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Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine
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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!

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Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine

Explore Germany on the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine
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(133 reviews)
7 days from $1,375USD
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Duration
7 days
Season
Apr-Oct
Standard Biking
Type
Self-Guided, Private
Accommodation
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Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
From $1,375USD (see prices for this tour)
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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!

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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

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Day 1
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Arrival in Bad Dürkheim
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.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Bad Dürkheim
Included Meals None
Day 2
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Cycle Through Vineyards to Landau
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.
Distance 50 km
Overnight Location Hotel in Landau
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 3
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Bike the Rhine Cycle Path to Speyer
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.
Distance 55 km
Overnight Location Hotel in Speyer
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 4
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The Historic City of Heidelberg
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.
Distance 25 km
Overnight Location Hotel in Heidelberg
Included Meals Breakfast
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Cycle to the Imperial City of Worms
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.
Distance 45 km
Overnight Location Hotel in Worms
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 6
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Wine Tasting and Return to Bad Dürkheim
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”.
Distance 40 km
Overnight Location Hotel in Bad Dürkheim
Included Meals Breakfast
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Departure
After breakfast, you will pack your things and “auf wiedersehen” to the beautiful Rhineland for an individual departure from the region.
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Dates and prices

This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need.

2025 Departures:
The departures are available every Sunday and Wednesday, from April 5th to October 12th, 2024.

  • Single room: from $1,875USD*
  • Sharing a double room: from $1,375USD*

*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. The prices listed are per person.

What’s included

Meals

6 breakfasts are included.

Accommodations

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 during the Tour

Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour.

Also Included

  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Route map/details
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • 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

Accommodation for Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine

This tour is based in hotels. Accommodations on this trip are of a 4-star, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplemental fee to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine?

We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Cyclists will need to be able to cover between 40 and 70 kilometres per day, and there is one longer ascent throughout the tour.

Do I need a visa to travel to Germany?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine?

6 breakfasts are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to Bad Dürkheim to start this tour?

Fly into the Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB) or Frankfurt/Main (FRA) airports, then transfer to the Bad Dürkheim train station.

Is the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine in English?

Yes, the travel documents and resources for this trip are in English.

Where does the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine end?

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.

Can I rent a bike?

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.

Can I bring my own bike?

Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Germany?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Germany?

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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