The Rhine and Neckar river cruise

You will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful part of the Rhine between Koblenz and Boppard from the sundeck. Let the castles and fortresses float by! The Rhine bike trail passes well-known and worthwhile places such as St.Goar, Rüdesheim, Eltville and the historical Mainz. Passing the town of the Nibelung Saga Worms you sail to the Neckar mouth. By bike you explore the Celtic town of Ladenburg and the world-famous Heidelberg. Marvel at the Old-town which is well worth seeing and visit the magnificent castle. The romantic atmosphere of the Neckar will be experienced next! Take your time to enjoy Neckarsteinach as well as the small town of Hirschhorn with its former Karmelit monastery. Loaf around the angular lanes of Eberbach and bike to Hornberg castle.

This trip is also offered in the opposite direction from Bad Wimpfen to Koblenz.

MS Patria:
The MS Patria offers capacities for 68 guests in 15 air-conditioned cabins (it's not possible to open the windows) on the lower deck and 19 cabins on the upper deck (here you can open the window, no air condition). All cabins are equipped with two single beds, shower and toilet. A cozy atmosphere and a friendly crew await you in the saloon and bar. You also have a partially covered sundeck where you can spend your time after the bike tours. The crew is an experienced team, supplying a familiar atmosphere on board.


1. day Koblenz arrival
Individual arrival at Koblenz. Embarkment starts at 4 p.m.. The crew welcomes you on bord.
Experiencing the Old-town on your own is very recomendable. Have a walk to the "Deutsches Eck" where Moselle and Rhine meet. It's only a few minutes away from the ship. Walk alog the Rhine promenade or through the old city centre.

2. day Koblenz - Rüdesheim 30 km
In the morning you cycle comfortably with the first ship up the Rhine to Boppard. Look forward to your bike tour through the most beautiful part of the Middle Rhine Valley. On both sides of the river, a large number of castles (UNESCO World Heritage) can be seen. You cycle past castles and palaces on the flat Rhine bike trail through the valley of the Loreley till you reach the beautiful town of Rudesheim, which features the world-famous Drosselgasse (throttle alley). Overnight in Rudesheim or Bingen.

3. day Rüdesheim - Mainz 37 km
Today you cycle along the banks of the Rhine from Rudesheim through the Rheingau and Eltville to Mainz. Look forward to the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, as in Mainz there is much to discover. Marvel at the many churches, museums, fountains and monuments. The main attractions include the cathedral, the Electoral Palace, the State Theatre, the Citadel, the Fastnachtsbrunnen and the Gutenberg monument. Enjoy the late afternoon during a stroll through Mainz, where you can visit perhaps one of the many interesting museums.

4. day Mainz - Nierstein 26 km
Some time you will stay right by the side of the Rhine, then you will see the mighty river from the distance. Via Laubenheim you go to Nierstein, the biggest wine growing community on the Rhine. You will have lunch on board the Patria and in the afternoon you'll have an excursion into the vineyards with a tractor. The day ends with a good wine and a rustic meal at a winegrower.

5. day Nierstein - Heidelberg 25 km
Comfortable you start the day with a boat trip up the Rhine past the town of the Nibelung Saga Worms to the starting point of your bike tour to Mannheim. On flat roads you cycle on the idyllic Neckar Cycle Path to the Celtic town of Ladenburg, with its beautiful half-timbered houses. Stroll through the quaint downtown, enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere of the small village and treat yourself with a break in one of the many nice cafes. Then follow the Neckar Cycle Path to the famous city of Heidelberg. Be enchanted by the majestic Castle towering on the mountain which is worth a visit or take part in an interesting city tour.

6. day Heidelberg - Eberbach 38 km
Leaving Heidelberg, your nect destination will be Neckargemünd. On your way you will also pass Ziegelhausen. The route we have chosen leads through the southern Odenwald to Neckarsteinach. You can now look forward to the next stage, the small town Hirschhorn and its castle; the town is considered the treasure of the Neckar valley. The most worthwhile sights are Hirschhorn castle, the ancient Karmelit monastery and the market church. Finally, you will bike to Eberbach, today's final destination. Enjoy a walk around the narrow streets and the small places supplying a lively atmonsphere.

7. day Eberbach - Bad Wimpfen 41 km
Ready, steady, go! After breakfast you will bike to Neckarzimmern via Ziegelhausen. A short trip to Hornberg castle will be very interesting. Hornberg castle is one of the most beautiful castles in the Neckar valley. It used to be the domicile for the bishops of Speyer after 1259 and came into possession of Götz von Berlichingen in the 16th century. The last stage along the Neckar leads you to the very athmospheric, medieval looking small town of Bad Wimpfen.

8. day Bad Wimpfen departure
After breakfast it will be time to say goodbye to the river and to the MS Patria.


Dates and direction of the tour:
Koblenz-Bad-Wimpfen: 2016/05/28, 07/09, 09/03
Bad-Wimpfen-Koblenz: 2016/06/04, 07/16, 09/10

Please note:
All bike and ship trips may underlie spontaneous changes of the route due to certain weather conditions.
For this trip exist special terms of cancelation.

MS Patria:
Das gemütliche Flussschiff MS Patria ist mit Restaurant, Salon mit Bar (klimatisiert) sowie einem z.T. überdachten Sonnendeck ausgestattet. Die 15 Kabinen auf dem Hauptdeck verfügen über eine individuell regulierbare Klimaanlage (Fenster nicht zu öffnen). Die 19 Oberdeck-Kabinen haben ein zu öffnendes Fenster (ohne Klimaanlage). Alle Kabinen sind darüber hinaus mit zwei ebenerdigen Betten und Du/WC ausgestattet (ca. 7 qm).

Arrival Koblenz:
If you do the tour in the opposite direction: The pier in Koblenz (Peter-Altmeier-Ufer) is about 3 km away from Koblenz main station.
Close to the pier you find a car park. Cost: ca. 120.00 Euro per week.

Arrival Bad Wimpfen:
If you do the tour in the opposite direction and start in Bad Wimpfen: Your ship is waiting for you at the pier "Alte Steige" close to the old town of Bad Wimpfen. The railway station is just 200 m away.

Rückfahrt zum Ausgangsort:
Mit dem Zug in 3 Stunden für ca. 35 Euro (Gruppenfahrkarten ggf. vor Ort über den Reiseleiter buchbar) oder mit dem Kleinbus ab 4 Pers. für ca. 85 Euro pro Person (Transport eigener Räder plus 12,50 Euro pro Rad). Begrenzte Plätze, Reservierung für den Kleinbustransfer bei Reiseanmeldung erforderlich. Zahlung vor Ort.

Mietfahrräder:
An Bord stehen 7-Gang-Unisex-Leihräder von KTM mit Hand- und Rücktrittbremse, ausgestattet mit Gepäcktasche zur Verfügung. Mitnahme von eigenen Rädern gegen Voranmeldung möglich (Haftungsausschluss für Schäden, Verlust oder Diebstahl).

Bitte beachten Sie:
Programmänderungen grundsätzlich vorbehalten. Wenn z.B. wegen Niedrig-, Hochwasser oder Schlechtwetter eine Strecke nicht befahren werden kann, behält sich der Skipper das Recht vor, die Route zu Ihrer Sicherheit zu ändern (dies ist kein kostenloser Rücktrittsgrund).

Gepäck:
Aus Platzgründen möchten wir Sie bitten, auf Gepäckstücke mit Hartschale zu verzichten, der Stauraum in der Kabine ist sehr begrenzt!

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  • 2-bed outside cabin
  • daily cleaning of the cabines
  • full board
  • welcome drink
  • coffee and cake until 4.30 pm
  • 1 dinner with wine at a local wine grower
  • daily route information on board
  • any fees for harbors, bridges and watergates
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Additional costs:

  • in a SR: 929,00 EUR
  • tourer: 70,00 EUR
  • electric bike: 165,00 EUR
  • season surcharge: 28.05.2016 - 03.09.2016 100,00 EUR
  • surcharge upper deck double cabin per person: 130,00 EUR
  • Zuschlag Einzelkabine Oberdeck: 130,00 EUR

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  • Child discounts: 25% reduction for children under 14 years of age in a room with two people paying the full price, 15% reduction for children under 14 years of age in their own room

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