zł 1770 S$ 572 kr 4456 CHF 371 $ 444
Single room: $ 818 £ 421 $ 794 € 494 Ft 184109 kr 68828 ₪ 1778 ¥ 89020 Mex$ 10353 NZ$ 1004 kr 5326 zł 2219 S$ 717 kr 5587 CHF 465 $ 557
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 735 £ 378 $ 714 € 444 Ft 165475 kr 61862 ₪ 1598 ¥ 80009 Mex$ 9305 NZ$ 903 kr 4787 zł 1995 S$ 644 kr 5021 CHF 418 $ 500
Single room: $ 901 £ 463 $ 875 € 544 Ft 202744 kr 75794 ₪ 1958 ¥ 98030 Mex$ 11401 NZ$ 1106 kr 5865 zł 2444 S$ 789 kr 6152 CHF 513 $ 613
May 22 to August 25: $ 768 £ 395 $ 746 € 464 Ft 172929 kr 64648 ₪ 1670 ¥ 83614 Mex$ 9724 NZ$ 943 kr 5003 zł 2085 S$ 673 kr 5247 CHF 437 $ 523
Single room: $ 934 £ 480 $ 907 € 564 Ft 210198 kr 78581 ₪ 2030 ¥ 101634 Mex$ 11820 NZ$ 1147 kr 6081 zł 2534 S$ 818 kr 6378 CHF 531 $ 636
E bike rental: $ 124 £ 64 $ 121 € 75 Ft 27952 kr 10450 ₪ 270 ¥ 13515 Mex$ 1572 NZ$ 152 kr 809 zł 337 S$ 109 kr 848 CHF 71 $ 85
Half board: $ 182 £ 94 $ 177 € 110 Ft 40996 kr 15326 ₪ 396 ¥ 19822 Mex$ 2305 NZ$ 224 kr 1186 zł 494 S$ 160 kr 1244 CHF 104 $ 124
6 Day Tour - Würzburg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 818 £ 421 $ 794 € 494 Ft 184109 kr 68828 ₪ 1778 ¥ 89020 Mex$ 10353 NZ$ 1004 kr 5326 zł 2219 S$ 717 kr 5587 CHF 465 $ 557
Single room: $ 1050 £ 540 $ 1,019 € 634 Ft 236286 kr 88334 ₪ 2281 ¥ 114248 Mex$ 13287 NZ$ 1289 kr 6836 zł 2848 S$ 920 kr 7170 CHF 597 $ 715
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: : $ 917 £ 472 $ 891 € 554 Ft 206471 kr 77188 ₪ 1994 ¥ 99832 Mex$ 11610 NZ$ 1126 kr 5973 zł 2489 S$ 804 kr 6265 CHF 522 $ 624
Single room: $ 1149 £ 591 $ 1,116 € 694 Ft 258648 kr 96694 ₪ 2497 ¥ 125060 Mex$ 14544 NZ$ 1411 kr 7482 zł 3118 S$ 1007 kr 7848 CHF 654 $ 782
May 22 to August 25: $ 984 £ 506 $ 955 € 594 Ft 221378 kr 82761 ₪ 2137 ¥ 107040 Mex$ 12449 NZ$ 1208 kr 6404 zł 2669 S$ 862 kr 6717 CHF 560 $ 669
Single room: $ 1215 £ 625 $ 1,180 € 734 Ft 273555 kr 102267 ₪ 2641 ¥ 132268 Mex$ 15382 NZ$ 1492 kr 7914 zł 3298 S$ 1065 kr 8301 CHF 692 $ 827
E bike rental: $ 174 £ 89 $ 169 € 105 Ft 39133 kr 14629 ₪ 378 ¥ 18921 Mex$ 2200 NZ$ 213 kr 1132 zł 472 S$ 152 kr 1187 CHF 99 $ 118
Half board (dinners included): $ 248 £ 128 $ 241 € 150 Ft 55904 kr 20899 ₪ 540 ¥ 27030 Mex$ 3144 NZ$ 305 kr 1617 zł 674 S$ 218 kr 1696 CHF 141 $ 169
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 785 £ 404 $ 762 € 474 Ft 176656 kr 66041 ₪ 1706 ¥ 85416 Mex$ 9934 NZ$ 964 kr 5110 zł 2130 S$ 688 kr 5360 CHF 447 $ 534
Single room: $ 1000 £ 515 $ 971 € 604 Ft 225105 kr 84154 ₪ 2173 ¥ 108842 Mex$ 12658 NZ$ 1228 kr 6512 zł 2714 S$ 876 kr 6830 CHF 569 $ 681
May 1 to July 14 | August 16 to October 5: $ 851 £ 438 $ 826 € 514 Ft 191563 kr 71615 ₪ 1850 ¥ 92624 Mex$ 10772 NZ$ 1045 kr 5542 zł 2309 S$ 746 kr 5813 CHF 484 $ 579
Single room: $ 1066 £ 549 $ 1,035 € 644 Ft 240013 kr 89727 ₪ 2317 ¥ 116050 Mex$ 13496 NZ$ 1309 kr 6943 zł 2893 S$ 934 kr 7283 CHF 607 $ 726
July 15 to August 15: $ 901 £ 463 $ 875 € 544 Ft 202744 kr 75794 ₪ 1958 ¥ 98030 Mex$ 11401 NZ$ 1106 kr 5865 zł 2444 S$ 789 kr 6152 CHF 513 $ 613
Single room: $ 1116 £ 574 $ 1,084 € 674 Ft 251194 kr 93907 ₪ 2425 ¥ 121456 Mex$ 14125 NZ$ 1370 kr 7267 zł 3028 S$ 978 kr 7622 CHF 635 $ 760
E bike rental: $ 174 £ 89 $ 169 € 105 Ft 39133 kr 14629 ₪ 378 ¥ 18921 Mex$ 2200 NZ$ 213 kr 1132 zł 472 S$ 152 kr 1187 CHF 99 $ 118
Half board (dinners included): $ 199 £ 102 $ 193 € 120 Ft 44723 kr 16719 ₪ 432 ¥ 21624 Mex$ 2515 NZ$ 244 kr 1294 zł 539 S$ 174 kr 1357 CHF 113 $ 135
9 Day Tour - Bamberg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1066 £ 549 $ 1,035 € 644 Ft 240013 kr 89727 ₪ 2317 ¥ 116050 Mex$ 13496 NZ$ 1309 kr 6943 zł 2893 S$ 934 kr 7283 CHF 607 $ 726
Single room: $ 1439 £ 740 $ 1,397 € 869 Ft 323869 kr 121076 ₪ 3127 ¥ 156595 Mex$ 18212 NZ$ 1767 kr 9369 zł 3904 S$ 1261 kr 9827 CHF 819 $ 979
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1273 £ 655 $ 1,236 € 769 Ft 286599 kr 107143 ₪ 2767 ¥ 138575 Mex$ 16116 NZ$ 1563 kr 8291 zł 3455 S$ 1115 kr 8696 CHF 725 $ 867
Single room: $ 1563 £ 804 $ 1,518 € 944 Ft 351820 kr 131525 ₪ 3397 ¥ 170110 Mex$ 19783 NZ$ 1919 kr 10178 zł 4241 S$ 1369 kr 10675 CHF 889 $ 1,064
May 22 to August 25: $ 1356 £ 698 $ 1,317 € 819 Ft 305234 kr 114110 ₪ 2947 ¥ 147585 Mex$ 17164 NZ$ 1665 kr 8830 zł 3680 S$ 1188 kr 9262 CHF 772 $ 923
Single room: $ 1729 £ 889 $ 1,678 € 1044 Ft 389089 kr 145458 ₪ 3757 ¥ 188130 Mex$ 21879 NZ$ 2123 kr 11256 zł 4691 S$ 1514 kr 11806 CHF 984 $ 1,177
E bike rental: $ 174 £ 89 $ 169 € 105 Ft 39133 kr 14629 ₪ 378 ¥ 18921 Mex$ 2200 NZ$ 213 kr 1132 zł 472 S$ 152 kr 1187 CHF 99 $ 118
Half board (dinners included): $ 381 £ 196 $ 370 € 230 Ft 85719 kr 32045 ₪ 828 ¥ 41446 Mex$ 4820 NZ$ 468 kr 2480 zł 1033 S$ 334 kr 2601 CHF 217 $ 259
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 984 £ 506 $ 955 € 594 Ft 221378 kr 82761 ₪ 2137 ¥ 107040 Mex$ 12449 NZ$ 1208 kr 6404 zł 2669 S$ 862 kr 6717 CHF 560 $ 669
Single room: $ 1282 £ 659 $ 1,244 € 774 Ft 288463 kr 107840 ₪ 2785 ¥ 139476 Mex$ 16221 NZ$ 1574 kr 8345 zł 3478 S$ 1123 kr 8753 CHF 729 $ 872
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1166 £ 600 $ 1,132 € 704 Ft 262375 kr 98087 ₪ 2533 ¥ 126862 Mex$ 14754 NZ$ 1431 kr 7590 zł 3163 S$ 1021 kr 7961 CHF 663 $ 793
Single room: $ 1464 £ 753 $ 1,421 € 884 Ft 329459 kr 123166 ₪ 3181 ¥ 159298 Mex$ 18526 NZ$ 1797 kr 9531 zł 3972 S$ 1282 kr 9997 CHF 833 $ 996
May 22 to August 25: $ 1215 £ 625 $ 1,180 € 734 Ft 273555 kr 102267 ₪ 2641 ¥ 132268 Mex$ 15382 NZ$ 1492 kr 7914 zł 3298 S$ 1065 kr 8301 CHF 692 $ 827
Single room: $ 1513 £ 779 $ 1,469 € 914 Ft 340640 kr 127346 ₪ 3289 ¥ 164704 Mex$ 19155 NZ$ 1858 kr 9854 zł 4107 S$ 1326 kr 10336 CHF 861 $ 1,030
E bike rental: $ 174 £ 89 $ 169 € 105 Ft 39133 kr 14629 ₪ 378 ¥ 18921 Mex$ 2200 NZ$ 213 kr 1132 zł 472 S$ 152 kr 1187 CHF 99 $ 118
Half board (dinners included): $ 331 £ 170 $ 322 € 200 Ft 74538 kr 27866 ₪ 720 ¥ 36040 Mex$ 4191 NZ$ 407 kr 2156 zł 899 S$ 290 kr 2262 CHF 188 $ 225
Extra Options
Komoot navigation: $ 50 £ 26 $ 48 € 30 Ft 11181 kr 4180 ₪ 108 ¥ 5406 Mex$ 629 NZ$ 61 kr 323 zł 135 S$ 44 kr 339 CHF 28 $ 34
Bus transfers
Würzburg to Bamberg, daily at 10 am (approx.1.5 hours): $ 101 £ 52 $ 98 € 61 Ft 22734 kr 8499 ₪ 220 ¥ 10992 Mex$ 1278 NZ$ 124 kr 658 zł 274 S$ 88 kr 690 CHF 57 $ 69
Aschaffenburg to Bamberg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 2 hours): $ 127 £ 66 $ 124 € 77 Ft 28697 kr 10728 ₪ 277 ¥ 13876 Mex$ 1614 NZ$ 157 kr 830 zł 346 S$ 112 kr 871 CHF 73 $ 87
Aschaffenburg to Würzburg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 1 hours): $ 91 £ 47 $ 88 € 55 Ft 20498 kr 7663 ₪ 198 ¥ 9911 Mex$ 1153 NZ$ 112 kr 593 zł 247 S$ 80 kr 622 CHF 52 $ 62
Please note: Bus transfers require a min. of 4 participants
Extra nights
Würzburg, Cat. B: $ 106 £ 55 $ 103 € 64 Ft 23852 kr 8917 ₪ 230 ¥ 11533 Mex$ 1341 NZ$ 130 kr 690 zł 288 S$ 93 kr 724 CHF 60 $ 72 Single room: $ 154 £ 79 $ 150 € 93 Ft 34660 kr 12957 ₪ 335 ¥ 16759 Mex$ 1949 NZ$ 189 kr 1003 zł 418 S$ 135 kr 1052 CHF 88 $ 105
Würzburg, Cat. A: $ 123 £ 63 $ 119 € 74 Ft 27579 kr 10310 ₪ 266 ¥ 13335 Mex$ 1551 NZ$ 150 kr 798 zł 332 S$ 107 kr 837 CHF 70 $ 83 Single room: $ 174 £ 89 $ 169 € 105 Ft 39133 kr 14629 ₪ 378 ¥ 18921 Mex$ 2200 NZ$ 213 kr 1132 zł 472 S$ 152 kr 1187 CHF 99 $ 118
Bamberg, Cat. A: $ 99 £ 51 $ 96 € 60 Ft 22361 kr 8360 ₪ 216 ¥ 10812 Mex$ 1257 NZ$ 122 kr 647 zł 270 S$ 87 kr 679 CHF 57 $ 68 Single room: $ 146 £ 75 $ 141 € 88 Ft 32797 kr 12261 ₪ 317 ¥ 15858 Mex$ 1844 NZ$ 179 kr 949 zł 395 S$ 128 kr 995 CHF 83 $ 99
Bamberg, Cat B: $ 96 £ 49 $ 93 € 58 Ft 21616 kr 8081 ₪ 209 ¥ 10452 Mex$ 1216 NZ$ 118 kr 625 zł 261 S$ 84 kr 656 CHF 55 $ 65 Single room: $ 131 £ 67 $ 127 € 79 Ft 29443 kr 11007 ₪ 284 ¥ 14236 Mex$ 1656 NZ$ 161 kr 852 zł 355 S$ 115 kr 893 CHF 74 $ 89
Aschaffenburg, Cat. A: $ 119 £ 61 $ 116 € 72 Ft 26834 kr 10032 ₪ 259 ¥ 12975 Mex$ 1509 NZ$ 146 kr 776 zł 323 S$ 104 kr 814 CHF 68 $ 81 Single room: $ 171 £ 88 $ 166 € 103 Ft 38387 kr 14351 ₪ 371 ¥ 18561 Mex$ 2159 NZ$ 209 kr 1111 zł 463 S$ 149 kr 1165 CHF 97 $ 116
Aschaffenburg, Cat B: $ 99 £ 51 $ 96 € 60 Ft 22361 kr 8360 ₪ 216 ¥ 10812 Mex$ 1257 NZ$ 122 kr 647 zł 270 S$ 87 kr 679 CHF 57 $ 68 Single room: $ 132 £ 68 $ 129 € 80 Ft 29815 kr 11146 ₪ 288 ¥ 14416 Mex$ 1677 NZ$ 163 kr 863 zł 359 S$ 116 kr 905 CHF 75 $ 90
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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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