Bike and Barge Germany
Koblenz to Saarbrcken
on the Moselle and Saar Rivers


Koblenz to Saarbrcken Sold out
 
Reverse Saarbrcken to Koblenz
October 4-11, 2008
2 Spaces Available
 
$1699 per person, double occupancy
 
 
   

Merlijn

Your Home for the Week
The Merlijn is a 5-star vessel with private baths, twin beds-no bunk beds- air conditioning and hair dryers. The lounge covers 90 m. It is comfortably furnished in a modern style with a restaurant area and lounge near the bar.
You can enjoy fresh air, water and nature in all weather on the 40 m sun deck.

Outdoor sports equipment available aboard:
kayaks
Canadian canoes
rafts
wetsuits
mountain bikes
touring bikes
whisper boats

The 12 luxurious passenger cabins are all 11 m in size with two comfortable airbeds, a desk, a wardrobe, a hairdryer and a safe. Each cabin has its own shower and toilet.
You can treat yourself to an aperitif or a drink in our bar, but naturally, room service is also available aboard the Merlijn.
The entire ship is climate controlled and you can adjust the temperature in your own cabin.

The cuisine is a delight, prepared in a galley equipped with all modern appliances. Our chef (which is mostly Jantien) not only provides you with breakfast but will also prepare a packed lunch if you wish to go cycling or canoeing. A lunch is served on board and the evening meal is sumptuous. Needless to say, we will take account of any of your dietary needs.

This is a scenic tour through the Moselle and Saar River Valleys, an area known for excellent white wine. The tour includes stops in a number of medieval walled cities. Your guides will show you other points of interest along the way.
     
  Please note:
The dates for the September 27 - October 4 trip are on the left of the itinerary.
The dates for the October 4-11 reverse trip are on the right.
Reverse Trip: Day 1 & Day 8 are swapped.		  
Day 1
Sep 27

Vinothek in Bernkastel-Kues

Arrival in Koblenz
The Merlijn, your sailing hotel already awaits you in the port of Koblenz. Embarkation starts at 4 pm.  The crew welcomes you on board and while you enjoy your welcome drink you will get information about the ship, the tours and the bicycles.  After dinner there is time for a stroll through the ancient city of Koblenz.
Reverse
Day 8
Oct 11
Day 2
Sep 28

Imperial castle in Cochem

Koblenz-Cochem (26 km)
Today, we start with a sailing breakfast while cruising up the Moselle river to Alken.  Here you will start the biking tour to Moselkern.  You will bike into the Eltztal and visit the castle Eltz. Lying romantically on a cliff, the castle is one of the very few that has never been destroyed during its long history.  Afterwards, you will bike on the Cochem where the Merlijn is already waiting.  In Cochem you may want to pay a visit to the famous Reichsburg or stroll through the cozy streets in this romantic city.
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Day 7
Oct 10
Day 3
Sep 29

Reichsburg Cochem - Blick vom Balkon ins

Cochem-Bernkastel Kues (53 km)
First, we cruise by ship to Beilstein and you will enjoy a sailing breakfast.  The small village of Beilstein is worth a visit, it has never been destroyed and you will enjoy a stroll through this medieval village. Along the meandering Moselle River, you will bike via Zell - famous for its vineyard Zeller Schwarze Katz - toward Traben - Trarbach, the city of the art nouveau.  Here you will board the Merlijn again and enjoy a cruise up to today's destination, Bernkastel-Kues.  Here, magnificent framework houses line the marketplace. If you like, you can conclude the day by wine-tasting with a local wine-grower.
Reverse
Day 6
Oct 9
Day 4
Sep 30

Imperial Roman baths in Trier

Bernkastel Kues-Trier (42 km)
After breakfast, you still have some time for a tour through Bernkastel-Kues.  Later on, you will bike to the holiday resort of Mehring.  The Roman poet Ausonius already sang of the beautiful landscape in this area.  The Romans fell in love with this landscape more than 2000 years ago and built splendid country-villas here. In Mehring, we will board the Merlijn again and cruise to Trier.
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Day 5
Oct 8
Day 5
Oct 1

Castle Eltz

Trier-Saarburg (18 km)
In the morning, you may want to explore Trier. Trier was a Roman government seat and is well-known for its Porta Nigra, a gigantic city gate. Afterwards you will bike to Saarburg. The cityscape is embossed from narrow alleys, framework houses, Baroque constructions as well as colorful fishermen and sailor-houses.  The master architect of Berlin, Karl Friedrich Schinkel already named the ensemble of romantic houses and small bridges on the Buttermarkt "Little Venice" in the 19th century.
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Day 4
Oct 7
Day 6
Oct 2

Saarweinfest in Saarburg

Saarburg-Merzig (32 km)
After a tour through Saarburg and a splendid view over the city and the Saar valley, you bike about 15 km to the Saar-loop near Orscholz, the renowned river bend of the Saar.  More than any other region, it symbolizes the "rendezvous in Saarland", a junction of water and land.  An excellent viewpoint over the landscape and the Saar loop is at the "Cloef" above and invites you to a short stay. From there, it is only 10 km to today's destination, the city of Merzig.  On your way you may want to visit the village of Villeroy & Boch, Mettlach.  In Merzig, a short city tour in the afternoon gives you a chance to have a look at structures dating over eight centuries as will as visit some museums.  The "Wolfspark" is a highlight, situated north of downtown; it was established in 1977 by Werner Freund, the internationally known ethologist.
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Day 3
Oct 6
Day 7
Oct 3

Porta Nigra

Merzig-Saarbrcken (52 km)
This morning the tour takes us further upstream to Saarbrcken. The Saarland state capital offers art, culture and nature. Enjoy the afternoon on the "St. Johanner Market" with a nice glass of wine. There is always something going on in Saarbrcken, however thanks to the French serenity of the Saarlander - life is never hectic.
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Day 2
Oct 5
Day 8
Oct 4

Beilstein - "Dornrschen der Mosel"

Departure from Saarbrcken
Disembarkation will be at 9 am after breakfast.
Reverse
Day 1
Oct 4

 
Trip includes 7 nights on the ship Merlijn, meals while on board, touring bikes and guides.
It does not include tips.
 
 
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To check for availability or book this tour, please call Beyond Boundaries Travel or email info@beyondboundariestravel.com		  

 
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