Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine
Explore Germany on the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine
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Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine Overview
For those adventurers with a taste for fine wine, a passion for exploring vast vineyards, and a love of history and culture, the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine is the perfect adventure to satisfy every need. Excellent vineyards in a mild climate, as well as culinary delights and countless cultural highlights await along the way.
On this tour in the Rhineland Palatinate region of Germany, you will cycle through vineyards, along idyllic rivers, through medieval streets, and past magnificent castles; uncovering history and culture around every corner. And after an eventful day of cycling, you can look forward to a charming destination and a nice glass of local wine… the perfect end to each day in this wonderful area.
So what are you waiting for?! Book your spot on the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine and prepare yourself for an unforgettable adventure in the Rhineland!
Trip highlights
Discover the natural beauty of the Rhineland and its many vineyards
Cycle to your heart’s content along the mighty Rhine River
Explore historic cities like Heidelberg, Speyer, and Worms
Taste delicious wines that are local to the Rhineland Palatinate region
Day By Day Itinerary
After arriving in Bad Dürkheim, you will meet up for a welcome briefing and bike fitting. Afterwards, you can spend the evening enjoying the marvellous views overlooking the vines and the town.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Bad Dürkheim
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- None
The first day of cycling on the tour will take you on a route through charming wine-growing towns and the surrounding vineyards. Picture-perfect Sankt Martin and Edenkoben – former summer residences of the Bavarian kings – will be seen along the way. This romantic cycling route will continue on, eventually leading to the former French fortress Landau.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Landau
- Distance:
- 48 km, 420 m of ascent, 410 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today the Queichtal cycle path will lead you from Landau through shaded forests all the way to Germersheim, where you can view the impressive walls of the former fortress. Following the well-developed Rhine cycle path into the imperial town of Speyer, you will be able to witness the striking beauty of its UNESCO-World Cultural Heritage Site cathedral.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Speyer
- Distance:
- 54 km, 140 m of ascent, 170 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today will be a shorter leg of the tour, leaving you with plenty of time for the various cultural highlights located en route. A visit to the famous palace and gardens in Schwetzingen is always recommended, and further along the route the striking palace complex of Heidelberg will be visible from afar. Eventually you will cycle into the unique old part of town that is located directly at the Neckar riverside.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Heidelberg
- Distance:
- 27 km, 30 m of ascent, 30 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
On day 5 of the tour you will follow the River Neckar as far as Ladenburg, where the many half-timber houses create an exceptional ambience. Continuing on through extensive wooded areas in the Rhine Valley, you will follow the route all the way into the old imperial city of Worms with its amazing cathedral.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Worms
- Distance:
- 47 km, 70 m of ascent, 80 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
The final day of cycling on your tour will take you from the Rhine Valley to the second-largest German wine-growing area. Experience wine culture in the small and large wine-growing communities that have a rich history dating all the way back to Roman times. Finally, you will sample some excellent Palatine wine in the renowned vineyard estate “Weingut Fitz Ritter”.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Bad Dürkheim
- Distance:
- 40 km, 280 m of ascent, 250 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, you will pack your things and “auf wiedersehen” to the beautiful Rhineland for an individual departure from the region.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 6 breakfasts are included.
- Accommodations for 6 nights are included in the tour. Accommodations before or after the tour in Bad Dürkheim are not included, but can be added as a supplement.
- Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour.
- Detailed Digital travel information documents
- Welcome briefing
- 1x wine tasting of 5 different wines in the vineyard estate Weingut Fitz-Ritter (German, English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- 24/7 service hotline
Not included
- Flights and transportation to and from the starting point of the tour
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist tax
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Bike rental and insurance
- Printed Route Book
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Cyclists will need to be able to cover between 40 and 70 km per day, and there is one longer ascent throughout the tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into the Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB) or Frankfurt/Main (FRA) airports, then transfer to the Bad Dürkheim train station.
Yes, the travel documents and resources for this trip are in English.
The Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine ends where it began, in Bad Dürkheim. From there, you can head to the Bad Dürkheim train station and transfer to either the Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB) or Frankfurt/Main (FRA) airports.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes come in 7-gear and 21/24-gear varieties. You can also rent an e-bike.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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