Touring Bike (EB)
£80 for 8 days
Cycle through the heart of Germany’s wine country on this scenic and culturally rich tour, where vineyards, riverbanks, and Romanesque cathedrals tell stories of trade, tradition, and taste. From the lively streets of Neustadt an der Weinstraße to the half-timbered charm of Rüdesheim, you’ll follow the mighty Rhine and its tributaries past Speyer, Worms, and Mainz - each crowned with its own imperial cathedral.
This tour blends easy cycling with rewarding stops: charming towns, vineyard views, wine tastings, ferry crossings, and iconic landmarks like the world’s largest wine barrel. Discover why this region is a dream for lovers of wine, history, and relaxed exploration.
Highlights
Begin your wine-themed cycling holiday in Neustadt, the secret wine capital of Germany. Wander its winding lanes, visit the striking abbey church, and snap a photo at the quirky Elwedritschenbrunnen fountain.
Leave the vineyards behind and ride through the Rhine plain to the cathedral city of Speyer, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, continue to Schwetzingen Palace with its lush gardens before ending the day in the romantic university city of Heidelberg.
Follow the Neckar River to the ancient Roman town of Ladenburg, known for its half-timbered houses. Then cruise through the Rhine valley to Worms, home to a grand imperial cathedral, the Martin Luther monument, and Europe’s oldest Jewish cemetery.
Cycle along scenic paths beside the old Rhine channels, passing riverside villages and reaching Oppenheim, famed for its Gothic architecture and wine. Cross the river by ferry to Nierstein, where a wine tasting awaits.
Ride through vineyards to Mainz, capital of Rhineland-Palatinate and home to a stunning cathedral and the Gutenberg Museum. Cross the Rhine again and finish in Rüdesheim, where a cable car ride over the vineyards offers unforgettable views.
Cross back over the Rhine to Bingen, where the rivers Nahe and Rhine meet. Visit historic sites like the Mäuseturm and Brückenkapelle, then pedal up and down through vineyard-covered hills to Alzey, where a sommelier-led wine tasting awaits at your wine hotel.
Enjoy a shorter stage with time to soak in the local wine culture. Pass through Bobenheim, the start of the German Wine Route, and finish in the picturesque wine town of Grünstadt.
Visit Bad Dürkheim, home to the world’s largest wine barrel, and enjoy another tasting. In Deidesheim, the medieval town hall hosts a fascinating wine museum. Ride the so-called “Balcony of the Pfalz” back to Neustadt, completing your loop.
Your tour ends today, but you’re welcome to stay longer and sample more of the Palatinate’s wine, cuisine, and hospitality—or explore nearby destinations like the Rhine Gorge or Alsace.
We recommend flying to Frankfurt or Train to Neustadt via Paris and returning from Frankfurt or Train to Neustadt via Paris.
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Baden Württemberg, Germany • Rhine Valley, Germany
Getting to the Rhine Valley (Frankfurt or train via Paris)
By plane to Frankfurt: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Germany's largest international hub, with direct flights from all UK airports on British Airways, Lufthansa, easyJet and Ryanair. Frankfurt is around 1 hour by train from Neustadt an der Weinstraße, the heart of the Rhine wine route. The Airport Express train runs from the airport to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof in 15 minutes, with ICE connections south towards Mainz and Neustadt.
By train: From London St Pancras, take the Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord or Brussels, then connect onward. Paris to Strasbourg takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by TGV, and from Strasbourg regional trains connect into the Rhine Palatinate region in under an hour. Alternatively, take the Eurostar to Brussels and connect to Cologne and the Rhine Valley — a particularly scenic rail approach.
By car: Frankfurt is around 600km from Calais, taking approximately 5.5 hours via the A26 and E35 motorways. The Rhine Valley is around 1 hour south of Frankfurt on the A5/A61.
Bikes are not included. You are welcome to bring your own bike or hire one. Please see our bike hire section for details.
Flights are not included. Please refer to the what's included section for full details.
We will confirm your booking within 48 hours of receiving your enquiry. Please wait for confirmation before booking flights or making other travel arrangements.
Most itineraries include cycling on most days, with some rest or shorter days built in. Please check the itinerary for day-by-day details.
The latest you can book is 9 days before departure. This gives us enough time to confirm arrangements and accommodation.
You will receive full travel details, including accommodation, meeting points and local contacts, 3 to 5 weeks before departure.
Self Guided • 9 nights
Leisurely
From £1,195