Luxembourg - Germany - Moselle from Luxembourg to Koblenz Tour 2018 Individual Self-Guided 8 days / 7 nights

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1 Luxembourg - Germany - Moselle from Luxembourg to Koblenz Tour 2018 Individual Self-Guided 8 days / 7 nights Begin this beautiful bike tour in Luxembourg, whose historical center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In just a few minutes you are from your hotel right in the middle. Marvel at architectural details, interesting museums and enjoy the cosmopolitan cuisine. Through the hilly landscape of the Grand - Duchy you cycle past many small villages to Remich on the Moselle. Look forward to further bike tail, because now it awaits you an excellent bike path that takes you through many small wine villages in the Roman city of Trier. After that discover such famous places as Mosel in Traben- Trarbach, Bernkastel- Kues, Cochem, before admiring the confluence of the Moselle and the Rhine at the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz.

2 Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Luxembourg arrival Arrive early to Luxembourg because this cosmopolitan city has much to offer. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, the impressive casemates and the Ducal Palace. Parking and bicycle rental on site. Day 2: Luxembourg-Remich 32 km You do not leave the capital of the Grand Duchy without once again taking a look at the enchanting and powerful bastion. The little river Alzette leads out to the country. You cycle now on small country roads, through tiny villages, through hilly landscape with green forest and colorful fields. Of course there are some climbs to master, but unpaved road sections do not exist. Look forward to Remich, whose southern flair can be felt in the many cafes and bistros on the 3 km long Moselle promenade. Marvel at the ancient streets and the Deanery Church dated Day 3: Remich-Trier 42 km Today you will accompany the first time the vast vineyards right and left of the Moselle. You cycle until Konz where you cross the mouth of the Saar and Mosel. From there it is not far to Trier and therefore you have time for a leisurely walking tour with a visit to the Porta Nigra, the amphitheater, the Imperial Baths or the magnificent cathedral. Day 4: Trier - Piesport 48 km Today, Roman past and contemporary viniculture will meet. The Moselle bike trail leads you to Mehring, where the Villa Rustica waits for your visit. Villa Rustica is the designation for a manor in the Roman Empire. Today, the reconstructed walls and foundations can be visited again. You will now cycle to Trittenheim, where a nature trail informs about the man year of the vine grower, the local variety of grape and the process of vine growing. Just before reaching today s destination, you will pass Neumagen-Dhron, Germany s oldest winegrowing place! You should stop here to taste some of that wine!

3 Day 5: Piesport - Traben-Trarbach 40 km The two famous Moselle towns Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach and the well-known wine growing resort "Kröver Nacktarsch" are today s highlight! Marvel at the colorful and manifold half-timbered constructions seaming the market place of Bernkastel-Kues. In Traben-Trarbach, you should take a boat trip. Day 6: Traben-Trarbach - Cochem 55 km You will discover Enkirch today, a jewel of the Moselle region s traditional half-timbered architecture. Later on, you will reach Zell, the wine-growing resort with the Zeller Schwarzen Katz ( The Black Cat of Zell ). Take a relaxing break in the small town of Beilstein, proud of its surname Rothenburg an der Mosel. Then, you will reach Cochem with its picturesque centre and the ancient realm dating from the 11th century. Day 7: Cochem - Koblenz 49 km Before the Moselle bike trail takes you to the neat winegrowing villages like Koben Gondorf or Winningen and to the Deutsche Eck, you will have the chance to visit the medieval castle of Burg Eltz. Enjoy the wide view over the magnificent valley of the Rhine and be looking forward to a wonderful evening in Koblenz. Panoramio.com Day 8: Koblenz departure Your bike trip ends in Koblenz today. Saying good-bye is never easy, especially not to the winding Moselle bike trail. Anyone who wishes to travel back to Luxembourg should book our shuttle transfer via Treves. It will transport any luggage and the bikes as well. Departure will be at 9 a.m., arrival in Luxembourg around 12.30p.m.

4 Route Technical Characteristics: Route Profile: Beginners-intermediate. Easy cycling, pushing the bike now and then. The quality of the bike trail is very good. There are practical no unpaved or poorly developed path. The route runs almost exclusively on paved roads and is very well signposted. The volume of traffic varies, but between Trier and Cochem there is almost always a separate bike trail on the right or left shore side, off the main road. Only during your last day you have to cycle a section on a wide bicycle lane next to the main road. Distance: 264 km Travel Season: Departures daily from April 14 October 20, 2018

5 Price per Person: Double Occupancy with breakfast Single Occupancy with breakfast Seasonal Surcharge May 5 to May Seasonal Surcharge June 1 to August Seasonal Surcharge August 16 to September Bike Rental (7 -/24 speed) Electric Bike Extra Nights Luxembourg Double Occupancy (B&B) Extra Nights Luxembourg Single Occupancy (B&B) Extra Nights Koblenz Double Occupancy (B&B) Extra Nights Koblenz Single Occupancy (B&B) Child Discounts Under 14 years in a room with two people paying full price 25% Under 14 years in their own room 15% Accommodation: For all of our individual tours we offer you either comfortable hotels or good family-owned guesthouses. Included: Accommodation including breakfast Room with shower/bath/wc Luggage transport Map of bike trails with marked route Detailed route description Tips for tour preparation Touristic information 7 day service hotline

6 Bikes 7 speed tourer 21 speed tourer We would recommend the 7 speed tourer for all those that are looking for a back pedal brake and wide gel seat for maximum comfort in an upright sitting position. It is equipped with a simple hub gear shift and is perfectly suited to tours on flat to slightly hilly terrain. The 27 speed tourer is the best choice for cyclists that value the advantages of the dérailleur gear shift for flexibility whilst going up and down hills. This bike allows you to be a little more active without compromising on saddle comfort and practical everyday suitability. E-bike This e-bike provides all the comfort you could possible desire. You can switch its electric drive on and off at any time and get to your destination with ease particularly handy if, for example, you are doing a longer or more hilly section or if you are pulling a child transporter. The suspension fork and sprung seat post ensure a gentle ride, whilst the hydraulic brakes provide the utmost safety. Assisting people in realizing their touring dreams worldwide is our passion. THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 Toll Free Local TICO Ontario Registration No: