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The countryside on both banks of the Moselle is splendid, the cool wines taste deliciously, the picturesque little towns have rich histories and the conditions for cycling are excellent indeed. You follow the river Moselle, partly in Germany, partly in France and partly in Luxembourg, along the endless vineyards and the enchanting old cities like Cochem and Bernkastel. It goes without saying that you can taste the local wine as often as you like. Then, of course, there is Trier, once an imperial Roman city. You will see the remnants of this glorious past in Germanyβs oldest cathedral, amphitheater, the emperorβs throne hall and famous βblack gate,β the remains of the ancient city wall. After Trier you will follow the river Saar to visit charming Saarburg, β¦
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The countryside on both banks of the Moselle is splendid, the cool wines taste deliciously, the picturesque little towns have rich histories and the conditions for cycling are excellent indeed. You follow the river Moselle, partly in Germany, partly in France and partly in Luxembourg, along the endless vineyards and the enchanting old cities like Cochem and Bernkastel. It goes without saying that you can taste the local wine as often as you like.
Then, of course, there is Trier, once an imperial Roman city. You will see the remnants of this glorious past in Germanyβs oldest cathedral, amphitheater, the emperorβs throne hall and famous βblack gate,β the remains of the ancient city wall.
After Trier you will follow the river Saar to visit charming Saarburg, with the stunning waterfalls in the city center. Then onto Luxembourg, the only Grand Duchy in Europe. Itβs strategic position between two super powers (France and Germany) made it a contested area to control over the ages. The last day you cycle in France with her welcoming villages, where the inhabitants are proud of their sweet, smooth wines and golden βMirabellenβ liqueur. The tour end in the city of Metz, with her splendid Gothic cathedral.
You will stay the first or last day (depending on the itinerary) in a hotel in Metz. A city tour with a local guide is also part of the program.
The ship: Your floating hotel
In between cycling excursions, you cruise along with the ship, which travels to a new destination every day. You dine, sleep and eat breakfast on board. Youβll receive a packed lunch every day, and you can usually choose between a longer or shorter bike ride. Itβs also possible to spend a day on board if you like. There are rental bikes/e-bikes on board.
Fully Guided
Accompanied by a competent, professional and multilingual tour leader, you and the group will visit interesting sights and places on the daily cycling tours. During the bike tour, they will explain the local history and culture behind the things you encounter along the way. You can also choose to ride individually with the help of our Ride with GPS app and our BBT cycling map (available on board).
Embarkation and check-in is at 2 p.m. in Cochem. After a welcome meeting with the crew, the tour leader will take you for a walk through this cozy and characteristic Moselle town, with steep wine-clad mountains, wooded hills, an impressive castle and a picturesque square with beautiful timber-framed houses and cafes. A visit to Cochemβs majestic Reichsburg Castle is included in the 2026 program. Starting in 2027, you can visit the castle on your own.
Following breakfast, youβll cycle to Beilstein, one of the best-preserved historical villages on the Moselle. The ruins of Castle Metternich sit towering above the village, and youβll have the opportunity to explore them. After leaving Beilstein youβll pass Europeβs steepest vineyard β with slopes inclining up to 60 degrees β at Bremmer Calmont. Todayβs tour ends in the wine village of Zell on the Moselle, well known in the industry for the wine Zeller Schwarze Katz. In Zell we recommend taking the opportunity to get to know the good wines of the Moselle valley.
Today youβll cycle from Zell to the romantic village of Traben-Trarbach, located on the Moselleβs left bank and famous for its Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) architecture. From there you pass through the wine city of KrΓΆv β well-known for its popular KrΓΆver wine β to Bernkastel-Kues, your destination for the night. The grand half-timbered houses that surround Bernkastel-Kuesβs marketplace date back to the Middle Ages, and are a photographerβs delight. Youβll reach the barge in Kues after a tour through town.
From Bernkastel, the valley opens up and vineyards expand as far as the eye can see. Today we cruise past the heavy-hitters in the wine world: Brauneberg, Piesport, Trittenheim. Piesport is beloved by the Brits for the βlittle golden droplets.β Trittenheim lies in a sharp hairpin turn on the river surrounded by mountains coated with grapes. Around lunchtime you will arrive in Neumagen, already in Roman times an important center of wine production. You can decide to join the barge from here or continue by bicycle to Schweich, where again the barge will be waiting for you. Once on board you will cruise to Trier, the oldest city in Germany. Trier was founded around 15 before Christ by Caesar Augustus under the name of Augusta Trevorum. As a trading town and administrative center, Trier flourished during the late imperial age. This Roman golden age has left us with a respectable number of monuments. Most authentic is the city gate Porta Nigra, which was built around 180 after Christ.
In the morning your tour leader will take you into Trier and walk you around in Roman history. There is also time to discover and enjoy Trier on your own.
After lunch you will hop on your bicycles and follow the Mosel and Saar river to our next destination, Saarburg. Saarburg is an interesting old town situated in the most beautiful part of the Saar valley. Here the banks of the river are densely forested. The castle of Saarburg was built here in the middle of the 10th century. In the middle of town you come across a waterfall of 20 meters high. At the foot of this waterfall there is an old mill, which is driven by the small river. In this part of town most of the old houses from the 17th and 18th century, which give Saarburg such a picturesque look, are still intact. Today there is no dinner on board. You can select one of the local restaurants of Saarburg.
Today there are 2 cycling options. One is easy, but a bit longer along the rivers. The shorter option is a bit more challenging, through the hills. Whatever your choice is, the cycling will lead you into the Grand Duchy Luxembourg. Here the Moselle forms the border between Germany and Luxembourg. Luxembourg is a small country, but her capital (also called Luxembourg) is an important finance center and EU administrative city. On the way, at the Luxembourg side, we visit a wine cooperative, specialized in the so called βCremantβ, say the Champagne of the Moselle. Close to Remich you can admire a Roman mosaic floor. The tile floor which lies in its original place, was once the centerpiece in a palatial Roman villa. The scene (in 3 million individual tile pieces) reveals scenes from gladiator games in the amphitheater.
While having breakfast youβll cruise to Schengen, where your cycling tour started. On the bike, youβll cross into France, cycling through lovely French countryside and villages. Around lunchtime youβll arrive in Thionville, the center of the steel industry until the 1980s. That might sound modern and industrial, but the city is ancient. The historic center shows us the medieval ramparts, lovely gardens, old streets and St.Maximin Basilica. In the afternoon weβll head back to Schengen, where weβll enjoy our final dinner together, then spend the night on board the ship.
After breakfast, youβll say goodbye to the crew of the ship and board a bus that will take you back to Metz. Youβll check into a hotel upon arrival, allowing you plenty of time to explore the city at your leisure.
In the afternoon, you can join a guided tour of the city with a local guide. Youβll see the St. Etienne Cathedral, the third-largest Gothic church in France with flying buttresses and Marc Chagall stained-glass windows. Youβll have the evening to yourself to explore more of the city and try one of the local French restaurants before saying goodbye to your fellow travelers. Your tour leader will accompany you today on the journey to Metz.
On your final day, after breakfast, you can reflect on the past weekβs adventures and enjoy some free time in Metz before heading home. Check-out time is before 9:30 a.m.
Upon arrival in Metz, you can check into your hotel at your leisure from 4:00 pm. Take the evening to explore the beautiful historic city of Metz, situated on a Roman trading route. Marvel at St. Etienne Cathedral, the third largest gothic church in France, with its flying buttresses and Marc Chagall stained-glass windows. Enjoy the stunning architecture, lovely flowers, and cozy cafΓ©s that make Metz so charming. Get a good nightβs sleep before starting on your boating and cycling adventure tomorrow!
At 11:00 am, your tour leaders will welcome you at the hotel, and then itβs time to set out on your adventure. Leave your bags behind for a while and explore Metz during the day with a knowledgeable local guide. After lunch and bag pickup, a bus will take you south to the border village of Schengen, where your ship awaits. Schengen is famous for the βSchengen Agreement,β a well-known European treaty named after this little town in Luxembourg at the 3-country border. Your guide will explain the history and significance of the agreement, which eliminated border controls between many European countries. Meet the crew and get fitted for your bike, then take a test ride guided by your tour leader. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner on board.
Start your first cycling ride from Schengen, following the Moselle Valley. Along the way, visit the small village of Nennig, near todayβs final destination of Remich. Take in the sights of an old Roman villa, complete with a tile floor that remains in its original place. The centerpiece of the villa, the tile floor, is made up of 3 million (!) individual pieces and depicts scenes from gladiator games in the amphitheater.
The river Moselle is here the border between Germany and Luxembourg. You start following the river on the German side, but soon you will hop to the Luxembourg side. There youβll visit a wine cooperative, specialized in the so called βCremantβ, say the Champagne of the Moselle. Then there are 2 cycling options: One is easy, but a bit longer along the rivers. The shorter option is a bit more challenging, through the hills. Whatever your choice is, the biking will lead you to your Saarburg, an interesting old town situated in the most beautiful part of the Saar valley. Here the banks of the river are densely forested. The castle of Saarburg was built here in the middle of the 10th century. In the middle of town you come across a waterfall of 20 meters high. At the foot of this waterfall there is an old mill, which is driven by the small river. In this part of town most of the old houses from the 17th and 18th century, which give Saarburg such a picturesque look, are still intact.
After breakfast your tour leader will take you for a short bicycle tour to Trier. You will arrive there around lunchtime. After a guided walk there is time to discover and enjoy Trier on your own. Trier is known as the oldest city in Germany. The city was founded around 15 before Christ by Caesar Augustus under the name of Augusta Trevorum. As a trading town and administrative center, Trier flourished during the late imperial age. This Roman golden age has left us with a respectable number of monuments. Most authentic is the city gate Porta Nigra, which was built around 18 after Christ. Today there is no dinner on board. You can select one of the local restaurants of Trier.
After a breakfast cruise you will start your bicycle tour in Schweich. You have now entered the βThe Romantic Moselleβ, the unofficial name for the mid- Moselle. Lovely vineyards expand as far as the eye can see. You cruise past the heavy-hitters in the wine world: Trittenheim and Piesport. Trittenheim lies in a sharp hairpin turn on the river surrounded by mountains coated with grapes. Piesport is beloved by the Brits for the βlittle golden droplets.β Around lunchtime you will arrive in Neumagen, already in Roman times an important center of wine production. You can decide to join the barge from here or continue by bicycle to Bernkastel-Kues. This frequently visited, old and picturesque town produces the best wines of the Mid-Moselle. Pride of the town is the market square, with its picturesque timber-framed houses. A walk to the castle offers a beautiful view.
Todayβs cycling tour takes you to the romantic village of Traben-Trarbach, located on the left bank of the Moselle and famous for its Jugendstil (art nouveau) architectural style. Further along the river your destination for the night is Zell on the Moselle, well known in the wine industry for the its Zeller Schwarze Katz white wine. Zell offers the perfect opportunity for you to get to know the good wines of the Moselle.
Beilstein, the βSleeping Beauty of the Moselleβ, is one of the best-preserved historical villages along the length of the river, and is the highlight of todayβs cycling tour. Towering about the village are the ruins of Castle Metternich, which youβll have the opportunity to explore. Then onto your final destination Cochem, a cozy and characteristic Moselle town, with steep wine-clad mountains, wooded hills, an impressive castle and a picturesque square with beautiful timber-framed houses and cafes. A perfect place for a glass of local wine. A visit to Reichsburg Castle is also on the program.
End of tour. Disembarkation after breakfast, till 9:30 a.m.
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We biked down the Mosel River Oct 7, 2025 and had a wonderful experience! Our guides were knowledgeable, fun and always available. The boat crew were friendly and met our every need. We met people from all over the world. We ate wonderfully prepared breakfasts and dinners on board and packed our lunches for bike picnics. We couldn t have been happier with our entire experience& what a unique way to experience new countries!
The route from Metz to Cochem is rich with spectacular views of vineyards and castles, and we had lunch stops in charming villages along the way. We got to visit local wineries and taste their excellent German wines. Cycling across the vineyards in their fall colours, and touring historic sites such as the cathedral at Metz, the Roman gate of Trier, and Cochemβs hilltop castle were highlights.
We absolutely loved our trip from Metz to Cochem. October is a beautiful month to cycle through the vineyards along the river. The colors are breathtaking.
The whole team made our trip special! We loved the character and creativity of the team!
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