Rhine River’s Three Imperial Cathedrals
Germany Bike Tours
Cycle German Wine Country!
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- Length6–9 days
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Overview
On this tour, you will experience the three great Imperial Cathedrals of Speyer, Worms and Mainz that sit magnificently along Europe’s longest river. Each of them was erected at the crossroads of important trading and traveling routes, surrounded by beautiful scenery. This bike tour offers a varied and interesting route along bike paths predominantly flat as you follow the Rhine, and once in the wine-growing regions, a bit more hilly. You will cycle into the largest German wine producing areas of Rhein-Hessen and the Pfalz as well as ride some of the long and famous German Wine Route or Weinstrasse, the 2nd largest wine-growing region in Germany. Bad Dürkheim especially pays homage to the wine with a huge Wurstmarkt (Wine and Sausage Festival) every September that is said to be the largest wine festival in the world!! Of course, the wine flows freely all summer long. In and around Bad Dürkheim alone, there are a reported 144 wineries, many of which offer wine tastings.
This bike tour in Germany includes many great cities in its itinerary. Heidelberg is known for its University, and its 16-17th century Schloß that still looks over the town and contains a huge wine cask in its cellar. Worms is famous for the legend of the Nibelungenlied, for which a festival is held every year, as well as its Imperial Cathedral (Wormser Dom). Oppenheim is best known for its wines, especially those from the Oppenheimer Krötenbrunnen vineyards. Rüdesheim is Germany’s biggest tourist attraction (except for Cologne Cathedral). This is because of its winemaking, the picturesque town itself and also its location within the Rheingau region and the Frankfurt Rhine Main Region. Neustadt an der Weinstrasse is also just a gorgeous little town with its heart in wine making.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Heidelberg
Day 2: Heidelberg - Worms, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Worms - Nierstein, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 4: Nierstein - Rüdesheim, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Rüdesheim - Alzey, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Alzey - Grünstadt, 21 mi. (35 km)
Day 7: Grünstadt - Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, 21 mi. (35 km)
Day 8: Neustadt - Heidelberg, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 9: Departure from Heidelberg*All distances are approximate. Tour can also be taken for 6 days with same dates except arrival on Sundays.
DAY 1: Arrival in Heidelberg
Individual arrival into Heidelberg. This is a great little town, and worth a stroll to the Neckar River, or the old castle up on the hill if you have time.DAY 2: Heidelberg to Worms, 28 mi. (45 km)
Today you will cycle along the Neckar River to the old Roman town of Ladenburg, with its very beautiful medieval town center. Crossing the Rhine valley, you’ll immediately enter into the old Imperial city of Worms. The Cathedral dome of Worms dates from the 12th century as well as the old town, the old fortification walls, the Martin-Luther-monument and the oldest preserved Jewish cemetery in Europe - all of which are well worth a visit.DAY 3: Worms to Nierstein, 34 mi. (55 km)
Today you’ll continue leisurely along the Rhine River, ,often on idyllic paths all the way to Oppenheim, the city of Gothic architecture and wine producing. Explore the underground old town, the labyrinth of Oppenheim and follow the traces of Martin Luther.DAY 4: Nierstein to Rüdesheim, 31 mi. (50 km)
The second Imperial dome of the tour will be in Mainz, capital of the Rheinland-Pfalz region. Here you’ll cross the Main River and can visit the Gutenberg Museum. In the idyllic town of Rüdesheim, you can enjoy a splendid view over the Middle-Rhine-Valley from a cable car.DAY 5: Rüdesheim to Alzey, 31 mi. (50 km)
First you’ll cross the river Rhine and reach Bingen, where the river Nahe flows into the Rhine and constitutes an intersection of four wine-growing territories. Along with the “mouse-tower” in Binger Loch, you should also visit the Drusus Bridge from the 10th century and the bridge chapel. Soon you will reach your days destination Alzey.DAY 6: Alzey to Grünstadt, 21 mi. (35 km)
Today, a short cycle day with enough time to explore the wine-culture that surrounds you. You reach the start of the German Wine producing region in Bobenheim and finish the day in tranquil Grünstadt. There will be plenty of time to sample the local wine today.DAY 7: Grünstadt to Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, 21 mi. (35 km)
Today you cycle through lots of beautiful little wine producing towns, the cultural highlights of the day. Visit the largest wine-barrel of the world in Bad Dürkheim and if you are traveling in the beginning of September, you will be able to see the largest wine festival of the world. In Deidesheim, visit the Wine Museum in the medieval town hall.DAY 8: Neustadt – Heidelberg, 34 mi. (55 km)
Today you will cycle to the third of the three Imperial cathedral domes, this one in Speyer. Enjoy the marvelous medieval ambience of Speyer’s old town and visit the splendid castle and park of Schwetzingen.DAY 9: Departure from Heidelberg
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Accommodation
Category A: 3 star to 4 star hotels Category B: 3 star Hotels or B&Bs
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 8 nights in selected category
- Breakfast buffets
- 21-speed hybrid bicycle
- Luggage transfer
- Personal tour information
- Route descriptions & maps (one set per room)
- Signposting
- 7 day service Hotline
- GPS tracks (must request in advance)
- Bicycle protection
What’s Not Included
- Train ticket Frankfurt to Heidelberg, ± € 25
- Lunches and dinners (dinners can be included for a supplement)
- Visitor’s Tax (to be paid upon arrival) approx. € 2-5 per person
- Ferry tickets in Nierstein (approx. €2.50 per person)
- Ferry tickets Bingen (approx. €2.50 per person
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
2019
Arrival possible between April 20 and October 12, 2019
Season 1: April 20 to May 10 and September 28 to October 12, 2019
Season 2: June 22 to August 16, 2019
Season 3: May 11 to June 21 and August 17 to September 27, 2019Please 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.
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Pricing
9 Day Tour
Option A Option B Season 1 $ 1727 £ 889 $ 1,534 € 1020 kr 154585 ₪ 4169 ¥ 168668 Mex$ 18936 NZ$ 1860 NOK 12032 kr 11738 $ 1,132 $ 1327 £ 684 $ 1,179 € 784 kr 118818 ₪ 3204 ¥ 129643 Mex$ 14555 NZ$ 1430 NOK 9248 kr 9022 $ 870 Season 2 $ 1818 £ 937 $ 1,615 € 1074 kr 162769 ₪ 4390 ¥ 177598 Mex$ 19939 NZ$ 1959 NOK 12668 kr 12360 $ 1,192 $ 1422 £ 732 $ 1,263 € 840 kr 127305 ₪ 3433 ¥ 138903 Mex$ 15595 NZ$ 1532 NOK 9908 kr 9667 $ 933 Season 3 $ 1896 £ 977 $ 1,684 € 1120 kr 169740 ₪ 4578 ¥ 185204 Mex$ 20793 NZ$ 2043 NOK 13211 kr 12889 $ 1,243 $ 1497 £ 771 $ 1,329 € 884 kr 133974 ₪ 3613 ¥ 146179 Mex$ 16411 NZ$ 1612 NOK 10427 kr 10173 $ 981 Single supplement $ 574 £ 296 $ 510 € 339 kr 51377 ₪ 1386 ¥ 56057 Mex$ 6294 NZ$ 618 NOK 3999 kr 3901 $ 376 $ 381 £ 196 $ 338 € 225 kr 34100 ₪ 920 ¥ 37206 Mex$ 4177 NZ$ 410 NOK 2654 kr 2589 $ 250 Dinners included $ 422 £ 217 $ 374 € 249 kr 37737 ₪ 1018 ¥ 41175 Mex$ 4623 NZ$ 454 NOK 2937 kr 2866 $ 276 $ 330 £ 170 $ 293 € 195 kr 29553 ₪ 797 ¥ 32245 Mex$ 3620 NZ$ 356 NOK 2300 kr 2244 $ 216 Category A: 3 star to 4 star hotels
Category B: 3 star hotels or B&BsSeason 1: April 20 to May 10 and September 28 to October 12, 2019
Season 2: June 22 to August 16, 2019
Season 3: May 11 to June 21 and August 17 to September 27, 2019Extra Options
Electric bike rental: $ 178 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 15913 ₪ 429 ¥ 17363 Mex$ 1949 NZ$ 191 NOK 1239 kr 1208 $ 117
EXTRA NIGHTS Option A Option B Heidelberg $ 168 £ 86 $ 149 € 99 kr 15004 ₪ 405 ¥ 16371 Mex$ 1838 NZ$ 181 NOK 1168 kr 1139 $ 110 $ 102 £ 52 $ 90 € 60 kr 9093 ₪ 245 ¥ 9922 Mex$ 1114 NZ$ 109 NOK 708 kr 690 $ 67 Single supplement $ 117 £ 60 $ 104 € 69 kr 10457 ₪ 282 ¥ 11410 Mex$ 1281 NZ$ 126 NOK 814 kr 794 $ 77 $ 68 £ 35 $ 60 € 40 kr 6062 ₪ 163 ¥ 6614 Mex$ 743 NZ$ 73 NOK 472 kr 460 $ 44 Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy self-guided hotel tour with daily distances ranging from 21 to 37 miles. Routes make use of good, hard asphalt roads (bike paths/side streets). Terrain is almost entirely flat with a possible sloping hill or two.
Airport Info
Fly to Frankfurt.
Local Travel
Train from Frankfurt airport to Heidelberg, 1-1½ hr. depending on connections.
Climate
The average high in °F in the Heidelberg area is approx. May 66º, June 71º, July 75º, August 73º, and September 68º
Recommended
Including 3-course dinners with tour.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Eurobike.
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