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Heart of Europe Bike & Barge: Metz to Cochem
Activity Level:
Easy |
Daily Mileage:
15 - 35 mi |
Daily Biking:
2 - 4 hr
Air package plus
12 days from only
$4095
Price includes roundtrip airfare.
Land only
8 days from only
$3195
Pre-trip Extension:
Munich · 3 nights $395
Post-trip Extension:
Berlin · 3 nights $395
Munich · 3 nights $395
Post-trip Extension:
Berlin · 3 nights $395
The most enriching way to explore the bucolic Moselle Valley is at its river’s unhurried pace.
So we take our time cruising its waters on our private barge. We’ll unpack our bags, then cruise and cycle for seven glorious days past terraced vineyards, emerald hillsides, and charming timber-framed villages. Our journey flows into Germany, France, and Luxembourg … past historic outposts of the Roman Empire … to serene riverside picnic spots … through a collapsed volcano … and into the lives of locals who’ve invited us into their homes. And of course, there’ll be lots of the valley’s fine wines to sample.
What's Included
Bicycle Tour Only - without Air
- 7 nights aboard a private deluxe canal barge
- 17 meals - 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
Air Package Plus
- Roundtrip international airfare
- Transfers
- 7 nights aboard a private deluxe canal barge, 2 nights in a Luxembourg City hotel, 1 night in a Koblenz hotel
- 20 meals - 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
- Guided walking tours of Koblenz and Luxembourg City
- Entrance into Cochem Castle
- AND the option to add our Low-Cost Trip Extensions: Pre-trip: Munich • 3 nights for $395 Post-trip: Berlin • 3 nights for $395
Both Vacation Options Include
- 1 glass of wine with all dinners aboard the barge
- FREE use of our custom VBT bicycle and helmet
- Service of two bilingual VBT Trip Leaders
- 6 days of cycling with FULL VAN SUPPORT during the cruise portion of your trip
- Sightseeing and cultural activities
- 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT vacation
- Special Good Buy discount
Cultural Highlights
- Enjoy generous sightseeing, including walking tours of Luxembourg City, Metz, Trier, Cochem and Koblenz
- Unpack just once on a 7-night cruise through a fairytale landscape of castles and vineyards
- Sip local wines during a wine tasting in a fourth-generation, family-operated winery
- Share hearty German fare with a local family in their home
- Cycle along easy, quiet bike paths enjoying scenic river views
- Pedal through a fascinating region of collapsed volcanoes and discover its history at a local museum
What to Expect
This tour offers easy terrain through the trip. Our VBT support shuttle is
available every day at designated waypoints for those who need assistance.
- Activity Level: Easy
- Daily Mileage: 15-35 miles
- Daily Biking Time: 2-4 hours
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