Winery Tour on the Rhine
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable multi-day cycling tour through Germany's picturesque wine regions. This journey takes you through charming towns, historic cities, and breathtaking landscapes, offering a perfect blend of culture, history, and nature. From the secret wine capital of Neustadt an der Weinstraße to the romantic town of Rüdesheim, each day presents new discoveries and experiences. Enjoy wine tastings, explore medieval architecture, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Rhine Valley. With comfortable accommodations and expert guidance, this tour promises an enriching and memorable adventure for all cycling enthusiasts.
Included
Accommodation in 3***- and 4****-hotels, wine-hotels and with wine growers
Breakfast
Welcome briefing (German, English)
Luggage transfer
EUROBIKE developed route
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
3 Wine tastings (German)
App for Navigation and GPS-data
Service-Hotline
Destinations
Mainz
Mannheim
Worms
SpeyerMap
Attractions
Rosenhöhe
Heidelberg Tun
Old Bridge Heidelberg
Technic Museum Speyer
Mainz Citadel
Friedrichsplatz
Schwetzingen Palace
Gutenberg Museum
Mainz Cathedral
NizzaDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Neustadt an der Weinstraße
- Neustadt an der Weinstraße - Arrival day
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- St Stephen Church
- Friedrichsplatz
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Begin your journey in the charming town of Neustadt an der Weinstraße, known as the secret wine capital of Germany. Here, you'll attend an introductory meeting and get fitted for your bike. Explore the town's winding alleys, admire the impressive Abbey Church, and visit the whimsical Elwedritschenbrunnen fountain. Settle into your accommodation at the Panorama Hotel (or similar) for a restful night.
Day 2 – Day 2: Speyer to Heidelberg
- Neustadt an der Weinstraße
- Speyer
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- Speyer Cathedral
- Schwetzingen Palace
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Cycle through the picturesque Rhine plain, leaving the wine region behind as you head towards the historic city of Speyer. Marvel at the grandeur of the Speyer Cathedral before continuing to Schwetzingen, where the stunning palace and gardens await. Conclude your day in Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town, and unwind at the Qube Heidelberg (or similar).
Day 3 – Day 3: Heidelberg to Worms
- Worms
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- Heidelberg Tun
- Old Bridge Heidelberg
- Mainz Cathedral
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Pedal along the Neckar River to Ladenburg, a town steeped in Roman history with a captivating medieval center. Continue your journey through the Rhine Valley to Worms, an imperial city renowned for its 12th-century cathedral, the Martin Luther Monument, and the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe. Rest at the Dom Hotel Worms (or similar) for the night.
Day 4 – Day 4: Worms to Oppenheim
- Worms
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- Rosenhöhe
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Enjoy a scenic ride along the Rhine, traversing idyllic paths by ancient channels to reach Oppenheim, famed for its Gothic architecture and wine. A short ferry ride across the Rhine offers breathtaking views of Nierstein, nestled among vineyards. Indulge in a wine tasting session before retiring to Friedrichshof (or similar) for the evening.
Day 5 – Day 5: Oppenheim to Rüdesheim
- Mainz
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- Roemerhalle Bad Kreuznach
- Gutenberg Museum
- Mainz Cathedral
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Cycle through vineyards to Mainz, the capital of Rheinland-Pfalz, where you'll visit the majestic Mainz Cathedral and the renowned Gutenberg Museum. Cross the Rhine to the romantic town of Rüdesheim, where a cable car ride offers panoramic views of the vineyards. Spend the night at Altdeutsche Weinstube (or similar).
Day 6 – Day 6: Rüdesheim to Alzey
Day 6: Rüdesheim to Alzey
- Biebrich Palace
- Mainz Citadel
- Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal
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Cross the Rhine to Bingen, where the Nahe River meets the Rhine. Visit the historic Drusus Bridge, Mäuseturm Tower, and the Bridge Chapel. Cycle through vineyards to Alzey, known as the 'Volker City,' where a sommelier will guide you through a wine tasting at the Weinhotel Kaisergarten (or similar).
Day 7 – Day 7: Alzey to Grünstadt
- Mannheim
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- Rosenhöhe
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A shorter cycling stage allows ample time to immerse yourself in the region's rich wine culture. Begin in Bobenheim, the starting point of the German Wine Road, and conclude your day in the quaint wine-growing town of Grünstadt. Relax at the Pfalzhotel Asselheim (or similar) for the night.
Day 8 – Day 8: Grünstadt to Neustadt an der Weinstraße
- Bad Dürkheim
- Neustadt an der Weinstraße
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- Technic Museum Speyer
- Schloss- und Festungsruine Hardenburg
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Discover the cultural highlights of the region's wine-growing villages. In Bad Dürkheim, marvel at the world's largest wine barrel and enjoy a wine tasting. Visit the Wine Museum in Deidesheim's medieval town hall before cycling through the 'Balcony of the Pfalz' back to Neustadt an der Weinstraße. Conclude your journey at the Panorama Hotel (or similar).
Day 9 – Day 9: Departure
- Neustadt an der Weinstraße - Departure day
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Conclude your enriching journey through Germany's wine regions. Depart from Neustadt an der Weinstraße or extend your stay to further explore this captivating area.
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