Germany Trip Plan:
4 Day Bicycle Tour of the Mosel
Come and enjoy a cycling tour of Germany's wine region, the Mosel. It is the sweet heart of Germany where the vineyards go on for miles along the meandering Rhine River that make this area so romantic. Enjoy tasting wines, cycling along the Rhine and eating hearty German food during this four day tour.
Note: This is a trip plan (self-driving, stay in a vacation apartment, explore on your own)
Duration: 4 days
Recommended Destination Airport: Düsseldorf Airport
Trip Plan Details:
This trip includes the following items in the price calculation:
- 3 x nights accommodation in a nice vacation apartment or comparable hotel room
- 3 x breakfast buffet
- 3 x dinner
- 1 x wine tasting event in winery
- 1 x Rhine River Cruise
Cost Estimate:
We compiled some starting prices and rough estimates to help you better with your Germany trip planning.
| Lodging: | starting at $246 for 2 persons / 3 days |
| Admissions: | starting at $354 for 2 persons / 3 days |
| Estimated Total Cost: | 2 persons, starting at $600 / 4 days |
| 4 persons, starting at $1054 / 4 days |
Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Find your apartment in the Mosel. The apartments have full kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms and are centrally located to explore the area on foot.
Day 2: Cycling Trier and Bernkastel
Here are many beautiful cycling routes along the Moselle. Here are some recommended tours:
Cycling Trier - Bernkastel - 55 km
After breakfast, take your coach to Trier. The city can be explored on a guided tour. From here begins the tour along the Mosel past Schweich, Leiwen, Wintrich to Bernkastel-Kues. Then it's cast off,
with the ship go from Bernkastel to Traben-Trarbach. Return by bus to your hotel.
Day 3: Cycling from Cochem to Alken
Begin by taking the bus to Zell. From here it is along the Mosel loop past the Bremmer Calmont, the steepest vineyard in Europe to Cochem. The famous little town invites you to linger. The goal of our stage is the fort-town of Alken. Here we go with the winemaker to take a hearty tasting. Return by bus to your hotel.
Day 4: Begin your Journey Home
After breakfast it's time to depart. With many new impressions of the Mosel, you'll be sure to have many fond memories of Germany's beauty.
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Where to Stay?
We feature nice vacation rentals and holiday apartments in destinations that are part of this trip plan. Click on a picture of the destination below where you would like to stay, then browse the vacation apartments, pick one you like, and fill out the Check Availability form with your desired travel dates. If you would like to stay in different locations please submit multiple inquiries, specifying the desired travel dates for each vacation apartment where you would like to stay. We will back to you with a free quote quickly (typically within 1-2 business days.)
Bernkastel-Kues
Bernkastel-Kues is a town over 700 years old, located on the Middle Moselle river in the district of Bernkastel-Wittlich, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Related: Bernkastel-Kues travel guide
Cochem
Cochem is a town in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany, capital of the district Cochem-Zell. It is situated in the valley of the Mosel, at the foot of a hill surrounded by a feudal castle, the Reichsburg, dating from 1051. The town is surrounded by…
Related: Cochem travel guide
Traben-Trarbach
Traben-Trarbach is a municipality in the district Bernkastel-Wittlich, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated on the river Moselle, approx. 15 km east of Wittlich and 5 km north-east of Bernkastel-Kues.
Related: Traben-Trarbach travel guide
Trier
Trier, in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, is the country's oldest city, dating from Roman times. Trier is rich in ruins from the Roman Empire (protected by UNESCO), such as the Porta Nigra gate, the Roman baths (the Kaiserthermen), and a…
Related: Trier travel guide
How to maximize your savings and spend less during your Germany vacation?
You can cut down your vacation costs significantly by following these simple rules:
- Instead of eating out in restaurants most of the time your vacation rental apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen. By preparing your breakfast and dinner yourself you can save lots of money, but you can also live a more authentic Germany vacation by trying out local foods and recipes. (see some German recipe suggestions.)
- Use public transportation instead of a rental car. We provide you with links and details on how to get around using public transportation. Check out the corresponding Live Like a German travel guide for more details.