Itinerary
- Day 1
Koblenz
You'll arrive in Koblenz and board the MS Olympia starting at 4 pm. Get settled into your cabin on the river ship, then head to dinner this evening to meet your fellow travelers and get oriented before the journey begins.
- Meals
- Dinner (3-course menu)
Landmarks/POIs Koblenz - Day 2
Alken to Cochem
From Alken, you have options. Cycling is available to Moselkern and then on to Cochem, where you'll see half-timbered houses, the town hall, St. Martin's fountain, and Reichsburg castle rising above the town. If you'd rather take it easy, stay on the boat and relax in Cochem for the afternoon instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (3-course menu)
Included Activities
- Cycling from Alken to Moselkern to Cochem (approximately 29 km)
- Visit Cochem old town with historic half-timbered houses
- View St. Martin's fountain
- View Reichsburg castle
Optional Activities
- Spend the day on board the ship (recommended for inexperienced cyclists)
Landmarks/POIs Cochem Reichsburg Cochem St. Martin's Fountain - Day 3
Beilstein to Zell an der Mosel
After breakfast, cycle along the Moselle's scenic meanders to Beilstein, a charming town known locally as 'Rothenburg on the Moselle'. From there, continue past the Bremmer Calmont, Europe's steepest vineyard, reaching Zell an der Mosel where you can check out the Zeller Schwarze Katz vineyard and try some local wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (3-course menu)
Included Activities
- Cycling along Moselle meanders to Beilstein (approximately 39 km total)
- Visit Beilstein old town
- Cycle past Bremmer Calmont (steepest vineyard in Europe)
- Reach Zell an der Mosel
- Explore Zeller Schwarze Katz vineyard
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Zeller Schwarze Katz vineyard
Landmarks/POIs Beilstein Bremmer Calmont Zell an der Mosel Zeller Schwarze Katz Vineyard - Day 4
Traben-Trarbach to Bernkastel-Kues
This day takes you through the Art Nouveau town of Traben-Trarbach and the wine village of Kröv before arriving in Bernkastel-Kues. The town has elegant half-timbered houses around a medieval market square, so there's plenty to see on foot after cycling in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (3-course menu)
Included Activities
- Cycling through Traben-Trarbach (approximately 43 km total)
- Cycle through Kröv wine village
- Visit Bernkastel-Kues
- Explore medieval market square with half-timbered houses
Landmarks/POIs Traben-Trarbach Kröv Bernkastel-Kues - Day 5
Piesport to Mehring
Head to Piesport, the largest wine-growing area on the Moselle, where you can see the largest Roman wine press ever found north of the Alps. Continue on to Neumagen-Dhron, Germany's oldest wine village, to view a Roman wine ship replica before arriving in Mehring by early afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (3-course menu)
Included Activities
- Cycling to Piesport (approximately 48 km total)
- View largest Roman wine press north of the Alps
- Visit Neumagen-Dhron
- View replica of Roman wine ship
- Reach Mehring in early afternoon
Landmarks/POIs Piesport Neumagen-Dhron Mehring - Day 6
Trier
Cycle to Trier via Pfalzel, reaching one of Germany's oldest cities. An extended tour shows off its Roman past through the Porta Nigra city gate and the Constantine Basilica, among other significant structures that tell the story of Roman occupation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (3-course menu)
Included Activities
- Cycling via Pfalzel to Trier (approximately 28 km)
- Extensive tour of Trier
- View Porta Nigra (Roman city gate)
- View Constantine Basilica
Landmarks/POIs Trier Porta Nigra Constantine Basilica - Day 7
Trier to Saarburg
From Trier, cycle along the river through Wasserbillig in Luxembourg and then to Saarburg, sometimes called 'Little Venice'. Narrow alleyways, half-timbered houses, baroque buildings, and colorful fishermen's and boatmen's houses give the town its distinctive character.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (3-course menu)
Included Activities
- Cycling from Trier via Wasserbillig (Luxembourg) to Saarburg (approximately 39 km)
- Explore Saarburg old town
- View half-timbered houses and baroque buildings
- View fishermen's and boatmen's houses
Landmarks/POIs Wasserbillig Saarburg - Day 8
Saarburg
After breakfast, disembark at 9 am and head out individually, bringing your 7-night Moselle Valley river cruise to a close. You'll leave with memories of cycling through wine country and exploring some of Germany's most historic and charming towns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
