Moselle & Rhine River Cruise Tour: E-Bike & Boat in Germany

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced bike guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day Rhine and Moselle e-bike & boat tour
    • Accommodation for 7 nights aboard the SILVA river cruise ship in selected outside cabin category (price based on cabin A, possible upgrades to cabins C, D, a junior or a balcony suite)
      • Individually adjustable air conditioning, flat-screen TV
      • Private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bathrobe, & toiletries
      • Sauna towels & wool blanket
      • Complimentary use of onboard sauna and fitness area
      • Discount on treatments in the SPA-MV
      • Outdoor pool, outdoor SPA area, and saunarium
    • Full board dining & beverages, thoughtfully prepared
      • Daily breakfast on board
      • Lunches served buffet-style or as a riverside picnic
      • 7 multi-course dinners, buffet-style
      • Premium beverages available all day: coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, beer, as well as sparkling wine a selection wines—served during bar opening hours
    • 6 guided cycling tours
    • E-bike rental
    • Support and service vehicle with bike trailer, passenger transport & technical assistance
    • Guided tours with local guides including entrance fees in Trier, Bernkastel-Kues, and Traben-Trarbach
    • Wine cellar visit with tasting at the Moselle
    • Transfers as per itinerary, including all cycling stage transfers
    • Mineral water provided during excursions
    • CO₂ compensation for the excursion package
    • All port, passenger, and tourist tax fees included

  Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

  • • Single occupancy cabin
    • Cabin upgrades (price based on cabin A, possible upgrades to cabins C, D, a junior or a balcony suite)
    • Helmet rental
    • Airport transfers — possible to arrange, let us know if needed at checkout

  Not included:

  • • Flights to Germany
    • Helmet
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This Rhine and Moselle e-bike tour is designed to feel comfortable and achievable for most active travelers. A basic to moderate level of fitness is all you need—you should enjoy being on a bike for a few hours, but there’s no expectation of high endurance or athletic training. With the help of e-bikes, which are included in the tour, longer distances feel much easier and more relaxed.

  Over the course of the journey, the total cycling distance is around 261 km (162 miles), spread across six riding days, with the longest single stage reaching 58 km (36 miles). Routes follow scenic, traffic-free paths primarily along rivers or former railway lines—mostly flat with only minimal elevation changes. A support vehicle is always available, giving you the freedom to ride as much—or as little—as you like.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Cycling shoes
    • Comfortable cycling clothes 
    • Leisure clothes for the boat
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, tissues, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• What are the rental e-bikes like?

  Rental e-bikes are VELO DE VILLE AEB Classic models, selected for comfort, reliability, and ease on this Rhine and Moselle river cruise tour. E-bike rentals are included in the price of the tour.

  The step-through frame allows for easy mounting, while the Bosch motor system delivers smooth, quiet assistance throughout the ride. A 500 Wh battery provides reliable range for daily distances, and the Shimano drivetrain offers simple, dependable shifting. Hydraulic disc brakes ensure confident stopping power, and the suspension fork adds comfort on varied terrain. Puncture-protected Schwalbe tires complete a setup designed for relaxed, worry-free cycling.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Rhine and Moselle river cruise, there will be two tour leaders accompanying you—a professional cycling guide as well as a driver/guide for the support van.
    • It takes a minimum of 8 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 16 participants.
    • If you’re a solo traveller, you’re welcome to join the tour, but paying for the single occupancy cabin is mandatory. It is not possible to join the tour solo and share the cabin with another guest.

  Rhine and Moselle river cruises can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Rhine and Moselle river cruises on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy cabin available?

  The price for this Rhine & Moselle river cruise is based on twin-share cabins, but a single occupancy cabin can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

  Solo travelers are welcome to join, but adding the single cabin surcharge is mandatory—this will be automatically sorted at checkout once you tell us if you’re traveling alone or with someone else.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point—and finishing point—of your Moselle & Rhine river cruise tour is Cologne, Germany. Most people fly into Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), about an hour from Cologne by direct Intercity Express train, or into Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN), just 15 minutes from the city center.

  Airport transfers from Frankfurt can be arranged, leave us a note if interested at checkout.

  You will meet your guide and board the ship at 4 pm on Day 1 in Cologne-Deutz. A shuttle transfer from Cologne Central Station to the pier is available at 3 pm.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

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• Deposit and cancellation policy

  To secure your spot, a deposit in the amount of 40% is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid no later than 90 calendar days prior to the trip departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If you cancel the booking…

  • • More than 120 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 80% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • 119 to 60 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 60% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • 59 to 31 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 40% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • 30 to 15 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 20% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • 14 to 5 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 5% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • Within 4 days of the departure date, no refund will be issued.

  Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.